KLIM F4 HelmetIf there’s a helmet making waves this year, it’s the Klim F4. With its wild venting system utilizing three rows of ducts across the top and back of the lid, it’s shocking to behold and is the first
Greg Barely Godfrey EntertainmentThrillbillies DVDAs a huge fan of the Nitro Circus series, I had high hopes for the new ThrillBillies DVD from Godfrey Entertainment, but after several viewings I can say that I’m somewhat disappointed with this one. Although
Enduro Engineering2007 SX/2008 KTM Comfort SeatWhen KTM changed to the current chassis for the SX models in 2007, one of the few areas that wasn’t improved was seat comfort. For hard-core MX there aren’t many comfortable seats left, so it
HinsonBTL Series Slipper ClutchFour-strokes have compression braking-that’s the bike’s deceleration when it’s going faster than the engine’s rpm when you’re off the throttle. Some four-strokes have a lot, some have a little, and all have more at higher rpm. Many
BermThe Texas Motocross ChroniclesBerm is a nice, hardcover coffee-table book (available perfect-bound softcover) that gives a glimpse inside Texas motocross and the name riders produced there. It’s far from a definitive treatise on the subject, but the chapters are easy
TokyomodsStainless Steel ValvesDedicated readers may remember the CRF450R engine rebuild story that Dirt Rider did working with Tokyomods (Oct. ’06). One facet of the story was the decision to install stainless steel valves in place of the stockers. We were
BoyesenQuickshot 2If there was one thing that just bolted onto a carb and worked its magic on almost every finicky bike we tried it on, the Boyesen Quickshot was it. Sure, if the bike had no jetting issues, especially bogs
One of the good reasons to buy a KTM is the adjustability of the rider position. The exception would be if you wanted a different height bar. Enduro Engineering has come up with a $39.95 answer to the problem. The
Ogio450 Fanny PackI love fanny packs. Not the weird, touristy fanny packs or the ominous, undercovercop-looking ones, but the truly manly, utilitarian fanny packs that we racers use to stash all our junk. Lucky for me, Ogio’s functional 450 fanny
Merge Racing TechnologiesAdjustable Leak Jet KitCarbs need tuning. Every bike is different, and a lot of times carbs need adjustment from track to track. Lately I’ve found that the fuel screw isn’t always cutting it for getting me the top-notch
Wraparound hand guards have come a long way in terms of comfort, convenience and installation. Yet most brands still use some type of expanding wedge to secure the end of the guard to the handlebar. G2 Ergos has an innovative
Calling a product an Arm-Pump Eliminator (APE) is a bold move.Now, I’m not sure whether handlebar ends have been straight for decades or centuries, but Nuetech has a product that curves the end of the handlebar-a shape claimed to better
I’ve hit the garage to put fresh knobs on my bike many times, but these Pillow Top grips mark the first time the “knobbies” were for the handlebar. I like a grip that offers good glove traction, but many grips
There are a variety of choices for flag-style hand guards at the moment. A great new choice is the Universal Flak Shield from Pro Moto Billet. The guard is a combination of two parts. The shield part is a plastic
I’m a tool nut, and I had never heard of a rethreader. With modern bikes getting lighter and parts getting thinner, I keep metric taps handy to finesse messed-up threads. I even stock common sizes in my track box. But
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The search for a CR60 started last
Taking your kid out on the trail
Dylan Woodcock photo courtesy of Ian Roxburgh
