Michael Allen

Fly Racing Patrol Jacket

By: Michael Allen Winter is my favorite time of riding here in Southern California because the ground is moist and the traction is high, but contrary to what most of you east coasters think, the temperatures can drop down below freezing out here on the west coast. Unless you’re running a windproof jersey, most other…

ByMichael AllenJanuary 15, 20200Comments

2006 YZ125 Craigslist Project

By: Michael Allen Although I have access to bikes for testing throughout the year, there are times when it’s necessary (and nice) to have your own bike. In this particular case I was invited to Mexico with the Smith family (as in Malcolm Smith) to race the Tecate Enduro which meant I needed a legit…

ByMichael AllenDecember 20, 20190Comments

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FMF 4.1 RCT Stainless Muffler System For 2020 YZ250F

Written/Tested By: Michael Allen It’s no secret that the YZ250F is one of, if not the best 250F in the class for 2020. One of the things that makes the YZ stand out is the raw amount of torque it produces compared to the other bikes in the class. Some of the other bikes may…

ByMichael AllenDecember 16, 20190Comments

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Wrench Rabbit Yamaha YZ125 Engine Rebuild Kit

By Michael Allen: Although one of the main perks or being a part of Keefer Inc. Testing is getting to ride the latest and greatest bikes, there are times when you need to have your own bike. I needed my own bike because I was going to race the Los Ancianos Tecate Enduro that is…

ByMichael AllenOctober 28, 20190Comments

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2020 KX250 Versus 2019 YZ250F Comparison

By: Michael Allen As the 250(F) class continues to be more competitive, it puts increased pressure on the manufacturers to make a solid platform for racers to start with. For their newest rendition of the KX250, Kawasaki was kind enough to invite us up to the legendary Castillo ranch for the first ride of the…

ByMichael AllenJuly 13, 20190Comments

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Works Connection Titan Skid Plate

Written/Tested By Michael Allen: Any dirt bike (be it off-road or motocross) should come stock with a skid plate. Some people may say that for motocross it’s not necessary to have one because there aren’t big rocks and hazards, but I feel that having a skid plate is cheap insurance for the under carriage of…

ByMichael AllenJuly 1, 20190Comments

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Hidden Gems “Vet Racing”

This installment of hidden gems is going to be a little different than the others, in that it doesn’t necessarily have to do with a product. This hidden gem is more along the lines of a mindset and getting back to doing the thing that once gave you so much joy, THAT’S RACING! You see,…

ByMichael AllenMay 31, 20190Comments

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Works Connection Elite Clutch Perch Assembly

By: Michael Allen As technology and quality of parts advance it’s becoming harder and harder to find things to improve upon on a stock motorcycle. Everything from the wheels to the handlebars have gotten so much better and last so much longer than in the past. That being said there is always one thing that…

ByMichael AllenMay 14, 20190Comments

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Hidden Gems (Klim Scramble Pak)

By: Michael Allen For the second installment of “Hidden Gems” let me tell you about a piece of gear that goes everywhere with me, even if it means staying put in my gear bag while I moto. The Klim Scramble Pak has quickly become my fanny pack of choice over the years as I have…

ByMichael AllenMay 9, 20190Comments

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Hidden Gems (Acerbis MX Pro Socks)

By: Michael Allen I decided to start this series of short reviews because sometimes there are products that either slip through the testing cracks or are just overlooked altogether. From time to time I come across products that aren’t often talked about and I think to myself “man how come I didn’t know about…

ByMichael AllenApril 26, 20190Comments

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