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The Akrapovic Evolution muffler system is one of the most beautiful looking systems out there in the market today, is well built, and has quality welds all the way around it. The change of shape (from other aftermarket mufflers) in the Evolution muffler might take some getting used to but to me, it is one…
In the world of handling, it’s hard to get a bike to corner as well as handle well in a straight line. The goal for any moto rider is to have a blend of both, but I can tell you in this day and age of dirt bikes, we don’t have that many new 450…
The 2024 Kawasaki KX450 in stock form isn’t a rocketship. In fact, it’s downright slow in the world of 450 mx machines. The airbox design is tight and the filter system leaves room for installation error as well as possibly letting some dirt into the intake. The filter on the stock cage also can concave…
Riding several tires as well as compounds over the years, I like to write some of the optimal tire pressures every year that I felt worked the best in a variety of conditions. Here are some major brands and the pressures I have found worked the best. If you’re wondering what PSI to run in…
When it comes to handlebars, it is very particular between each rider. However, I have and still am a big pain in the butt with a rider triangle. The height, width, rise, and position is very important to me between each bike that I test/ride. I find that you can’t run the same handlebar bend…
Remember Slater Skins? Yeah, the Blue Buffalo Supercross Team that had the complete signage/coverings across their bikes was John Slater’s brainchild, but most recently he has started to offer air box covers for late model YZ-F’s that increase airflow. We all know more air equals more power, but how does it relate to the track?…
I have always been a crazy person for ergonomics which can involve lever placement, handlebar bend, grip compound, etc. I used to scour the pits hey year and ask a ton of mechanic which bar bend their rider prefers. I am sure they get SICK of answering these the of questions but I ask them…
The Pro Circuit Ti-6 Titanium Exhaust System is constructed of titanium throughout the head pipe, mid pipe, and canister while the end-cap is carbon fiber. I wanted the Ti-6 system because I wanted to lose a little weight as the this version of the “6s” allows me to shed almost two pounds off of the…
I am very picky when it comes to feel of the rider triangle so at times I like to give a specific product to a weekend warrior type rider to see if that product can be felt by the average guy who rides/races on the weekends. I understand that I am very sensitive to rider…