Posts by Precision Concepts
2018 Glen Helen WORCS
2018 Glen Helen WORCS report — Chaparral Motorsports, Precision Concepts, Kawasaki Team Green headed out to Devore, CA for the seventh round of the WORCS championship. Glen Helen in September can be brutally hot, but this year the temperatures were a little milder in the mid-90’s. As a result, the consensus seemed to be very…
Read MoreTips For When the Shock Kicks
Click Here for a Printable PDF version. Tips for When the Shock Kicks A common complaint regarding the shock has to do with kicking, especially under braking. Whether you ride motocross or off-road, having a controlled rear end when entering corners will do wonders for your comfort and confidence. So, if you feel the shock…
Read MoreSag Measurement — Trial By Numbers
Click Here to view Printable PDF version. Sag Measurement — Trial By Numbers You can read, go online, listen to the experts and you’ll find all sorts of opinions as to what sag measurement is best from bike to bike. But somebody else’s opinion of what worked well for them, or even for a sample pool…
Read MoreTorque Matters
Click Here to view Printable PDF version. Torque Matters There is one matter that can affect the action of your forks before you even take your bike off the stand. Get it wrong and your front end can feel harsher, or the forks can slide up in the clamps. At its most extreme, it can…
Read MoreFront Wheel Alignment With Wheel Change
Front Wheel Alignment (Including Wheel Removal) An often-overlooked factor when it comes to the action of your motorcycle’s front forks is the front wheel alignment. Specifically, this refers to the positioning of the right axle carrier on the axle. If the axle carrier is out of alignment on the axle, it can lead to…
Read MoreFront Wheel Alignment Without Removing Wheel
Front Wheel Alignment An often-overlooked factor when it comes to the action of your motorcycle’s front forks is the front wheel alignment. Specifically, this refers to the positioning of the right axle carrier on the axle. If the axle carrier is out of alignment on the axle, it can lead to a stiction-causing bind.…
Read More2018 Cedar City WORCS
2018 Cedar City WORCS Report — The Chaparral Motorsports, Precision Concepts, Kawasaki team headed out to Cedar City, UT for the sixth round of the WORCS series. The 2018 Cedar City WORCS course offered a very wide mix of terrain. From the man-made motocross and endurocross sections, the course then offered high-speed straightaways…
Read More2018 Primm BIG 6
2018 Primm BIG 6 Report — The fifth round of the AMA BIG 6 Grand Prix series headed to Primm, NV. With temperatures in the mid-90’s, it was the first hot race of the year. Taking the heat into account, hosting club Shamrocks MC utilized a speed-controlled pit row for every lap. As a result,…
Read More2018 Sand Hollow WORCS
2018 Sand Hollow WORCS Report — Utah was host to the fifth round of the WORCS series. Always offering unique terrain, the 2018 Sand Hollow WORCS race proved a tough challenge to the field. After the event, nearly every rider commented that they fell at least once during the race. Both of Chaparral Motorsports,…
Read MoreRelationship Goals: What to Expect from Your Suspension
CLICK HERE for a printable PDF version. We’d all like our suspension to make us feel like a hero when we ride. But what does having a “good” suspension setting mean? The answer for each rider is going to be different. After all, suspension is one of the most subjective aspects of a motorcycle.…
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