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Tips 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 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.…
Read MoreFork Harshness Tips
For a printable PDF version, CLICK HERE. One of the most common questions we get has to do with fork harshness. More specifically, it’s how to make adjustments to improve harshness while out riding. Of importance is that there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution for making adjustments. For example, harshness under braking requires a different approach…
Read MoreChaparral Motorsports Agrees Title Sponsorship
Precision Concepts Racing signs multi-year agreement with Chaparral Motorsports to serve as title team sponsor Riverside, CA (December 15, 2017) — Precision Concepts Racing has come to an agreement with Chaparral Motorsports to have Chaparral serve as title race team sponsor for the 2018 and 2019 seasons. Chaparral has a rich history in supporting…
Read MoreCRF450X Built For Speed – Dirt Bike Magazine
CRF450X Built For Speed The Dirt Bike magazine crew wanted to build a CRF450X built for speed. They wanted to take the bike to the longest point-to-point desert race in the States: Vegas to Reno. As they stated, “Building a bike for speed is not that difficult…making a bike that produces easy-to-ride horsepower and can…
Read MoreAfrica Twin – Dirt Bike Magazine
Africa Twin Feature in Dirt Bike Magazine In the December issue of Dirt Bike magazine, the crew tested an Africa Twin, which was set up by Scott Wright at IMS. The goal of the project bike was to lean heavily toward use in the dirt. They wanted a bike that could handle “real off-road riding”. At…
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