Tips For When the Shock Kicks

precision concepts rear shock kicks suspension low speed adjuster clicker

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…

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Sag Measurement — Trial By Numbers

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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…

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Torque Matters

precision concepts forks handling torque triple clamps

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…

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Front Wheel Alignment With Wheel Change

precision concepts front fork wheel alignment without removing axle

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…

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Front Wheel Alignment Without Removing Wheel

precision concepts front fork wheel alignment without removing axle

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.…

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Fork Harshness Tips

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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…

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Chaparral 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…

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CRF450X Built For Speed – Dirt Bike Magazine

Photo of CRF450X built by Precision Concepts for 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…

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Africa Twin – Dirt Bike Magazine

Africa Twin Dirt Bike Magazine feature with Precision Concepts suspension

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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