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There are many aspects to riding a dirt bike, but there is no doubt that one of the greatest skill sets required is balance. From trials and motocross to flat track and hill-climbing, the ability to control the machine and deal with…
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Dear Mr. Know-It-All, My 2017 GasGas  300 has been giving me a headache lately. The problem lies in the rear brakes; they keep locking up from getting too hot. I’ve adjusted them and made sure that the pedal isn’t too high up. While riding…
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The Caselli Foundation was formed with the primary goal of improving safety for off-road racing across the U.S. As a part of that program, David Kamo has helped put together a video series explaining the basics of racing. In this episode,…
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Dear Mr. Know-It-All, I recently replaced the cylinder on my 2002 KX125 with a new one from Kawasaki when I deducted that mine was worn out. I removed the (head) studs with a stud puller and am ready to install them into the new cylinder.…
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ROTTEN LUCK Dear Mr. Know-It-All, I was just on a big off-road ride, and one of the guys in our group got a flat. Most of the guys are running foam inserts, so they don’t have to worry about flats, but this guy had a spare tube, tire…
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FORK BLUES Dear Mr. Know-It-All, I recently bought a used 2013 KTM 450SX, and coming off an Asian non-button starter, I couldn’t wait to hit the hills and hammer. The bike starts and runs stellar, but the fork is miserable. I’m a…
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A basic look at a professional rear tire change
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