Maxxis Maxxcross MX-SI
Kris Keefer
Written/Tested By: Gardner Tarlow
Wow, what a blast it is to help Kris test ride new bikes. Be it a two stroke or four stroke in today’s day and age, every bike I’ve tested continues to impress me with the advancement of bike technology. For many of us, our first full sized bikes started with the…
The first thing I noticed when slipping into/riding with the Crossair is the hinge is located beneath the ankle, reducing bulk and creating a smoother, more aerodynamic interior for the boot compared to other Sidi boots I have worn. The second joint, positioned above the ankle and working in conjunction with the lower hinge, gives…
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Keefer gets a modified YZ250F with a second injector, Vortex ECU as well as an FMF muffler to go against a Honda CRF250R with a ported cylinder head, HC piston, Vortex ECU and Akrapovic muffler in order to see which one is better. Different mods may have different outcomes on the track so we dissect…
Yamaha changed the linkage ratio for 2025 on the YZ450F. Yamaha was looking to keep the rear up so basically the whole curve of the 2025 linkage ratio is stiffer and that is why Yamaha went down on their spring to a 5.6 N/m from a 5.8N/m spring on the 23/24 models. When Mark Johnson…
Daytime Program: A1
For 2025, we’ve had some updates on a few of the 450 MX’ers, Yamaha, KTM, Husqvarna, Gas Gas and Honda all have had some form of updates to their chassis and suspension specs. This means for 2025, baseline clicker settings have changed a little from the previous year. We make sure to spend some time…
When looking for steering stem spanner tools as well as a better way to grease your steering stem bearings look no further than Velocity Components, as they offer two tools that are more effective and are more efficient. How many times do you glove up to pack you steering stem bearings? I recommend it at…