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PDR Performance Offset Footpeg Mount (Yamaha YZ450F)

If you read my review of the Raptor offset pegs for the Yamaha YZ450F you know that I am a fan of the -5mm down/back pegs as well as the -7mm down setting. However, there hasn’t been anyone yet that is making the offset from the mount for the consumer. The Star Racing Yamaha guys…

ByKris KeeferJuly 13, 20220Comments

Performance Yamaha

Twisted Development 2nd Injector Kit For The 2022 Yamaha YZ250F

Second injectors aren’t all that new in the motocross world. Kawasaki and Suzuki all have been doing dual injectors for a while in moto, but some manufacturers aren’t completely sold on the the dual injection system. Jamie over at Twisted Development has made/developed his own dual injector system for the Yamaha YZ250F and it's now…

ByKris KeeferJune 29, 20220Comments

Bolt-Ons Exhaust Yamaha

FMF 4.1 Slip On Muffler (2022 Yamaha YZ250F)

Yes, we know it is tough to get a full muffler system at this point in time as COVID has screwed a lot of inventory up. However, you can find slip on mufflers as FMF has been busy getting product back in stock! We recently tried a dual injector kit on the Yamaha YZ250F and…

ByKris KeeferJune 27, 20220Comments

Bolt-Ons KTM Yamaha

How To Turn Your YZ/Nissin Brakes Into KTM/Brembo Brakes

So are you tired of that spongey feeling stock Yamaha brake? Since I get to ride all the bikes, I would have to say that the Brembo system is one of the best feeling brakes out of all the MX machines. However, a little mix and matching can get you a more linear feel than…

ByKris KeeferJune 6, 20220Comments

Bolt-Ons Hard Parts Trackside

Corner Coach Adjustable Seat Bump

I am not a huge seat bump guy, but when Ryan Nitzen of Corner Coach gave me this removable seat bump, I thought it was a pretty good damn idea. The Corner Coach is the only adjustable and removable option that allows riders to choose the position of the seat bump. Need to sit farther…

ByKris KeeferJune 1, 20220Comments

Exhaust Honda Performance

Akrapovic Evolution System (2022 Honda CRF250R)

I had this initial impression of the Akrapovic Evolution muffler system as I was doing a Racer X Garage Build on the 2022 Honda CR250R. After riding with the system for some time I came away with some notes that you may have not known about the beautiful system for the new generation CRF250R. The…

ByKris KeeferMay 17, 20220Comments

Bolt-Ons Hard Parts KTM Performance

Twisted Development Exhaust Flange For 2022.5-2023 KTM 450 SX-F

The Twisted Development exhaust flanges are shaped differently than the stock OEM flange, which can change the engine character of the new KTM 450 SX-F. We went through several during testing and found out a size/shape that can actually enhance the low to mid range power character. Compared to the stock piece the TD Performance…

ByKris KeeferMay 5, 20220Comments

Bolt-Ons Kawasaki Motocross

Works Chassis Labs Engine Mounts: 2022 Kawasaki KX250

I am usually not one to switch up engine mounts too much, but I have tried some in the past that actually have made certain machines more compliant and friendlier to ride. Works Chassis Labs has been making engine mounts for a few years now and supply some of the teams you see in the…

ByKris KeeferMay 3, 20220Comments

Hard Parts Tires

Michelin Starcross 6 Medium/Soft Review

The Starcross 6 has incorporated Michelin's Adaptive Design that gives specific positioning of the tread blocks on three separate zones: central, intermediate and lateral associated with a specific shift of these zones. Michelin's single goal was to offer and exceptional grip behavior compromise for the front and exceptional grip/traction with longevity. Sounds like a dream,…

ByKris KeeferApril 26, 20220Comments

Bolt-Ons Gasgas Hard Parts Honda Husqvarna Kawasaki KTM Suzuki Yamaha

Rider Triangle Life: Helping You Find A Better Cockpit

Crossbar or no crossbar, half waffle vs. no waffle vs. full waffle and grip compound advice... How do you know if you’re a crossbar type of rider or a non crossbar type of rider? Maybe you don't care? Sometimes it’s just by what you feel is most comfortable but other times it’s off of feel. I use…

ByKris KeeferApril 21, 20220Comments

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