Bike Reviews
Kawasaki KX250F: Long Term Update #5
THIS MONTH I HAVE been concentrating on getting the suspension on the KX250F dialled.
TESTED: AJP PR7
First unveiled at Germany’s Intermot show in 2014, the Portugese-born AJP PR7 rally bike has undergone a three-year gestation period, developing into a formidable on and off-road bike.
Kawasaki KX250F: Long Term Update #4
This month I have been spinning laps on the KX and really getting comfortable with it. I’m starting to feel right at home on the 250F now that I have got used to the power and characteristics.
Husqvarna FC350: Long Term Update #8
The Husqvarna has been performing well lately and I can’t complain about any reliability issues, but I was notified that there had been a recall on all Huskies and KTMs.
Kawasaki KX250F: Long Term Update #3
The KX250F has received a full makeover this month with a custom sticker kit from Kustom MX Graphics. The guys at Kustom MX really nailed it and made the KX really stand out.
Husqvarna FC350: Long Term Update #7
I decided to race a club day at Lakes Motorcycle Club, Lake Macquarie, on the weekend as it’s been a while.
Kawasaki KX250F: Long Term Update #2
This month I have been putting in some hours getting used to the KX250F. The smaller capacity has been tricky to get used to, especially when it comes to jumping.
Gavin Faith out for Remainder of Australian Supercross Championship
Gavin Faith will miss the last three rounds of the Australian Supercross Championship due to an injury sustained at the Baccus Marsh round.
Husqvarna FC350: Long Term Update #6
Last weekend I conducted one of my regular coaching schools at Lakes Motorcycle Club in NSW and used the Husky long-termer as my demo bike.
Kawasaki KX250F: Long Term Update #1
It’s been about 10 years since there’s been a quarter-litre bike in the shed. I have spent many a day swinging my leg over one here and there but never had one in my possession for an extended period.
FIRST RIDE: 2018 Gas Gas EC300
ADB Digital Editor, Olly Malone, was in Broadford, Victoria, for the Australian press launch of the 2018 Gas Gas EC300 and XC300.
Husqvarna FC350: Long Term Update #5
This month I decided to convert the WP 4CS fork on the FC350 to an open-cartridge set-up in an attempt to get rid of the mid-stroke harshness and make the action more progressive.