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Motoz Mountain Hybrid Tyre
The Motoz is claimed to have the construction of a trials hoop with the reinforced (four-ply) sidewalls of a motocross tyre to allow the use of low pressures without being restricted to the low speeds
Desert King Steg Pegz
When I was preparing for the Finke Desert Race a few years back, the first thing people told me was to get a set of Steg Pegz.
Replace a two-stroke crank seal
Crank seals in two strokes can wear and start to leak, creating problems. If a crank seal is leaking it can allow gearbox oil to enter the crankcase and causes the bike to run rich.
1975 Yamaha DT 400
In 1975 the DT 400 appeared. It had been bored out to 85mm for a total of 397cc. The carburettor was a 32mm Mikuni and with the reed valves this made for a rather thirsty engine.
Lap With A Legend - Dave Fullston
South Australia has produced its share of guns, Dave Fullston was one of them and is still a gun in VMX.
Ben Townley Suzuki RM-Z450 WS
We take a look at the Suzuki RM-Z450 of New Zealand rider Ben Townley.
1983-2004 Kawasaki KX500
In 1983 Kawasaki released the first KX500. Right from the start, it was destined to become a legend
Trials 2
Play Trials 2 Dirt Bike Game
Start Ya Bastard! Two-Stroke Starter Motors
Two-stroke starter motors were hailed as a breakthrough a few years back, but not everyone’s happy. Tech Ed Mat Boyd investigates
Turn Around On A Hill
We’ve all been traiIriding and been stuck on a hill. It could be too steep, there could be a nasty obstacle half way up or you could simply just not get up at the first attempt.
Bike Rivals
Play Bike Rivals Dirt Bike Game
Open Up An Airbox
Some Euro bikes are coming in with very restrictive airboxes due to EU noise laws. This reduces induction noise but also robs the engine of air for combustion.