Recall of Husqvarna 2016 FC 250 Motocross Models
Husqvarna Motorcycles is recalling specific frame numbers of the 2016 FC 250. Following market investigations it has been determined that deviations in the manufacturing process of the connecting rod may result in early failure and fracturing of the conrod under certain load conditions.
ProTect Armor Vest
Made of 600 danker poly with a breathable poly liner, the ProTect Armor Vest is built for 360-degree protection. The internal components are made of 1/2″ thick HD foam with a 29-oz Armor Duck mesh fabric to dissipate the impact of wrecks taken in motocross racing.
Ken Roczen Gets Second Victory of the Season at AMA Pro Motocross Thunder Valley
Bel-Ray sponsored racer Ken Roczen of RCH Soaring Eagle/Jimmy Johns/Suzuki Factory Racing claimed both moto wins on his way to the overall victory in 450MX class at the AMA Pro Motocross Championship Thunder Valley National in Lakewood, Colo. on June 4.
Pirelli Becomes Official Motorcycle Tire of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship
Pirelli has announced that it has reached a multi-year agreement to become the official motorcycle tire of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, beginning May 21 in Sacramento, California, at the GoPro Hangtown Motocross Classic.
AJP Plants a Stake in U.S. Dirt Bike Market
Offering dealers chance to carry a quality bike at a competitive price point [dropcap]S[/dropcap]cott Armstrong got his start as a small independent dealer in the Northeast that catered to enduro riders and off-road adventurers. His shop sold mostly “exotic” bikes and accessories, but he always wanted to do something on a bigger scale. Then came
Risk Racing VENTilate MX Gear
Risk Racing has announced the introduction of its new VENTilate Motocross riding gear. VENTilate gear utilizes the same advanced manufacturing techniques, durable materials and ergonomic cut that made the Vector Gear so resilient and comfortable.
Chris ‘Short’ Blankenship’s Memory Races On
Final Ride On Earth But Still Riding Hard In Heaven [dropcap]A[/dropcap]lthough August marked the 1-year anniversary of Chris Blankenship’s passing, his memory rides on! From local kids tuning up for Loretta Lynns to top level pros like his buddy Kevin Windham, Chris “Short” Blankenship touched many in the motocross community before his untimely passing in
The X-Factor: ‘KTM Killer’ Highlights Early Release 2016 Models From Yamaha
Late this month, Yamaha dealers will begin getting delivery of the 2016 YZ250X, the first 2-stroke woods racer Yamaha has offered its dealers since the mid-1990s.
Dungey and Martin Celebrate Outdoor National MX Championships
At the conclusion of the 2015 Lucas Oil AMA Professional Motocross National Championship series on Saturday, Aug. 22, in Crawfordsville, Ind., two riders stood as champions: Ryan Dungey in the 450 class and Jeremy Martin in the 250 class.
AMA Congratulates 38 Champions at AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship
The Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship presented by AMSOIL, held July 26-Aug. 1, pitted hundreds of the country’s top riders against one another at the Loretta Lynn Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tenn. When the dust cleared, 38 champions emerged.
Bell Helmets to be Official Helmet for Mammoth Motocross
Bell Helmets has announced its status as the official helmet for Mammoth Motocross 2015. Bell will be onsite with its custom-fit sprinter van in Mammoth June 19-28 showcasing the technologies within the all-new Moto-9 Flex and offering free custom-fit head scans for riders.
Dishing the Dirt!
Dirt is for taters, at least according to conventional urban street bike wisdom.
