Modifications and Tech

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FMF Pipes

FMF exhausts provide many benefits that will improve the overall performance of your dirt bike. The FMF exhaust system improves horsepower and torque, adding 2-5 horsepower. This can give a rider an edge in a race by improving the bike’s throttle response, making crisper and more aggressive revs. From personal experience, I noticed the FMF Shorty pipe allows for quicker revs and is more ideal for low-end grunt power for carving out turns…

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Two Stroke vs 4 Stroke

When just getting into motocross or riding bikes in general, this is probably the first question you have: 2 stroke or 4 stroke? Both are very different and depending on what you are looking for in a bike, one may suit your riding style better - whether it's the lightweight, aggressive power of a 2-stroke for quick, technical tracks, or the smooth, consistent torque of a 4-stroke for longer rides and better control. The immediate difference between the two is how many rotations it takes to complete a power cycle…

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Rekluse Mechanics

The Rekluse auto clutch engages and disengages the clutch automatically, essentially allowing you to put it into gear and go without slipping the clutch. This means that when you drop the bike you won’t stall out. This is extremely useful when in a race because if you crash, you don’t have to waste time and energy cranking up the bike - you just get up and go. The technology of this auto clutch is surprisingly simple. It is an EXP disk with wedges, springs, and fasteners…

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Porting and Polishing Explained: What It Does and If You Need It

Porting and polishing is a modification that is done on the intake and exhaust ports on an engine’s cylinder head or intake/exhaust tracts. Porting and polishing maximizes airflow to bring more power to the engine and adds up to 4 horsepower. Porting reshapes and enlarges the ports to improve airflow efficiency. Polishing smooths out the inside of the cylinder to reduce air resistance…

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How to Adjust Your Sag and Why You Should

Setting the sag on a dirt bike refers to the amount of suspension compression that occurs with the rider's weight on the bike. Adjusting the sag helps the bike to corner, handle and absorb bumps relative to the rider’s weight. Too much sag means the bike sits too low with the rider on the bike. Too much sag can lead to lazy turning and a twitchy front end. Wrong sag can also interfere with jump landings and cause the landing to be unstable…

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