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MXA TEAM TESTED: ARC MNEMLON COMPOSITE FOLDING LEVERS Is there really such a thing as an unbreakable lever—ARC thinks so and they have gotten several high-profile teams to agree with them	MXA TEAM TESTED: CRFSTUFF BLADE 280mm OVERSIZE BRAKE ROTOR Laser-cut and machined from heat-treated, 400-series stainless steel, it is surface is ground to within 8 to 12 thousandths of an inch
MXA TEAM TESTED: KITE PERFORMANCE FOOTPEGS hard-anodized, aircraft-grade, 2024 billet aluminum platforms with horseshoe-shaped, stainless steel, serrated-tooth inserts	MXA TEAM TESTED: FOX RACING SHUTTLE GEARBAG Obsessive-compulsive riders will have a field day organizing their gear in all the various pockets of the Fox Shuttle
MXA TEAM TESTED: V.I.O. POV.HD VIDEO CAMERA With enough acronyms to make your head spin, the V.I.O. POV.HD (Point Of View, High Definition) is an on-board-mounted video camera	MXA TEAM TESTED: PIT POSSE SPOUT EXTENDER This spout only applies to racers who want to pour gas out of race gas-style metal can—but it comes in handy for that task
MXA TEAM TESTED: WORKS CONNECTION TACH/HOUR METER How long do you think you ride your bike on the weekends? Three hours? Four hours? Guess again	MXA TEAM TESTED: HRP BIO-D RIPP OFFS HRP tries to design a tearoffs that won’t still be floating around when your grandkids start riding
MXA TEAM TESTED: NOLEEN J6 FOLDING RIDE HEIGHT TOOL Getting your suspension dialed in requires an accurate measurement of how much your bike sags under your weight	MXA TEAM TESTED: WORKS CONNECTION PRO LAUNCH HOLESHOT DEVICE Harnessing the mysterious power of the magnetic force field for the betterment of mankind...and a good start
MXA TEAM TESTED: TROY LEE DESIGNS CP5955 CHEST PROTECTOR The CP5955 has 16 removable and interchangeable pieces that allow for over 50 configurations. Talk about customization! Every test rider, big or small, raved about the comfort of the CP5955	WRENCH TECH: HOW TO REPROGRAM YOUR 2010-2011-2012 YAMAHA YZ450F EFI MAPS: MXA Gives You The Four Maps That We Have Tested The Most; We Tell You What They Do; And We Suggest The One That Works Best With The Yamaha GYTR Power Tuner
MXA TEAM TESTED: RENTHAL GEN2 INTELLILEVER Renthal trimmed the fat. The latest Intellilever is slimmer and lighter with a more ergonomic shape, Both brake and clutch levers look better and feel more natural in hand.	MXA TEAM TESTED: HOTCAMS SHIM KIT/REFILL PACKS After oil changes, checking valve adjustment is the next step in periodic engine maintenance. Hot Cams’ kit is a convenient and cost-effective product for do-it-yourself engine maintenance
MXA TEAM TESTED: YOSHIMURA 2011-2012 CRF450 RS-4D EXHAUST Peak horsepower went up 2.2 horsepower, and best of all, the resonating blurber that the CRF450 has after 8500 rpm is smoothed thanks to better throttle response and a quicker turnover	MXA TEAM TESTED: FMF 2012 KTM 250SXF FACTORY 4.1 EXHAUST Have no fear! Help is on the way to breathe new life into the slow revving and low horsepower 2012 KTM 250SXF
MXA TEAM TESTED: DICK’S RACING INTELAJET CARB MOD A "Five-Star" carb for the KTM 250SX two-stroke that feels like a supercharger; the smoker's version of dual-fuel-injection system	MXA TEAM TESTED: BRIDGESTONE M403/M404 INTERMEDIATE TERRAIN TIRES Across the board, the majority of MXA test riders felt that the M403/M404 offered the best tire combination for intermediate dirt
MXA TEAM TESTED: JETT J1 PRO BOOT The J1 Pro is the least bulky bootie-boot on the market. It has the lowest toe box of any boot made and looks very trick	MXA TEAM TESTED: SPLITSTREAM FUEL FILTER A 25-micron, nylon fuel filter that hangs from the filler hole of the fuel tank to strain out dirt and debris that could clog the injectors
MXA TEAM TESTED: CV4 HIGH-PRESSURE RADIATOR CAP Water boils at 212 degress Fahrenheit. Paper burns at Fahrenheit 451. Your engine blows up if the water boils or your owner's manual catches on fire	MXA TEAM TESTED: SHOWA A-KIT WORKS KTM SUSPENSION At close to $7000, this is suspension for professional AMA racers looking to run the same suspension, valving and setup as factory Honda, Kawasaki and Suzuki riders
MXA TEAM TESTED: DUNLOP GEOMAX MX71 HARDPACK FRONT TIRE The MX71 has all the important hardpack design features that the D745 lacked—bigger land/sea ratio and beefed up shoulder knobs for better traction when leaning over	MXA TEAM TESTED: EVS SPORTS T7 HELMET EVS Sports is targeting riders looking to save money without compromising safety with their affordable polycarbonate shell T7
MXA TEAM TESTED: G2 ERGONOMICS QUICK-TURN THROTTLE TUBE There are two different G2 throttle tubes. The Quick-Turn pulls more cable for the same degree of throttle rotation. The Tamer pulls less cable per rotation	MXA TEAM TESTED: XTRIG KTM PRELOAD ADJUSTER It is possible to adjust the preload on your KTM shock in less than 10 seconds—and you get to use a power tool
MXA TEAM TESTED: DSP TITANIUM SHOCK SPRING Less Coils, Livelier Feel, Better Response And A Big Price Tag	MXA TEAM TESTED: PRO CIRCUIT 2012 KX450F TI-5 CARBON EXHAUST The Pro Circuit Ti-5 filled in the KX450F’s bell-shaped curve on both ends, which was exactly what the KX450F needed
MXA TEAM TESTED: MOTO-GATE TAILGATE NET The Moto-Gate’s greatest strength is that it can conform to all sorts of different situations to secure cargo. It can be arranged diagonally, horizontally, in the front, at the back or over the top	MXA TEAM TESTED: MOTION PRO T-6 COMBO LEVER: A Portable, Lightweight Tire Iron, Axle Wrench And Socket All In One
MXA TEAM TESTED: MX-TECH KTM 350SXF FORK/SHOCK MODS MX-Tech is one of a handful of suspension companies that specialized in fixing WP components, this is their top-of-the-line setup	MXA TEAM TESTED: PRO BOOT RESOLE AND REPAIR Just about the time your boots break-in the soles wear out—Pro Boot has the answer
MXA TEAM TESTED: MOTO TASSINARI AIR4ORCE TUNABLE INTAKE SYSTEM A velocity stack accelerates the air flowing into the carb mouth to the extent that shorter or longer velocity stacks can change the powerband	MXA TEAM TESTED: TECHNICHE HYPERKEWL ULTRA SPORT VEST The HyperKewl fabric is made of cellulose fibers, bi-component binders, absorbent polymer fibers and process aids. We don’t know what those are, but they sound high-tech
MXA TEAM TESTED: REDLINE TECHNIK TIRE PRESSURE GAUGE The Redline Technik gauge is the cat’s meow. It has a large 4-inch dial (so the old guys can read it without squinting), a protective rubber boot (in case we drop it) and an easy-to-read non-fluid gauge (no more leaks)	MXA TEAM TESTED: MATRIX M28 OIL DRAIN CONTAINER The Matrix M28 makes the oil-changing process a clean experience. Cleaning the M28 itself is also easy
MXA TEAM TESTED: DUNLOP GEOMAX MX51 INTERMEDIATE TIRES: This is the tire combo that replaced the D756: We like one but not the other; Front or rear? Don't guess: Read it yourself to find out	MXA TEAM TESTED: ALPINESTARS TECH 8 LIGHT BOOT The latest Alpinestars Tech 8 boot boasts a revised bootie and buckle system—and it also went on a diet.
MXA TEAM TESTED: FASST COMPANY BRAKE RETURN KIT Fasst’s rear brake return spring kit does not actuate your rear brake sooner; it merely provides adjustable tension to give better feedback to the rider’s foot	MXA TEAM TESTED: SHORAI KTM 350/450SXF LIGHTWEIGHT LITHIUM LFX BATTERY The battery wars are heating up...you can expect even lighter batteries every month...designed for KTM's electric-starters
MXA TEAM TESTED: EKS BRAND ZIP-OFF SYSTEM GOGGLE At 33 uses per roll, you get almost 400 uses out of the 12-roll pack—that’s six cents per use. Regular tear-offs are 60 cents each, and laminated tear-offs are $1.30 each	MXA TEAM TESTED: VORTEX KX450F X10 ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT The Vortex X10 is a replacement ECU with adjustable clickers to allow you to tune your EFI
MXA TEAM TESTED: BELL MOTO-9 HELMET The biggest improvement over the Moto-8 is in comfort, the Moto-8 had various pressure points, the Moto-9 is noticeably plusher	MXA TEAM TESTED: E-LINE CARBON FIBER HEAT SHIELD/PIPE GUARD Head pipes are very expensive and titanium head pipes are very susceptible to damage—E-Line has a solution
MXA TEAM TESTED: OMEGA X1 NECK BRACE Neck braces are the brave new world of protection devices—and the Omega addresses issues of fit, comfort and sleekness. It is unobtrusive and is designed to keep crash loads off your sternum and spine	MXA TEAM TESTED: RIDE ENGINEERING KX450F LOWERING LINK The Ride Engineering lowering link is designed to improve the shock and cornering characteristics of the 2011 Kawasaki KX450F
MXA TEAM TESTED: MAGNUM 2KEWL COOLER BRAKE PADS Heat is a natural byproduct of friction. There is no way around it. If you want to stop, it’s going to get hot. The question is: what can you do to keep a brake system within the optimum operating temperature range?	MXA TEAM TESTED: LEATT GPX PRO NECK BRACE What separates the GPX Pro from other models of Leatt neck braces? Aside from price, the Pro chassis is constructed entirely of carbon fiber
MXA TEAM TESTED: KENDON STAND-UP MOTORCYCLE TRAILER Don’t have room for a trailer in your garage? No problem. Kendon’s unique trailer can be folded up on its caster wheels and rolled into a space that is 7-feet high, 8-feet wide and 27-inches deep	MXA TEAM TESTED: TM DESIGNWORKS KTM SLIDE-N-GLIDE KIT If you are looking for a bulletproof chain guide and buffer system, the Slide-N-Glide kit is the best in the biz

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