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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	MXA TEAM TESTED: CHAFE ZONE PROTECTION Surprise. Three out of five test riders loved the stuff. One test rider, who had taped his hands for years, swore off tape after the first ride with Chafe Zone. No blisters, no hot spots and no tape residue
MXA TEAM TESTED TROY LEE DESIGNS CATALYST X KNEE BRACE The design is simple and works well. Not once did the brace slide up or down. The brace even has an integrated adjustable PCL strap for increased stability	MXA TEAM TESTED STEAHLY 9-OUNCE YZ250 FLYWHEEL WEIGHT You might be tempted to think that a heavier flywheel would cost the YZ250 horsepower. Not so. It just makes each gear pull further, stronger and longer
MXA TEAM TESTED: POD MX K700 KNEE BRACE: The Latest From The Pod People; The New K700 And the Original PodMX	MXA TEAM TESTED: UNI AIR FILTER SERVICE KIT When using aerosol filter oil, you are the person who determines how good the saturation is—especially because Uni doesn't use carriers
MXA TEAM TESTED: RIMWRAPZ COMPLETE GRAPHICS WHEELSET Many graphics companies offer sticker kits for the outside of the rim flange. RimWrapz are applied across the complete area of the rim (save for the flange). This means the graphics are less susceptible to damage from rocks, rim-clean and tires	MXA TEAM TESTED: R&D RACING POWER BOWL 2 Bikes that had a tendency to shoot ducks at speed, pop on deceleration or bog under hard acceleration became docile after a few deft adjustments of the Power Bowl 2’s adjuster screws

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