NOTABLE
QUOTABLES
“Fred was a workmanlike
mechanic—steady, thorough and
logical. He had tuned for a local Pro
at a couple Nationals and considered
himself to be above the grunt labor
of working on my bike.”
—Jody’s Box—page 10.
“Bottom line, none of us knew how
much we would miss the two-strokes
until they were gone. Now, every
chance the MXA wrecking crew gets
to ride, test or build a 125, we take
full advantage.”
—We Build a KTM 125SX Two-Stroke—page 80.
“Dunlop’s Geomax line has been
upgraded. Instead of having three
tires—MX31, MX51, and MX71—for
different terrain, Dunlop engineered
two tires—MX32 and MX52—to do
the job of three.”
—Team Tested: Dunlop MX32 Front
Tire—page 90.
“It didn’t hurt that Mike Brown
runs a works Dunlop rear tire, which
has a rubber compound as soft as
a trials tire but has knobbies. How
big of a deal is the works Dunlop
rubber? Mike Brown is only given 11
rear tires per year.”
—We Ride Mike Brown’s Husky
FE350 EnduroCross bike—page 94.
“I know everyone thinks that the
individual National promoters are
getting rich hosting their races.
But you know who gets rich at Glen
Helen? The guy who sells diesel fuel,
repairs Caterpillar tracks, rents
fences and sells water truck pumps.”
—How to Build a National Track—
page 116.
“It’s embarrassing to say, but our
$650 YZ270F project bike set us
back over $4000. But, you don’t
have to be like us. We are weak. We
are addicted to shiny parts.”
—We Build a Yamaha YZ270F—
page 126.
“I’m not a big fan of autographs,
because they make little sense to
me. If I want a piece of paper with
chicken scratch on it, I’ll go to my
doctor.”
—Supercross From the Cheap
Seats—page 138.
“It’s said that a 1-pound reduction
in unsprung weight is equal to a
7-pound reduction in sprung weight.
That’s why factory teams spend lots
of money on magnesium hubs,
titanium linkage bolts, Ti axles and
beryllium brake calipers.”
—Ask the MXperts—page 148.
UNDER $25
DECAL WORKS LUCKY 7 T-SHIRT
Not only does DeCal Works make
sharp-looking graphics, but they also take
pride in selling quality apparel. The Lucky 7
T-shirt proves our point. It is 100 percent
cotton, printed at DeCal Works in the USA,
and has a vintage look to it. Very cool.
$20.00— www.decalmx.com or
(815) 784-4000.
UNDER $150
RK CHAINS CHAIN BREAKER
The RK chain breaker is the
Rolls-Royce of chain breakers.
With it you’ll be able to break just
about any chain with ease. You’ll
never have to toil over adjusting the
length of your chain. With a lifetime
warranty, your money will go a
long way.
$139.95—
www.rkexcelamerica.com or
(760) 732-3161.
WHAT WE WANT
COOL STUFF ON THE MXA MUST-HAVE LIST
UNDER $200
M.PAC PORTABLE AIR
CONDITIONER
Keep yourself cool with this battery-operated portable air conditioner. The
unit is cooled with ice packs, which are
included. When turned on, a fan blows
frigid air for up to eight hours. This will
be your best friend when the mercury
rises.
$199.00— m.pac@yahoo.com or
(951) 677-6440.
UNDER $400
O’NEAL RDX NEON BOOT
The vibrant color scheme of
the O’Neal RDX boot allows riders
to express their individuality. The
boot has the comfort, affordability
and durability every rider needs.
With wild colors, you’ll be sure to
catch attention at the track in the
RDX neon boot.
$359.99— www.oneal.com or
(800) 326-6325.
