Black Duck Valley Dirt Bike Park Open Easter 2010
Black Duck Valley is once again open to the public and I was fortunate enough to spend two days riding and camping over the Easter long weekend 2010. The tracks are exactly the same as they were when the park closed down in December 2008. It seems that the park has seen little use since [...]
Why you should check your sprocket bolts
I recently went camping for 4 days at a 4WD and Motocross park in Northern NSW. I’m usually pretty good with staying on top of bike maintenance and always do pre-ride checks. I’ll check the spokes, chain tension, axle and other bolts. I’ll also rev the engine and look over the bike checking for rattles [...]
Seized Chain Tension Adjuster Bolt
There was only a small amount of build up on the bolt but this was enough to almost completely seize it.
First Corner Blues
Don’t give up if you find yourself stranded in the first corner at the beginning of a race.
Ronnie Renner smashes world record big air
Renner broke his own world record for the highest jump off a quarter pipe on a motocross bike at Chicago’s Butler field at Grant park. The crowd watched on i anticipation as on his third attempt, Renner launched himself an astounding 63 feet 5 inches above the ground, beating the record he set a year [...]
2010 Kawasaki motocross changes announced for 450 and 250 models
kawasaki has announced proposed changes to its motocross lineup for the 450 and 250 models.
Schubring joins Crusty Demons beyond the Apocalypse tour down under
Matt Schubring will be making an appearance at the first three of the five Crusty Demons shows in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney during the all new Beyond the Apocalypse Tour which starts on May 15 2009. Schubring who won the best flip nomination in the last Crusty Tour, will join action packed live shows showcasing [...]
6 tips for Motocross fitness
1. The best thing you can do to improve your fitness for riding is ride your motocross bike. But it won’t help much if your cruising. You need to ride like you’re racing and push yourself for as long as you can. It will work every muscle you need for motocross riding. 2. Skipping is [...]
Australalian reserve bank interest rates fall another 1% January 09
RBA Interest rates have fallen another 1% as of 4th February 2009
Robbie Maddison set to show off at Indy
Australia’s own Robbie Maddison will be performing several leaps at the Nikon Indy 300 over the four days of next week’s Event, October 23-26. Robbie holds the world record for the longest jump of 322 feet, which he performed in Las Vegas on new years eve 2008. Robbie Maddison 322 Feet Motorcycle Jump