Every few years a product comes along in the motocross industry that forces each and every one of us to thump our head and say..."Why didn't I think of that?" Well, Risk Racing's Seal Doctor is exactly one of those products, just recently introduced into the motocross industry. The Seal Doctor is a simple tool used to repair leaky fork seals in minutes. As a matter of fact, the Seal Doctor will likely rank  ...

We posted this Tech Tip about a year ago, yet every time we are at the track...we still have riders asking us about correct tire pressure! Therefore, it's probably a great time to repost it. When heading out to turn laps at your local motocross track or rip some gnarly hare scramble trails, it is very important to use the correct tire pressure. Setting the correct tire pressure is simple and makes a huge di ...

There is no question that the Yamaha YZ 250 is one of the best two strokes ever made. The Yamaha YZ 250 two stroke is reliable, affordable, fast, and handles as well as any modern 'best of class' bike out there. To this day, out of our entire team arsenal of motocross bikes, we still have the most fun when just ripping the track or trail on our trusty Yamaha 250cc premix two smoker. Two strokes are far from ...

In this motocross tech tip we stress the importance of knowing how to properly clean your dirt bike air filter. Ironically, this critical, yet simple, maintenance task is one of the most controversial mechanical chores in the motocross world. Everyone seems to have their own 'best' way of doing it right. Some riders and mechanics use gasoline to clean the air filter, while others argue that gasoline is too ...

Motocross Tech Tip: How To Get Your Suspension Dialed In. You can spend all the money in the world on aftermarket hop up kits for your ride, pay top money to train with the best, buy the newest bikes on the market, and even keep an arsenal of perfect tires on hand...yet none of that will be worth much if your bike's suspension is not dialed in properly. Suspension and handling are always more critical than ...

Thanks to James Stewart's hype and a host of ultra picky magazine test riders, almost everyone has heard that the new Yamaha YZ 450f chassis has room for improvement in the handling department. The claim is that the YZ450f has a tendency to get a bit loose heading into the entrance of certain turns. Ironically, those same complaints come from individuals that also confirm the new YZ 450f is without a doubt, ...

X-Tream Clean products are the ultimate dirt bike 'wash and shine' arsenal for motocross enthusiasts.  We noticed the company's booth at a recent amateur motocross event and decided to give their products a try. It was a smart move... since then, our Team Chronic MX motocross bikes have never looked sweeter. If you're still using dish-wash soap to clean your ride, it's time to wake up. X-Tream Clean's 'MX A ...

Now a days, it seems like there is an endless supply of after market accessories and "bling" available for dirt bikes. Some aftermarket products are all hype, simply backed by high dollar advertising, while other products are absolutely phenomenal investments for vast improvements over stock parts. It's tough to know where to throw your hard earned money. The R&D Power Bowl 2 is one of those products th ...

There is no doubt that changing a rear tire on a dirt bike can be a very frustrating experience. Most riders complain that it's probably the most difficult routine maintenance task for them. However, if you learn how to do it properly...you'll be surprised that it really isn't as painful as you once thought. We sell several items on our chronicmx ebay store that can make the task even easier...such as Outla ...

If you like riding dirt bikes and saving money...than the Knobby Knife is a no brainer purchase (KnobbyKnife.com). The innovative Knobby Knife is a sharp hand tool that heats up and is used to sharpen the worn edges of used motocross tires. It's one of those products we love to discover and review ...the one's that make everyone say, "why didn't I think of that?' Even back when brand new motocross tires wer ...

Face it, motocross has become an unbelievably expensive sport. Long gone are the days when you can purchase an entire package needed for basic riding (bike, gear, parts, etc) for less than a thousand dollars. Nope ... today, just some decent protective gear can set you back more than a grand. Whether you enjoy to ride as a hobby on enduro trials, or prefer to race every weekend across the country ...saving ...

Let's face it, not everyone needs a full blown works racing bike to satisfy being a weekend warrior rider. A fun, reliable, low maintenance dirt bike can produce endless smiles along countless trails. The Yamaha WR 250f meets the challenge. It's a great all-around enduro bike, with proven Yamaha reliability. The handling and suspension are excellent, and the maintenance is simple and low cost.  The problem ...

If you are a motocross enthusiast, most likely you have had to replace the steering head bearings on your dirt bike at some point. You'll know when it's time to replace them, when your handle bars will not turn from side to side as smoothly as they used to. Instead, the steering from side to side feels very 'notchy'.  That 'notchy' motion is caused by the bearings not moving smoothly around the steering ste ...

When heading out to turn laps at your local motocross track or rip some gnarly hare scramble trails, it is very important to use the correct tire pressure. Setting the correct tire pressure is simple and makes a huge difference in the performance of your ride. Not only does using the correct tire pressure improve performance, but it can also maximize the life of your expensive knobbies. Last summer Chronic ...

If you don't know who Wade Wilcox is, then you're probably not a pro rider or pro engine builder. Wade Wilcox, also known as "The Man", is one of a select few motorcycle technicians who truly understands the science and advantage of EFI... electronic fuel injection. Wade was building fuel injected race engines before laptops even existed. Owning a passion for supercharging everything as a kid, Wilcox paid h ...

One thing is certain, running out of gas while cranking out laps or blazing off-road trails is definitely no fun. Unfortunately, it is becoming all to common to see motocrossers run out of gas these days. I can personally count half a dozen times in 2011 that pro riders ran out of gas while racing. Ryan Dungey, for example, experienced a heart breaking crawl to a stop while leading the 2011 Freestone outdoo ...

Billy Frank, owner of frank industries in Pennsylvania, is no stranger to developing unique products for the motocross community. Billy is an avid motocrosser himself, with a keen eye for rider demands. In 2010 he sent Chronic MX one of his Clear Advantage Visors, a see-through visor extension for mud and rock deflection, that was easily a hit in our camp. Recently, Billy sent us another one of his unique m ...

After replacing the fork seals on my trusty Yamaha YZ 250 three times in one month, I decided to check in with suspension expert Bobby Williams of Pro Action Suspension to see what the heck was going wrong. Bobby has been riding motocross almost as long as the Chronic MotoX team...for over 20 years. Bobby is a "working man" now and doesnt get to ride as much as he'd like to, but he knows a heck of a lot abo ...

After countless hours of testing dozens of motocross tires from numerous manufacturers, the Chronic MX team completed this unbiased Best Motocross Tire Shootout and Review to assist mx riders with the difficult task of choosing great mx tires. We tested on various tracks throughout the state of Florida, on three seperate motocross bikes: a YZ 250 two stroke, a YZ 250f four stroke, and a YZ 450f four stroke. ...

Hey Chronic Mxer’s! One thing that is critical to do each and every time you head out for a ride is to make sure you have properly adjusted your motocross bike’s chain. I am always amazed at the number of riders I see with chains slapping around because they are way too loose. I have also seen riders with chains so tight that the riders safety is literally at risk because the chain could snap while riding. ...

This is an easy to follow video that will show you how to change your brake pads on your dirt bike in about ten minutes! I bet you wish you had seen this sooner! Cheers Rocket 88. ...

If you own a four-stroke, you need to familiarize yourself with the Keihin FCR fuel screw. It is the key to living a long and happy life with your thumper. If you don't know anything about your fuel screw, you are in luck. We are about to teach you all you need to know in ten easy lessons. NUMBER ONE: WHAT DO AIR AND FUEL SCREWS DO?An air screw (on a two-stroke) and a fuel screw (on a four-stroke) are like ...