Oh I still race B. Gotta get those trophies bro.

A lot of places down there rent bikes if you want to go ride. I think Plaza Sakashita was one.

Scotch Brite isn't doing anything but making it look nice to your eyes. You need to use an aluminum oxide or diamond hone with a lot of honing oil. Diamond is more aggressive, Aluminum oxide is a safer choice for deglazing between rebuilds in my opinion. ... more »

I think April is usually the best month for Kawi incentives. About $1500 off 450s. The incentives start Feb or March around $500 off I believe though, and increase from there They're offering $1000 off 2020 KX250 right now though

I really liked my bar mounts in the forward holes too. I have this tool - it doesn't fit our forks because the bleed screw is raised up. Best solution I found was an old carburetor tuning screwdriver with a 90-deg end on it. Then I tried my bars back ... more »

There's an OEM parts number for thinner clutch plates. That sounds like it would do what you want.

Strange. Mine were locking up from rust 10 hrs after I greased mine. Its not from a lack of grease jt is definitely from water intrusion and I can see the grease/rust slurry marks running down the back of my fender after a wash. I'm taking a closer look ... more »

Mine did the same thing. Going on my 3rd set. I think the issue is there is no seal under the preload adjuster nut

Same here

I went back and forth last season several times and really like the link. It makes the rear feel lower at first but the shock seems to handle square edge better. I'd recommend it

I've got almost 100 hrs on mine, 220 lb B rider. Bikes been bulletproof. The only issue I've had is steering stem bearings don't last - it seems that the seals don't keep water out or something. I know of 3 other buddies with 19 KXs that have had the ... more »

Glad you're back JT - your insight is always level headed and analytical which balances out Steve's hot takes. I am bummed if there is beef between Ping and Matthes. Some of my funniest stuff Pulp ever put out was the Classic Commentary episodes with ... more »