davidgrip
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Just received the Acerbis X- Future Handguards. The shape is aerodynamic with full coverage. Great airflow, and colors to match any graphics/manufacture. Very modern, to match the new body work. I always run handguards. Practice days seem to be the most important with multiple levels on the track at the same time. The dual lateral mounting position is perfect. I...
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davidgrip Added a reply to 7/8’ or Fatbar?
7/24/2021 7:32pm 7/8" Perfect balance between stiff/flex. I have never bent a set in a fall. I also run my levers in, so I need the extra clamp area.
davidgrip Added a reply to Dirt bike plastics
7/20/2021 11:24am
davidgrip Added a reply to Dirt bike plastics
7/20/2021 11:15am Acerbis. One of my first changes on my new bikes. Perfect fit. The durability is beyond seasonal. I can run a set for multiple seasons, but change with each new graphics. I use most of their products Handguards and Chain Blocks/sliders.
davidgrip Added a reply to RIDER WEIGHT VS HAVING MUSCLE?
3/18/2021 7:55am Plateau your training. I set my training at max weight for 12 reps. Keeping my body weight at 185. If you were 165-170, 185 is more than enough added strength. I also have a 125 and this weight is not an issue.
blaze 57 Liked a forum topic A 125 for a practice bike. Should have done this yrs ago.
3/17/2021 3:37pm
Older vet rider (64) picked up a new YZ 125 and I don't know if its my head but my KTM 450 seems like its so easier to ride after practicing on the 125 for a couple weeks.
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stax199 Liked a reply to forum topic Let's see/review those 2019 kx450s
3/17/2021 3:36pm
Yes we have wet loam in AM and by day end concrete jump faces hard ruts and bumps. This combo was great all day. Tracked and provided confidence upfront. Always struggled with front sliding or staying planted. This 53 was great i also was nervous to mix tires but would run this combo going fwd.
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TeamGreen Liked a forum topic Ya know those guys that ALWAYS say,”It’s the bike!” or “It didn’t do very well in the shoot-out”...?
2/16/2021 9:48am
Well, today was the 1st “Road to Mammoth”/Mammoth Qualifier & my so-called race-bikes were in various states of tear-down/rebuild...etc. Soooooooo... I took my Straight-Outta the Crate CRF450X to Pala...and raced it. On the main track with all those hair-ball jumps and combos and rollers...ALL of which were awesome...tho, it’s not like I aired all of them or got the Style-Super-Star award; but, I was able to get around the track at a decent pace. Oh, and, I was in the fight for the hole-shot in both Motos (have you seen the drag race that they call ‘the start’ at Pala?)...
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davidgrip Added a reply to Let's see/review those 2019 kx450s
2/13/2021 9:10am Funny! You can feel the tension from a picture. No worries.
davidgrip Added a reply to Let's see/review those 2019 kx450s
2/12/2021 8:53pm
Motion Pro 50mm: 
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davidgrip Added a reply to Let's see/review those 2019 kx450s
2/12/2021 4:31pm I use Renthal 7/8 on all my bikes for that same reason. I run my Brake mount 8 cm in from my grip and clutch 7 cm. I use my Index finger only. I tried to setup the twinwalls, but the control area is only 190 mm. The 7/8 is 203 mm. When mounting the clutch and brake, most riders...
cwolf96 Liked a reply to forum topic Let's see/review those 2019 kx450s
2/12/2021 4:01pm
I unplugged my launch control and removed it when I had Twinwalls (I never used it for starts anyways). I still wound up going back to Fatbars though. I run the clutch master cylinder super far inward so I'm grabbing near the end of the clutch lever. That setup didn't work on Twinwalls.
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davidgrip Added a reply to Let's see/review those 2019 kx450s
2/11/2021 9:04am Per service manual: Measure the space between the bottom of the chain and the swingarm. 48mm-54mm (1.9in.-2.1in.). Not even close to 3 fingers of slack.
davidgrip Added a reply to Let's see/review those 2019 kx450s
2/11/2021 7:25am Perfect time to try the 116 link setup. you can always take out 2 links.
davidgrip Added a reply to Let's see/review those 2019 kx450s
2/11/2021 7:16am Are you using the stock gearing and chain? Try going to a 116 link chain and moving the axle back for better bike balance. 
davidgrip Added a reply to Let's see/review those 2019 kx450s
2/11/2021 6:45am Offset explained: https://motocrossactionmag.com/ten-things-about-triple-clamp-offset/
davidgrip Added a reply to Let's see/review those 2019 kx450s
2/2/2021 4:02pm How much throttle cable slack? Where is the position of your throttle housing? This takes no mapping. I know it is personal preference.
warthog898 Liked a reply to forum topic Ktm aftermarket rotors
1/22/2021 8:15am
those look like the WF/KT series. probably with the race pad (CM46). they also have the Batfly series for the fronts and back which look awesome. http://www.braking.com/catalogue/intro.php?lang=EN here is the catalog for their products for a 2019 (not sure what year you have but they are all in there i think) feel free to message me if you need any help. I am pretty familiar with their products.
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davidgrip Added a reply to Ktm aftermarket rotors
1/21/2021 11:50am I run Braking Rotors and Pads. Performance is exceptional. Power, but also the feel when under light engagement. The durability is always a bonus. The pads have a longer wear life. I recommend this package to anyone that is ready for a replacement or as a performance upgrade. 