shkapars

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Riga, LV

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2/12/2016

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MoogenKen Liked a reply to forum topic Photoshop Time?

7/22/2026 4:04am

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kevinconnor Liked a forum topic An American in Latvia

6/8/2026 12:01pm

Based largley on Lewis' recommendation (and my travel schedule) I attended the Latvian GP this past weekend. What a tremendous event. The circuit was wonderful for spectating. The food at the track was the best I've ever had at a moto event and reasonably priced. The people were knowledgeable and very welcoming. The track itself appears closest to Southwick (which I've only seen on TV). €95 got me a weekend pass with paddock access and a program. The gate for MX2 was thin but EMX 125 and 250 were full. As a plus, I stayed in Riga. Great vibe in...

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mxracer515 Liked a reply to forum topic Honda CRF Chassis harshness

1/10/2025 11:30am

25 crf 450 vs 25 350 Chassis feel. first let me say this. I rode & wanted to like a 24 & older crf450 but up in the head tube & right under seat a shock tower I felt a stiffness or apparently" lack of" which gave a edgy harsh feel & twitchy . Suspension changes you could do at home did not correct it.I have since rode a Factory connection set up with linkage ect. that is pretty good.also has.a Vortex with a very smooth map 24 & older. Ok the 350 I have had a 25 ,2- 23's...

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shkapars Added a reply to CRF 250R suspension problem

1/7/2025 5:33am

This is what Bud Racing recommend. Weight without gear

shkapars Added a reply to 2022 CRF250R

2/24/2024 10:18am

I could get footpegs only half inch backwards. on my local track there is one I call curved straight 4th or 5th if groomed. Not deep but sand and not very smooth. There I felt difference bike is more stable with offset pegs (then was with stock triples). I am 181cm and bike triangle felt good for me with stock...

shkapars Added a reply to 2022 CRF250R

1/5/2024 1:49am

yes, one more vote for 24mm Xtrigs. Some time ago they didn't have 24mm for 22nd year, but you can buy 2018 year triple and buy mudguard and front numberplate from 2018. I have such setup. This is best upgrade for me. As well offset footpegs. I vote for HGS exhaust

shkapars Added a reply to 2022 CRF250R

10/3/2023 9:54am

Zeta Revolver shift lever. But I recommend 1/2" offset footpegs as well. I have both and around same boot size. With offset footpegs bike is more stable on straights

Luxon MX Liked a reply to forum topic New 2023 YZ450F

7/7/2023 9:26am

Sure, as a mechanical engineer that also works with triple clamps, I can tell you without a doubt that this has absolutely no effect on feel, flex, or anything else. The only thing it's doing is reducing thread engagement in the clamp, which makes it more likely to strip out the threads. It would honestly be difficult to think of anything any more stupid than this mod.

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sandtrack315 Liked a reply to forum topic 2022 CRF250R

4/12/2023 11:55am

If you really want to get the proper setting, start with something neutral around 105, then just go about half a turn on the shock at a time (in either direction) and not worry about the measurement until you find the right setting. Once you have something you like, measure it however you feel gives you the most reproducible measurement, and write that measurement and process down.

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shkapars Added a reply to 2022 12 Days of MXmas - Fox Motion X Boots and Defend Off-Road Gear Pack

12/23/2022 3:11am

Foooox!

shkapars Added a reply to 2022 12 Days of MXmas - Yoshimura RS-12 Stainless Exhaust System

12/23/2022 3:06am

CRF250R 2022

jridout12 Liked a reply to forum topic Tips from northerners on cold weather riding.

11/17/2022 6:36am

40-50's is the best riding weather in my opinion. The dirt holds moisture better and I don't sweat like crazy. But I usually just go out for a 15 minute warmup and my hands usually get pretty cold then I go back in and warm them up and they will be good for the rest of the day. I don't know why but it works for me

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shkapars Added a reply to 2022 CRF250R

9/15/2022 2:51am

Runing HGS. Ported head, remap for stock exhaust. Installed exhaust on dyno. HGS graph with not corrected mapping, just best from maps in computer. Noticeable difference with butt dyno too

shkapars Added a reply to 2022 CRF250R

9/11/2022 12:22am

had 18 before and now 22. Discovered on both bikes that stock clutch plates stick together with some oils. Maybe oil brand change will help. On 18 felt it more than on 22. On 22 never had problems starting bike after stall. 18 didn't like start when not warm enough. Sometimes help short full throttle while starting