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2001 Kawasaki KX500 Motocross Garage Build | Racer X Films | Sunny Garcia
I spoke with surfing legend Sunny Garcia multiple times over the course of about six months while this bike was being built. When it was finished, we met at Cahuilla Creek and shook down this work of art together. This all happened about two weeks prior to Sunny’s suicide attempt in late April. This project is bittersweet to all involved at this point, and we’re still praying for a full recovery for our friend.
Note: This video was shot in April of 2019.
PARTS USED:
KX GURU RACING/JT ENGINE WORKS
Primary Engine Builder, Engine Tear Down and Inspection, Engine Planning and Design, Logistics and Management, Final Engine Assembly, Break-In and Tuning, Shock Setup
www.kxguru.com
TMR
Cylinder Porting, Head Mod, Decomp Mod, Crank Rebuild and Balance
www.tommorganracing1.com
MILLENNIUM TECHNOLOGIES
Strip, Repair Damage, and Re-Plate to Stock Size
www.mt-llc.com
GUTS RACING
Seat (Medium Hardness) and Standard-Height Foam with Custom High-Grip Cover
www.gutsracing.com
HAMMERHEAD
Shifter, KX450 Rear Bake Lever with Modified Lever Mount, Brake Return Spring, Holeshot Device, Master Cylinder Reservoir Cap
www.hdmoto.com
BORMI RACING
Custom Aluminum Fuel Tank, Custom KX450/KX500 Hybrid Swingarm
www.bormiparts.com
NEIL’S POWER PIPES
Custom Handbuilt Stainless Steel Cone Pipe, Custom Handbuilt Silencer
www.npowerperformance.com
COMETIC GASKET
Engine Gaskets
www.cometic.com
GALFER USA
Oversized Rotor/Adaptor Bracket for KX450, Rotor Rear KX450, Brake Lines KX450, Brake Pads KX450
www.galferusa.com
SUPERSPROX
Front and Rear Sprocket, MX Chain
www.supersproxusa.com
PIVOT WORKS
Steering Stem Bearing Kit, Linkage Rebuild Kit, Swingarm Rebuild Kit
www.pivotworks.com
DUNLOP
MX33 Front (80/100-21), MX33 Rear (120/90-19)
www.dunlopmotorcycletires.com
ALL BALLS
Carb Rebuild Kit, Chain Rollers
www.allballsracing.com
REKLUSE
Auto Clutch Kit
www.rekluse.com
UNI FILTER
Two-Stage Air Filter
www.unifilter.com
UFO PLASTIC
Full Plastic Kit, Hand Shields
www.ufoplasticusa.com
WORKS CONNECTION
Hour Meter and Mount, Stand
www.worksconnection.com
DECAL WORKS
Semi-Custom Graphics Kit, Preprinted Number Plate Backgrounds
www.decalmx.com
PINGEL
Billet High Flow Fuel Valve Assy
www.pingelonline.com
RAPTOR TITANIUM
Titanium Footpegs from KX450
www.raptortitanium.com
FASST COMPANY
Flexx Bars with Bar Pad with Sunny’s Hawaiian Tattoo Pattern, Anti-Vibration Inserts
www.fasstco.com
TM DESIGNWORKS
Rear Chain Guide KX450, Slider KX450, Rear Disc and Master Guard KX450
www.tmdesignworks.com
MOTOTASSINARI
V-Force 2 Reed Cage
www.mototassinari.com
ARC LEVERS
Brake Lever, Full Clutch Perch with Lever, Master Cylinder Slip Clamp, Master Cylinder Brake Line Guard
www.arclevers.com
DUBYA USA
KX450 Front and Rear Wheels with Talon Mag Hubs and DID STX Rims
www.dubyausa.com
VP RACING FUELS
C12 Mixed with Pump Gas
www.vpracingfuels.com
CRYO HEAT
Cryogenic Treatment for Engine Internals and Transmission
www.cryoheat.com
MOTION PRO
Grip Glue, 1997 KX250 throttle, 1997 KX250 Throttle Cable, Clutch Cable, Rim Locks, Rim Tape
www.motionpro.com
ENZO
Suspension Re-Valve and Setup (A Kit)
www.enzoracing.com
OHLINS
Rear Shock
www.ohlins.com
POWDER COAT INDUSTRIES
Welded-On Frame Gussets, Custom Footpeg Mounts, Powder Coated Frame/Swingarm
www.powdercoatindustries.com
PRISMATIC POWDERS
Powder Coat Kiwi Green Paint
www.nicindustries.com
SPECBOLT FASTENERS
Non-Engine Stainless Steel Fasteners, Custom Kit (Mix of KX500 and KX450F Components)
www.specbolt.com
KX500 TECH
KX500 Titanium Engine Fastener Kit
www.kx500tech.com
SUDCO
1997 KX250 Keihin PWK 38 mm Airstriker
www.sudco.com
MYLERS RADIATORS
Oversized Radiators with 1.6 BAR Radiator Cap.
www.motorcycleradiators.com
SAMCO RADIATOR HOSES
Silicone Radiator Hoses with Wide Body Clamps
www.racebikebitzusa.com
ODI GRIPS
Clamp-On Grips
www.odigrips.com
MGS PERFORMANCE
Final Assembly Fabrication, Dyno for Baseline Jetting, Settings, and Adjustments.
www.mgsperformance.com
About DeCal Works
Founded in 1989 by Ron and Janeen Joynt, DeCal Works has been the industry leader in pre-printed decals and custom graphics for 30 years. With a passion for racing and innovation, DeCal Works has, since its early days, focused its attention on high-quality products with great customer service.
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Exhaust #74: What's An Agent Do? Part 2 (with Lucas Mirtl)
After a frank conversation last week about riders branding themselves via unfiltered interviews and out-of-the-box thinking, Jason Weigandt and Lucas Mirtl hook up for part two of a long chat. This time out, Mirtl explains his wild pathway from Australian freestyle motocross mechanic to accidental agent to today's role as a growing power broker in the racing world. The guy even lived on the beach at one point because he didn't have a place to live!
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Weege Show: Off-Road Truck World Championships
Now for something (almost) completely different. During the off-season Jason Weigandt covered the Red Bull World Cup for short-course off-road trucks. Here's the walk and talk discussing the political battles of the sport, how big it really is, and how the motocross and supercross world has things easier than you might think.
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2020 Honda CRF450R Dialed In | Motocross Bike Testing | Racer X Films
David Pingree is here to help you get the 2020 Honda CRF450R dialed in.
ABOUT PRO CIRCUIT
Based in Corona, California, Pro Circuit Products, Inc. is a leader in off-road motorcycle and ATV exhausts and aftermarket performance parts. Started in 1978, Pro Circuit is the go-to shop for recreational riders and professionals for everything from suspension work to complete engine packages, and everything in between.
ABOUT NAMURA TECHNOLOGIES
Pistons and Gaskets Coming from decades of Powersports aftermarket manufacturing, Namura continues to impress riders and dealers alike with their aggressive development and innovative product design and manufacturing in MX and ATV Pistons and Gaskets. Based out of the suburbs of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Namura is taking piston quality and durability to another level.
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2017 and 2019 KTM 350 EXC-F Bike Builds | Racer X Films
Builds By Jay Clark
The goal of this project was to simply pin it. Jay Clark wanted to build the best two dual sports possible for himself and his son. Since they are the most popular bikes in the category, why not start with two KTM 500 EXC-Fs? Because what is the fun in that? The 350 EXC-F is lighter and nimbler, and Cylinder Works has a Big Bore kit for it that makes it a 366cc, but that difference, combined with the other mods, gives you a race bike feel on a dual sport bike.
We had two bikes for this project: a 2019 and a 2017. Race Tech did the 2017 motor and made over 50 horsepower! Twisted Development did the work on the 2019 model and their numbers were the same. The stock units are very corked-up with only 34 horsepower stock, which is fine for just cruising. We wanted to get a little more aggressive and make a race bike feel on a street legal dual sport bike.
Aside from the motor modifications, there were a few parts to making these bikes great. Weight was added to the clutch for more tractable power and less flame out incidents. Blais Racing made those weight kits and they are worth every penny. Also, the blinkers were a custom setup and tucked in with blinker relays. SAR made these and these are must-haves. SAR makes a number of custom plug and play items for the KTM EXC-F’s, and these make a big difference for the guy modifying his EXC-F. After a few trips on the trail you learn the things you want to change and after running your battery dead a few times, from keeping the key on, you will want to call them up. The switches for the lights and blinkers allow you run the clutch perch where you would like since it is slimmer and the same goes for the front brake side with the starter/kill switch.
We tested these on the mean streets and dirt of Perris, California. We cruised from Perris MX up through the city of Perris until we hit a dirt road. From there we chased trails until we found ourselves on top of a mountain looking down on the track. The power on these 350s felt like 500s. In fact, they may even be a little better. The throttle response is like a motocross bike and the power felt like a 350 SX-F, not an EXC-F. The power was most fun once we got into the dirt, as trails and obstacles we so easily negotiated. The power is sharp and strong, allowing you to power your way through anything. I’d put these up against a 500 EXC-F any day.
ABOUT PRO CIRCUIT
Based in Corona, California, Pro Circuit Products, Inc. is a leader in off-road motorcycle and ATV exhausts and aftermarket performance parts. Started in 1978, Pro Circuit is the go-to shop for recreational riders and professionals for everything from suspension work to complete engine packages, and everything in between.
ABOUT NAMURA TECHNOLOGIES
Pistons and Gaskets Coming from decades of Powersports aftermarket manufacturing, Namura continues to impress riders and dealers alike with their aggressive development and innovative product design and manufacturing in MX and ATV Pistons and Gaskets. Based out of the suburbs of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Namura is taking piston quality and durability to another level.
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Main Event Moto - EP# 140 - Kelly Osbourne
This week Daniel Blair and Producer Joe take your listener questions. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails.
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2020 Honda CRF250R Intro | Motocross Bike Testing | Racer X Films
David Pingree takes the 2020 Honda CRF250R for a ride and gives us his initial thoughts.
ABOUT PRO CIRCUIT
Based in Corona, California, Pro Circuit Products, Inc. is a leader in off-road motorcycle and ATV exhausts and aftermarket performance parts. Started in 1978, Pro Circuit is the go-to shop for recreational riders and professionals for everything from suspension work to complete engine packages, and everything in between.
ABOUT NAMURA TECHNOLOGIES
Pistons and Gaskets Coming from decades of Powersports aftermarket manufacturing, Namura continues to impress riders and dealers alike with their aggressive development and innovative product design and manufacturing in MX and ATV Pistons and Gaskets. Based out of the suburbs of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Namura is taking piston quality and durability to another level.
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Exhaust #73: What's An Agent Do? (with Lucas Mirtl)
Agents are about as well-liked as lawyers from an outsider's perspective, but Lucas Mirtl, agent for many top riders in the sport, says his job is more about the human side than the business side. You know the awesome new Ryan Villopoto persona? He helped shape that. You know Hunter and Jett Lawrence? He was on them long before most in the industry. Lucas has placed a lot of riders in good spots, but he's also had his struggles (finding a place for Joey Savatgy for 2020). In part 1 of this extended interview with Jason Weigandt, you'll learn why an agent can do much more than just comb through a contract with his athletes.
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2020 Honda CRF450R Intro | Motocross Bike Testing | Racer X Films
David Pingree takes the 2020 Honda CRF450R for a ride and gives us his initial thoughts.
ABOUT PRO CIRCUIT
Based in Corona, California, Pro Circuit Products, Inc. is a leader in off-road motorcycle and ATV exhausts and aftermarket performance parts. Started in 1978, Pro Circuit is the go-to shop for recreational riders and professionals for everything from suspension work to complete engine packages, and everything in between.
ABOUT NAMURA TECHNOLOGIES
Pistons and Gaskets Coming from decades of Powersports aftermarket manufacturing, Namura continues to impress riders and dealers alike with their aggressive development and innovative product design and manufacturing in MX and ATV Pistons and Gaskets. Based out of the suburbs of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Namura is taking piston quality and durability to another level.
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Main Event Moto - EP# 139 - We Need J Law
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Adam Cianciarulo Pro Motocross 250 Class Champion Highlights Remastered | Racer X Films
We take a look back on Adam Cianciarulo's 250 Class Pro Motocross Championship season.
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Based in Corona, California, Pro Circuit Products, Inc. is a leader in off-road motorcycle and ATV exhausts and aftermarket performance parts. Started in 1978, Pro Circuit is the go-to shop for recreational riders and professionals for everything from suspension work to complete engine packages, and everything in between.
ABOUT NAMURA TECHNOLOGIES
Pistons and Gaskets Coming from decades of Powersports aftermarket manufacturing, Namura continues to impress riders and dealers alike with their aggressive development and innovative product design and manufacturing in MX and ATV Pistons and Gaskets. Based out of the suburbs of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Namura is taking piston quality and durability to another level.
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2012 Suzuki RM-Z450 Bike Build | Racer X Films
Build by Dirt ‘N Iron
Back in 2016 I bought a 2012 Suzuki RM-Z450 from Sebastien Tortelli. We met in front of Starbucks, I gave it a short test ride in the parking lot, and we sealed the deal. This used to be Yoshimura Suzuki’s bike before Sebastien got it. Four years later, and more than 120 hours on the clock, the bike felt a little tired. I thought she deserved a second chance and decided to take the bike down to the frame and do a complete overhaul. The plan was simple… make her better than new!
I had a lot of fun building this bike, and I went through absolutely everything: engine, suspension, bearings, wheels, drivetrain, brakes, seat, plastics, etc. I also documented all the work in the rebuild videos on my Youtube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCryXS8Ru8wbva_F4mgYC0Ew/featured). The modifications we did to this bike amplify all the good points about the RM-Z, including user-friendly power, good suspension, stock reliability, and of course great turning. With a little bit of love and a lot of elbow grease, this older MX bike got a new life and is now definitely better than new.
ABOUT PRO CIRCUIT
Based in Corona, California, Pro Circuit Products, Inc. is a leader in off-road motorcycle and ATV exhausts and aftermarket performance parts. Started in 1978, Pro Circuit is the go-to shop for recreational riders and professionals for everything from suspension work to complete engine packages, and everything in between.
ABOUT NAMURA TECHNOLOGIES
Pistons and Gaskets Coming from decades of Powersports aftermarket manufacturing, Namura continues to impress riders and dealers alike with their aggressive development and innovative product design and manufacturing in MX and ATV Pistons and Gaskets. Based out of the suburbs of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Namura is taking piston quality and durability to another level.
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