January 2010

The AMA SUPERCROSS IS COMING AGAIN JAN 16 2010!!! Get your tickets today at either our Mesa or Phoenix locations for up to $10 cheaper than ticketmaster.com! Plus you get Free pit passes!

Monster Energy® AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, heads to Phoenix’s Chase Field for the second race of an already dramatic season tomorrow. Defending AMA Supercross class champion Chad Reed said his goal was to win the opening race of the 2009 Monster Energy® Supercross championship at Angel Stadium. A victory would have carried a special meaning for Reed.

“Every time I won that race, I won the championship, so I wanted to try and keep the ball rolling,” said Reed. “I had seven races in a less-pressured situation, and my new mechanic and I bonded, and I think we we’re looking good. So bring it on, let’s go have fun and try to win another championship.”

As things played out, the dramatic start to the 2009 season saw Reed and Stewart tangle in a crash on lap six, forcing both riders to the ground where they lost valuable positions in the race. Upon reentering the race Stewart was hit once again by GEICO Powersports Honda’s Kevin Windham and unable to finish the race due to mechanical problems. Reed rode away to finish third, placing him 18 points ahead of Stewart in season point standings.

“This week I’m just sticking to the program that I know works,” said Reed. “I’m pretty excited for the Phoenix race and I have a lot of motivation there... I think it’s the only stadium I’ve never won at, so it’s a good goal to have.”

The 2009 Honda CRF450R is an incredible machine, but several owners have sent some inquiries to Honda asking about the engine oil level rising or a strong fuel smell coming from the engine oil. No repairs or modifications are recommended by Honda.

The fuel injection settings are designed to provide peak performance by delivering a fine atomization of fuel at the earliest opportunity - even before the intake valve begins to open.

At normal operating temperatures or in a racing setting this is fine, but at low engine temperatures (during a warm-up and easy riding), fuel can condense and a small amount of unburned liquid can end up in the engine oil.

Also, the CRF 450R's cooling system is designed for maximum flow and heat dissipation during race conditions, so it's not equipped with a thermostat to aid in raising engine temperature.

That being said, we encourage you to avoid snapping the throttle any more than necessary during warm-up, and to frequently service the air filter to maximize air flow.

Remember these few points:

1. Minor accumulation resulting from a single cold-weather ride or a casual ride doesn't require any modification to the regular engine oil maintenance interval 2. Prolonged operation under these conditions may require more frequent oil changes to the engine side oil. 3. The transmission is not affected by this.

So what machines are out there for us meagre mortals who are just seeking to have some fun on a grunty, lightweight machine equipped with a proper manual gearbox and quality suspension? Meet the Honda TRX400EX

• The five speed gearbox benefits from thicker plates and a reverse gear that makes tight maneuvering on the machine a cinch. something most of the 450cc race machines don’t offer.
  
• Triple disc brakes, a convenient parking brake, skid plates, the security of key start, quality plastics, powerful headlights
  
• fully adjustable Showa suspension
  
• Proven mechanics and relative ease of maintenance
  
• Most affordable sport/trail quad on the market