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How To: MX Bike Settings For Riding Sand

11 years ago | Photos: Andy Wigan

Gain an insight into the specific modifications made to the Factory KTM and Yamaha MX bikes at Coolum, Qld for the final round of the 2013 Monster Energy MX Nationals, held September 1. Suspension, gearing, tyre changes and more were made to the bikes to suit the conditions of the sandy track.

2013 KTM 450SX-F

2013 Yamaha YZ250F

For a full-length Bike Dissected article on Styke’s championship-winning YZ250F, click here.

2013 Yamaha YZ450F

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