Racer X Films: 2021 GasGas MC 450F Garage Build
Photos: Spencer Owens
Video: Spencer Owens / Simon Cudby
Text: Kris Keefer
Build: Kris Keefer/Ride Engineering / ride-engineering.com
On this specific build, I really wanted to get a more comfortable chassis setting on the 2021 GasGas MC 450F. The GasGas is known for having smooth roll-on power, but the WP suspension leaves something to be desired. That desire? Comfort! Since Ride Engineering has been developing triple clamps as well as other chassis-specific parts, I thought I would leave it up to them to point me in the right direction. Not to mention that Ride also has full KYB conversion kits available for the steel-framed machines, meaning I could try to make this “other” red machine feel similar to a blue machine over bumps.
Parts List:
Ride Engineering
Red KTM/Husqvarna/GasGas Rubber Mounted Split Triple Clamps, One Piece Bar Mount, KYB Conversion Kit, OEM Lug Conversion Kit, Steering Damper Bracket with Showa Damper, Full Rear Suspension Linkage, Billet Shock Collar, 270 Front Brake Rotor Kit, Billet Throttle Switch, Master Cylinder Covers, Flush Mount Oil Cap, CRF Floating Axle/Axle Block Kit
Shock Therapy Racing
KYB Fork Internals Installation and Re-Valve, DLC Fork Sliders, Shock Re-Valve, Bladder Kit, Showa Bump Stop, KYB Piston and DLC Shaft, Wheel Disassembly, Hard Anodized OEM Hubs and Wheel Lacing with OEM Spokes and New Black Rims
Vortex Ignition
Mapped by XPR Motorsports
Bridgestone
X31 Front, X20 Rear Tires
bridgestonemotorcycletires.com
ProTaper
14/52 Sprockets, 520 MX Chain and Evo Handlebars-Husqvarna Bend (cut to 805mm)
DID
Dirt Star Black Rims
AGMX Graphics
Graphics
Traction MX
Seat Cover
DT1
Air Filter
Maxima Racing
Oils
Tuned Co.
Cerakoted Calipers
Akrapovic
Full Evolution Exhaust
Raptor
Foot Pegs
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