Motocross Action Magazine - L.A.SLEEVE KX450F…
by L.A.SLEEVE
Updated: February 13, 2011
Motocross Action Magazine - L.A.SLEEVE KX450F
(To read more click on the MXA article link above!)
From Motocross Action Magazine "We Ride: L.A.SLEEVE vs. Crower KX450F":
"...The MXA wrecking crew thought that it could learn a lot about how cams and pistons worked if we built identical bikes and only changed one part of the engine at a time. Yes, Virginia, it was a lot of work, but that&squot;s why we enlisted the aid of L.A. Sleeve&squot;s Mark Kalpakoff. Not only did he have the know-how, but also the cams and pistons we needed to complete our test..."
"...L.A. Sleeve KX450F (#3): Utilizing a different cam profile, the L.A. Sleeve engine had a distinctly unique personality when compared to the Crower-equipped bike. The L.A. Sleeve GH camshaft seemed better mated to the stock compression piston. It showed increased power throughout the range, but the most significant difference was the boost in hit, acceleration and top speed. Best of all, that burst came with a much smoother transition from slow to fast. The L.A. Sleeve GH cam was considerably easier to ride than the Crower Power cam..."
(To read more click on the MXA article link above!)
(To read more click on the MXA article link above!)
From Motocross Action Magazine "We Ride: L.A.SLEEVE vs. Crower KX450F":
"...The MXA wrecking crew thought that it could learn a lot about how cams and pistons worked if we built identical bikes and only changed one part of the engine at a time. Yes, Virginia, it was a lot of work, but that&squot;s why we enlisted the aid of L.A. Sleeve&squot;s Mark Kalpakoff. Not only did he have the know-how, but also the cams and pistons we needed to complete our test..."
"...L.A. Sleeve KX450F (#3): Utilizing a different cam profile, the L.A. Sleeve engine had a distinctly unique personality when compared to the Crower-equipped bike. The L.A. Sleeve GH camshaft seemed better mated to the stock compression piston. It showed increased power throughout the range, but the most significant difference was the boost in hit, acceleration and top speed. Best of all, that burst came with a much smoother transition from slow to fast. The L.A. Sleeve GH cam was considerably easier to ride than the Crower Power cam..."
(To read more click on the MXA article link above!)
