--- title: Blog | ProX Racing Parts | John Basher description: Subscribe to the ProX blog for the latest info on racing parts for dirt bikes, snowmobiles, karts, ATVs, Jetskis & other powersports racing equipment. image: ?t=#keepProtocol --- - [HOME](http://www.pro-x.com) - [PRODUCTS](http://www.pro-x.com/products/) - [NEWS](http://www.pro-x.com/news/) - [TEAM & SERIES](http://www.pro-x.com/teams/) - [SUPPORT](http://#) - [PRODUCT CATALOGUE](http://www.pro-x.com/media/catalogue/) - [COUPONS](http://www.pro-x.com/coupons/) - [APPAREL](http://www.pro-x.com/prox_apparel) - [CONTACT](http://www.pro-x.com/contact/) [![Prox_logo_CMYK_Frame.png](https://blog.pro-x.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ProX/Prox_logo_CMYK_Frame.png?width=320&height=96&name=Prox_logo_CMYK_Frame.png "Prox_logo_CMYK_Frame.png")](https://blog.pro-x.com/) ,[NEWS](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/news) ,[NEW PRODUCTS](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/new-products) ,[VIDEOS](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/videos) ,[UTV](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/utv) [Rebuilding RZR Engines the Easy Way: Polaris 800 Rebuild Kits](https://blog.pro-x.com/rebuilding-rzr-engines-the-easy-way-polaris-800-rebuild-kits) ,[Maintenance](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/maintenance) ,[Build Features](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/build-features) [Yamaha YZ250FX Raced, Rebuilt & Raced Again](https://blog.pro-x.com/yamaha-yz250fx-engine-rebuild-with-prox-piston-and-rod) ,[FEATURES](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/features) ,[Powersports](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/powersports) ,[Maintenance](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/maintenance) [ProX Parties with the Babes! | Babes in the Dirt 7](https://blog.pro-x.com/prox-parties-with-the-babes-babes-in-the-dirt-7) ,[Powersports](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/powersports) ,[ENGINE TECH](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/engine-tech) ,[Tech](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/tech) ,[Maintenance](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/maintenance) ,[How-To](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/how-to) [Why Replacing your 4-Stroke Motorcycle's Cam Chain can Prevent Engine Failure](https://blog.pro-x.com/why-replacing-your-4-stroke-motorcycles-cam-chain-can-prevent-engine-failure) ,[NEWS](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/news) ,[NEW PRODUCTS](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/new-products) [Lightweight Design, Proven Durability | ProX Steel Sprockets](https://blog.pro-x.com/lightweight-design-proven-durability-prox-steel-sprockets) - [BLOG HOME](https://blog.pro-x.com) - [NEWS](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/news) - [NEW PRODUCTS](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/new-products) - [TECH](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/tech) - [HOW-TO](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/how-to) - [MAINTENANCE](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/maintenance) - [FEATURES](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/features) - [VIDEOS](http://www.youtube.com/user/ProXRacingParts) - [PROX YOUTUBE CHANNEL](https://www.youtube.com/user/ProXRacingParts) Search the blog Latest Posts ## John Basher ## Recent Posts [![ProX Two-Stroke Pistons: OEM Quality Meets ProX Performance and Affordability](https://blog.pro-x.com/hs-fs/hubfs/prox_2_stroke_pistons-21_lead.jpg?width=400&name=prox_2_stroke_pistons-21_lead.jpg "ProX Two-Stroke Pistons: OEM Quality Meets ProX Performance and Affordability")](https://blog.pro-x.com/prox-two-stroke-pistons-oem-quality-meets-prox-performance-and-affordability) ,[PISTONS 101](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/pistons-101) ,[Powersports](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/powersports) ,[Tech](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/tech) ## [ProX Two-Stroke Pistons: OEM Quality Meets ProX Performance and Affordability](https://blog.pro-x.com/prox-two-stroke-pistons-oem-quality-meets-prox-performance-and-affordability) Despite what gear heads might think, two-strokes are not dead. While manufacturers abandoned two-strokes for use in professional motocross racing a decade ago, there is a.. [READ MORE](https://blog.pro-x.com/prox-two-stroke-pistons-oem-quality-meets-prox-performance-and-affordability) July 19, 2019  /  By [John Basher](https://blog.pro-x.com/author/john-basher) [![ProX Four-Stroke Pistons: OEM Quality Meets Affordability](https://blog.pro-x.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ProX/TECH/Four%20Stroke%20Pistons/prox_4_stroke_pistons-23.jpg?width=400&name=prox_4_stroke_pistons-23.jpg "ProX Four-Stroke Pistons: OEM Quality Meets Affordability")](https://blog.pro-x.com/prox-four-stroke-pistons-oem-quality-meets-affordability) ,[Powersports](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/powersports) ,[Tech](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/tech) ## [ProX Four-Stroke Pistons: OEM Quality Meets Affordability](https://blog.pro-x.com/prox-four-stroke-pistons-oem-quality-meets-affordability) *ProX four-stroke pistons offer OEM performance and reliability at an affordable price. We dive into how ProX 4-stroke pistons are made and how their high quality is achieved.* [READ MORE](https://blog.pro-x.com/prox-four-stroke-pistons-oem-quality-meets-affordability) July 3, 2019  /  By [John Basher](https://blog.pro-x.com/author/john-basher) [![Catching Up with Professional Women's Racer Shelby Rolen](https://blog.pro-x.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Shelby%20Rolen%20ProX%20Lead%20144%20Photo.jpg?width=400&name=Shelby%20Rolen%20ProX%20Lead%20144%20Photo.jpg "Catching Up with Professional Women's Racer Shelby Rolen")](https://blog.pro-x.com/catching-up-with-professional-womens-racer-shelby-rolen) ,[Powersports](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/powersports) ,[Racer Interviews](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/racer-interviews) ## [Catching Up with Professional Women's Racer Shelby Rolen](https://blog.pro-x.com/catching-up-with-professional-womens-racer-shelby-rolen) *Shelby Rolen is a 29-year-old Professional Racer, from MX to GNCC. A 5-year ProX rider, Shelby speaks on everything from her introduction to dirt bikes to her recent..* [READ MORE](https://blog.pro-x.com/catching-up-with-professional-womens-racer-shelby-rolen) May 15, 2019  /  By [John Basher](https://blog.pro-x.com/author/john-basher) [![Work of Art: Ransom Kawasaki KX500 Aluminum Frame Bike Build](https://blog.pro-x.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ProX/Bike%20Features/Ransom%20KX500AF/riley_ghost_corps0578.jpg?width=400&name=riley_ghost_corps0578.jpg "Work of Art: Ransom Kawasaki KX500 Aluminum Frame Bike Build")](https://blog.pro-x.com/work-of-art-ransom-kawasaki-kx500-aluminum-frame-bike-build) ,[Powersports](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/powersports) ,[BIKE FEATURES](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/bike-features) ,[Build Features](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/build-features) ## [Work of Art: Ransom Kawasaki KX500 Aluminum Frame Bike Build](https://blog.pro-x.com/work-of-art-ransom-kawasaki-kx500-aluminum-frame-bike-build) This bike build story begins like so many others. New Jersey’s W. Robert Ransom was introduced to dirt bikes at three years old. He fell in love with riding. The sport consumed.. [READ MORE](https://blog.pro-x.com/work-of-art-ransom-kawasaki-kx500-aluminum-frame-bike-build) May 6, 2019  /  By [John Basher](https://blog.pro-x.com/author/john-basher) [![Jason Thomas: The Most Outspoken Man in Off-Road Racing](https://blog.pro-x.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ProX/MISC/Jason%20Thomas%20Racer%20Interview/jason_thomas_prox_03.png?width=400&name=jason_thomas_prox_03.png "Jason Thomas: The Most Outspoken Man in Off-Road Racing")](https://blog.pro-x.com/jason-thomas-the-most-outspoken-man-in-off-road-racing) ,[INTERVIEWS](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/interviews) ,[Powersports](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/powersports) ,[Racer Interviews](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/racer-interviews) ## [Jason Thomas: The Most Outspoken Man in Off-Road Racing](https://blog.pro-x.com/jason-thomas-the-most-outspoken-man-in-off-road-racing) *At 35 years old, off-road racer Jason Thomas has accomplished more in his life than most 70-year-olds. The native of Machylleth Pow, Wales, United Kingdom, Thomas grew up racing..* [READ MORE](https://blog.pro-x.com/jason-thomas-the-most-outspoken-man-in-off-road-racing) April 25, 2019  /  By [John Basher](https://blog.pro-x.com/author/john-basher) [![An Inside Look at Jason Thomas' Husqvarna TC125 GNCC Race Bike](https://blog.pro-x.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ProX/Bike%20Features/Jason%20Thomas%20TC125/prox_thomas_tc125-2.jpg?width=400&name=prox_thomas_tc125-2.jpg "An Inside Look at Jason Thomas' Husqvarna TC125 GNCC Race Bike")](https://blog.pro-x.com/an-inside-look-at-jason-thomas-husqvarna-tc125-gncc-race-bike) ,[FEATURES](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/features) ,[Powersports](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/powersports) ## [An Inside Look at Jason Thomas' Husqvarna TC125 GNCC Race Bike](https://blog.pro-x.com/an-inside-look-at-jason-thomas-husqvarna-tc125-gncc-race-bike) *Rather than provide a breakdown of Jason Thomas’ Husqvarna TC125 two-stroke, we figured that we should let the three-time Grand National Cross-Country Champion explain his own..* [READ MORE](https://blog.pro-x.com/an-inside-look-at-jason-thomas-husqvarna-tc125-gncc-race-bike) April 4, 2019  /  By [John Basher](https://blog.pro-x.com/author/john-basher) [![7 Things that Should be on your Dirt Bike Maintenance Checklist](https://blog.pro-x.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_9943.jpg?width=400&name=IMG_9943.jpg "7 Things that Should be on your Dirt Bike Maintenance Checklist")](https://blog.pro-x.com/7-things-that-should-be-on-your-dirt-bike-maintenance-checklist) ,[Powersports](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/powersports) ,[Tech](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/tech) ## [7 Things that Should be on your Dirt Bike Maintenance Checklist](https://blog.pro-x.com/7-things-that-should-be-on-your-dirt-bike-maintenance-checklist) *Routine maintenance and checks on your motorcycle is critical to longevity and consistent performance. Check out this list of 7 things that should be part of your pre-ride routine.* [READ MORE](https://blog.pro-x.com/7-things-that-should-be-on-your-dirt-bike-maintenance-checklist) January 24, 2019  /  By [John Basher](https://blog.pro-x.com/author/john-basher) [![ProX Complete Crankshaft Assemblies](https://blog.pro-x.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ProX/NEW%20PRODUCTS/Crankshafts/prox_crankshafts-29.jpg?width=400&name=prox_crankshafts-29.jpg "ProX Complete Crankshaft Assemblies")](https://blog.pro-x.com/prox-complete-crankshaft-assemblies) ,[NEW PRODUCTS](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/new-products) ,[Powersports](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/powersports) ## [ProX Complete Crankshaft Assemblies](https://blog.pro-x.com/prox-complete-crankshaft-assemblies) *ProX Racing Parts has introduced complete crankshaft assemblies to their line of OEM-quality replacement parts. Complete with reputable Japanese steel connecting rods, ProX..* [READ MORE](https://blog.pro-x.com/prox-complete-crankshaft-assemblies) October 24, 2018  /  By [John Basher](https://blog.pro-x.com/author/john-basher) [![Building a Bulletproof Off-Road Race Bike with KR4 Performance](https://blog.pro-x.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ProX/MISC/KR4%20Performance%20Build/EDA_7315.jpg?width=400&name=EDA_7315.jpg "Building a Bulletproof Off-Road Race Bike with KR4 Performance")](https://blog.pro-x.com/building-a-bulletproof-off-road-race-bike-with-kr4-performance) ,[Powersports](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/powersports) ,[BIKE FEATURES](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/bike-features) ## [Building a Bulletproof Off-Road Race Bike with KR4 Performance](https://blog.pro-x.com/building-a-bulletproof-off-road-race-bike-with-kr4-performance) *KR4 Performance is an elite off-road race team competing in GNCC, NEPG, and FGSE. Here, we take in-depth look at what goes into building their off-road race bikes, and how you..* [READ MORE](https://blog.pro-x.com/building-a-bulletproof-off-road-race-bike-with-kr4-performance) September 14, 2018  /  By [John Basher](https://blog.pro-x.com/author/john-basher) [![History in Supercross: Interview with Jordan Burns of Moto XXX, Part 2](https://blog.pro-x.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ProX/MISC/Moto%20XXX%20Interview%20Part%201/5N2A0124.jpg?width=400&name=5N2A0124.jpg "History in Supercross: Interview with Jordan Burns of Moto XXX, Part 2")](https://blog.pro-x.com/history-in-supercross-interview-with-jordan-burns-of-moto-xxx-part-2) ,[FEATURES](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/features) ,[Powersports](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/powersports) ## [History in Supercross: Interview with Jordan Burns of Moto XXX, Part 2](https://blog.pro-x.com/history-in-supercross-interview-with-jordan-burns-of-moto-xxx-part-2) In [Part 1 of our Moto XXX feature](https://blog.pro-x.com/history-in-supercross-interview-with-jordan-burns-of-moto-xxx-part-1) with Jordan Burns, we talked about the early days with the Moto XXX team, and Jordan's original team CR125. In Part 2, we dive into the list of.. [READ MORE](https://blog.pro-x.com/history-in-supercross-interview-with-jordan-burns-of-moto-xxx-part-2) August 2, 2018  /  By [John Basher](https://blog.pro-x.com/author/john-basher) [All posts](https://blog.pro-x.com/all) [Next \[fa icon="angle-double-right"\]](https://blog.pro-x.com/author/john-basher/page/2) ### NEVER MISS A POST #### FOLLOW US - - - - ### MOST POPULAR [featured](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/featured) [Powersports](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/powersports) [Tech](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/tech) [How To Adjust and Replace Your Motorcycle's Throttle Cable](https://blog.pro-x.com/how-to-adjust-and-replace-your-motorcycles-throttle-cable) [featured](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/featured) [Powersports](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/powersports) [Tech](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/tech) [Maintenance](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/maintenance) [How-To](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/how-to) [How To Make Carburetor Jetting Adjustments on your Dirt Bike or ATV](https://blog.pro-x.com/how-to-make-carburetor-jetting-adjustments-on-your-dirt-bike) [featured](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/featured) [Powersports](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/powersports) [Tech](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/tech) [Maintenance](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/maintenance) [How-To](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/how-to) [Checking and Adjusting Valves on Your Shim-Under-Bucket Style Motorcycle](https://blog.pro-x.com/checking-and-adjusting-valves-on-your-shim-under-bucket-motorcycle) [featured](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/featured) [Powersports](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/powersports) [Tech](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/tech) [Maintenance](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/maintenance) [How-To](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/how-to) [12 Tips to Help Keep Your 2-Stroke Running Strong](https://blog.pro-x.com/12-tips-to-keep-your-2-stroke-running) [featured](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/featured) [Powersports](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/powersports) [Maintenance](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/maintenance) [How-To](https://blog.pro-x.com/topic/how-to) [Step-by-Step Guide to Replacing Fork Seals in your Dirt Bike](https://blog.pro-x.com/step-by-step-guide-to-replacing-fork-seals-in-your-dirt-bike) ### MOST POPULAR [![IM-youtube-ad.jpg](https://blog.pro-x.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/Blog/Innovate/IM-youtube-ad.jpg?width=800&name=IM-youtube-ad.jpg "IM-youtube-ad.jpg")](https://www.youtube.com/user/innovatemotorsports) © ProX Racing Parts. 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