Pro Rides: Jimmy Wood’s A&J Racing Honda

Story and Photos by Jamey Blunt
REDLANDS, CA, APR. 3, 2011

With the current rules in AMA racing for the 450cc single-cylinder machines using a basic motocross bike for a foundation, Today’s Cycle Coverage caught up with National number 37, Jimmy Wood, to see just what it takes to transform the motocrosser into a Grand National-level DTX mount. Wood, who grew up in Southern California racing the Southern California Flat Track Association and Eddie Mulder events, is also an accomplished road racer, and he finished an impressive eighth in the opening round of the dirt track season this year at Daytona, on the short track. Our thanks to Jimmy, Jim and Laura Wood for providing all this info.

Bike: Honda CR450F

Exhaust: Big Gun

Carburetor: Keihin with Southland mods

Cams: Webcam

Valves: Stock

Valve Springs: PSI

Piston: CP Pistons

Crankshaft: Stock

Clutch: Hinson

Engine Oil: Maxima

Fuel: VP C12

Air Filter: K&N

Chain: EK red

Sprockets: PMP

Gaskets: Stock

Spark Plug: NGK

Ignition: Stock

Handlebars: Pro Taper

Levers: Motion Pro

Grips: Spider

Triple Clamps: Stock

Fork: Race Tech Gold Valve

Shock: Race Tech Gold Valve

Shock Spring: Race Tech

Linkage: Stock

Wheel Hubs: A&A Racing

Front Brake: Stock

Rear Brake: Stock

Tires: Dunlop

Engine Guards: Stock

Graphics: A&J Racing/Hostility Clothing

Seat: Stomp Grip

Bodywork/Plastic: Stock

Sponsors: Southland Racing, MEH Corp., Race Tech, Hostility Clothing, Big Gun, Bob Hill, Rod Lake, Jett Tuning, CCCI, Dynojet, AAA RV, Gene & Gail Cummings, Arai Helmets, Sidi, Motion Pro, Maxima, PMP, ACT Leathers, A&A, Westcoast Hot Shoes, Spider Grips, EKS Brand, FRW, SCFTA, and JG Photowerx.