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I run the 150 basically as it came straight out of the box – stock suspension with the added protection features of the full wrap around aluminium Barkbuster JET handguards , Pro Carbon skid plate and pipe guard , and a full set of Workshop Graphics . Up front I also run Renthal Twin Wall 999 bars , my choice since I first started racing . My race tyre choices are a Metzeler MC4 rear and Six Day Extreme front , both fitted with a mousse – enduro is man and machine vs the terrain , so I can ’ t afford to DNF with a flat . I ’ ve also swapped out the standard seat for a low seat with a Dr Trim Zebra Gripper which gives easier control in difficult terrain . Apart from those simple changes it ’ s “ Ready to Race ” just as the slogan says . It ’ s an awesome bike . Get one .

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