Australasian Dirt Bike Magazine

GETTING TUBBY!

“Chinese made?” I hear you say. I’m going to stop you right there. If you’ve already made up your mind about the LDV T60 Mega Tub because of its country of origin, wait one second and hear me out. That computer you’re using to research your next dirtbike purchase, yep – made in China. That Japanese or American dual-cab ute you’re driving to pick up your new bike – sorry, but it has more Chinese parts than that laptop!

And that iPhone you’re using to call your wife to tell her not to check the credit card statement – yep, made in China. Like it or not, just about everything you use in your life comes from China. LDV is just cutting out the middle man, so they can sell you a dual-cab ute at a ridiculously good price. Yes we’d love to

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Australasian Dirt Bike Magazine

Australasian Dirt Bike Magazine1 min read
Buyers Guide
If you're looking for a bike to do some touring on through the backblocks of this wide brown land then the new parallel twin V-Strom is a good all round ADV option and at a bargain price. Smooth, twin cylinder power with all the electronic bells and
Australasian Dirt Bike Magazine4 min read
BUILD A BETTER Mouse Trap
Over the years I've often heard people say things like “somebody should do…” and then go on to list whatever shortcomings they may have noticed somewhere and it's no different in the world of motocross. It seems everybody has an opinion but very few
Australasian Dirt Bike Magazine2 min read
Getting Back On
THIS PAST MONTH I got back on the YZ450F after my crash. At the start of January I crashed racing the Stadium Motocross in Coffs Harbour which resulted in me breaking my wrist, ribs and bruising my kidneys. While I was most worried about the ribs I f

Related Books & Audiobooks