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07/14/2026

This past weekend at the legendary Southwick National, Francisco Garcia and Jake Cannon made their AMA Pro Motocross 250 Class debuts, taking on a stacked 43-rider field at one of the sport's most demanding sand tracks.

Garcia impressed with an 8th Overall finish, while Cannon showcased his speed by qualifying second fastest before battling through adversity to finish 18th Overall.

Factory Links is proud to support Bud Racing's commitment to developing talented riders by delivering the race-proven components they rely on to perform at the highest levels of international competition.

Photos: Swapmoto Live

07/08/2026

At first glance, most tapered roller bearings look similar. But the real difference isn't what you see – it's the precision of the internal geometry.

Factory Links OEM Series® Steering Stem Bearings are manufactured with precisely matched cone angles between the inner race, outer race, and rollers. When these geometries intersect correctly at a single point on the bearing centerline, the rollers achieve true rolling contact rather than sliding across the raceways.

Why does that matter?

True rolling contact helps reduce friction, distribute steering loads more evenly, minimize heat buildup, and promote smooth, predictable steering performance over the life of the bearing.

It's a detail most riders never see... but it's one of the reasons precision engineering matters every time you turn the bars.

Learn more about Factory Links OEM Series® Steering Stem Bearing Kits at the link below.
https://shopfactorylinks.com/blogs/tech-articles/steering-stem-bearing-guide

07/06/2026

🚀 Congratulations to Francisco Garcia on earning a place with the Kawasaki Racing Team MX2 for next season!

Francisco's outstanding performances with Venum BUD Racing Kawasaki have earned him the opportunity to step up to the FIM MX2 World Championship, joining the factory Kawasaki effort alongside Mathis Valin.

As a proud technical partner of Venum BUD Racing Kawasaki, Factory Links is excited to see another talented rider progress through one of Europe's premier rider development programs.

Congratulations to Francisco, BUD Racing, and everyone involved. We look forward to following the next chapter of his journey.

Read the official announcement: https://www.kawasaki.eu/en/news/2026/july/francisco-garcia-moves-to-mx2-with-krt.html

07/04/2026

06/29/2026

🏆 Another dominant weekend in Portugal for Venum BUD Racing Kawasaki!

Francisco Garcia delivered another flawless 1-1 performance to claim the overall victory, continuing his incredible run at the top of the EMX250 Championship.

The team also continues to show impressive depth, with Jake Cannon maintaining 2nd place in the overall EMX250 Championship standings, giving Venum BUD Racing Kawasaki the top two riders in the series.

Congratulations to Francisco, Jake, and the entire Venum BUD Racing Kawasaki team on another outstanding weekend of racing.

Factory Links is proud to support one of Europe's premier motocross development teams, where championship success is built on preparation, precision, and reliability.

Discover the Race Series® bearing and steering stem kits developed for riders who demand more: https://shopfactorylinks.com/collections/race-series-bearing-kits

SEAL YOUR RIDE!

06/26/2026

Introducing our new weekly technical series:
KNOW THE SIGNS

Is your rear suspension feeling harsh, unpredictable, or less responsive than it used to? Your shock may not be the problem.

Worn linkage bearings can cause:
✔ Harshness over small bumps
✔ Reduced rear-wheel traction
✔ Suspension that feels "stuck" or doesn't move freely

Because linkage bearings operate through short, high-load movements while constantly exposed to mud, water, and debris, they endure some of the toughest conditions on your motorcycle. As they wear, suspension performance can suffer – even if the shock itself is functioning properly.

📖 Learn More
Read our Tech Article:
"Your Shock May Not Be the Problem. It Could Be Your Linkage Bearings."
https://shopfactorylinks.com/blogs/tech-articles/when-rear-suspension-performance-feels-off-check-the-linkage-bearings

🛒 Find Your Linkage Bearing Kit
Browse the Factory Links Amazon Store:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/2B465C9D-4F2A-4222-BD3B-96F2DA668A72

Linkage Bearings

06/22/2026

Another dominant weekend for Team Venum BUD Racing Kawasaki.

At the MXGP of Italy in Montevarchi, Tuscany, Francisco Garcia swept both EMX250 motos to claim the overall victory and extend his EMX250 Championship lead, while teammate Jake Cannon continues to hold second place in the standings.

Congratulations to the entire BUD Racing team on another outstanding performance. Factory Links is proud to support one of motocross' premier development teams. SEAL YOUR RIDE.

🌐 www.shopfactorylinks.com

06/22/2026

World-Class Hard Enduro Rider Mario Román knows that every component matters when the terrain pushes your bike to its limits.

In this short video, Mario explains why bearing quality makes a difference and why he trusts Factory Links to perform in the toughest riding conditions.

Engineered for riders. Proven in the real world.
SEAL YOUR RIDE.

06/19/2026

The world's toughest riders. The world's toughest terrain.

Round 4 of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship is underway at the Silver Kings Hard Enduro in Kellogg, Idaho.

Factory Links is proud to be an Official Technical Partner of the championship, supporting a sport where every component is tested by relentless rocks, mud, water crossings, and punishing climbs.

Those same conditions inspired the development of our Race Series bearings. Designed to reduce rotational friction while maintaining exceptional sealing performance, they help maximize wheel efficiency, minimize energy loss, and provide long service life in demanding off-road environments.

Good luck to all the riders and teams as the competition continues. We'll be following the action from Idaho!

Follow the action on the official FIM Hard Enduro World Championship YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/-hardenduro

06/17/2026

Before adjusting clickers, changing fork settings, or replacing expensive suspension components, it may be worth checking something many riders overlook:

Your steering stem bearings.

Worn, contaminated, or improperly adjusted steering stem bearings can contribute to vague handling, instability under braking, difficulty holding lines, and that dreaded "notchy" steering feel.

In our latest Tech Article, we take a closer look at:

✔ Common signs of steering stem bearing wear
✔ How to inspect your steering head assembly
✔ OEM Series® and Race Series® Steering Stem Bearing Kits
✔ Workshop Series® tools that simplify maintenance

Whether you're riding motocross, enduro, hard enduro, or trail, understanding how your steering system works can help restore confidence and performance on the trail.

Read the full article:
https://shopfactorylinks.com/blogs/tech-articles/steering-stem-bearing-guide

SEAL YOUR RIDE.