As the sun sets and the dust finally settles, your heart is still pounding from an exhilarating day of tearing up the trails on your dirt bike. You’ve tested the limits of your machine and reached new heights, now it’s time to take care of your muddy companion and show it the love it deserves. …
As riders, we all have that unquenchable thirst for adventure and adrenaline rush that only our trusty two-stroke dirt bikes can provide. But with every pursuit of the thrill comes the responsibility of keeping our bikes in top shape, which means taking the time to rebuild the engine occasionally. But how often do you rebuild …
It’s time to get your hands dirty and tackle DIY dirt bike maintenance. Making sure your dirt bike is well-maintained is critical for its longevity and performance, and fortunately, you don’t need to be a pro mechanic to take care of your bike. In this article, I’ll walk you through all the maintenance tasks you …
Maintaining your dirt bike’s carburetor is essential for keeping your bike running smoothly. Over time, dirt and debris can build up in the carburetor, causing it to deliver a poor air-fuel mixture and reduce performance. Luckily, rebuilding a dirt bike carburetor is not as complicated as it may seem. I will walk you through how …
No spark in a dirt bike can be caused by a faulty spark plug, bad ignition coil, wiring issues, a faulty kill switch, or a failed stator or CDI. Proper diagnosis is important, and repairs should be done by a qualified mechanic if you’re not familiar with dirt bike mechanics.
The correct oil to gas mixture for a two-stroke dirt bike is typically 32:1 or 40:1, which means 32 or 40 parts of gasoline to 1 part of oil. It is important to follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for the specific dirt bike model and type of oil being used.
Are your tires looking worn but still seem to have a decent grip? Knowing when to replace dirt bike tires is not rocket science, really. You should replace your dirt bike tire when the tread depth is less than 2mm, there are visible signs of damage or cracking, there are bulges or blisters on the …
Most recreational riders don’t give much attention to how old the gas in their dirt bike is. You just fill ‘er up, leave in the garage and she’s good to go six months later, right? Not really. Knowing how long does dirt bike gas last, in fact, is an important consideration if you want to …
It is Saturday morning and you’re pumped to hit some trails with your buddies. Wanting to do a test run before heading out, you hop on your dirt bike and give it a kick. Then another. And another. Oh no! The dirt bike won’t start… There could be several reasons why this is happening. Here …
One of my dirt bike buddies once asked if he should clean the gas tank on his bike. To be honest, I didn’t know the answer back then, although it made sense in my head that a dirt bike gas tank might need to be cleaned once in a while. Below I will share the …
