When I first got into dirt biking I roughly knew what the carburetor was and where to find it. However, my full introduction to this mysterious device happened when my dirt bike showed sluggish performance and a friend of mine (who is a motorcycle mechanic) recommended that I clean the carburetor. Here’s what I learned …
Ah, it is Saturday morning and the weather is perfect for dirt biking. I open the garage, excited about the upcoming ride, when a strong smell of gas wipes the smile off my face as I approach my bike. First thing I check is the gas tank (which I filled the day before) – it’s …
Knowing roughly how long dirt bikes last comes in very handy when shopping for a used dirt bike. Once you’ve picked your favorites it is time to find out the mileage and hours it has been ridden to determine how much life is left in it, and if it is worth the money. On average, …
When I first got my bike I was really worried that bad weather might ruin the pristine condition of my new ride. I was wondering if rain will hurt my motorcycle so I did plenty of research and in this article I will share my answers and personal experience on this topic. Rain can harm …
Are you planning to go away for a holiday, while your trusty bike stays in the garage? Is it the end of the season and you are taking a break from dirt biking for a few months? In this article we uncover the truth about how long can a motorcycle sit without starting. A motorcycle’s …
Motorcycle coolant and car coolant share various similarities in their duty to prevent a vehicle’s engine from overheating, such as having ethylene glycol as one of its components. Certain car coolants contain ingredients that can harm a dirt bike’s engine, such as silicates and phosphates.
A dirt bike filter prevents dirt, dust, and other unwanted particles from reaching your engine. But when left unclean for too long, what happens if the air filter is dirty in your dirt bike? Can it seriously damage your bike? A dirty air filter on a dirt bike can restrict airflow to the engine, resulting …
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Every rider knows that maintaining your engine oil is one of the most, if not the most, significant things you should do to keep your dirt bike running in its most pristine condition. The question is, how often should you change your dirt bike oil? It is recommended to check your dirt bike engine oil …
It’s amazing how something as small as a dirt bike grip can have a notable effect when riding your dirt bike and that choosing the right size for your grip is directly related to a better riding experience. That’s why it’s no surprise when many other riders ask, are all dirt bike grips the same …
You’ve likely heard or seen people’s advice to maintain your four-stroke dirt bike regularly since these bikes have more complex parts. But the real question is, how often should you rebuild a 4-stroke dirt bike? A four-stroke dirt bike needs a rebuild once it reaches 100 total riding hours to keep it in pristine condition. …
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