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Learn MoreA well lubricated chain makes for an outstanding ride day and also extends the life of the chain and sprockets. But well-lubricated means more than an adequate coating....
Photo by: Ken Hill Motocross isn't just for 2-wheelers. It should be no surprise that a growing movement in racing involves ATV riders. The Mtn. Dew ATV...
Riders in southern states can't fathom the idea of storing their dirt bikes or ATVs during the winter but for some where cold reigns supreme - starting just about now...
A well lubricated chain makes for an outstanding ride day and also extends the life of the chain and sprockets. But well-lubricated means more than an adequate coating. You may have heard through backyard stories or perhaps have one yourself of ...
Continue readingPhoto by: Ken Hill Motocross isn't just for 2-wheelers. It should be no surprise that a growing movement in racing involves ATV riders. The Mtn. Dew ATV MX National Championship held its first ever ATV Supercross race at Da...
Continue readingRiders in southern states can't fathom the idea of storing their dirt bikes or ATVs during the winter but for some where cold reigns supreme - starting just about now - packing it in and waiting for the spring thaw is often the only opt...
Continue readingThe oil is changed. New filter too. Air filter is clean and the coolant is fresh. You just added a screaming new pipe and the tires look so slick you question whether to ride them or display in your man-cave. Bottom line - you're ready to ride a...
Continue readingSlipping much? Veteran dirt bike and ATV riders can identify a clutch gone bad quite easily but new riders may not know what's happening. If you ride a car with a manual clutch, the signs you need to get it checked on your dirt bike or ATV are q...
Continue readingWinter is coming. And for most of the country it's already here with an estimated 90 percent of the United States at or below freezing temperatures to start the New Year. But who says you can't ride in the cold? Actually, the cold does particula...
Continue readingWinning the holeshot and the checkered flag can sometimes come down to the individual details including the overall comfort on your 4-wheeler. If you find your shoulders, arms, neck or upper back muscles aching after every run on your ATV it ma...
Continue readingIf you ride you own a tool box. In fact you probably own several and one is dedicated specifically to your ride of choice. And the ATV tool box is in a whole different class then anything you'll commonly use in your workshop at...
Continue readingWhether you race ATVs, ride them for fun or use one for good use around the farm it's always best practice to incorporate a pre-ride checklist and include it as part of routine maintenance. ATV owners are notorious for neglecting their quads, fo...
Continue readingYou'd be hard-pressed to find an ATV owner who hasn't upgraded at least one component on their quad. In fact, most tend to replace at least the wheels right off the showroom floor. It's often an expensive endeavor and dolling o...
Continue readingWrenching on your ATV is not only a great use of a free afternoon, when not riding of course, but to find new ways to get your quad faster and more comfortable. Regular maintenance is more about extending the life of your ATV a...
Continue readingIf you think getting a flat tire while driving your car is a royal pain then you've never experienced a flat tire while riding an ATV. Going flat while working on the farm is a best case scenario that allows you to roll back to the garage for an...
Continue readingOne of the first items a proud owner of a new ATV replaces is the tires. After-market ATV tires are probably the biggest and best upgrade money can buy over any stock item on your 4-wheeler. ATV owners love their tires and demand performance fr...
Continue readingChanging the oil in your dirt bike or ATV should rank high on your routine maintenance list and something easily done at home. It's much like changing the oil in your car except you don't have to crawl under the engine. Fresh oil ke...
Continue readingDespite the ah-dang-it sputtering demise of the engine you actually might not have run out of gas. You'll know this once you unscrew the gas cap and see half a tank of fuel left. Now you know what happens when the fuel pump gives out. A bad fu...
Continue readingPhoto: ATVMudslinger.com If you've spent any time in a body of water it's quickly noted that to have any fun you need a snorkel. The same could very well be said of swimming but since we rip ATVs through the mud and water to do so effectively...
Continue readingATV owners have a lot of options when it comes to choosing the right tires and wheels for their 4-wheeler. ATV wheels and especially tires probably not only get upgraded more than any other part but the first of the stock options to get replac...
Continue readingUnlike a car that runs relatively normal with a dirty air filter, operating a dirt bike or ATV using a clogged lung poses a number of problems. In fact, you might not even get the engine to start if it's completely gummed up. Dirt bike and ATV...
Continue readingThe air filter on your dirt bike or ATV is one of the most crucial components to maintaining the engine life of your machine. The air filter prevents sand, dirt, pebbles, and small sticks - really just about anything that the air in...
Continue readingWhen cylinders go bad, gaskets leak or really anything internal on your dirt bike or ATV engine that allows for flawed combustion of fuel or any fluid used for the proper function of a 2-stroke or 4-stroke the telltale sign is usually seen coming ...
Continue readingYou ask we answer. Here's the latest in our "Ask a Mechanic" series. Q: Any tips on a quick fix for damaged dirt bike grips? I tried stretching the life out of a pair during a recent race only to have them start to unravel during practice and I ...
Continue readingDirt bikes and ATVs use a variety of gaskets that act as a barrier to outside contaminants and as a lock to keep operating fluids inside a sealed compartment. Gasket use ranges from the crankcase to the exhaust system and many parts in between. ...
Continue readingATVs generally have the same engine as a dirt bike, though these machines don't hold the same level of horsepower because of factory specifications and load loss from the electronics.. But a few opportunities exist to get an increase in horsepow...
Continue readingThe oddest looking part on your ATV turns out to be one of the most important. The spark plug on your ATV not only starts the engine but keeps it running by maintaining a continuous spark firing once per full revolution on a 2-stroke and every o...
Continue readingAlways assume some risk when leaving your dirt bike in the hands of a qualified mechanic. People make mistakes and sometimes people don't always have the best intentions. The best mechanic rests with you. Learn as much about maintenance so the o...
Continue readingYou ask we answer. Here's the latest in our "Ask a Mechanic" series. Q: What are the signs of bad bearings especially bad wheel bearing symptoms? A: A number of bearings help keep your dirt bike moving (literally in some cases) and functioning ...
Continue readingThe horror of finding a puddle of radiator fluid on the garage floor underneath your dirt bike or facing a geyser of steam during a ride often gets tempered after discovering the problem rests with the radiator hoses not the radiator. Replacing ...
Continue readingA big bore kit offers a significant upgrade opportunity for anyone looking for an immediate boost in performance while riding their dirt bike or ATV. A big bore kit replaces the stock piston and cylinder bore with a larger version that provides ...
Continue readingShedding the amount of weight on an ATV might sound more like an attempt to reduce the flying weight of an airplane. Let's face it, ATVs are big and heavy and the idea of dropping a few pounds sounds a bit like wasted time and even wasted money ...
Continue readingYou ask we answer. Here's the latest in our "Ask a Mechanic" series. Q: How come service intervals for my dirt bike are measured in hours and not miles like my car? A: Dirt bikes and ATVs were originally considered "equipment" rather than ...
Continue readingRemember the first time you changed the oil in your dirt bike or ATV? Did it go perfectly well? As the technical aspects of maintenance increased you probably encountered more challenges until you overcame them. How else will you learn and gro...
Continue readingBaby, it's cold outside. Oh wait, that song is now illegal in some states. #enoughalready. But not riding in cold weather. Though when it is cold outside who in their right mind wants to ride? Certainly not in the typical summer get-up of thin...
Continue readingYou ask we answer. Here's the latest in our "Ask a Mechanic" series. Q: I hear all these suggested methods for chain maintenance. Is there a proper way to maintain a chain or just clean and spray it down? A: Good question. Yes, you will get lot...
Continue readingPlenty of destinations exist around the country for riding ATVs and if you have the travel bug you just might develop a bucket list of places to ride. Classic MX parks, the dunes or off-road adventures await but you have to get there first. Haul...
Continue readingYou ask we answer. Here's the latest in our "Ask a Mechanic" series. Q: I know you're supposed to soak clutch plates in oil but for how long? A: Five minutes. An hour. Overnight. All three answers are correct however the longer the better. Cons...
Continue readingYou ask we answer. Here's the latest in our "Ask a Mechanic" series. Q: How often should I lubricate my bearings? A: Do you ride a dirt bike or ATV? Ah, it doesn't matter. The short answer is once a year. But don't run away yet because it's not...
Continue readingIf the summer Motocross season proved anything, rain happens. All year round. And you can bet on one thing to take place 100 percent of the time during a mud race. Riders get muddy. So much, in fact, the muck sometimes makes them unrecognizabl...
Continue readingLoctite this, Loctite that. Loctite the @#$% out of everything and go. Now wait just a second. Loctite won't make your dirt bike or ATV indestructible but get a little too footloose and fancy free with it and you just might want to run your ride...
Continue readingYou ask we answer. Here's the latest in our "Ask a Mechanic" series. Q: How often should I change my coolant? A: Whether you ride a dirt bike or ATV, the easy answer is check your owner's manual for the recommended service intervals on changing...
Continue readingThink of the last time you changed the brake fluid in your car. If like most people, you can't remember, you might have the same approach towards the brake fluid in your dirt bike or ATV. The importance of oil and filters changes in a dirt bike ...
Continue readingYou ask we answer. Here's the latest in our "Ask a Mechanic" series. Q: I keep fouling the spark plug on my 2008 YZ250. Like after every ride. What's going on? A: Old gas! But Probably Something Else Running old gas is one possible answer th...
Continue readingYou ask we answer. Here's the latest in our "Ask a Mechanic" series. Q: Why does my 2016.5 factory edition 450 go into a false neutral between every gear? A: This really shouldn't happen whether you ride the factory edition or any dirt bik...
Continue readingI need more power! Said just about everyone who has ever ridden a dirt bike or ATV in competition. And even those who just enjoy blazing along trails eventually want a faster bike without needing to buy a new one housing a bigger engine. Littl...
Continue readingThe garage sure does harbor a lot of secrets. Between shelves lined with boxes, fertilizer, grass seed and pesticide sit some lonely, unused and sometimes unopened bottles of engine fluids that were once lost but now found thanks to last weekend...
Continue readingWhen good gas goes bad. The fuel fueling your dirt bike or ATV doesn't last forever (one reason to ride!) but unless you have mathematical wizardry as a talent you likely end up with leftovers after the latest trip to the track or trails that mi...
Continue readingSome mechanics have such an innate ability to work their way around an engine the answer to complex problems simply seems to come to them but most learned their craft and at some point in life were novice wrenches who fumbled and tumbled their way...
Continue readingAlways check your valve for clearance. Always. Cheap insurance against a total and complete engine failure. Of course the process doesn't take a mere 10 minutes using eyeball sight which explains why sometimes this routine maintenance gets neg...
Continue readingYou ask we answer. Here's the latest in our "Ask a Mechanic" series. Q: I know this isn't a mechanic's related question but I was wondering if you know why roost is called roost or where the term came from. I get hit with a lot of it! A: As for...
Continue readingAn appointment with your doctor probably includes some talk on preventive care and if you own pets a good veterinarian should provide tips on how to keep your cat or dog healthy for the long term and prevent health problems later in life. For ex...
Continue readingWhen your dirt bike or ATV overheats it makes perfect sense to blame the weather or anticipate a clogged or damaged radiator upon inspection. Riding in extreme heat or mud sometimes results in overheating and probably comprise the top reasons fo...
Continue readingYou ask we answer. Here's the latest in our "Ask a Mechanic" series. Q: When should I repack the exhaust and does the inside of the pipe need cleaning? A: I recommend repacking the exhaust, whether 2-stroke or 4-stroke, about every 50 hours. If...
Continue readingIn the midst of battle or just bar-banging fun on the trails you can easily miss or even ignore the mounting symptoms that indicate an overheated engine on your dirt bike or ATV. If you adhere by the adage that there's no quitting in riding or r...
Continue readingTaking notes probably doesn't resonate too well with dirt bike or ATV riders. Hands-on works best along with verbal instruction. So it should come to no surprise that most dirt bike and ATV owners find keeping tabs on riding hours a bit tedious ...
Continue readingYou ask we answer. Here's the latest in our "Ask a Mechanic" series. Q: I am having trouble aligning my graphics to the plastic. I keep pulling them off to start over. Any suggestions? A: If someone ever develops a machine that precisely slaps o...
Continue readingDon't even think we plan to step into the minefield that surrounds what premix you should run in your 2-stroke. What you run is the best. What your friend runs is the best. And you can probably find just as many opinions on the starting gate of ...
Continue readingYou ask we answer. Here's the latest in our "Ask a Mechanic" series. Q: What kind of gas should I use? I just grab the cheap 87 octane from the pump on my way to the track. That good enough? A: Great question and one we get a lot. Yes, it's go...
Continue readingAll the parts in the world won't do a bit of difference if the liquid refreshment keeping your bike functioning runs out. "Just bring extra" certainly makes for an appropriate slogan when riding dirt bikes or ATVs. Extra applies to tools, parts,...
Continue readingCheck. Check. Check. Pre-ride checklist almost complete. Shoot, no coolant. You need some and you don't have any. Then out of the corner of your eye you notice the half-filled jug of fresh coolant used last summer after a flush and refill of you...
Continue readingIt's an age old question. One that has stymied myriad of professional riders for years serving only to befuddle the weekend warrior and the up-and-coming amateur. O-ring or no ring? Two styles of chains exist for your riding pleasure: A chain ...
Continue readingIf something can go wrong, it will go wrong. And, when putting a dirt bike or ATV through the wringer on the track or trails don't expect nothing to go wrong. Parts break or fail even without carnage happening but add in a get-off or two, somet...
Continue readingYou can wreck, crunch, munch or smash a dirt bike or ATV and more often than not continue riding without much difficulty. You can also grind away on the ride of your life only to encounter one troublesome problem after another. Usually though a...
Continue readingDespite what some other people say, your love never falters. Unfortunately, you've lost some of that loving feeling and it has nothing to do with those "couch" comments from your jealous neighbor. We all neglect our true love sometime or another...
Continue readingQ: I bought a steering stabilizer. How should I set it up? A: Certainly, little more takes a rider by surprise than when the front wheel gets jerked out of his or her hands. It's annoying, frustrating and sometimes dangerous depending on the lev...
Continue readingYou ask we answer. Here's the latest in our "Ask A Mechanic" series. Q: What's the best way to break in a new piston? A: Replacing the piston on a dirt bike (or ATV) hardly embodies an entire engine rebuild however the same principles apply whe...
Continue readingMuch like the human body a dirt bike often rides well, sounds fine and by all accounts performs in great shape. Until you look under the hood, so to speak, and perform some diagnostics. Little did you know, it was falling apart on the inside. An...
Continue readingThe 4-stroke engine introduced fuel injection and simplified the involved task of jetting the carburetor when running rich or lean. However, it also brought an electronic component to ensure the right ratio of gas and air that on the surface see...
Continue reading"My engine seized!" It's as bad as it sounds and don't get it confused with sneezing. Mostly bearings seize on a dirt bike or ATV but when you hear the dreaded words of a seized engine that could also mean the piston. A seized engine or anything...
Continue readingYou can kick till the cows come home but a dirty carburetor is no match for the strongest leg or even an electric start. A dirty, gummed-up carb on a 2-stroke or non-fuel injected 4-stroke dirt bike or ATV prevents fuel from reaching the engine ...
Continue readingRebuilding the top end on a 2 stroke dirt bike or ATV sounds like a job for maintenance man. Lots of riders freeze at the word "rebuild." It sounds complicated and intricate but while rebuilding a 2 stroke top end takes some time and a bit of pat...
Continue readingSome say Yes, we say No. It makes perfect logical sense to use a spray or silicon sealant along with a gasket when, for example, replacing a cylinder head gasket on your dirt bike. The more sealant, the better the seal and much less chance of a ...
Continue readingQ: How much Swingarm up-and-down play is acceptable? A: The short answer is little to none! You don't want any up-and-down or side-to-side play on the swingarm. However, it's also understood that the swingarm is a bolted on part thus overtime los...
Continue readingWhen the swingarm bearings need replacing in your dirt bike or ATV you'll know by the loose or unstable feeling of movement, or what is also known as chatter, in the rear of the bike. Of course, it never seems easy pinpointing problems on dirt b...
Continue readingYou ask we answer. Here's the latest in our "Ask A Mechanic" series. Q: I can never get the front brake back to original power. I bleed them and it has power but not as much as it had off the show room floor. A: There are a number of things that...
Continue readingImagine hitting a jump out of a corner and suddenly losing all power at the face. But the engine still sounds cranked at full rev. A seasoned rider probably knows what happened but someone new or who has never encountered ...
Continue readingStaying on top of maintenance gives you the best chance to find performance related issues and prevent problems from happening on your dirt bike or ATV. And when racing, it starts immediately after the Moto finishes. We're not talking routine ...
Continue readingYou ask we answer. Here's the latest in our "Ask A Mechanic" series. Q: How much tension do you normally leave in a clutch lever? A: On a cable actuated clutch the amount of play in the lever before the cable is actually pulled is called free pl...
Continue readingThe clothes off a homeless person probably smell better than your riding gear after a day of riding. Make it a hot day and you'll not only happily remove all the gear but never want to put it back on. Not to worry. All riding gear washes just fi...
Continue readingIf you find yourself in a crappy situation when the bowl overflows just throw down some towels, grab your tools and get to work. You might want to turn on a fan, too. It's going to smell. A properly maintained 2-stroke includes a correctly adj...
Continue readingYou might wonder why you need a torque wrench to tighten all the nuts and bolts on your dirt bike or ATV when a regular old ratchet or closed wrench sets work perfectly fine on your car and likely offer appropriate attachments that fit the bolt an...
Continue readingWelcome to our first "Ask A Mechanic" question where we answer your tech related questions and hopefully get you back up to speed and make your next ride your best ride. Q: Even though it's not generally accepted among the professional mechanic ...
Continue readingHave you ever seen that movie Colors? Well, it's not about the different colors of engine oil and what it means. But thankfully, if you're looking for answers to why the oil in your dirt bike or ATV is milky or white, you found the right place. ...
Continue readingSummer is a time to take in a bit of life's beauty and enjoy the fresh smell of pre-mix. If it's been a while since brapping along trails or on a Motocross track - thanks to the cold winter months - the warm days ahead should help get you moving...
Continue readingThe longer days, warm temperatures and scattering clouds mean only one thing: Summer is around the corner. For many of us, that means waking our dirt bike or ATV out of their long winter slumber to get it ready for the coming riding days. While ...
Continue readingUh oh. Possibly your last words before hitting the dirt. You wore gloves. Had a solid grip. But still left holding air as the handlebars yanked away from your hands and a desperate attempt to grab them proved futile as your dirt bike squirreled ...
Continue readingCleaning the fuel tank on a dirt bike is probably something most riders have never done. It's not exactly a part of routine maintenance and can mostly be avoided by taking care when adding gas. However, competing in an off-road race tends to let...
Continue readingCleaning the chain on your dirt bike is a comprehensive, involved task that requires a thorough attention to detail if it's done correctly. You'll need a host of tools and cleaning supplies, some extra help and a lot of spare time. Many riders b...
Continue readingLittle else turns a dirt bike into an aging relic than a romped, reamed and dented exhaust pipe. Bar banging, tree hitting and plain 'ole crashes can wreak havoc on just about every inch of the exhaust system. Minor dents usually pose little iss...
Continue readingIt's a dirty job but somebody has to do it. And that somebody should be you since repacking the exhaust on your dirt bike or ATV is a pretty simple and straightforward process. First, know when to say when. It doesn't matte...
Continue readingThe engine on your dirt bike or ATV needs to breath therefore helping it expand its "lung" capacity presents an ideal way to boost power and performance. The most cost effective and easiest course of action is to upgrade the in...
Continue readingYou've pinched pennies, said "No" to evenings with friends and put in longer hours all for the sole reason of saving money to buy that prized new exhaust system for your dirt bike. After you placed the order, delivery day turns...
Continue readingCall it foggy goggle syndrome. You're out for an early ride on a cool brisk morning or perhaps it's a sticky summer day in the South. You first notice the moisture in the upper corner of your goggles. A few minutes later the de...
Continue readingThe stripped bolt conjures images of beet red faces, bloodshot eyes and thrashing body movements usually resulting in fastball style pitches of hand tools thrown across the garage. Those suckers just won't come out. The stripped bolt comes in ...
Continue readingYou don't ride on warped wheels so don't reinstall a warped cylinder head. It's an oft forgotten check when replacing top ends, bottom ends and just about any metal to metal surface contact on your dirt bike that requires a gasket. Heat, vibrati...
Continue readingOne day long ago someone decided to pour a quart of motor oil into a tank of gasoline and voila the 2-stroke engine was born. OK, so it didn't exactly work out that way but if you ride a 2-stroke dirt bike or ATV, or operate 2-strok...
Continue readingThe clogged fuel filter is a common yet sometimes overlooked problem when dirt bikes fail to start, hesitate once running, frequently stall or just straight up give erratic performance. Once clogged, fuel obviously can't get to...
Continue readingThanks to YouTube and the masterful technology of GoPro cameras helmet cams continue to flood the internet with at worst, mundane rides through the countryside, and at best, crashes that make the viewer sitting safely in their chair at ...
Continue readingThe workhorse of 4-wheelers offer ruggedness and durability that make life easier for anyone who works on a farm, maintains a large area of land or participates in outdoor activities like hunting. A utility ATV is similar in...
Continue readingLoading a two- or four-wheeler into the bed of your truck shouldn't be hard but so many, somehow, turn this venture into must see TV. Two rules come with loading your dirt bike, motorcycle or ATV into a truck bed. One should be hard fastened the ...
Continue readingA must-have for most hunters is a UTV, more commonly known as a side by side. But it doesn't stop there. Once in hand, or in the garage, you'll want to outfit your ride to make your day easier, more enjoyable and safer. Simply ...
Continue readingThere's a right way and there's a wrong way. After spending thousands of dollars for a new ATV don't cheapen your investment five minutes after getting it home. Like all new machines, quads need a breaking-in period and ignoring sound advice on ...
Continue readingSpeed is a good thing on your dirt bike or ATV, it is in fact, what draws many to racing or just whipping through trails. Brakes sometimes become an afterthought until difficulty slowing down presents a whole other issue. Brake...
Continue readingGrinding it out on the track is a great way to spend an afternoon on your dirt bike or ATV unless of course grinding it out refers to the sound coming from your transmission. If you've been riding long enough, then you probably...
Continue readingRacing, farm work or just roaming around backcountry trails, ATV riding is a fun hobby, a great way to spend an afternoon and if used for chores, makes the job that much easier. ATV ownership is much like car ownership. Your ...
Continue readingIn some areas of the country, the winter months prove difficult for riding so ATV owners find it's best to store their 4-wheeler until the riding season resumes. Storing your ATV long-term does not mean simply leaving it in the confines of your ...
Continue readingA day of riding or racing your ATV doesn't end when you pack up and head home. You've got to get your 4-wheeler ready for the next ride. Cleaning your ATV is in many ways like washing the car but with a little bit more detail and a lot m...
Continue readingThe guys from Dirt Wheels and Race Tech take us through some basic suspension set up tips for sport quads. While working with ATVs, what we're looking for is a ride height number. One of the ways we do that is we actually physically pu...
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