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Don't Fork This Up - When to Change Suspension Fluid in a Dirt Bike
Fork oil and shock oil, or suspension fluid, keep your dirt bike running smoothly with the best possible handling even when needing additional tweaks to the suspension....
How To Use Loctite on Your Dirt Bike or ATV
Loctite this, Loctite that. Loctite the @#$% out of everything and go. Now wait just a second. Loctite won't make your dirt bike or ATV indestructible but get a little...
Ask a Mechanic: Coolant Change
You ask we answer. Here's the latest in our "Ask a Mechanic" series. Q: How often should I change my coolant? A: Whether you ride a dirt bike or ATV, the easy answer is...
Dirt Bike Tech Tips
Don't Fork This Up - When to Change Suspension Fluid in a Dirt Bike
By: 08 October, 2018Fork oil and shock oil, or suspension fluid, keep your dirt bike running smoothly with the best possible handling even when needing additional tweaks to the suspension. Turn those compression and rebound clickers all you want but if you haven't ...
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How To Use Loctite on Your Dirt Bike or ATV
By: 25 September, 2018Loctite this, Loctite that. Loctite the @#$% 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...
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Ask a Mechanic: Coolant Change
By: 24 September, 2018You 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...
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Trail Dirt Bike Riding
By: 20 September, 2018To the trails! Summer winding down and the racing season coming to an end doesn't mean you have to put your dirt bike away. Trail riding becomes quite popular in the fall as riders enjoy cooler weather and take in a bit of...
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Should You Install an EFI Tuner for Your Fuel Injected Dirt Bike?
By: 18 September, 2018Just when you thought that shiny new aftermarket upgrade would finally mean the difference between reaching the podium and hanging out mid-pack, you still struggle to get up front. Unfortunately, the expected boost in performance got left behind -...
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How Often Should You Bleed the Brakes on Your Dirt Bike or ATV?
By: 11 September, 2018Think 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 ...
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How To Make Changes to the Power Delivery on Your Dirt Bike
By: 07 September, 2018Starts got you down? Maybe you have the throttle pinned but people still pass you with ease. You might need a faster bike. You also might need to up your game. Do both by changing the way your bike delivers power. The need for bottom end power o...
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Ask a Mechanic: Fouled Spark Plugs
By: 05 September, 2018You 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...
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Should You Use a Fork Saver on Your Dirt Bike?
By: 31 August, 2018So many parts and gadgets keep a dirt bike healthy. And a moment after seemingly checking off the last box on the pre-ride checklist, another opens up. You need a fork saver. Or do you? And if you do, just exactly what type of fork saver? C...
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Should You Upgrade the Brakes on Your Dirt Bike?
By: 28 August, 2018Of all the parts you can upgrade on a dirt bike, spending money on the brake system might rank next to last. Does the bike stop? Yes. Well good enough. Right? Slow Down to Go Faster Not necessarily. Remember the old adage - you have to slow d...
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