For the decisionally paralyzed, it can be daunting to decide on a motorcycle helmet. In addition to all the brands, models and styles the most important factor also has options and varying degrees of understanding. Safety. The United States...
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 readingBaby, it's cold outside. Oh wait, wasn't that song once banned in some states? Whew, I think the people finally had #enoughalready. But not riding dirt bikes in cold weather! Though when it is cold outside who in their right mind wants to ride?...
Continue readingYes, it is that time of year but the Christmas and holiday season does not have a monopoly on handing out gifts. Birthdays, anniversaries and just-because all represent an opportune time to give someone a present. But regardless of the occasion...
Continue readingA new lexicon entered the world of Motocross some years back. MIPS. Or, more formally, Multi-directional Impact Protection System. In other words, a new standard bearer for brain safety and helmet technology. Many dirt bike helmet...
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,...
Continue readingHunting takes you far and wide and into places unknown. You can't get there by car, a pick-up truck works but travel for the serious hunter resides in a rugged UTV, also known as a side by side. A side by side operates like a car but with a much...
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 readingThe most essential part of your riding gear does not last forever. Though the motorcycle helmet doesn't necessary wear out, per se, like clothing, nor does it have a "best by" date. Eventually it needs replacing even if it looks fresh off the...
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 equals the best. What your friend runs? The best. And you can probably find just as many opinions on the starting gate...
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