The average rider can enjoy a dirt bike fresh off the showroom floor until skill and experience warrant adjustments to the bike set-up that matches their comfort and allows them to push their boundaries. However, one aspect to the bike,...
Continue readingAll you need is just a little patience. Patience. Or a lot of it if you're trying to put graphics on the plastic of your dirt bike. Often maddening, installing dirt bike graphics can bring out the rage in the most mild-mannered person. Some...
Continue readingOne of the more sturdy parts on a dirt bike also holds the gas. We will skip the science and instead simply say plastic fuel tanks contain some of the hardiest plastic available. Designed to withstand the rigors of off-road riding and...
Continue readingMost riders have probably never cleaned the fuel tank on their dirt. This job doesn't normally add a check box to the routine maintenance list and can mostly be avoided by taking care when adding gas. However, competing in an off-road race tends...
Continue readingCleaning the chain on your dirt bike creates a comprehensive, involved task that requires a thorough attention to detail to do correctly. You'll need a host of tools and cleaning supplies, some extra help and a lot of spare time. Many riders...
Continue readingHot is hot and whether the mercury reads 90 or 100 little else invites a motorcycle ride than clear, sunny skies and an endless road. Until you look at all the gear you need to wear. A stuffy helmet, a thick leather jacket and long tight...
Continue readingIf you're lucky to live and play near a trail system (or have your own Motocross track built on your backyard!) then tying down your dirt bike for a trip away from home isn't so much of an issue. But, since heaven must wait for...
Continue readingTraining and hitting the weights to get in shape for riding Motocross does not include hoisting your 200 pound-plus dirt bike onto a stand solely using muscle and grit. There's a better way and several methods exist....
Continue readingLearning throttle control on your dirt bike is one of the trickiest parts to successful riding whether you're on the track or trail. Combine that with the clutch and brake system you see why it takes long hours and hard work to just finish a race....
Continue readingA broken chain can ruin your whole day. Your best outcome to breaking the drive chain on your dirt bike is, well, a broken chain. The worst? How about a damaged crankcase. Or how about the chain whipping you in the back as you blaze down the...
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