Most parts on a dirt bike have manufacturer's recommended intervals in terms of when to replace so you ensure uninterrupted optimum performance. The clutch, however, varies widely and no set timetable exists giving you an idea of when to change...
Continue readingMost modern motorcycles use plastic or composite gas tanks but those who ride older bikes (2000 and earlier) or have a vintage model from the 70s or 80s restoration project in the works, use metal tanks. And metal rusts. That would be a great...
Continue readingMost people, especially homeowners, know about dry rot and how it affects wood and the damage it can cause. Tires can also suffer from a type of dry rot that motorcycle riders must keep an eye on especially when leaving their bike in storage or...
Continue readingNothing sounds worse than a click... annnnnnd silence. OK, maybe the rrr, rrr, rrr, sound of the engine trying its best but failing to turn over. All because of a dead or dying battery. This happens sometimes after leaving the ignition on but...
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 readingThat was easy. Exactly what you'll say after removing the handlebar grips on your dirt bike or ATV. It is indeed a rather simple process and the time involved really depends on how you installed them. Before removing...
Continue readingRemote trails, outliers and off-the-beaten paths all beg for some type of exploration by outdoor lovers but getting there sometimes proves a bit hard. You can hike but with limited range. You can drive but with limited access. Ideally, you...
Continue readingThe 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...
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