Maintenance

Need to clean the carburetor on your dirt bike so that it starts easily and runs smoothly? How do you know when to clean it? A dirty carb can cause a lot of problems, such as not starting and an unreliable throttle response when you try to accelerate. There are quite a few ways to …

Wondering if the valves need to be adjusted on your 4 stroke dirt bike or how much it might cost? Letting them go too long can turn into major engine problems, but let's figure out this problem before it gets that far. In this article, I'll show you the most common symptoms of a 4 …

Trying to figure out what dirt bike tire size you have or which is best for your specific bike? Whether you’re struggling to decipher the numbers or just want a step-by-step guide on understanding dirt bike tires, you’ve found the right article! Choosing the right tire can make a HUGE difference in your confidence while …

When you realize you (or your buddy) put the wrong gas in your dirt bike, your heart feels like it’s in your throat because you’re thinking “Did I just ruin my dirt bike?!” Don’t worry, at least not yet, because you may not have done much, if any damage to it yet. And if you …

Does your dirt bike have low compression? Whether you have a 2 stroke or 4 stroke dirt bike that feels like the compression might be getting low, you're in the right place! In this article, I'll show you the most common symptoms of low compression for a 2 stroke and 4 stroke engine, what the …

Wondering what it means to have your dirt bike knocking? Whether it just started making a weird noise or it's getting louder, this is the most important article for you! I'm going to show you what knocking, what it means and what’s causing it, and how to fix and prevent it from happening again. What …

Need to know what oil you should use in your dirt bike? Whether you have a 2 stroke or 4 stroke dirt bike, you're in the right place! In this article, I'll show you why the oil you use in your dirt bike is so important, the most important factor to keeping your bike reliable, …

Looking for the most common TTR 230 problems or just need to fix an issue on the dirt bike you already have? In this article, I’ll show you the most common problems this Yamaha TTR dirt bike has, what causes it, and how to fix it. Any major common issues on the TTR 230? The …

Wondering what the most common TTR 125 problems are or just need to quickly fix your bike? Whether you're looking to buy this Yamaha dirt bike or need help getting yours running again, you're in the right place! In this article I'll show you the most probable issues that show up on the Yamaha TTR125 …

Interested in riding off-road but not sure how long a dirt bike lasts? Whether you're in the market for a dirt bike or just want to know what to expect from your current bike, I've got you covered.  In this article I'll show you how long dirt bikes can last, why every bike is a …

Wondering if your 2 stroke dirt bike has a bad bottom-end? This article will help you figure that out, how to inspect it, as well as how to help prevent it from happening sooner.  2 stroke bottom end noise Do you hear a whining or a grinding noise in your engine while riding? There's a …

Did you just rebuild or plan to rebuild your 2 stroke dirt bike top-end? The first 30 minutes are the most important if you want the engine to perform well and last as long as possible.  In this article I'll show you my standard 2 stroke engine break in procedure. From proper break in oil …

Just bought your first dirt bike or want to know what's all involved when it comes to dirt bike maintenance? Unfortunately, you can't treat an off road motorcycle like your car, so there you'll need to spend a little more time maintaining it to make it last. With that said, I got started working on …

Ever wondered how the carburetor on your 2 stroke dirt bike works? Carbs appear to be complex with all of the tiny jet circuits and passages, but the function has always been simple.  A carburetor for a gas engine has been around since the 19th century, and it basically controls the ratio of air and …

Keep enough oil in your dirt bike and the engine will last a long time. Forget to check it and you could be in for a costly overhaul.  Changing the engine oil is simple maintenance on your dirt bike, but checking it should be a regular thing and can prevent a catastrophic failure. If you …

Is your dirt bike clutch slipping? It might be time to replace it. Maybe it just needs a simple adjustment. Learn what the most common clutch problems are, what actually causes them, and how to fix and prevent it.  Learning how to use the clutch on a dirt bike is more than just an essential …

Does your 2 stroke dirt bike need a top-end rebuild? How long should a top-end last, and how much does a rebuild cost?  In this article, I'm going to show you: Is a top end rebuild just maintenance or a repair? Rebuilding a top-end is actually considered maintenance, but most people call it a repair …

Wondering why your dirt bike won't start, what it means, and how to get it running? Whether you just pulled the bike out of a barn after it's been sitting for years, it just randomly quit running, or somewhere in between, you're in the right place! In this article, I'm going to share with you …

For those of us that don't live in the southern states, unfortunately, we have to Winterize our dirt bikes and most other motorized toys. That also means we have to de-winterize them as well once Spring rolls around. We'll look at all the steps you need to do to prep your dirt bike for the …

Wondering how to tell if your 2-stroke needs a rebuild? Whether you just bought a 2 stroke dirt bike or you've had yours for a while and it's having problems, you've found the right article! In this post I'll show you the most common signs and symptoms that your 2 stroke dirt bike needs a …

A dirt bike oil change is simple, but sometimes it is too simple that people forget to change it, and then they wonder why their engine has problems after so few hours of riding. Oil to an engine is like blood to our bodies. As long as it's good and clean and continues pumping, it'll …

Almost any dirt biker you meet today will agree that four-stroke dirt bikes are expensive when it comes to rebuilding them, especially if you have a shop do it. They have a lot more moving parts in the engine than a two-stroke engine does. This means that there are more things that can go wrong, …

We’ve owned multiple dirt bikes for over 20 years, which means that winterizing can take a while - unless you have a simplified and proven method! That’s why I’m going to show you the simples that work for me on how to winterize a dirt bike, whether you want the “5-minute method”, or the more …