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Tired of paying a mechanic to maintain your dirt bike? Maybe you just want to learn how to properly work on a dirt bike yourself. There’s plenty of articles and tips here on how to make your bike last longer by doing simple maintenance. I’ve combined my technique for only doing what’s necessary without spending too much time or money working on a dirt bike.

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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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 …

Read More about How Long Do Dirt Bikes Last? Longer Than You Might Think