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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Get some fresh rubber for your hands? Installing new grips on your dirt bike can greatly boost your comfort and confidence.  Grips are cheap, and they’re the only thing that your hands are constantly holding onto. I’ve installed many grips over the years and will explain how to properly remove and install them.  How To …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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