A broken dirt bike sitting in my garage is not a happy sight. What’s even worse is when I haul my dirt bike out to the track or trails and it breaks down shortly after my riding session begins. There will always be those kind of days sooner or later, but I have learned how …
Are the fork seals on your TTR125 leaking? They are actually not that difficult to replace if you just take some time. This article is a step by step tutorial on how to replace fork seals on a conventional damper rod dirt bike fork, specifically the TTR125L. Special tips including a homemade damper rod holding …
Need to replace your dirt bike wheel bearings? Not sure if the need to be replaced? In this article we’ll look at how to tell if the bearings need replacing, and then a step-by-step guide on how to remove, replace, and install new ones all by yourself. With the right tools, this is a fairly …
Need to replace the clutch on your 2 stroke dirt bike? In this article we’ll go over each step on how to remove, replace, and install the clutch on a Honda CR125 2 stroke dirt bike. Why do I need to change the clutch? If you want to ride or race dirt bikes for the …
The difference between regularly lubing and not lubing your dirt bike’s chain could be catastrophic. A chain that is not lubed will rust and get stiff over time, making it kink and eventually break. When a chain breaks, bad things can happen, such as a broken engine case, or worse; your bike locking up on …
It was more like a hallway, but the work area was still smaller than I wanted. I picked up a 2003 Yamaha YZ125 that had some major frame damage. The bike ran well but was not ride-able. The two options were to scrap the main and sub-frame, or take the time to bend and weld …
Does your pretty new pipe have a dent in it? You can either buy a new one, pay someone to get it fixed, OR…… you can fix it yourself. You don’t even need tools or equipment. In fact, this repair can be so cheap that it’s Free. UVVRPEKQ57ZN Step 1: Take the head pipe (header) …
There are several reasons you should tighten the chain on your dirt bike regularly, but a less-than-obvious reason is to prevent a major catastrophe. If you ask someone, “Why do you tighten the chain?” they’ll probably say that “It will get loose and fall off if you don’t,” or “To prevent chain slap.” While these …
Whether you’re going to sell your bike, or you just want to make it a look a year newer, getting rid of the black marks on your bike’s aluminum frame will help accomplish either. First thing to do is wash your bike. Any dirt or mud stuck on it will make the process more difficult. …
What do you get with a bin full of dirt bike parts and an eager mechanic looking for excitement and satisfaction? A great project rebuild! If you are a dirt bike grease monkey like me who not only likes riding their bikes but sometimes working on them too then this is for you. I enjoy …