Did your dirt bike just lock up? How can you tell if the engine is seized? There could be a lot of damage done, but you can usually find the problem in a short amount of time. Having your dirt bike seize is not only frustrating, it’s downright dangerous if it happens at just the …
Troubleshooting
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 …
Is your dirt bike leaking gas? Do you smell gas when you’re on or near your bike? If so, you need to stop and figure out how to fix it. Not only are you losing gas, but it’s dangerous to have highly flammable fuel coming out of the bike when it shouldn’t be. Most of …
Is your 2 stroke dirt bike bogging? Does it stop accelerating when you open the throttle quickly? If your bike has bogged going up a hill and caused you to stop, then you know how frustrating it is. Fortunately, this article will cover all the most likely and unlikely problems that make a 2 stroke …
What is jetting and why should I learn about it? Even if you know how important it is, maybe you’ve neglected it because it’s intimidating… Pulling apart a carburetor and changing these tiny jets to change how the bike runs, but where do you start? Changing the jets is actually not that hard, especially on …
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 …
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 …
Wondering why you have a dirt bike exhaust glowing red and if it’s okay? Whether you just got your bike or you’ve had it for a while and it started getting red hot, you’re in the right place! In this article, I’ll explain what it means when the exhaust is glowing red, whether it’s okay …
Buying new motocross boots is both a great feeling and a tough one (pun intended) because it can be difficult to shift gears on your dirt bike. Riding with fresh gear can be like riding a new bike because everything is nice and tight. However, when you buy new boots, they are usually hard as …
“Loading up” or bogging is a common problem for 2-stroke dirt bikes and snowmobiles. If you don’t know what it means or haven’t heard the term before, it’s usually when you let the engine sit or idle for more than a minute and when you go to rev it, it coughs and sputters. This feedback …