A dirt bike hanging idle is not something you should avoid fixing. It can seize your engine, and it can also cause you to crash (speaking from experience here!) In this article and video, I'm going to break down: What is a “hanging idle” on a dirt bike? It's when you rev the engine by …
Dirt Bike troubleshooting
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 …
Is your 2 stroke or 4 stroke dirt bike overheating but you're not quite sure why? Does it lose power or have coolant coming out of the overflow hose? In this article, you'll learn the most common reasons why your dirt bike is overheating, whether it's okay or not, and how to properly fix it …
Is your dirt bike backfiring and you’re wondering if it’s safe? Whether you have a 2 stroke or 4 stroke dirt bike, you've found the right place! In this article, I’m going to show you what backfiring is on a dirt bike, why you may or may not need to get it fixed right away, …
Trying to figure out if your 2 stroke power valve is sticking on your dirt bike? Maybe you’re not even sure if it has a power valve or what it does. No worries - you’re in the right place! In this article, you’ll be able to understand what a 2 stroke power valve is, how …
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 …
Dirt bike won't idle without throttle after you got it started? Whether you have a 2 stroke or 4 stroke dirt bike that won't stay running, you're in the right place! In this article, I'll show you every common problem that causes a dirt bike or motorcycle to not idle, how to fix it, as …
Wondering why your 2 stroke dirt bike have a wet spark plug? What does it mean, what caused it, and how do I fix it? In this article I'll show you what it means, what causes it, and how to fix the real problem instead of putting a "band-aid" fix on it. What Is A …
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 …
Are you sick and tired of chasing around trying to solve a problem when your dirt bike isn't properly working? It's so easy to waste hours or days troubleshooting a bike issue when it could be something so simple. I'm speaking from experience after owning dozens of used and abused dirt bikes over the years. …