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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
Keep enough oil in your dirt bike and the engine will last a long time. Forget to check it and you could be in for a costly overhaul. Changing the engine oil is simple maintenance on your dirt bike, but checking it should be a regular thing and can prevent a catastrophic failure. If you …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …