The most essential part of your riding gear does not last forever. Though the motorcycle helmet doesn't necessary wear out, per se, like clothing, nor does it have a "best by" date. Eventually it needs replacing even if it looks fresh off the...
Continue readingMost owners of dirt bikes or ATVs rarely encounter a bad head gasket because routine maintenance usually prevents this problem from occurring after completing a top end during normal intervals. A bad head gasket results in cars and trucks far...
Continue readingSpend all your money on a motorcycle helmet then whatever you have left, buy the rest of your riding gear. One adage to live by. No, that doesn't mean you can cheap out on boots, jacket and gloves. Dress for the crash but consider your helmet...
Continue readingSpeed is a good thing on your dirt bike or ATV, it is in fact, what draws many to racing or just whipping through trails. Brakes sometimes become an afterthought until difficulty slowing down presents a whole other issue. Brake...
Continue readingA title shows legal proof of ownership and most people recognize the need for a car title when buying a used or new car. Basically, a paper trail confirming you rightfully own the vehicle. A car is one thing but do you need a title for the ATV...
Continue readingAn appointment with your doctor probably includes some talk on preventive care and if you own pets a good veterinarian should provide tips on how to keep your cat or dog healthy for the long term and prevent health problems later in life. For...
Continue readingOne day long ago someone decided to pour a quart of motor oil into a tank of gasoline and voila the 2-stroke engine was born. OK, so it didn't exactly work out that way but if you ride a 2-stroke dirt bike or ATV, or operate...
Continue readingYou ask we answer. Here's the latest in our "Ask a Mechanic" series. Q: What kind of gas should I use in my dirt bike? I just grab the cheap 87 octane from the pump on my way to the track. That good enough? A: Great question and one we get a...
Continue readingMost riders have probably never cleaned the fuel tank on their dirt. This job doesn't normally add a check box to the routine maintenance list and can mostly be avoided by taking care when adding gas. However, competing in an off-road race tends...
Continue readingIt's an age old question. One that has stymied myriad of professional riders for years serving only to befuddle the weekend warrior and the up-and-coming amateur. O-ring or no ring? Two styles of chains exist for your riding pleasure: A chain...
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