Riding a motorcycle is tons of fun if you’re a skilled rider, but you can always be the passenger if you aren’t. All you need to do is hop in and enjoy the ride, right? Wrong! Contrary to popular belief, riding as a motorcycle passenger requires some preparation; inexperienced passengers can cause many problems for […]
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Do you think your dirt bike would look better in different colors? Sometimes, riders grow bored with their dirt bike plastic colors and customize them into something more aesthetically appealing. Whatever your reasons, painting dirt bike plastics could be a great way to give your bike a new look. Painting dirt bikes can be tricky, […]
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Upon regular use, motorcycle chains can become too loose. If a chain is too loose, it could cause a chain lash or make the sprocket and chain wear out faster. But if it’s too tight, it puts a lot of pressure on the other components of your bike, which could cause motion and safety issues. […]
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It’s a bright morning, and you’ve got your bike running and ready to hit the trails. But you suddenly hear a loud pop sound, and you’re worried. It’s the sound of your dirt bike backfiring, so you quickly Google why! If you don’t have much experience with motorcycles, your dirtbike backfiring can be scary. But […]
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As a dirt bike owner, one of the most important maintenance routines is cleaning air filters. Dirty air filters reduce the amount of air and increase the number of impurities in an engine. This could lead to engine seizure, incomplete combustion, and increased fuel consumption. I own a KTM 300 XC and have been a […]
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Wheelies aren’t particularly difficult to pull off. But if you’re learning to do it for the first time, you may find it a bit challenging. You’re here because you don’t want that to happen, and I’m here to help you. I’ve helped many riders learn how to wheelie a dirt bike and noted a few […]
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Dirt bike tires aren’t meant to last forever. After a while, they become worn out and need to be replaced. Although you can always change your tire at a motorcycle store, learning to change them yourself will save you money. I’m a dirt bike enthusiast who’s been changing his own tires for the past five […]
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One of the first things you learn when riding a motorcycle is that different weather conditions present challenges. The summer comes with heat, and the winter comes with snow. But while most people enjoy riding a bike in the summer, some riders quickly store their motorcycle away during winter. Although riding a motorcycle in snow […]
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