BMW R1200 R Review
Very few riders have more than one motorcycle; most use the same machine for everything we do on two wheels. Let’s check the boxes: It’s gotta have a big, torquey engine, to take Herself and all her stuff away for…
Yamaha TT-R230 Review
The 2005 Yamaha TT-R230 is the perfect bike for mom or dad, either for riding with the kids on their own Yamaha PWs or TT-Rs, or for getting around the camp area. The key to the new TT-R230 is that…
What to Look for When Buying a Used Dirt Bike
You will rarely find a used dirt bike for sale that is in like-new condition. Let’s face it, dirt bikes are meant to be ridden off road and they are going to get well used and sometimes very abused. There…
How to Troubleshoot Two Stroke Starting Issues
So you own a 2 stroke dirt bike, and it wont start, why? Well before you throw wrenches across the shop, try some of these tips. If its been sitting for any amount of time, the jets may be clogged,…
How to Replace a Clutch Basket
Ever notice that when you pull the clutch in your bike still tries to keep going? Already adjusted the cable, but still have the same results? Checked ever external component, yet for some reason she tries to power you through…
How To Maintain Your Valves
For all you four strokers out there, many of you probably over look this. Keeping your valves shimmed properly is a big thing. I know it’s not too fun to get to them, but you should check them often. To…
How to Set Your Dirt Bike Sag
The first step to setting your sag is to set your rebound and compression clicks for both the rear shock and forks into their standard positions. You can check your owner’s manuals for exact location but usually it is located…
How to Adjust Your Dirt Bike Chain
The first you need to do is to ensure that your dirt bike chain is in need of adjusting. To test this you simply have to place two fingers on the swing arm right behind the guide. If you notice…
How to Adjust Your Dirt Bike Clutch
The main reason you would adjust your clutch is to enable you to give drive from your engine to the back wheel of the dirt bike. You want to adjust the clutch so that there will be no pressure on…
Changing ATV tires
There are really two routes you can go here. You can take your tires to your nearest tire shop and pay 10-20 dollars for each peice of fresh meat you need put on a rim, or you can be like…