How The Rim Lock Works On Your Dirt Bike
What Is A Rim Lock & What Does It Do? That bolt that is sticking out of your rim is the rim lock. In case you had that "why do I have two valve stems, wait, why is there a bolt coming out of my rim?" moment. Your rim lock is simply a clamp that holds your tire in place on the rim, and can be found on every dirt bike. It is designed to fit between the tire and the tube, with metal cleats on the bottom to grip the inside of the tire bead.
Why I Use RED Rubber Grease For My Dirt Bike Tube
You Do NOT Need Rubber Grease To Install Tubes & Tires! Soapy water works just fine, and I use it all the time for project bikes. Now that that's out of the way... I started using rubber grease because when I was a kid I saw it used on rubber hoses and seals in classic cars, so I thought, why not use it on my dirt bike? As it turned out, I was a few decades to late with this idea. Rubber grease has been used in motorcycles for a very long time.
Why Do Tires Dry Rot?
To put it simply, dry rot is when the rubber in your tires starts to decay. You probably don't need to worry about dry rot if you change your tires frequently, but for hobby riders, weekend warriors, vintage guys, or any rider on a budget, a rotted tire can ruin your weekend. How Can You Tell If The Tires On Your Dirt Bike Are Affected By Dry Rot? If your tire has tiny cracks between the knobs and on the sidewall, it’s already breaking down, and the worse it gets the easier it is to spot.
Motorcycle Oil vs Car Oil – Know The Difference, Save Your Bike
You might be tempted to think that changing the oil in a car is just like changing the oil in your motorcycle. This is a common thought, but it’s flat out wrong and could cause serious damage to your bike, as in cracked case “do I fix it or sell it?” damage. This is an understandable mistake though, because to the average rider, oil is oil. The bottle says motorcycle oil so that’s what you use. Dirt bike...
The 3 Types Of 2-Stroke Oil For Dirt Bikes To Match Your Budget &...
You probably already know the difference between 2-stroke and 4-stroke oils, but just in case you don’t, 2-stroke oil is mixed with the fuel and lubricates the engine while being burned, and 4-stroke oil stays in the crankcase. As such, two-stroke oils need to have a lower ash content in order to minimize deposits that form as a result of combustion. The different types of 2-stroke oils for...
2-Stroke vs 4-Stroke Oil – Knowing The Difference Will Save Your Motorcycle!
Almost every motorcycle available today has a 4-stroke engine. Their popularity comes from better fuel efficiency and lower emissions. However, 2-stroke engines remain in use thanks to their smaller size, lighter weight, and simplicity of design. These two engine types operate differently, and because of their difference, certain products were developed specifically for each...
An Introduction To The Two Stroke Power Valve – What It Is & How...
Back in the day, two stroke engines were very limited on what their power bands could do. One power band might be able to produce a rush of power in the low-to-mid rev ranges. Another power band may have produced a power rush in the mid-to-upper-high rev ranges. Still another might produce a lot of power only at the top-most range. There were no in-between, and there were no...
Video: Bleed Your Forks When Traveling & Save Your Seals!
Bleed your front suspension forks when traveling! If you change elevation by more than 2000ft, you will need to bleed your forks to equalize them the the current atmospheric pressure.
Video: Dirt Bike Handlebar Grip Change Tricks
You probably already know how to change your dirt bike grips, but how do you do it? This video will give you two new tricks to try that will make your grips easier to change, won't damage your bars, and will make your grips last longer.
What Is Blended Synthetic Oil? Pros & Cons Of Using It In Your Dirt...
Ever since synthetic oil made its way into the automotive market, it has reigned supreme in two related, yet very distinct categories: performance and price. The former is why most professional dirt bike riders use synthetic. And the latter is why many aspiring dirt bike riders are still sticking with their petroleum-based oil. It's true that full synthetic oil is expensive, even more so when you compare...
