Air, Cooling And Exhaust
Dirt Bike Air Filter Service, Animated
An animated ten-step air filter service: wash the foam, press it out, oil it in a bag, grease the rim and lock it in place without gaps.
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Wash And Walk-Around Checks
Dirt Bike Bolt, Controls and Skid Plate Check
Walk around the bolts that loosen most on a dirt bike: axles, clamps, engine mounts, disc, caliper and sprocket bolts, levers, cables and skid plate.
Engine
Dirt Bike Bottom End Rebuild Signs and Checks
The signs a dirt bike bottom end needs a rebuild, the hours manuals set, how to check rod play and crank seals, and what to ask the shop.
Brakes
Dirt Bike Brake Fluid Flush, Animated
An animated brake fluid flush: fit the bleed hose, squeeze, crack and close the bleeder, keep the reservoir topped up and stop when it runs clean.
Chain And Sprockets
Dirt Bike Chain Check, Adjust and Lube, Animated
An animated chain routine: look for stiff links and hooked teeth, measure slack and wear, adjust both sides evenly, torque the axle and lube it.
Suspension And Steering
Dirt Bike Fork Seal Check, Animated
An animated fork seal check: bleed the legs, find the real leak, clean behind the wiper and under the lip, and check the tubes for nicks.
Suspension And Steering
Dirt Bike Sag Check, Animated
An animated sag check: measure A, B and C, compare rider and static sag with your spec, set preload and decide if the spring suits your weight.
Air, Cooling And Exhaust
Dirt Bike Silencer Repack, Animated
An animated silencer repack: end cap off, inner tube out, wrap new packing, O-ring on and screws torqued, plus a check of the pipe while it is off.
Wheels And Tires
Dirt Bike Tire Pressure and Tread Check, Animated
An animated pre-ride tire check: set pressure cold with a low-range gauge, look at the valve stem and rim lock, and read the knobs and sidewalls.
Engine
Dirt Bike Valve Clearance Check, Animated
An animated walk-through of a four-stroke valve clearance check: find TDC, measure every valve, write it down and work out the new shim size.
Electric Bikes
Electric Dirt Bike Battery, Charge Port and Wiring Care
Owner checks for an electric dirt bike: charge it the right way, inspect the port and cable, keep software current, check motor cooling and store it.
Suspension And Steering
How to Adjust Dirt Bike Steering Head Bearings
Check a dirt bike steering head for play and notches, set the bearing preload, torque the clamps and know when to grease or replace the bearings.
Engine
How to Change a Dirt Bike Spark Plug
Pull, read, gap and torque a dirt bike spark plug in eight animated steps, with the plug and gap specs for KTM, Honda and Yamaha models.
Brakes
How to Change Dirt Bike Brake Pads
Push the pistons back, pull the pad pin, fit new pads as a pair, torque the caliper and pump the lever firm before you bed them in. Animated steps.
Air, Cooling And Exhaust
How to Change Dirt Bike Coolant
Check dirt bike coolant cold, inspect hoses and radiators, then drain, flush, refill with the right mix and bleed out the air. Ten animated steps.
Suspension And Steering
How to Change Dirt Bike Fork Oil
Drain and refill the outer chamber of a dirt bike fork by volume, refit and torque the clamps, and know when the cartridge is a job for a shop.
Engine
How to Change Dirt Bike Oil and the Oil Filter
Change four-stroke dirt bike oil and the filter in nine animated steps: drain, read the magnet, clean the screen, refill by volume and check the level.
Engine
How to Change Two-Stroke Gear Oil
Drain and refill two-stroke dirt bike transmission oil with the measured amount, a new crush washer and the right drain plug torque, shown step by step.
Engine
How to Check a Dirt Bike Cam Chain
Listen for a worn cam chain, check the timing marks, tensioner, sprockets and guides, and know the replacement interval for race four-strokes.
Wheels And Tires
How to Check and Replace Dirt Bike Wheel Bearings
Rock and spin the wheel to find a worn bearing, then pull the seals and bearings, press new ones in on the outer race and torque the axle.
Wheels And Tires
How to Check Dirt Bike Spoke Tension
Tap test every spoke to find the loose one, tighten in small turns with a spoke wrench, work around the wheel in a pattern and check rim runout.
Engine
How to Check Two-Stroke Reed Valves
Get to the reed block, light test the petals for gaps, chips and cracks, check the stoppers, seat and gasket, then refit it to torque.
Engine
How to Clean a Two-Stroke Power Valve
Take the cover off, pull the power valve, scrape off the carbon and check it moves freely before you refit and torque it. Animated, step by step.
Suspension And Steering
How to Grease Dirt Bike Linkage and Swingarm Bearings
Check the swingarm and shock linkage for play, strip and clean the needle bearings, regrease and torque every pivot bolt back to spec.
Brakes
How to Inspect Dirt Bike Brakes
A full dirt bike brake check: lever feel, fluid level and age, pad lining, disc thickness and runout, hoses and fasteners, with OEM limits.
Engine
How to Rebuild a Two-Stroke Top End
Rebuild a two-stroke dirt bike top end from pipe off to break-in: measure the piston and bore, check ring gap and torque the base nuts and head.
Chain And Sprockets
How to Replace a Dirt Bike Chain and Sprockets
Swap a dirt bike chain and both sprockets as a set: break the nuts loose, size the new chain, fit the master link clip and set slack and torque.
Wash And Walk-Around Checks
How to Wash a Dirt Bike and Inspect It
Plug the exhaust, cover the intake, keep the pressure washer off seals and bearings, then dry, lube and inspect the bike while it is clean.
Suspension And Steering
When to Service a Dirt Bike Shock
Know when a dirt bike shock service is due, spot the signs, check the shaft, seal, mounts and bearings, and tell the suspension shop what you need.
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