Dirt Bike protips

Outdoor Motocross Bikes Up Close – Dirt Rider Magazine

Sound01 Pro Racing sound regulations have been the same since the start of the SX season, but as teams work with exhaust companies to chase former power levels while still meeting current sound restrictions. The Muscle Milk KTM team was

Handling The Pressure with James Stewart – Riding – Dirt Rider Magazine

James Stewart is expected to win. That adds more pressure to perform than most riders experience. Yes, James is human, and he let us in on some things he does to keep the race-day pressure from getting to him that

Dirt Shimming – Shim-Type Valve Adjustment – Dirt Rider Magazine

Scott Summers’ Top 15 Husqvarna Setup Tips – Dirt Rider Magazine

Tech How-ToI was relatively unfamiliar with the modern Husqvarna seven days prior to the first GNCC of 2008. Due to a delay in the production of the BMW 450s, I had a crash course in all things Husky, as Summers

Dr. Dirt Fix A Flat On The Trail, The Dirty Part – Dirt Rider Magazine

Tech How-ToMany dirt riders groan at the thought of an afternoon burned changing a flat tire in the garage. But at least that misery is consigned to an area with shade, tools and refreshment easily at hand. What do you

Practicing Multiple Lines – Pro Secrets – Dirt Rider Magazine

RidingWhen at an open track day, some bozos think they’re racing, others are just looking for fun and many racers who want to improve are actually practicing. It doesn’t matter whether you’re preparing for MX or off-road racing, if you

Dislodge Your Bike From A Snowdrift! – Trail Tips – Dirt Rider Magazine

Getting stuck in the snow is no picnic (unless, of course, you’re on a Christini AWD bike, in which case you wouldn’t be stuck in the first place), but there are several things you can do to free your ride

Pro Riding Tips – Handling Big Rock Fields with Russ Pearson – Dirt Rider Magazine

Endless hordes of rocks can be terrifying. A miscue or bobble in the uneven environment can have you on your noggin or visiting your parts counter for new radiators. However, rock fields need not be treated as if they are

What To Do When Your Bike Won’t Start – Dr. Dirt – Dirt Rider Magazine

Tech How-ToThere are few things more frustrating to a rider ready to ride than a motorcycle that won’t start. But a silent machine need not stay that way. If an engine has fuel, spark and compression and the timing is

Breathing Techniques With Taddy Blazusiak – Pro Secrets – Dirt Rider Magazine

There’s no doubt many of you will scoff when you read this Pro Secret. “I’ve been breathing my entire life,” you’ll say, “and I don’t need some Polish Hard Enduro racer to tell me how to do it when I

Downhill Off Camber Turns with Ty Davis – Dirt Rider

Entering a steep downhill with shadows and breaking bumps can be a hairball ride sometimes. As long as you keep a few things in mind and watch your body positioning, such headaches can be conquered safely at speed.”Being in the

Desert Racing Tips by Ted Cambell – How to Turn Big Bore Fourstrokes – Dirt Rider

Getting in and out of tight turns aboard today’s big-bore four-strokes is easier ever since Yamaha, KTM and Honda have produced lighter and more powerful machinery. However, flicking the bike around can still pose some challenges when competing against lighter

Desert Racing explained by Ty Davis – Dirt Rider

When most people envision desert racing or even riding west of the Rockies, the first thing that pops to mind is miles of whoop-de-dos. Normally, the least difficult way to tackle them is at high speed so your bike just

Desert Racing Tips – Entering Fast Sand Corners with Steve Hengeveld – Dirt Rider

Sand corners can actually be fun, yet too often they are a nemesis to many riders because they demand commitment and aggressive riding. Throw in whoops or braking bumps leading into the turn and you have a recipe for disaster.

Installing Grips

Let’s face it, hand grips are the way we stay on the bike. Without a secure set, you’ll never win a race. Keeping fresh grips on your bike is such an easy task; they should never be neglected.Installing grips is