Dirt Bike Prep like a Pro with

We help service Rado- ‪@dirtniron‬ FC350 that used to be mine. Keeping up on your dirt bike maintenance is crucial to a long lasting motorcycle. We give you important tips on how to prep and maintain your dirt bike. We will talk about essentials such as KTM oil change, dirt bike fork height, dirt bike air filter maintenance, etc
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[@trx250rpuma4]

Jay Clark is the king on KZbin in motocross mechanics

[@g_moto_mx_2097]

🤫

[@trentderzerstorer1838]

Always thought his name was Jay Valdovinos (Maybe 'Clark' is his 'Stage Name').

[@881Gino]

I need a guy like this in my shed!

[@jezuaccc]

This guy is awesome my first time watching and tuning in as newbie dirt biker but been riding bikes for 35 years this is great stuff and a great tech I’m learning a lot from him keep it going fella

[@jaydens1543]

Another good trick with the Ktm and husky when doing an oil change is that when you drain the screen or the oil filter that you can wrap a little bit of aluminum foil around the frame so it doesn’t get all over the fram and flows right into the oil drain instead of making a mess

[@itsjustweezer4054]

Thanks dude, thats really good thinking

[@haitzyice]

Jay - you’re the man. Solid videos. Always super informative. We appreciate all the insider pro tips you throw in along the way. Ride on 🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@vsavage_old_rockerz]

i have told many riders about leaving the lever perch a little loose, so on impact, the lever will rotate on the bar, instead of breaking. like your videos mate. peace

[@Tyler27B]

Good idea with the hole in the grease can, the grease on the brake reservoir bolts, fluid in a squeeze bottle, etc. good tips here for sure no matter how long you’ve been working on bikes. Thanks for the knowledge!

[@kennethallison2168]

i always put air filter oil in a plastic shopping bag and kneed it around inside the bag first then put filter in bag and it very evenly disperses the oil into filter NICE LITTLE TIP FOR U TO TRY

[@mrburn6119]

14.00 *Japanese* screws are often a specialized size, getting the correct tool for the screw results in less stripping - yes they do 'stick' but I have found that people who use the incorrect tool often strip more often than those that use the correct tool

[@babar69110]

well filmed, well commented, natural ... Nice ;)

[@hoosiertrailrider]

Man you must've had 4-Redbulls before this.

[@madman432000]

LOL, I thought Rado was a little hyper but dude.....

[@skeetskeet9371]

LOL FOREALL BRO SOO HYPEDDD

[@scottforti3194]

That’s how he is all the time lmao gotta be addy lol

[@bertoldon]

He’s like that squirrel from Over the Hedge. We’re all going in slow mo and he’s riding circles around us. 😂

[@Bikebros27]

My boys are just getting into mx. So these videos are amazing thank you. 🙏 💪💪

[@morryfink]

You are the man! Great content as always!

[@bradmckinnon945]

Such good content jay , you do everything the right way and explain everything so well! Absoloute legend keep em comin 🙌

[@CW-up7xv]

Master cylinder torx nuts are easiest bolt to strip on the ktm. Great tip with grease! All your other tips I've learned the hard way haha

[@jaredamoroso8273]

Love these videos and just so much knowledge. Definitely helps me out and great tips.

[@dirtbiketv1]

Glad to hear it!

[@studay1007]

Great informative vlog! Thank you from the UK!

[@rcarle]

More good tips. Thanks Jay! 👍🏽

[@markw365]

Goto Amazon and get a "Vessel Megadora" JIS Screwdriver. They won't round out the "phillips" on the Japanese bikes. They are cut differently than standard phillips drivers.

[@benbarrypoweredbyenergizer]

Also quick tip guys, early 2000's ktm 450s also did drain oil out the back

[@HomeCantlon]

Super useful! Thank you and keep Making these great vids

[@redball4093]

Excellent video. One of the best. Thank you.

[@Frecklesboy]

Loves these videos can learn a lot from it keep the videos coming with all different kinds of bike 👍🤜🔥🔥

[@mr.bs1482]

Good stuff! Just bought my first katoom 20 350xcf learnin some good stuff

[@lampenracer]

You started to explain that you don't warm up the engine before you drain the oil. But you got over it in a second. ;-) So why don't you warm up the engine? I don't do it too. In my theory the oil is already down in the engine so why should I pump it around before I want to drain it.

[@jayclark5331]

Yes that is the same reason--its all down there- -I do my cars cold when I can as well-

[@Naturestheway]

Appreciate the vids, Jay! Thanks

[@timmychen6]

The calipers usually tilt a little which make it hard to measure both side equally. The difference could be 1mm or so.

[@mschumaker1]

I've prob watched this video 5x. Very satisfying

[@TheCarlejoseph]

Great video with some great tips!

[@dirtbiketv1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@chrisgraf1304]

Jay I appreciate your valuable information for the upkeep on these bikes. A quick question. Which type / brand of hex wrench / t bar tools do you use? . I'd love to work on my bikes with them. Cheers mate 🙏🏼

[@pmfilmsUK]

Fantastic

[@kevinkiraly7113]

Rados's like just spit on it ... rule of thumb

[@perezan2010]

Excellent Video!! Need a tone more!! next time please do a 2022 KTM SXF 450!🔥🔥🔥

[@rowch01]

HAHAHAHAHA The 25$ DOT 4 just had me dying JAY !!!!!!! LOL

[@ramsnrangers1152]

“I wash myself with a rag on a stick”😂😂😂

[@piroslada5336]

You are awesome !

[@crazybcenduro7536]

Love the videos on Instagram and KZbin!!!😝👍🤘🏍💨

[@dirtbiketv1]

Thanks!

[@robertwoods2505]

Great advice Jay and thank you for sharing it! BTW, you got a link to that beaker?

[@fmtnic]

Awesome! Love it guys!

[@JO3BID3N-is-a-P3D0]

i love buying the small expensive bottles of honda dot 4 fluid lol always fresh. and im not a fan of ur greade tubs having the lids open to let dust in there. i learned allot from u guys tho ,good work and video overall 👍

[@jacobbutler352]

Awesome video!

[@slintik]

I do prefer change brake dluid from botton to up

[@gilvietor1918]

Super cool video, thanks.

[@dirtbiketv1]

Glad you liked it!

[@stevefarrimond]

I’d rather a tiny bit of oil stays in the bike than turn it over when empty. Reminds me of Peter griffin on redbull

[@BricoleurTV]

13:52 Japanese bike has JIS heads not(!) Phillips. They look alike but aren’t the same. People using Phillips bits and drivers are usually why they breaks. If you work a lot on Japanese bikes, get yourself a JIS-kit of bits.

[@pjexc5500]

Nice work guy,s excellent info

[@edforth3324]

You know damn right =) Thank You =)

[@omnibud2708]

Great video. Who did the graphics on the bike? Love the look

[@dirtbiketv1]

Decal Works--

[@omnibud2708]

@@dirtbiketv1 awesome thanks!

[@tonyhanson9235]

Dirtbike guru on Adderall. I love it. VERY smart!

[@HP-hm3pn]

Great video! Can you overfill the oil a bit on a 2019+ KX450?

[@Rayzer1989]

Where do you get them shirts from, I love em

[@Fixin2Ride-Official-]

Great Video! I have an 06-07 Honda CRF250r... Couple things... I don't use grease on the base of my air filter. Just UNI Foam Oil. Should I use grease? Secondly, how often and whats the best method of checking and tightening spokes? Thanks!

[@dirtbiketv1]

Thanks- No grease- For more tech info go to my Instagram- -go to the IGTV and then go to Tech Series-- scroll through there and a few videos on spokes and many other items

[@dirtbiketv1]

opps @dirtbiketv1

[@bloomerb4162]

Looks like you squeezed all the oil out of the air filter. I like to have a little more oil. The ktm's are not held down from the top of filter, that's why I like to put grease on the base.

[@loyalpoof3683]

"I didn't really have a pappy" emo mechanic swag

[@karllindberg4830]

What temperature do you set your radiator fan to turn on at? I have a XCW 250 TPI

[@dirtbiketv1]

180 good place to start -- email if any other questions --

[@MrDangermouse069]

Great Video, but you missed explanation of cable tie front brake ?

[@deanowilliams6400]

there is another video Jay did about this somewhere on KZbin. He basically cable ties the front brake lever tight overnight so any remaining air will make its way up to the reservoir

[@dirtbiketv1]

Sorry for that-- lets the brake bleed over night--

[@flashpointbravo]

I’m sorry I couldn’t see real well. Could you come to my house and show me on my bike?

[@madman432000]

4 hours per oil change? Those billet clamps make it nice to adjust the fork tube height, the standard cast ones are a pain to move the forks in.

[@Recedinghairline180]

Yea the manual states 10 hours for my '21 350. Oil still looks new at 4 hours. Usually the manuals are very conservative, suggesting a top end at 40 hours when guys are putting 200+. Maybe if your riding very dusty conditions and on the rev limiter for the entire 4 hours it would make sense.

[@Runk3lsmcdougal]

I do 6 personally on my 21 350, definitely looks new still at 4. I use to do a filter every oil change but I've finally let it go and do a filter every other change lol

[@nicsinger]

Hey Jay, what torque wrench do you use/recommend?

[@dirtbiketv1]

Snap ON-- but there are good ones much cheaper-- just check it once every year or two vs a good newer one to make sure its still accurate

[@oldluxy]

What do you think of the spray on air filter oils ? Vs the standard liquid type

[@haneagario8620]

I blew up my 2016 husqvarna tc 250 2 stroke just because I didn’t grease around my air filter.

[@JayMaurice74]

What do you recommend for oil volume when changing YZ250f. We have 2019 and 2021 bikes. The manual is not very specific

[@dirtbiketv1]

850 when do filter - 810 or so without

[@kylelangworthy9641]

I put dot 3 in my RMZ 250 but it call 4 the. 4 do I need to drain that I don't race and keep my brakes up I just trail ride 3 okay or will it ruin my brakes

[@BULPIN847]

I put a o-ring chain on my xr600 seems like I lost a little power is that true should I go with a regular chain

[@johnfryman4428]

Get a CRF 450 and forget about it.

[@jayclark5331]

NOway--

[@Groot_G]

Sitting at the feet of Gamaliel.

[@jonnylong7927]

You know what lasts longer than a ktm or husky? A HAWNDA.

[@WeekendShitShow]

Excellent tutorial!

[@Mostviews111]

Everytime you hit the bolt with the torque wrench again you are over tightening

[@vintagemxer9165]

true that

[@g_moto_mx_2097]

It’s too bad my starter gear is worn out..😅

[@shawnhorne9296]

👍what brand of torque wrench and model number do you use , thanks 😊

[@dirtbiketv1]

Snap on-- 3/8 drive

[@RKMxMedia]

hey im curious should i be changing my gear oil in my 2020 yamaha yz250fx i cantr find any videos on it?

[@michealcuddihy8347]

Gear oil is the same as the engine oil on most 4 strokes and if your not sure maybe go onto some forums

[@scubasteel8411]

Bottle method could be done with one person

[@MH-md6tb]

I notice you put 15w40 oil in that MX bike. My 350 xcf manual says to use 10w50. Do the MX bikes use different oil?

[@juqubu]

You r right. That oil is not for that bike. And the oil must be JASO MA norm, for wet clutch

[@Runk3lsmcdougal]

I used motorex 10w50 In my 17 350sxf exclusively for 80 hours, and now have a 21 350 and have used maxima 10w 50 pro plus for over 20 in this engine. I recommend maxima, it's almost half the price and doesn't show any bacteria or slime build up on the screen as motorex did. Yeah please don't use cheap rotella diesel oil, I don't even put That in my truck. Car and truck oils have friction modifiers to help aid in things like fuel mileage! Not designed for a dirt bike

[@ericunder]

Would love a link to that beaker. Is that a 1,200 or 1,300 ML beaker? I can't seem to find anything like it on Amazon.

[@jayclark5331]

www.amazon.com/Graduated-Graduations-Polypropylene-Karter-Scientific/dp/B075JRTMJZ/ref=asc_df_B075JRTMJZ/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312323887124&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15765584264363270146&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031516&hvtargid=pla-570028048076&psc=1 1000 is the biggest one we have it allows for up to 1150 range

[@iTimot]

Please never run the starter in the middle of oil change. Oil pump, piston, liner, camshafts hate it. Even more the oil bearing of the conrod on ktm !!!

[@davidficke3474]

If you do not use a torque wrench and you reuse oil drain plug sealing washers or O-Rings you should not be working on bikes!

[@SM-yq9ig]

12 Ft pounds?? On triple clamps? That way over tight on torq for lower clamps. 12 nm 8ft pounds is even broader line. 17nm on top is fine. Stock style clamps will oval the tube. And cause stiction and west on suspension components I don’t get these content creators? Who get a go pro then make videos and give poor information.

[@chrsmcwtrs]

you cant tell about oil by just looking at it.. not to mention the oil in these bike is not anywhere done cause its not ever in the bike long enough.. i do know about motor oil and i know that this guy in the video doesnt know about this oil hes draining from the bike.. this same oil would be in a car motor for a 100 times longer and it still not wore out.. so...you cant tell by looking and touching it with a finger.. . smh.. you have to take a sample and send it off to a lab.. but this oil in this bike is no where near down.. that oil can take 50 times what he thinks i can.. any 4 stroke motor should have a good full synthetic oil in it.. ive never seen anyone ever put a Rotella oil in a dirt bike.. but this JUNK hes working on in this video its not going to matter if he put vegetable oil or soy oil (LMAO) in it its a junk bike and it doesnt matter anyway.. motol or lucas is the best ever!! get some!!

[@dirtbiketv1]

Wow you do know a lot and glad to communicate with you via email and explain more in-depth about why etc and how factory teams have run rotella. I do take serious the suggestions we give and try to give good advice as well as save money and help engines last longer. Also a single cylinder engine making 50-60HP and ridden much harder at higher RPM than a car is not the same. Thanks and please feel free to email me.

[@michaelgarland579]

This guy gets on my nerves

[@dirtbikedave9055]

At 1:58 you can see 17nm stamped into the top triple clamp but at 4:30 you say you are setting the torque wrench to 16nm and go on to say that figure "is way over what they recommend". I think you might be actually under-torqueing them bolts. I know 1nm probably not gonna make a difference (torque wrench error factor/etc...) but I don't believe 16nm is over what that recommend.

[@jayclark5331]

Ya i set it at 16 ft lbs which is way more than 17nm

[@dirtbikedave9055]

@@jayclark5331 oops, my bad. Thanks for replying.

[@memoriescreated]

The Japanese bikes do not have philips screws on the brake cover, they have JIS (Japanese industry standard) use the right tools on them then you do not need to drill them out ;)

[@GeertTheys]

Just reading this as I fucked them up last weekend :D

[@TroNPopz209]

the new ones actually have phillips. They havent used JIS for the cam-out reason in many years

[@robertoricorivera5912]

The energy and effort of this guys is amazing.... 👍🔥

[@dirtbiketv1]

Thank you 🙌

[@SkylarRace]

Great video guys. I always see guys with bikes who buy aftermarket parts to make their bike look cool or perform better but never do any maintenance. So instead of servicing suspension, engine, or brakes they throw parts at it to try to compensate for degraded performance. These guys need to watch your videos.

[@deanowilliams6400]

Best content on KZbin/instagram I’ve ever come across. To the point and cutting the fat! It’s obvious you love your job Jay I’ve become a big fan over the last month or so.

[@jayclark5331]

Thanks!!

[@rossilake218]

If he were close, i would drop my bike off.

[@thisguyeddiex7136]

Dude I love this guy .. straight to the point!

[@masonbrauer5991]

Very useful video. Love to expand my maintenance knowledge👍🏻

[@78raarons]

I never had a Pappi either Jay.... That's why I watch these videos, so I can teach my son...

[@rossilake218]

Wow! I just found (I'm sure he wasn't lost) this guy. Been riding and racing for 50 years. I never knew how ignorant i am. Great vid's keep em coming. 👍👍👍

[@simplymoto07]

Absolute wizard when it comes to the bikes.. proper old school mechanic!!

[@trombolio]

Manual suggests putting some oil in with the filter.

[@deanowilliams6400]

I over filled once because of the manual. Mine said fill the filter and half fill the housing with the bike on its side...then ADD 1100ml of oil in the engine. I triple checked and that’s how it was worded in the manual. Way too much!

[@trombolio]

@@deanowilliams6400 I add some of my 1450ml to the filter housing and run my bike for a bit to get accurate oil reading. 1500ml is too much as the manual says. But better not to starve the engine from oil to be on the safe side.

[@jayclark5331]

yes not a bad idea--

[@coloradocrawler2010]

I use a couple of wraps of Teflon thread tape under all of my clamp-on bar controls. It lets you crank the bolts down a little more snug but the parts will still rotate in a crash.

[@chihuahuaverde425]

Thanks Jay!

[@ryanshout8652]

My favorite part was the scene at the end with 10k Compact Discs on the shelve in the background. Retro theme garage in full effect. Jay must have joined the BMG Music Club as many times as I did to get those 12 discs for a penny

[@rossilake218]

Me Too, and GW stores. I have 10k also.

[@mickcoleman4704]

Awesome vid. Thank you

[@awesomefish100]

I know the 03 kx250 was kinda a one off unicorn bike for a lot of parts. How about the 125?

[@dirtbiketv1]

Email Jay. Contact info in About tab.

[@lyellbro1]

God Dan your good

[@ktmjay9920]

Best video s

[@mixtips637]

Cool husky

[@krrrruptidsoless]

Dang it I was hoping you'd show how to put a sticker on to make it look like I had expensive parts on my bike

[@chiptaxfree]

how often should he be changing the oil on that bike? hours miles?

[@dirtbiketv1]

Email Jay directly with any questions. Contact info in About tab.