Top 5 Dirt Bike Pre-ride Prep Tips

[@codenamenel]

I always put a new powerband in my bike before I ride. Keeps it real fast.

[@conormcmullen6041]

codenamenel yeah I bought a 100 pack just the other day, gotta keep the engine nice an fresh amirite

[@michaelselix8817]

I found the Ronny Mac edition with cans of PBR energy drinks included.

[@mrpebis2208]

I put a new torque and a few spare horsepowers into mine, any tips on what else to check?

[@ktm_braapbraap9719]

Where can I find the 100 pack??????

[@lancekippenbrock5307]

Yeah I prefer the orange power bands

[@FirstGendodgegarage]

I always make sure my nitrous is filled before each ride

[@rmatvmc]

OF COURSE! I figured that is a given so I didn't think it needed to be mentioned haha.~Chase

[@815dirtbike5]

Muddy Bottom lol

[@cooptroop5]

For a Suzuki... remember to attach a bed sheet to your back while riding, that way you will catch all the nuts and bolts that fly off!

[@miloraca]

cooptroop5 for Yamaha the top end gives up!

[@rmatvmc]

I have to respectfully disagree with you. I logged over 60 hours on this exact 2018 RMZ450 and never once had any bolts come lose or fall out. Maybe you or someone you know had a bad experience with one, but I was very happy with the durability of this bike.-Chase

[@peyton6493]

Rocky Mountain ATV MC bro you know you were paid to say that 😂

[@peyton6493]

Rocky Mountain ATV MC why do you think Honda won this years shootout cause we're the fastest racers

[@miloraca]

@@peyton6493 haven't seen a lot of Suzukis fail,but certainly have seen Yamaha top ends disintegrate

[@borntwice4724]

Tip #6, make sure you have on clean underwear when you go out on a ride, just in case you crash real bad and have to get an ambulance ride to the hospital you’ll have clean underwear on.

[@mcgaryracer]

#2 is very important tip. I was on trail ride 10 miles from the truck and rounded off my rear sprocket and had to leave my bike. We didn't have proper tools to fix it either.

[@rmatvmc]

Dang! That's a bummer. I'm sure you'll never make that mistake again. Thanks for watching!~Chase

[@SD-ir1vf]

This is the list for Eli Tomac not for the average rider. Here is a more realistic list. 1. Check the oil or transmission fluid maybe put a little extra on top of it. 2. Check the water in your radiator sometimes it’s good to see if there’s a vortex in there when it’s running so you know you didn’t clog up your water pump. 3. Check your clutch make sure your clutch has free play. 4. Check the air pressure in your tires. But it’s really not that critical it doesn’t have to be exact. But it can’t be too low. Personally I like 15 pounds that I know my bike always handles the same way. Things like chain slack can we checked two or three times a year especially with an O ring chain. Because they don’t really stretch a lot. Checking the SAG every time you ride is ridiculous. They have the specs for the recommended SAG but in the end it just comes down to personal preference. And it’s not a quick easy adjustment you have to take up the whole damn sub frame to get to it.

[@dimitri8285]

thank you

[@eschrader]

First tip should be make sure your bike starts the night before. Carb issues are not fun if the bike has been sitting, or if you did maintenance and forgot a jet your day will be ruined. #3 I like heavy duty spokes, less issues over oem ones. Spoke torque wrench is super helpful tho after you get it dialed in and true. #4 put extra air in the tire before you go. Low pressure Guage is super helpful.

[@natenealis3901]

I'm really liking these top 5 videos to be honest 👍

[@stevenmoreno9600]

I run Tusk wet nitrous on my atv Installed with Tusk screwdriver

[@noControl556]

For tire pressure I like to just pump in a few psi before putting the bike on the truck or the night before, then use a gauge with a bleeder to set them where I want once at the track/trail. If starting in the AM will then bleed off a little more in the afternoon. Makes it easy and normally don't have to pump any back in

[@FirstGendodgegarage]

Two birds stoned at once

[@maaudioman]

you got enough tools there rick?

[@mikeking7388]

Seeing these comments pretty much made my day hahaha

[@FirstGendodgegarage]

@@mikeking7388 lmao 🤙🏻😂

[@jeffreydyer9687]

The most important one is taking your tires of and only riding on rims. It’s great for weight reduction 😂

[@chasejones5356]

Can you really get a Suzuki to tip top shape

[@shanerudberg6364]

SuSUCKi

[@JayMulah73]

I don't think you mentioned chain lube, I may have missed it...

[@SD-ir1vf]

A sealed O-ring chain does it really need lube every time. Or at all. When you put stuff on an O-ring chain it’s just for rust protection on the outside of the chain. You only need lube if you’re running a hunk of crap regular chain.

[@hayden6119]

Tip #6: Always clean your engine by spraying soapy water inside of the exhaust and the intake to be thorough. Make sure you get a lot in there to clean that engine very nicely.

[@kenneychappuis1853]

Hydration

[@albinabrahamsson5240]

Air filter????

[@SD-ir1vf]

If you’re on a four stroke yeah you better clean that every time. But on a two stroke you’ll know when it needs to be changed without looking at it.

[@donalddonaldson7211]

@@SD-ir1vf how?

[@SD-ir1vf]

@@donalddonaldson7211 I always read were lots of people use gas. I have tried it and it works very well. I clean my air filter every third time out.

[@donalddonaldson7211]

@@SD-ir1vf right on, my dad uses gas too, I like pj1 or bel ray it helps the filter from disintegrating so fast. But I was asking how do you tell the difference on a four stroke or two stroke they’re the same foam filter you can see when it’s dirty. It won’t be blue anymore, at least that’s what color my air filter oil is

[@SD-ir1vf]

@@donalddonaldson7211 If it gets too dirty you can tell the difference of the way the bike runs. But that is really letting it go for a while. I clean mine about every third time. It is a little bit of overkill but I don’t mind.

[@chriscardoza9714]

I have a 04 wr 450 and l was wandering if you could tell me why they don't offer the stock wheels any more...

[@rmatvmc]

On our OEM diagrams, we have the stock front and rear wheels available. Go to our homepage and select the OEM parts finder (upper left) and enter your bike's information.

[@McGanja420]

Man chase been going hard on the TRT. His head looks way smaller here. Probably like 20 lbs lighter too.

[@chriscardoza9714]

Thanks again for your time and all the tips that you said..

[@BLYFACTOR]

rear axle nut needs 94ft lbs of torque when you put it back on. So when you go take it off it with that dinky thing good luck.

[@331moto]

I was thinking the same thing. I have a 2' torque wrench that I have to damn near stand on to get 94 lb-ft......there ain't no way you can tighten OR loosen a rear axle nut with a six inch wrench...

[@S5.RACING]

Very helpful video... Anyone can guide me wheres from i can get right front frok for my WR250F 2009 My friend is also in long Islands he can purchase it for me. I'm from Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@_francisco_]

Will these apply to street riding?

[@awesomefish100]

Double check that countershaft sprocket as well (if yours is fastened by a bolt). I torqued and lock tited mine, however it still managed to fly off on the trail XD

[@flmxfilms7687]

run nitrogen in your tires wouldn't have to check tire pressure as much

[@danielnapast4955]

FlmxFilms Nitrogen really doesn't help, there aren't huge changes in tire temperature on the dirt so expansion and contraction aren't really a problem which is the only reason to use nitrogen.

[@flmxfilms7687]

Daniel Napast depends where you live this comment was to Rocky Mountain ATV so they don't have to check their tire pressure so much only 1 time before you ride and your good unless making adjustments

[@jjohn56]

Is it possible to get the correct rear axle torque with one of those small axle wrenches?

[@SD-ir1vf]

About 95 pounds I doubt it. How many people have you seen changing a tire at the track. Most people just throw it in their truck and go home.

[@the_ltz_guymaster7912]

Do I hire new mechanics

[@benjamin.kelley]

Make sure you let out 1 pound of pounds per square inch per 10 degrees of degrees.

[@johneric6915]

Step 1 get a bike

[@ethansmith244]

Chase are you in the technician side of rocky mountain? I have a product that does not fit my bike. I didn't know if you knew anything about this. It was for my 2017 Husqvarna FX 350. Appreciate it!

[@rmatvmc]

what was the part that didn't fit?

[@ethansmith244]

It was a Husqvarna Clutch/Break perch clamp.

[@rmatvmc]

Is it OEM or another brand?

[@ethansmith244]

It is not OEM but it is from Husqvarna. It is one of there anodized parts.

[@ethansmith244]

It is one of Husqvarna's anodized parts.

[@upstatefilms5034]

U might wanna check those injectors

[@jonthelamb4549]

My chain snapped and nearly hit my friend in the face. Luckily we were able to laugh about it

[@rmatvmc]

Dang! Just a fluke or was there something wrong with it?

[@paulgartner5451]

If you dont know all of this i suggest you stay away from MX bikes. Take up lawn bowling.