Tips and Tricks to Trail Riding a Two-Stroke Dirtbike!

since most two stroke dirt bikes aren't made for trail riding a lot, and since that is exactly what I do with my Kx100, I decided to make a video pointing out some beginner tips to riding a two stroke in the woods. it consists of things you need to watch out for in the woods, and some tips on how to ride your bike in technical spots and on hills!

[@theviking4525]

If it don’t blow smoke it’s a joke 🏁 Real men kick start their ride, mix gas and keep sending it

[@TeamWaxOffroad]

that’s the truth!

[@wheelindylan6138]

makes me want a dirt scoot

[@TeamWaxOffroad]

and there's no shame in that

[@doc_teamwaxoffroad]

Great tips Lando.... 👍👍💨💨 #makeatcsgreatagain #savesportquads #teamwaxoffroad

[@TeamWaxOffroad]

that's right

[@the_hat_on_the_cat4897]

Thanks for the tips ! Just rebuilt my first 2 stroke (1999 KX80) . Much different than all the 4 stroke quads I used to ride 😂👌😳

[@TeamWaxOffroad]

yeah the two strokes have a lot less to them than a four stroke, i like it that way haha

[@scottashton6533]

If you're doing Woods riding run a hotter plug like a br9 or a br8es.. I run the br8 it works excellent so much bottom end and smooth Power Band..no fouled plugs!!

[@personal8795]

Bro Im failing spark plugs like a mfer. On my yz 125 2024. Trying to figure it out. I run 32/1 should I go 40/1?

[@scottashton6533]

@@personal8795 run a hotter plug the BR numbers are hotter the lower you go 9..or 8 run 40:1..32.1 for full rev racing

[@AmericanMadeAdventures]

Thank you for these tips. I'm an old rider returning to dirt after 35 years. I have forgotten so much...maybe never knew. You help a lot. Thumb up, subbed and shared with my novice friends.

[@TeamWaxOffroad]

thanks i appreciate that! welcome back to the life

[@aliennetwork08]

This was actually a good vid, thanks I just bought a 2021 kx100 I’m about 5,7 180lb and it rides good with bigger bars and still getting stuff for it but I hope it last me

[@TeamWaxOffroad]

thanks man! hope you like the bike they’re a blast

[@skslightning5790]

why do you sound like Walter whites son

[@LmTeamWaxOffroad]

We got us a comedian here. 👏

[@TeamWaxOffroad]

Don’t you mean Heisenberg

[@xxbambamxx7261]

I always mix 2.5-3% oil, 3% when there is more road riding, and on trails I always use a minimum of 2.5% just to be on the safe side.. My plug are nut brown isj, and it runs "cool" never any over heating, just a little more smoke.. Full synthetic 2 stroke oils, I've used the shell racing one lately, it works and smells good.. NEVER use cheap 2 stroke oils!!!!

[@charliecharliecharliecharl8554]

Spare plus is good advice Plug socket and 10 mm spañner

[@travislinton7258]

50 to 1? I run 32 to 1 per the manual. Won’t that kill your engine?

[@TeamWaxOffroad]

nah i’ve ran it in every two stroke i’ve had they do good

[@jessa813]

Since your on trails, and your not usually going super duper fast like two strokes are built to do, mixing it 40 to 1 or even mixing 50 to 1 is better for if your going slower it’ll run better if you are going slower

[@2smokers]

@@jessa813yeah I was doing 32:1 per the manual too then my old head mechanic said with modern oils I needed to be running 40:1

[@williamdejesus9217]

I'm planning on getting a two-stroke but probably not going to ride it on the track. My friend told me I can't go half throttle. I always have to go full throttle. Is that true?

[@TeamWaxOffroad]

well you don’t always have to go full throttle but i definitely do not recommend going easy on it 100% of the time. they are race bikes so they’re meant to run

[@williamdejesus9217]

@@TeamWaxOffroad okay thank you so much!

[@maxs4986]

2:18 its not true that you have to put it into neutral to start it up again just put it in first or second and hold in that clutch when you kick it then your already in gear and dont have to spend time finding neutral, but anyways great video also i use kawasaki brand 2 stroke mix and do 32:1 but what is your experience with 50:1? im going to be doing medium paced trail riding this summer.

[@TeamWaxOffroad]

50:1 is the way to go

[@synshenron798]

I have a manual transmission truck and I can say you can start a bike in 1st or 2nd but you have to remember you put it in gear. Trust me, you only make that mistake once

[@TeamWaxOffroad]

@@synshenron798 i've never been able to kick start my two strokes when they're in gear they always want to take off on me it even with the clutch pulled in it doesn't matter if my clutch cable is adjusted correctly or not, a four stroke i can do it just fine

[@synshenron798]

@@TeamWaxOffroad thats so strange, yet again im not a dirt bike mechanic I don’t know enough to say anything on them. I can just say with my truck I can start it in gear I just gotta remember to keep my foot on the clutch

[@shortreed6]

My KTM 250SC WILL NOT start in gear, gotta be in neutral or it won't spin fast enough to catch and fire up.

[@IForgeWeight]

But will the motor last as long as a raptor??? I'm big man 205 5'11.... and since it's a racing motor I'm guessing you can't lug along at low rpms???does timing have to be consistently tuned???

[@joeyedwards5078]

Very informational

[@TeamWaxOffroad]

yessir!

[@StaciesCountryCooking]

Great info Lando. I miss riding. Hopefully it won’t be to much longer. 🤞🏼

[@darrengreen8701]

Good video Lando.

[@TeamWaxOffroad]

thanks buddy!

[@ComplexMichaelYT]

Hey man you might not see this but I’m wondering if you’ve ever had to replace a top end or bottom end or piston on your bike? I’m looking to get a kx112 and I don’t wanna have to pour money into it

[@TeamWaxOffroad]

i’ve never had to change a top or bottom end on one, bottom end would be tricky but if you had a new bike it would take a lottttt of use and abuse for it to come down to replacing a bottom end. a top end is pretty simple on the two stroke bikes, and you shouldn’t have issues with that for a long time either

[@beckyclemons879]

Good info..lando!!

[@TeamWaxOffroad]

Thanks!

[@LJ_Adventure79]

I'm looking at getting a kx112 as a first bike

[@LJ_Adventure79]

Do they have much lowe end power for trail riding for a beginner

[@TeamWaxOffroad]

if they’re anything like a kx100, they won’t have a whole lot of low end for trail riding. i made a video on tips to trail riding a two stroke (kx100) in the trails if you wanna check that out

[@LJ_Adventure79]

The kawasaki website says it has a good bit of lower end power bc they tryed to misc a trail bike with an mx bike

[@LJ_Adventure79]

Or maybe a crf150r or just a 150f or something like that

[@LJ_Adventure79]

And its not really gonna be trail riding with it I will start in a padock and then go riding with a mate at the river and then probably to the trake after I'm cumfertibull on a bike

[@maraudermitchelli]

Great tutorial thank you 😊

[@TeamWaxOffroad]

thanks man!

[@codygrantham6661]

That bike sounds perfect

[@TeamWaxOffroad]

thanks!

[@jimwil6972]

What jetting you running?

[@TeamWaxOffroad]

stock jetting

[@cclemons7853]

Add lastly…keep sendin’ it!

[@TeamWaxOffroad]

correct!

[@seanottaway1615]

0:25 that’s what it’s all about

[@TeamWaxOffroad]

Oh yes!!

[@noahsussman7713]

If your doing some medium speed trail riding a bit of lugging a bit of fast sections, what mixture do you run? And how do you make it not to rich that it fowls plugs?

[@TeamWaxOffroad]

50:1 always

[@campervanbug7658]

@@TeamWaxOffroad 🤣

[@mikehemens9359]

So 2strokes are bad for water crossings?

[@TeamWaxOffroad]

if you're hitting water going very fast it could be harmful to the bike, but that goes for any race style bike with an open airbox. water can splash up and fall through the number plates getting into the airbox which can then run straight to the engine

[@mikehemens9359]

@@TeamWaxOffroad Thanks for replying bud.

[@LordVaderStudios]

Thanks for the great tutorial!

[@TeamWaxOffroad]

you're welcome!

[@aliennetwork08]

How do you know when you have fouled a plug?

[@TeamWaxOffroad]

usually your bike won’t start or if it does run it runs very poorly, when you take the plug out it’ll usually be solid black on the end

[@aliennetwork08]

@@TeamWaxOffroad okay thanks I just recently got. 21 kx100 but I will be taking it up north for the trails so I’ll make sure to bring plugs . What spark plug does the 2021 kx100 take ?

[@TeamWaxOffroad]

@@aliennetwork08 R6252K-105 is the kind of spark plug you need to look for.