Top 5 Overlooked Dirt Bike Maintenance Jobs

In this video we want to share with you our Top 5 Simple Dirt Bike Maintenance Jobs for any motorcycle. We touch on the basics like greasing your linkage and pivot points, replacing your fork and shock suspension oil, lubing your clutch and throttle cable, wheel maintenance and repacking your silencer. These are our Top 5 jobs we see that are easily overlooked. Pick up all your dirt bike needs at www.rockymountainatvmc.com
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[@SnazzyMedia]

with the amount of things he "does before or after he rides" I'm thinking a 1 hour ride takes him about 4 days...

[@justinb.5561]

Snazzy Media same

[@veikkokesti4633]

hes trying to get ppl to buy his products

[@wm3105]

Watching these videos get me scared

[@juliomolina4079]

Same

[@bengd3785]

If you go by what parts stores and owners manuals say you should, you're rebuilding engines, suspensions, and everything else every ride (at least checking) or every 20 hours. 99% of us don't have mechanics working 5 hours on our bikes everytime the bike goes out for a 30 min ride .... I do what I can when I can and prioritize brakes, filters and fluids ....

[@tfbgaming1595]

I am scared too

[@bryce099]

Dude acts like we have a full service shop and techs in our personal garage

[@bikerLK1]

@Soren Damon scam

[@frankyalvarez7160]

Bike has 17 hours on it: guy completely takes it apart, and rebuilds the whole bike 3-4 times...

[@JayDeeFrm7400]

Sponsored bike with a silver spoon in its mouth😅

[@whiteouthamstra]

17 hours on the bike, 71 hours in the shop.

[@TeknaTronik]

@@whiteouthamstralol

[@kenspearacy6294]

Wait we're supposed to work on these things?

[@quicknoscopes5046]

David Maher 😂😂🤣

[@gamermoejoe]

Ktm riders be like: wtf is a clutch cable?

[@rmatvmc]

HAHA! So true! Everyone besides Kawi and Suzuki are like "WTF is a kickstarter?" (i'm frowning from my own comment because I have the 18 RMZ450 and it's a kickstart :( )

[@ethanbrown3364]

Lol true I maybe have forgotten what that is till someone mentions it lol

[@justaregularguyontwowheels1644]

I have a ktm

[@amrajgill1673]

Husky rider are like that as well

[@Freaki91]

@Arnaud Pretto whats wrong with linkage. Jumps is more precise when hitting the top... And u have a better feel of the bike in the air allso more easy to stay on the foot pegs.... My bike before had Front Suspension: ASO7RC USD Telescopic adjustable pre-load a compression, 490mm long, 48mm forks, 60mm Fork tubes, 290mm travel Rear Suspension: BS88RC Remote reservoir, adjustable pre-load & compression, 80mm travel. And i like the linkage way more than pds!!!!

[@porterdallenbach1639]

Who else never checks spokes?

[@Farmtractor]

Porter House I ‘now right?!

[@wyattcitizenzap4539]

my rear tire is all wonky

[@scspiderman1]

Flushing out the old brake fluid should also be done and can improve brake performance quite a bit. It's quick and easy to do too!

[@georg3l]

It is much easyer for me to swap the top end than removing the linkge

[@lukakvavilashvili]

Right? Rebuilding the top end requires more knowledge for sure, whereas removing the linkage has only 3 bolts but installing the damn thing is so tricky, especially alone.

[@jonthelamb4549]

George Cosmin id rather do a top end then lace and tru spokes lol

[@johnrichardson8048]

Needle bearings! What a pain lol.

[@matthewroberts4480]

Xr400r linkage boltt lmao

[@MrAddison79]

@@matthewroberts4480 I feel ya on that one! I never did get that swingarm bolt out on mine, lol. 😂

[@TerrickHarden]

Another solid tip video.. Thanks Chase

[@ADVNevada]

Great information! Thanks. I have been guilty of many of those.

[@johnnysmith6516]

Very good info my friend!!!! Keep them coming

[@RantzBizGroup]

Great video and quite reasonable to do during the winter season!!! Thanks!!

[@richardkey4289]

Silencer re-packing is easy to do, makes your throttle response sharper, bike sounds tighter. Do It !

[@corradovanaken3553]

I’ll just remove the e packing completely the bike will sound amazing

[@ekaelyono]

i just changed out my fork oil (only left side cause i didnt have enough oil. gonna get more soon), and i really felt the difference! do it guys, really.

[@RAGINGAWESOMNESS]

i havent thought of doing some of these in a little while, mainly the supension stuff but its a good reminder

[@pjbuckmaster]

Just ordered some shock linkage bearings for my bike so that will be my next project. Then I will get the cable greaser next. Great video, it amazes me how many people just ride their bikes and never take care of them.

[@kyb4206]

Lotta dumbasses out there

[@tayloranderson1372]

My fork oil will be changed when the seals go bad😂 I can never tell the difference when I change oil

[@rmatvmc]

*Taylor Anderson* That is what a lot of riders do, but your service manual will tell you otherwise. As long as you are replacing it every riding season, that would be a good timeline to go off of. Thanks.

[@richardclare700]

Taylor Anderson .........Fresh oil will reduce wear and therefore your forks will perform as they should for longer. You won’t notice a difference if the forks are only working at 50% performance roof course the forks are not being put through strenuous riding conditions.

[@tayloranderson1372]

Richard Clare I just changed the oil, lol

[@twistedjigco.548]

Think about if you had that mentality on a car engine? Lol think about.

[@krqkan]

Changed fork oil and seal on my fathers GSX1100F -89, the oil had never been changed. Smelled like catpiss. And was easier than i thought.

[@fad3_rebel689]

Anyone else get a lil triggered when he said exhaust plug instead of butt plug?

[@royalriding1720]

Haha. I call them butt plugs too

[@mxtuner3351]

Nope, no adults did.

[@nickmuscolino8724]

MX Tuner I’m 22 and I still call my plug the butt plug.

[@junerfifi9713]

@@mxtuner3351 Karen

[@stuwest3653]

I just disassemble my bike once a year.

[@robsel699]

Really good video! Thanks!

[@rmatvmc]

Glad you liked it! Thank you for watching and the support.-Chase

[@kahnhilton9623]

Favorite channel for this stuff🤙

[@rmatvmc]

*Thanks Kahn Hilton!*

[@frednorma1]

I like all the tips but one. I believe in replacing the cables. Sometimes putting lube in the cables makes them stick.

[@djkukee]

great vid! now i gotta change the oil in my forks :(

[@MotoMarvmtb]

Thanks Chase, great top 5, I always replace my cables, but I should start saving money and just oil them up.

[@rmatvmc]

*Island Riders ATV & Motocross* Sometimes replacing the cable can be your only option in some cases. But yes, some cable lube can save ya money in the long run. Thanks for watching.

[@MotoMarvmtb]

Rocky Mountain ATV MC - Love that oil tool, also I need some of those in my life. Gotta come up with like $1000 and buy every specialty tool you guys carry. 👍

[@rmatvmc]

*Island Riders ATV & Motocross-* We do offer a lot of specialty tools. They definitely can save you money, being able to do the work yourself and not a mechanic. Well worth the investment.

[@nicknicky873]

What if you have a hydraulic clutch??

[@rmatvmc]

If you have a hydraulic clutch, you just want to bleed it as often as your service manual suggests.

[@Its209justin]

i have a 2006 crf450 that i got from my dad, last full engine rebuild was in 2010 or so, bike sat from 2016 to 2019, thing still has crazy amounts of compression, i should probably do some of these tho, mainly the pivot points and suspension oil, but the exhaust packing is fine, might do these when i get the money to do so

[@cdh79]

starting the video i was like "i'm sure i do most of this stuff".. after having seen the video i thought "at least i do have an exhaust plug and air-filter cover for cleaning" :D (then again, i ride a supermoto, so most parts are not under as much strain as when actually riding off-road) :)

[@kyb4206]

Supermoto lmfao.

[@kyb4206]

U dont even maintain ur bike 😂😂 Stay on super moto bud.

[@HeyAddieImTojo]

KYB 420 so he’s not allowed to ride a supermoto?

[@HochstartHarry]

I also have a sm and i rarely habe to change the air filter, but the chain slider wears alot. Also oil changes shouldt be neglected either, since i rev the tits outta my bike

[@MakeCriminalsIllegalAgain]

You should put some street legal knobbies on that thing and go off road. Lot’s more fun and no assholes driving cars into your path every 5 minutes.

[@onestopmaintenance1495]

And I thought you just keep gas in it and twist the wick.

[@tropicalspice8994]

Good video 👍

[@SneakyKittyGameDev]

before watching this im guessing brake fluid, greasing linkage/axles/swingarm, clean/oil cables, packing. thats all i got

[@EachAdventure]

I’m guilty off all of this, LOL! These are great tips though, I am trying to be more proactive with my maintenance. Good stuff! 👍

[@rmatvmc]

I think most of us are haha. Good on ya for trying to be proactive! Thanks for watching.

[@Lawman-196]

Good video and great reminder on those odd service items. Just my opinion, but I wouldn't ever use a pressure washer on a bike. You increase the chance push water into every point & electrical part that shouldn't have water, but you also push your grease & lube out of you bushings and chain. If a garden hose can't get it, use a soft brush.

[@rmatvmc]

Lawman, you must be the most patient man ever haha. I do use a pressure but I try to avoid those areas and keep more distance when i'm hitting bearing and pivot points, and electrical items. But that is the ideal way to do it, not doubt. Thanks for sharing!

[@jesseallen8246]

What kind of tip is that on the pressure washer I’ve been looking for one and I can’t find one

[@skaternewb857]

I have a 1997 kx250 and im wondering where i can find a service manual

[@yourelectricman]

Clutch cable lubed every oil change, two rides. Totally helps on a 450

[@rmatvmc]

Good call! Thanks for watching and leaving some tips. Have fun out there-Chase

[@AbcAbc-ox6pg]

#1: Grease pivot points #2: Change suspension oil #3: Lube the cables #4: Tighten spokes #5: Repack silencer

[@ididntseeaamvwiththissongs3472]

Thank you

[@nickg5275]

Wow. I’m new to biking and all I wanted was to clean my bike but sheesh the list goes on and on. I have no clue what I’m doing at all.

[@CAPTLIEPS]

Pivot points and swing arm bearing my Suzuki RMX 250 has grease fittings, all bike should !

[@rmatvmc]

Right?! We agree. We do sell these for some bike models, but not all. Check these out: www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/912/78333/Tusk-PDS-Heim-Joint-Bolt-Kit

[@bradleythomsen3083]

You just changed my outlook on Suzuki

[@jordymagro7426]

Ktm 2017-current model. What’s fork oil?

[@rjrcnunn4908]

Gonna do all of these while I've got my bike torn down. Thanks

[@rmatvmc]

Not a bad time to do them!

[@canyonhaverfield2201]

Like you as a person..way impresses with your riding abilities, your modesty?, your commentary skills, & this explanation...My ride- TTR 230-/Canyon

[@rmatvmc]

Thanks for the kind feedback! - Chase

[@pdiacopulos]

teria o kit da balança da rm 250 ano 98 ?

[@conradbrown6506]

He does all this between each ride... dood must ride once a year

[@kathleenkane-tremmel3506]

9:38, god forbid your exhaust gets louder 😬 😂

[@cameronnock1646]

my mechanic told me that he will fix my fork seal when it fully craps its self..... been about 6 months still running fine

[@billmalec]

What's this cable you speak of? 😁

[@super4x4swamper]

Would have assumed Spark plug, fuel filter, and/or valve clearance would have been on here... very important things that alot of people forget

[@chrissagredo7129]

Risty Rides Red strange you would say spark plugs, no offense. I always see plugs as one of the most disposable and easily worn parts of a bike. Stops starting? Runs like shit? Change the plug. Can’t mess with anything else unless you know you have full ignition.

[@lk6912]

Yeah same but he's going overlooked things not general maintenance

[@danielskeet4789]

Rm can you do a video on the ktm/husquvarna 85 with clutch problems my clutch is not working and we already bled it

[@endurotruckererniedesjardins]

Dry the lines well... look for leaks. If the line is leaking oil fix it. If no oil is leaking.. next question is.. did you use the correct brake fluid in the mastercylinder. If not the seals swell and messes everything up. Next is proper bleeding tricks.. look up how to bleed magura mountain bike disc brakes... same idea...

[@mickcain7397]

Do you sell nitogen gauge sets for refilling a shock?

[@rmatvmc]

Right now this is what we have available. But we're in the process of adding the nitrogen gauge and other filing devices shortly. www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/1056/42203/Race-Tech-Shock-Nitrogen-Needle

[@kodakgaming8052]

My 450 silencer has no packing at all, sounds great

[@Factory928AC]

My bike just slapped me in the face and now I’m mad at you chase .... I guess I should take care of her 😬

[@rmatvmc]

*Andy Cruz* haha right!? Now get over to Rocky Mountain ATV/MC and give her some love.

[@yakuza1734]

I have a supermoto biike my give 8km only milage what should I do?

[@superdon1chw]

hello I have a hawk 250 it is a China bike knock off they have no service manual do you have a suggestion of another service manual I could use ?

[@endurotruckererniedesjardins]

If it has moving parts... those parts need attention.

[@thomasdigs]

Who else is putting off fork seals😂😂😂#CRlife

[@thomasdigs]

Yes I know profile pic is a yamaha

[@thanedavis1273]

I only do this when the seals are leaking.

[@FourLetterGT]

It's really not a bad job at all. Not like the rear shock, I rebuilt my klx250 forks start to finish under 1 hour and it's got more bolts in the way than a cr

[@zachnorberg5539]

My cr125 is mint! Could use fork seals tho

[@hashtag_moto_]

I am lol #CRlife101 you ride them until you sit down and the forks bottom out then it's time for seals 😂😂😂😂😂 My crs been leaking for a month but it never runs right no matter how much I put into it , top and bottom end then a clutch then wheel bearings then bars then swingarm bushings then a pipe and now I can't get it jetted right never ends lol I guess that's the course of owning a cr am I right lol but then they run right, they're insanely fast and crazy fun!!

[@codprocamp4690]

These days the manufacturer's say to rebuild your engine after 15 hours

[@shogun678]

Manual says 80 hours for my 300. Can easily get 150 - 200 though. They just like to cover there asses

[@omvlogs4713]

I never thought these things were important

[@tedpaszko8274]

Nether is bathing

[@bradb.4570]

That’s Lowbrow’s song!

[@markvalente480]

What is song in introv

[@karsonhardwick9289]

I'm 14 and I ride a cr 250 my old bike was a kx 85

[@fredc8618]

2004 yamaha yz250😍😍😍😍

[@arminsollfrank2994]

Do u always change the bearings or just take it out of the linkage clean and grease it again?

[@rmatvmc]

*Armin Sollfrank* That's a good question. If you're keeping up with your bike maintenance and greasing you can usually get by with a regreasing of the bearings. You shouldn't need to replace your linkage bearings unless they are showing signs of grooving in the needle bearing race, broken needle bearings or showing signs of rust and starting to seize up. Then you would want to replace them. You would just want to inspect them really close and see what kind of condition they're in. Hope this helps.

[@arminsollfrank2994]

Thank you:)

[@endurotruckererniedesjardins]

If the bearing is clean but greasy... its good. If its rusty and looks like dirt.... junk.

[@nateb-runs5053]

These new factory manuals are garbage though, the information in them are so vague its ridiculous. Thanks for the input, I'm guilty of not doing several of these. The rear linkage bearings are a must at least once a year. On my ktm 450sxf factory edition the bearings literally crumbled, rusted, and I had to buy a whole new linkage system. I will never make that mistake again.

[@beandipss]

Idk my Honda manual has just about every piece of information you'd need for a bike with detailed instructions for maintenance and care.

[@the_ltz_guymaster7912]

I have a 05 yz250f and my oil filter cover has a free spinning bolt and is spitting oil out of it when it runs what are my options to fix it

[@krishnprasad6369]

Kyle Trautman helicoil? Rubber grommet? Or just go the shortcut way and high temp silicone it

[@anomie1040]

The Itz just go the next bolt size up and re-tap it.

[@semajniffirg230]

If the tapped hole is deep enough just use a slightly longer bolt. Be careful though that the bolt doesn't bottom out

[@truckstreestoys]

I have 385hrs on the top end of my cr250. How much longer should I go before replacing it?

[@rmatvmc]

There are a lot of variables to take into consideration but the Honda service manual recommends replacing the piston and rings every 3 races or about 7.5 hours. These are under race conditions and if you are doing easier riding this can definitely be extended. But remember, it's a lot cheaper to replace piston/rings than the whole bottom end or cylinder itself. You can also do a compression test and see where you're at. Nice CR by the way!

[@truckstreestoys]

@@rmatvmc I usually just use an air compressor and shop vac to clean the filter and then spray a little SC1 on it to relube it. Should I replace it soon? I replaced it with the top end last time.

[@FourLetterGT]

Swingarm and linkage bearing maintainence is #1 most overlooked!! Don't wait till the bearings are rusted in place, clean and grease!! Also no pressure washer on motorycles!!

[@FourLetterGT]

LOL I posted this before I watched the video and it's the first two things he talks about. Everything I figured would be in here was in here! Good video guys!!

[@rmatvmc]

Haha! Thanks for watching and for the comment. They all seem pretty obvious but it's amazing how many riders don't do them.~Chase

[@FourLetterGT]

Rocky Mountain ATV MC you guys did an excellent job chase, everything you mentioned in this video I had to figure out the hard way!

[@DL-rl9bd]

I was going to buy a dual-sport bike, until I discovered this channel, and realized how extremely high-maintenance motorcycles are, especially the off-road types. And, trying to buy parts, these days (as of 2022), you could be waiting months. I’ve given up on the idea. I’ll go buy a Trek, instead.

[@ShayneMicchia]

That's your reason for not buying it? You not a bike guy.

[@DL-rl9bd]

@@ShayneMicchia So, you have to spend all or most of you’re free time, and all or most of your disposable income to be a “bike guy”? Maybe I just enjoy riding.

[@fad3_rebel689]

And this is why I have a mechanic

[@guskelman3058]

Ah yes time to check my spokes

[@Yz376]

And u wanna make sure u don’t drop all those needle bearing all over the place.

[@MostBever]

I did a rebuild of my gsx 750 es front shocks. The oil was 50% metal. Different oil levels. It came out in wrong order. Spacer rings were stuck, and new ones were too big cause of corrosion made clearance wrong. Absolutely no teflon on the rings. I still think I am supposed to be dead from that bike. The seller told me it was ready to ride. I learned that I don't trust anything until I see it with my own eyes on the bikes I ride. And neither should you.

[@julians.8685]

I have given up on fork oil

[@claireelliot6846]

How often should you repack your muffler?

[@rmatvmc]

It depends on the kind of riding you do and how your specific bike is running. But around 20 hours of riding is a good average time to check out your packing and it'll never hurt anything to re-pack it! There may be a service interval listed in your manual that you can go off of also.

[@claireelliot6846]

@@rmatvmc thanks for the quick reply! Yall are awesome

[@dominator_killytbob6161]

Does every bike have a oil filter

[@rmatvmc]

Just about every 4 stroke motorcycle will have an oil filter.

[@sterlinghayden1434]

How would the muffler not being packed hurt performance

[@markmagness3693]

Sterling Hayden I’m super late but you lose tons of power, throttle response, probably damages a bunch of stuff in your engine.

[@StanleyKubick1]

@@markmagness3693 doesn't damage anything, it just helps with minimising the effects of exhaust pulses out the back which gives you better response

[@stuartluig2911]

Just went out to take my axle off so i can grease it and the hub, i had my chain off and the wrench slipped so i hit my hand on the sprocket and cut two of my fingers down to the bone

[@rmatvmc]

Holly crap! That's pretty crappy. Hope you heal up quick.

[@stuartluig2911]

Yep, me too. Im sure it will, it was just on the knuckle so there wasnt that much skin it could cut.

[@jeffaguilar4790]

Wear mechanics gloves. Been busting my knuckles since the seventies, they I saw these gloves at the hardware store.

[@chrissagredo7129]

I’m assuming all of this is very necessary when pulling a bike out of storage after ohhh sayyyy 5 years?

[@hayden9373]

Christian Sagredo you would probably want to change the fuel too and maybe clean your carb if the fuel has been sitting init for 5 years(cant garentee this being a novice)

[@chrissagredo7129]

Fredzey 100 Yee the carb was taken apart and cleaned good and put back together. Fuels been replaced as well. Just trying to think if there’s any extra I’ve missed

[@marcuscuiriz3962]

I recommend cleaning out the gas tank to, I just did the same thing and had to take out the carb for a second time because of the build up from the old gas in the tank.

[@semajniffirg230]

Bleed the old brake fluid out, it absorbs water over time.

[@reelphatties6426]

If someone ever had the time to do all that you would never have time to ride I take great care of my bikes but dang I have no time to do all that stuff

[@drkaymotorsports]

Check your spoke tension after every ride... 🤣🤣🤣

[@Farmtractor]

Yeah, ehemm valve adjustments. I hate them!

[@thanedavis1273]

I never heard of changing shock oil.

[@rmatvmc]

*Thane Davis* Replacing the shock oil is probably one of the most overlooked service jobs and it does need replaced. Each service manual will state the service intervals. Thanks for watching our videos!

[@jakegarner1456]

Am I the only one who thinks you sound like James from TheOdd1sout

[@FirstGendodgegarage]

It’s only hard the first time then it’s just routine

[@treyawoodruff2224]

Top end is easy

[@jaimeheredia6738]

lol I took my packing out and now it sounds like a drag bike

[@_the_low_gold_gamer_2501]

My suspension creaks

[@TheDirtyBirchTrails]

Actually a dirty air filter is filtering out more than a clean filter. Where the problem lies, is that it is affecting carburation(air to fuel ratio), whether carbed or fuel injected engine.

[@KillerAlmond]

Comment your bike

[@Getmadinc.]

#1 if your worried about getting water in your pivot points grease them after you wash your bike, #2 torque wrenches are for noobs unless it's a head bolt or clutch plate just give it the ol snug n tug.

[@Russa37]

not properly torquing your forks or any other critical components will make your bike run like pig

[@nastysoda9212]

pressure washer is just a bad idea. Garden hose with a scrub brush is the way.

[@athanasiosmentzelopoulos2676]

Why was there no mention of the muffler bearings? It's the first thing I replace when buying a used motorcycle. Nobody changes them anymore. Kids these days...

[@aftermathmotomxrc]

#aftermathmotomx and #Aftermthmx APPROVES this video

[@adambatchelder4121]

You didn't mention greasing your wheel bearings? But than again you sell a lot of em.

[@theravedaddy]

You must have 1980's bearings then.wheel Bearings are sealed for life since then.

[@semajniffirg230]

No way dude even on my new bikes I pop the seals out and I always pack some extra marine grease in there. Makes the bearings last a lot longer.

[@adambatchelder4121]

@@theravedaddy so called sealed bearings are serviceable

[@theravedaddy]

@@adambatchelder4121 since posting that i have bought a KTM and just washed and greased them. My honda gets new every time.

[@mwwalsh133]

Really surprised that you did not mention cleaning off any carbon buildup on the silencer stinger. Doesn't do a whole lot of good to wrap a completely clogged stinger with new packing material. Yes, you have how to videos on this but a 2 second reminder in this video wouldn't have hurt.

[@JM-yx1lm]

mwwalsh133 can believe you didnt tell people HOW to clean the carbon off their stinger... get a propane torch and go over the stinger and get it red hot and easily scrape away the burnt carbon. Super easy.

[@mwwalsh133]

J M: You missed that part where I said, "Yes, you (Rocky Mtn) have HOW TO videos on this (silencer repacking) but a 2 second reminder in this video wouldn't have hurt." didn't you?

[@richardclare700]

mwwalsh133 Great opportunity for you to show all of us just how it’s done. As granpa always said...”actions speak louder than words”.

[@mwwalsh133]

Richard Clare: You must have missed that part where I said, "Yes, you (Rocky Mtn) have HOW TO videos on this (silencer repacking)..." also. Why would I go to the trouble of creating a video that Rocky Mountain already made and does a fine job themselves? kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIrVgWyFnat_aqMm42s

[@mwwalsh133]

LMAO. You've never taken apart a silencer before have you. Regardless of what you may believe, the combustion process is never 100% complete. You will never burn 100% of the air-fuel mixture that enters your combustion chamber. The percentage is even worse with 2 strokes vs. 4 strokes due to the exhaust port being exposed at the same time as the air-fuel mixture is brought into the cylinder via the intake. Two strokes actually have a portion of the air-fuel mixture that passes straight through the cylinder and out the exhaust port, completely by-passing the combustion cycle. And where do you think that unburnt air-fuel mixture and carbon by-product from the combustion cycle ends up? A portion does blow out silencer but a lot adheres to the expansion chamber interior walls, the perforated stinger inside your silencer and on the packing material in your silencer. In the case of four stroke engines, they have the benefit of valves closing off the cylinder during the compression and combustion strokes, but there still remains a small amount of unburnt air-fuel mixture and carbon by-product that exit the cylinder during the exhaust stroke. Simply stating, "If your bike is jetted properly, your silencer shouldn’t be clogged." shows a complete lack of knowledge of how combustion and engines work. But thanks for your input.

[@shaggymason8415]

Damn bikes are starting to sound high maintenance

[@Cavem9n]

Shaggy Mason yeah my ktm sx 125 is kicking me in the butt right now, just fixed silencer joint ooze leak, now I gotta replace fork seals and oil🥳

[@mouthofpower8492]

Starts at 1:30

[@RusSasO]

Thats not everyday rider job changing shock oil. It request a lot of special tools and knowlage

[@tylerdooling1529]

Can you make a maintenance video for people who don’t have pockets full of money. Pretty sure the average person doesn’t have all of this shit sitting around their house, so they’re really not jobs “any rider can do”. It’s more along the lines of “jobs riders with money to burn can do”.

[@rmatvmc]

Bearing grease- $7 Fork oil- $10-20 Cable luber- $18 cable lube - $15 Silencer packing - $16.99 Tusk Spoke torque wrench - $85 Tusk Truing Stand - $69.99 I understand that nothing is free and there are riders who can't buy everything all at once, but when compared to the price to replace or repair damaged parts, these items really aren't bad. Start with the jobs you know you need first and gradually work from there. We have how-to videos for each one of these items so you can do them from home and save money. -Chase

[@johncarlisle9123]

Wait, is he talking about simple jobs? that any rider can do?

[@deadend2050]

i have never changed the oil in my bike, i looked alll over i cant find the oil and filter!

[@spartingirl727]

Wish you had the bike to show where exactly these pivot points are

[@endurotruckererniedesjardins]

Steering headset is the bearings in the frame where the forks attach. Every one of the 67 new mx bikes ive owned came with no grease in the bearings. And no the dealer wont even look there. Next is the swingarm. Every moving point has bearings the need to be removed cleaned and greased often. Your rear shock has its own bearings top and bottom also that need grease.