Technology: The operation of a steering damper on a dirt bike
More and more you see that motorcycles from the MXGP and American competition are equipped with steering dampers. We will explore this technique for you. A steering damper helps keep the engine running straight on […]
Technology: five things you do wrong with the suspension
Admittedly, adjusting a suspension is less easy than you think. But with a little help you can start from some basic adjustments that you can easily do yourself. However, a lot of people buy a new dirt bike [...]
Technique: This is how you replace the steering head bearings on your dirt bike
Anyone who uses their dirt bike for a long time will have to deal with it: replacing bearings. They are just about everywhere in your machine. They are in the engine, your swingarm, the link system, the wheel hubs and the steering head. Today […]
Technique: this is how you overhaul a brake caliper
Brake calipers on a dirt bike take a beating. Nevertheless, they are very reliable and there are rarely any defects. However, very occasionally they need an overhaul, especially in old or poorly maintained [...]
Technique: repair a bent radiator.
Motocross riders that never crash have yet to be invented. Until then, we have to suffer the consequences of a fall and repair what is broken. One of those things that can break during a crash […]
Technology: this is how you install a new saddle cover
The saddle of a dirt bike is equipped with a cover, also called a seat cover. These things also wear out and need to be replaced occasionally. This job is simple and you can [...]
Technique: the correct adjustment of your handlebars and levers
The handlebars of your dirt bike may seem like a banal tube, but they are anything but. Your clutch and brake lever are screwed on, along with some buttons and the handles. But your steering wheel and more specifically […]
Technique: replacing the adjusting bolts of a chain tensioner
The two adjusting bolts to regulate the chain tension occasionally need to be replaced. These may be bent, but the hexagonal heads are also subject to wear, making adjustment or disassembly difficult [...]
Technique: this is how you clean the filter box of your dirt bike
This is a very simple job, but you still have to work meticulously because the space around the filter is always covered in dirt after the match. And that should never, ever end up in [...]
Technique: emergency repair of a clutch cover
The engine block housing of our cross and Enduro machines are made of an alloy of aluminum and magnesium. A lost stone can easily make a hole in the engine block during a ride. Is that the case […]