Must Know Dirt Bike Hacks and Tips!
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Күн бұрынHere are over 125 dirt bike hacks and dirt bike tips you can use the next time you ride, work on your dirt bike, or do anything dirt bike related. If you liked this video and want to see more tips like this please like and share the video!
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:30 1-10: Essential bike maintenance including anti-seize application, thorough greasing, sprocket care, and effective bike washing techniques.
2:11 11-20: Post-wash bike care, choosing the right cleaners, tips for handlebar watches, a unique sprocket tool, and grip maintenance advice.
4:56 21-30: Insights into the use of oils, chemicals, and gas, including beaker tips, tubes and double tubing, zip ties, and additional accessories.
7:07 31-40: Gas can usage tips, tire stand benefits, bead buddy, goggle lens care, fluid flushing techniques, carburetor leak fixes, and seat and plastic care.
10:40 41-50: Preserving seat foam, choosing aftermarket covers, time sert thread repair solutions, chain slack adjustment, air filter care, MX14 scoop, backfire screen, and new trials tire.
13:50 51-60: ECU modifications, large tank benefits, hydration pack selection, lightweight helmet choices, helmet light options, top dual-sport modifications, and brake maintenance after bleeding.
17:19 61-70: Sprocket thread locker application, JD jetting kit, PC jetting page guide, new life to T-handles, KTM inline fuel filter tips, airbox color variations, and fuel pump replacement advice.
20:52 71-80: Running Keihin on KTM 300, bike performance enhancement, carb cold start tips, bike loading techniques, knee brace vs. pad comparison, oil hacks, muffler modifications, goggle tear-off tips, and hydration pack care.
24:48 81-90: Motion Pro PBR tool overview, air filter maintenance, hose slit tips, magnet uses, razorblade tricks, vapor blasting, sag checking, suspension setting adjustments, and brake fluid management.
27:40 91-100: Brake cap bolt greasing, scotch brite wheel application, choke usage, OnX and Cardo Systems, play/pit bikes, old bike restoration, gas draining tips, tie-saving methods, and tank insert advice.
30:28 101-110: Fork bleeding techniques, switch learning, off-road future insights, Rekluse overview, tire pressure maintenance, chain longevity tips, suspension care, frame powder coating, and budget-friendly engine cleaning.
33:19 111-120: Post-ride bike care, radiator and ICW strengthening, bike protection strategies, throttle and clutch play adjustment, rear brake height setting, test clickers and air pressure, handlebar and stem tightening techniques.
36:32 121-125: Proper front wheel tightening methods, air box door modification, JIS screwdriver usage, GoPro setting tips, and chin mount introduction.
37:56 Conclusion
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@esmeben 6 ай бұрын
After almost 50 years of Dirt riding this is one of the most useful info summaries I've seen Than you.
@floyduthe2964 4 ай бұрын
Been Racing & Riding in the dirt for 51 years and I'm not ashamed to say that I learned some things from this video. This is one of the most useful informative videos I've seen on the internet. There isn't 1 of the 125 items that couldn't be useful to someone. Great job. My helmet is off to you sir.
@dirtbiketv1 4 ай бұрын
Great to hear! Thanks for the support.
@dotholo 4 ай бұрын
Add-on for tip 46 (Oiling air filters), just use gallon plastic bags, rather than making a mess with your gloves and multiple drain pans.
@jamesbeck8450 7 ай бұрын
Jay is the man. Im not currently riding dirt and still watch all his stuff!
@hardscope7744 6 ай бұрын
Same I’m on a super sport😂😂😂 r1 2020 dam what a machine that is bro
@lukefitzgerald8629 7 ай бұрын
Comprehensive, as always.... RE: water bladders, I keep mine in the fridge to prevent bacteria or mould build up.
@PetterIvarsson 7 ай бұрын
Good tip. I always dry mine and store it ventilated.
@airindiana 7 ай бұрын
Yeah I’ve stuck mine in the freezer for same reason
@bmwlane8834 7 ай бұрын
Luke, I've been doing the same for years. It works
@CZwies20 7 ай бұрын
I do the same, wash with warm water then throw it in the freezer
@leroywilliams7210 7 ай бұрын
I only put filtered water in mine and then don’t dump it till next fill so it doesn’t let air in and grow bacteria. I get a couple years out of a bladder. Also I find Camelbak the least likely to get mold doing it this way.
@ronanrogers4127 6 ай бұрын
I’ve been riding 42 years and do all my maintenance and rebuilds…but I learned a few things here, thank you!
@markhingst5368 6 ай бұрын
As a 45 year old rider just getting back in ridng dirt there was a tonne of great bits of information for me.
@AnonymousBrain65 6 ай бұрын
As a 35 y/o rider.... same.
@ap6584 6 ай бұрын
Same age and thinking about getting back into it too, not ridden since 2004, how's it going?
@markhingst5368 6 ай бұрын
@ap6584 it's been awesome.e, just take slow steps up , start by riding real basic stuff and it will come with a bit of time
@lewhuckleberry309 6 ай бұрын
At 64 I'm getting back into desert riding and restoring some old 2 strokes,I really appreciate your videos and only wish I had seen them sooner! Keep up the good work!
@AEXRT65 6 ай бұрын
Man I am 50years old and I’m riding dirt bikes for 30 years. Your video reminds me my life🙌🙌🙌👏👏👏👍👍👍
@andrewberg2361 5 ай бұрын
Been dirt bike riding for 52 years and for my 68th birthday I brought myself a New TE250I Husky . Let's see how many more years I get . Love the Husky, 2 strokes rule . Great video .
@davelambardo6464 6 ай бұрын
This has been one of the best "tips" videos i think i have ever seen. Learned maybe 10 new techniques. And was reminded of probably 5 or 7 more items. Good stuff!
@shavedape 7 ай бұрын
I don't think I've ever had so much good information thrown at me in such little time (well, 38 minutes). I was surprised at first how he just went abruptly to the next topic when I didn't know the last was over. Just changes topic out of the blue but certainly no time wasted with needless BS or wasted words. Very efficient use of his and our time!
@dirtbiketv1 6 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@dougdavis2296 5 ай бұрын
I am a 67 year old and been riding and tuning dirt bikes my whole life. This is the most useful information in one video I have ever seen regarding proper care, maintenance and tuning of your dirtbike. He covers a wide range of years and wide range of fuel delivery systems. Excellent, valuable, usable information.👏👍
@dave-d 5 ай бұрын
Pure gold. All bikers should watch this, not just off-roaders. Thanks for your time and experience.
@gorongo4202 5 ай бұрын
This is a Must Watch for any rider, especially the DS newbies. Thanks for simple explanations of tips AND the reasons why. Happy riding!
@savage22bolt32 6 ай бұрын
At the 30 second mark, I knew you know your stuff. I've been riding over 55 years and this vid is getting shared with all my buds & family that ride. And not just MX'ers & trail riders. Lot's of good stuff here! And thanks for not ruining the vid with crappy background music while you're talking!!!!
@dirtbiketv1 6 ай бұрын
Right on Thanks!!
@daveknott4563 7 ай бұрын
Much appreciated as a newer rider with 2 stroke. Thanks!
@andrejolin8967 5 ай бұрын
Wow!!! Thanks for all the great info with none of the fluffy filler! Outstanding!
@Rover4387 7 ай бұрын
Honestly I have been riding for my whole life. This was worth my time. Thank you for sharing !!!
@dirtbiketv1 7 ай бұрын
Thats great to hear! Thanks for watching.
@spencerclark2269 7 ай бұрын
Awesome video! Watched the whole thing! Will definitely come back to this over time and continue to learn from you. Thanks!
@dirtbiketv1 7 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@lucasclouthier237 7 ай бұрын
Love love love these tips watch til the end very useful information definitely put in my saved list of videos also just subscribed, thanks jay for all the Information.
@Danielxperez14 6 ай бұрын
Watched the whole way through, super useful! Thanks
@omar101oez2 7 ай бұрын
You’ve been helping me for yrs now bud thank you for what you do and you do it well!!!!
@dirtbiketv1 7 ай бұрын
Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching!
@chadspadeace420 7 ай бұрын
Much appreciated for always giving some really good and really detailed information.
@dirtbiketv1 7 ай бұрын
My pleasure! Thanks for watching!
@jondoe4667 Ай бұрын
Man you packed a lot of good info into this video. Thank you
@butchstewart3713 4 ай бұрын
Awesome video thanks for doing this! Knowledge is key for a long healthy life of your machine! Keep rocking it out!
@thomashunt8384 2 ай бұрын
Every 4 seconds he drops a nugget that prevents chaos when we ride. Thank you!
@fbarbz Ай бұрын
I loved that video! Its precise, brief and straight to the point. The clips and images to support every single tip make it very clear what you are refering to and how to do it, i love it. I subscribbed to the channel not even halfway in the video.
@3BrothersExtreme 7 ай бұрын
So much good stuff in one video. Thanks Jay!
@dirtbiketv1 7 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@TheCarlejoseph 7 ай бұрын
So many great tips. Love this !
@byronanderson2999 7 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas man,you had a lot of influence on the purchase of my white 2023 Honda XR650l and I like that darn thing so much thank you!
@usbackcountry 6 ай бұрын
Excellent video! I learned allot.
@RealSuburbanCowboy 7 ай бұрын
Probably the best information in the shortest amount of time. THANK YOU FOR SHARING!!
@dirtbiketv1 7 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@pls822 7 ай бұрын
hey Jay Paul here-a 65 year old born gearhead with more experiance than you, already knowing and teaching the mechanical technics you just coverd-I just wanted to say GREAT JOB BUD keep it up, nothing satisfies me more on seing more and more younger generations becoming mechanically inclined, I was loosing hope there some years back so keep watching and learning young bloods
@JRinPG 6 ай бұрын
Wow, I learned quite few things. This was very well done. Thank you!
@Zt3v3 6 ай бұрын
I've been riding for almost 40 years but I pulled quite a few tips from this and some things I knew but forgot about.
@benvandentoorn6092 5 ай бұрын
This is just awesome. Just rattling of tons of great tips!
@edwardclark3980 7 ай бұрын
Baja tire tool is great to putting on a tire. Works so good.
@domdequoy7132 7 ай бұрын
I have always started the engine after cleaning and it helped a lot with rust and gaskets
@vchochev 5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much about sharing this all with us!!!
@Rodhat 5 ай бұрын
Nice!! Ton of info all good thanks again!!
@joshuaejackson 3 ай бұрын
Great video thanks!
@JimEckert 7 ай бұрын
Great video! Just sent to my riding buddies!!!
@samelbe1838 6 ай бұрын
I built the TIRE CHANGING STAND for $40.00 in materials and love it. Thank you for the plans
@coolbananaboy5075 3 ай бұрын
WOW - so may great ideas very expertly communicated. Thanks so much!
@maxbrown7481 6 ай бұрын
Watched it all, it was great!
@emfl4437 6 ай бұрын
Awesome tips. Also appreciate you mentioning ICW Radiators. I didnt know about them, but will be aending in my radiators to get yhem braced and straightened. Cheers
@TherealBakers 7 ай бұрын
I learned a lot! Lots of great tips!
@yolandalindsay8368 7 ай бұрын
Valuable! Thank You for All your Honesty & Effort in Helping Others.
@dirtbiketv1 6 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@MarkHarders-ss4zk 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for tips, that I have always wondered about!!
@dirtbiketv1 7 ай бұрын
Happy to help!
@TheFoxyt2 3 ай бұрын
Best video ever! Thanks man!
@theorkenator548 7 ай бұрын
I just got me a dirt bike, and stumbled on this channel... Man , you answered a lot of the questions I had,. Great video, and for that, I subscribed and I hit the like button. Cheers!
@dirtbiketv1 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and subscribing
@Shelby8371 7 ай бұрын
Great info, thanks for all the help!
@dirtbiketv1 7 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@richardhartley7094 6 ай бұрын
Great informative video thanks👍
@MetalFret. 5 ай бұрын
This video is GOLD. Thanks! 🤘🤩🤘
@stevedouglas1654 7 ай бұрын
Ethanol Free Super Unleaded gas won’t leave a varnish in the carb. I had it in my Smartcarb for 4 years and it had zero varnish buildup 👍
@jasonearles9789 6 ай бұрын
Nice job on a great helpful video!
@craighoffman6876 7 ай бұрын
Good stuff! Thanks man!
@fuellerr 7 ай бұрын
Great video years of knowledge in this video all of the Tips are great
@PetroPowerLtd 6 ай бұрын
As a machinery consultant, the WD40 people taught me it is not a lubricant and it leaves an intentional residue. WD = Water Displacement chem lab attempt number 40. 1958 first sold to the public but developed in '56 meant to spray Atlas missiles outer skin to prevent rust from trapped water. Then we used it on distributor caps on the side of a road in the early 60's for our cars trucks that splash through a puddle and die; sprayed through the dwell adjust window. WD then started making multiuse sprays that are actual lubricants. I use WD40 to get water out of tight spots but follow with a real lubricant. Just sayin ...
@noemanfredonia8646 3 ай бұрын
Danmm Great Video to watch. It was cool and informative. Watched it all. Thanks mate⚡️⚓️🤙🏾
@lindkvistandreas 3 ай бұрын
wow!.. what an awesome video, thank you so much for sharing!
@4JMcCart 4 күн бұрын
Great list of tips! As a long time hydration pack user (probably 30 years) the best trick is to throw the bladder in a freezer in between rides. Also, around here on the eat coast we bend front brake rotors all the time…got to run a guard on the front!
@ruellerz 4 ай бұрын
Solid vid, im exhausted and I didn't make the vid lol. Thanks for making this and I'm sure i'll reference something in here in the future.
@gumpycognac4505 Ай бұрын
He is the Stacey David of dirtbikes! The community loves having you man
@kevinfox7825 2 ай бұрын
You’re awesome thanks for the tips
@chuckbeickel1370 3 ай бұрын
Excellent Video
@thelawnmanky 7 ай бұрын
Thanks dude Your videos are life savers
@dirtbiketv1 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching
@chuckmurphy5701 5 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you! 😊
@scotthoth8063 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info
@EarthSurferUSA 7 ай бұрын
Helicoils are used in most aircraft, (including military), for all screws that are screwed into aluminum. If installed well, they work well. They also (like an insert), make the thread stronger, are replaceable, are lighter (big reason for aircraft), stainless steel so they won't rust, and do not require as big of a new drilled/tapped hole as a insert does. How much material you have around the hole to drill for the tap can get pretty thin with inserts. If you don't have much meat around the hole, a helicoil will almost always fit.
@EarthSurferUSA 7 ай бұрын
But with experience, we still all have our preferences for the details. :)
@thedeepstate78 7 ай бұрын
Make me think of my crf.
@DirtBikeDaryl 7 ай бұрын
I think I need more funnels! LOL. Looks like Jay has plenty. Add it to the list next year... Thanks for that great tip list, Jay.
@dirtbiketv1 7 ай бұрын
Haha we have tons
@jm6pmm 7 ай бұрын
Some good stuff! Thank you!!
@dirtbiketv1 7 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed!
@bigsmallblock9480 7 ай бұрын
This was awesome!
@dirtbiketv1 7 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@mikedavis5829 5 ай бұрын
Great video!
@roystefanowski6204 6 ай бұрын
Great video. Thanks for the tips.
@dirtbiketv1 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@amandaclark9566 7 ай бұрын
Super awesome list. My husband rides so this is good for me to know 😮😂
@Papparratzi 7 ай бұрын
Tell him you heard WD 40 on the Grips, Seat and break rotors is what the racers are doing😅
@baggszilla 7 ай бұрын
Thank you buddy! Merry Christmas!
@dirtbiketv1 7 ай бұрын
Same to you!
@toddhickox4757 7 ай бұрын
This is such an awesome video ! Would have been better is it was done back in the 80’s and 90’s . 😂 great job ! 🤙
@dirtbiketv1 7 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@eduardosanchez7850 6 ай бұрын
The one with the steering stem helped me so much because I stripped it and painted so I couldn’t tell the difference between the two metals
@jacephister7437 7 ай бұрын
Helpful info!
@dirtbiketv1 7 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@felicelgato59 4 ай бұрын
Just Amazing
@hon702aa 7 ай бұрын
You should try 75w-140 differential fluid on your chain. Apply to an old tooth brush and just spin the wheel. Do the top, the bottom and both sides. It doesn't take long at all and it barely even slings off. No more than a typical spray. That one bottle will last you years and you will save a lot of money
@therawlifefamily 7 ай бұрын
I've been doing that based off of fortnine's recommendation, but not with a toothbrush. Gonna have to try that!
@fmtnic 7 ай бұрын
Huge bonus here! Great video!
@dirtbiketv1 7 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@ssse3123 7 ай бұрын
Great video. Thanks!
@dirtbiketv1 7 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@DimitrisMotovlogs 7 ай бұрын
Great tips Jay!
@dirtbiketv1 7 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@UncleSarkis 7 ай бұрын
This is gold!
@dirtbiketv1 7 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@chadriddle3517 6 ай бұрын
The bonus was all the amazing information
@sarayudas 7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@MotoDoc304 6 ай бұрын
Rotella t6 for the win. Switch all my bikes to it couple years ago quieted down my hondas and everything runs smooth as butter for basically half the price as gn4 or yamalube
@agustinbustamante17 7 ай бұрын
muchas gracias
@bmwlane8834 7 ай бұрын
A lot of great info!
@dirtbiketv1 7 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@robertbotta6536 5 ай бұрын
So good. Thanks. Wish you were east. (NJ/NY)
@TheKitchenTechnician 7 ай бұрын
Nice Christmas gift! Thanks! Gotta agree. Keep your linkage greased.
@hairyyeti21 7 ай бұрын
1/4 thick plexiglass backing behind your license plate works well too. countersink allen head screws work great in brake and clutch master covers.
@Gary-ce2hk 6 ай бұрын
Handgrips. I put gasoline in the grip. Dumpi it out. Push on the grip and let dry. Fastners that demand.respect. cool video. Thanks
@eduardosanchez7850 6 ай бұрын
The tape thing, best tip ever
@krazed0451 7 ай бұрын
Tip for a stuck seat valve, smack the bowl with a plastic screwdriver handle while the fuel is on, it usually jogs the float valve enough for it to begin working again :-)
@jondoe4667 Ай бұрын
I like the zip tie idea for getting to the truck with a flat. As far as a good all around tire I always recommend the IRC-M5B. That thing is gnarly and hooks up on anything.
@Bullshit1011 7 ай бұрын
Great channel thanks
@dirtbiketv1 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching
@rwjamison 7 ай бұрын
Fantastic video!!!
@dirtbiketv1 7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@rwjamison 7 ай бұрын
@@dirtbiketv1what do you think about the actual timing on the whole dual sport thing in cali? I really don’t want to go to dual sport. I love my ktm xcf 350, and our yz450f bikes. I really don’t want to get rid of them. We ride all BLM out in Earp, ca.
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