How to Properly Wash a Dirt Bike • 3 Steps to Keep Your Ride Fresh!!

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4 жыл бұрын

Washing a dirt bike may sound like a simple job, but if you want to do it correctly you need to know the basics. In this video we give a bunch of tips and tricks to help maintain and preserve your ride for however long you have it! Here's our 3 steps:
1) Pre-Wash Tips
2) Washing & Scrubbing
3) Post-Wash Care
Let us know in the comments below which tips worked best for you!!
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@vyt 3 жыл бұрын

Friend: How well do you wash your bike? Me: *yes*

@LuisGarcia-co8qm 4 жыл бұрын

*I wash my bike better than my self*

@lemoinexavier 4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, great reaction

@daylon_m.4996 4 жыл бұрын

El Maestro Dominican nice

@shanefahey7903 4 жыл бұрын

Same with my quad 😆

@nate.2485 4 жыл бұрын

I don’t have a dirtbike but I still wash my imaginary dirtbike better than myself

@jadengarcia6625 4 жыл бұрын

Facts 😂

@kimmixerxs 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, l never realized how intricate it is to wash a dirt bike.

@RuskingArms666 4 жыл бұрын

Hey since I don't own a helicopter, is there a possibility that my bike is not gonna be as clean as yours? (Asking for a friend)

@TheMxFactory 4 жыл бұрын

Possibly 😜

@granvillewallace4271 4 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣

@brandongustafson7497 4 жыл бұрын

“Asking for a friend” lmao 😂

@RorydriftmansxrsilviaWilkinson 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheMxFactory HI THE MX FACTORY BROTHER ITS YOUR BRO RORY OVER IN NEW ZEALAND MATE I HOPE U ARE ALL GOODS MAN ALL THE BEST FOR U GUYS MATE

@RorydriftmansxrsilviaWilkinson 3 жыл бұрын

I AM GOING OUT ON MY DIRT BIKE TODAY RIDE WITH MY MATES THIS MORNING OVER IN NEW ZEALAND WE ON MAN LEESSGO LEESSGO

@scoremxcom 3 жыл бұрын

"Is that a helicopter?" - No, it's a giant *dragonfly* with a wet air filter.

@PynkPwny 4 жыл бұрын

Brillo is a brand name and typically a metal scrubbing pad, the green pad you are using is called a scouring pad although most people call them Scotch Brite pads, but that is a brand name. Great videos and love your content!

@qq7647 4 жыл бұрын

The music in your videos...is plain fantastic !

@Iplumb4mymoney 10 ай бұрын

Love all your videos! Thank you for all the info you share.

@mxhorsepower Жыл бұрын

Best video on the channel right here. Very useful.

@robertwoods2505 2 жыл бұрын

Great job! Very complete and thank you for sharing it.

@jaredtuks601 2 жыл бұрын

When ever I need a dirtbike tip or what not to do i just look at this channel it helps me with everything.-

@nikitatrubitsin1047 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for great tips! Now i will flip my bike side to side while washing =) Little addition, hope that can help someone 1. If you dont have foam generator - use big sponge with laundry soap. Laundry soap can be mixed with soda if needed to clean metal parts to shine. (This tip save your money because shampoop is poop =D joking... shampoo is expensive and last no long. 2. Use plastic bags to fill exhaust pipe and air filter box - you can re-use it and it cowers great if you tamp bag properly. (Save your money - no tape wasting) 3. Check your progression links - wery vulnerably for dirt while rideing trough mud puddles, especially on high speed. Clean and regrease it with waterproof consistent grease. (If bearing get rust - you need to replace them so you loose money and wasting bearings.)

@stonergaming4629 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy watching your videos, you’re very knowledgeable and I like how you explain things. I’ve learned a lot from you man

@brydenturnbull9749 4 жыл бұрын

I have watched you guys videos for a while and all of them are helpful big fan from South Africa

@oreo6990 4 жыл бұрын

It’s called Scotch brite

@monstrous_raccoon 4 жыл бұрын

It's called bad idea 😜 Might as well use sandpaper 😉

@luke9299 4 жыл бұрын

monstrous raccoon how

@oreo6990 4 жыл бұрын

monstrous raccoon have u actually used it buddy?

@robsinHL 4 жыл бұрын

@@monstrous_raccoon bad idea to use on paint for sure, will scratch raw metal too, but probably not enough to notice / care in some places on the frame.

@mareksumguy1887 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah God forbid you scratch raw aluminium... that’s already scratched from the factory.

@pablocalderon555 4 жыл бұрын

Quedo genial , saludos desde monterrey mexico !

@TheEvansRacing 4 жыл бұрын

Scotch Bright :) Love from Australia!

@joshsrcadventures5297 4 жыл бұрын

I wash my bike the same exact way, but I really really like to use the airbox wash boot. No chances of your filter getting wet or water in your carburetor. I just recently started to race Motocross thank you guys for all your advice you're great..

@haydentaylor1047 29 күн бұрын

How’s motocross been?

@aarfdood 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos. Very informative and you have a bright, entertaining disposition....and great hair.

@hakkzii3863 4 жыл бұрын

I just got a new one a week ago going off-roading it was blue and white now it’s brown from off-roading but it’s back to normal now it worked really good

@ha-y-nkinealoha1852 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this video, very helpful.

@Gileser301 4 жыл бұрын

Just in time for winter yayyy ...

@tawaynedick7737 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice it was a great video 👍

@TheMxFactory 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! We are glad you found some useful advice!

@kedrshr1mp6 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative, and entertaining. Good video, cheers from straya.

@daverush9675 4 жыл бұрын

WD-40 displaces moisture preventing flash rust and Conditions rubber and plastics

@bobyolstunts2725 3 жыл бұрын

This is true. Ive heard of track racers on streetbikes putting wd40 on their tires on wet days. Supposed to help their slicks grip better. But idk lmao. Never would try my g.

@shannonharvey7074 4 жыл бұрын

Good info , really enjoy all your videos , even when your trying to be funny lol 👍 Thanks

@off-roadch5353 2 жыл бұрын

The best video. It's very helpful.

@b-radsadventures6846 Жыл бұрын

Big help for this new guy riding DS. Thank you! (The product name you're looking for is Scotch-Brite...which will scuff up everything plastic and painted if you use the green one in your video. Try the blue ones.) Try a nylon mesh sponge. Also works great on cars for bug and sap removal.

@failtoactdrummer 4 жыл бұрын

Bikes looking great hope the winner appreciates the work done to it

@Gary-ef6qo 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Many thanks

@Trillian 2 жыл бұрын

Really good vid! Thanks man

@nilcomultilateralinc3791 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your demo wash to your bike sir.

@davidwhetton5675 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video- subscribed!

@ScottRidesHonda 4 жыл бұрын

When the mud is dry I like to hit the fenders a couple times. The plastic is flexible, the dry clay not so much.

@ron6471 4 жыл бұрын

Ronnie Mac: jokes on you, I don’t have any fenders to wash!

@RadAdventureDude 4 жыл бұрын

haha that's amazing!

@shauncry1917 4 жыл бұрын

Cut them fuckers get that xtra 69 horseys

@yomido4018 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t have a dirt bike

@dylanbikelife8231 3 жыл бұрын

@@yomido4018 why the fuck are you on this video then

@offroad_team_brasov9769 3 жыл бұрын

@@dylanbikelife8231 becuse hes probaly going to buy a bike later thin goddamnit like pls fucking think

@monstermoto7906 4 жыл бұрын

Really good video. Thanks guys, y'all help me learn a lot about how to do different things with my bike.

@danielhoppley2961 2 жыл бұрын

Wow looks really awesome

@chrisjesv4291 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks lol can’t wait to wash my bike

@ethanvp734 4 жыл бұрын

Hi guys massive fan down here in Australia love your vids

@TheMxFactory 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@ethanvp734 4 жыл бұрын

Wow thanks for replying all good love all of them also glad to help the channel with patreon

@DragonFury-gq5zo 4 жыл бұрын

Represent

@moet1114 4 жыл бұрын

I’m Aussie as well.

@jackvan1691 4 жыл бұрын

Aussie to

@KosmicHRTRacingTeam 3 жыл бұрын

Leaf blower works better, larger area covered and you don’t have to have a compressor keep going on. I’ve got both but now prefer a cordless leaf blower method.

@anthonyatherton5994 4 жыл бұрын

Hi guys you can’t beat a clean Mx bike AWESOME 💰💰

@hickokaviation2249 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@aliennetwork08 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid

@jeinelson 2 жыл бұрын

I got a lot of time for this bloke. 👌🏽

@MRRANDOM1 4 жыл бұрын

Good Video Bro

@emker7772 4 жыл бұрын

Oh God, I m so bad in this department. Thank you for this video.

@hmdalimdalim6711 4 жыл бұрын

Good job

@saffirrahsalim2219 3 жыл бұрын

im from trinidad and im gonna buy one soon so im watching alot of videos

@Danielxperez14 2 жыл бұрын

A quick tip coming from a detailer: use good high foaming soap for more cleaning time, good chemicals will knock off the dirt and grime easy and not much elbow grease is needed.

@MoTorJackMe 3 жыл бұрын

Nice tips...

@wenke29 3 жыл бұрын

really nice

@jajones43 3 ай бұрын

Sc1 for the win

@cwatson42785 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought my first bike, guess I need to buy a power washer next!

@ONLYaUNCfan 3 ай бұрын

Did you buy a pressure washer?

@cwatson42785 3 ай бұрын

@ONLYaUNCfan Nah I just wash it by hand and then put it in the sun and run it for 5 min. Don't really need one although I haven't gotten mine super dirty yet

@just_in_time5518 Жыл бұрын

This guys mullet is mint! 🤣

@markvalente480 4 жыл бұрын

I use a leaf blower to dry, being careful around bearings.

@amandabailey3965 4 жыл бұрын

sick vid from nz

@jaycroy1537 4 жыл бұрын

tyler like this!!!!!!!!!

@mohaymensampillo7789 3 жыл бұрын

Hey bro I'm your Filipino fans😊

@clappedgmc08 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@ariella2319 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for this video i didnt know that you should wash the bike you nicely

@Ghost-user117 2 жыл бұрын

“You don’t want to waste $20 bucks man that’s dinner!” That got me😂

@tipsysmichigander6483 4 жыл бұрын

I use brillo pads as air filters instead of foam on thenold pw80 enclosed air filter boxes. More air flow but still keeps all the shit out.

@buster332 4 жыл бұрын

Elbow grease is an amazing product for cleaning the bike and it only costs about 90p a bottle

@exup250 4 жыл бұрын

nice video, I'd add the following: - you didn't specify to clean inside the airbox, it will likely be filthy and a very important spot to have clean - be carfeul with air near the radiatior and seals. - Inox or WD40 sprayed under the fenders will help stop mud build up on next ride. Looking forward to more vids :)

@socks2441 2 жыл бұрын

the wd40 for mud build up is a good tip. im guessing silicon spray or anything slippery would be just as good, and as a bonus be good for the plastics.

@exup250 2 жыл бұрын

@@socks2441 yeah - silicone, lanolin, all that sorta stuff.

@francispacheco8730 3 жыл бұрын

I dont have a dirt bike but im saving this video for the future 😂

@foonigan3571 3 жыл бұрын

hey it comes with time i just got one and its a ttr 110 and im 14 way to big for that bike but hey it works keep saving up or be like me do some chores for a negibor and in turn get a bike !

@delusionspodcast 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet "in da club" remix

@VariteZ 4 жыл бұрын

I was literally trying to figure out the best way to wash my bike

@bronzenwoolsey7280 4 жыл бұрын

Spray the whole bike down with sc1 after. That stuff is great

@Rteqs 3 жыл бұрын

Yea it is!!!!!!!! And smells great!!

@lessshgooo6949 2 жыл бұрын

That helicopter skit 😂

@NORIZZ315 4 жыл бұрын

Hey there, I have a 2011 yz450f. How long does the air filter need to sit before running the engine again safely? Just so nothing gets in the carb, etc..

@nickwhyte24 4 жыл бұрын

You should do a video on how to berm blast.

@katieb8144 4 жыл бұрын

this is like park tool but for MX and more psyched

@ericanderson9345 4 жыл бұрын

Sitting here in 90 degree weather while I live in the desert, wanting to wash my bike but can’t until the sun goes down a bit, damn water spots 😭

@horvathpeti8117 4 жыл бұрын

Hey guys! Great video! How to do the stepdown turnaroud?

@nicki3305 3 жыл бұрын

Horváth Peti are you Hungarian?

@fuckcoppas4life Жыл бұрын

Hey mate great video just curious when washing bike what areas don't you get wet other than plugging exhaust?

@bigfloppa2089 2 жыл бұрын

how often should I deep clean the bike? (i live near a packed dirt course) @The Mx Factory

@Wurded 4 жыл бұрын

You should get the supreme dirt bike when it comes out

@madbazRC 21 күн бұрын

As a parent whose kids are just getting into dirt bikes what tips and tricks would you suggest in terms of maintaining the bike and stuff that will help them. I have got them watching your videos. 😂

@El650Jefe 3 жыл бұрын

If your filters get wet how long should you let it dry before riding?

@anthonypuckett2795 4 жыл бұрын

Imagine having access to a helicopter aka a GIANT FAN and still using a puny air hose to dry your bike.

@brodylockley3141 2 жыл бұрын

I no if i did I would wash my bike every day

@The2006200 4 жыл бұрын

Make sure to put armorall or plastic conditioner all over your seat and grips to keep them shiny and new!

@untildenmyfren5919 3 жыл бұрын

dont forget the levers, foot pegs and bottom of your shoes if you ride aggressive!

@derykw1107 3 жыл бұрын

If you have a high power pressure washer just use the yellow tip or 50 degree

@woodfilmz7269 4 жыл бұрын

Do a "How to Brake Tap" video !! Would love to know the correct way to do it

@MattH198 4 жыл бұрын

They have

@trxshloner7243 4 жыл бұрын

How do you plug the filter hole? What tools or items are needed to do so?

@robertsharrock188s 4 жыл бұрын

You guys need to link the foam product. Fulfillment links for $

@foonigan3571 3 жыл бұрын

so i have an electric start and a kick start so is it ok to spray it with the electric start? the only reason i said i have a kick too is cuz i dont want anyone replying to me what a whimp no im a kick guy. how do you do it tho with the battery and all?

@Danman1972 4 жыл бұрын

Brillo and SOS are brands that are steel wool. That little green pad is a 3M or "scotch" pad. All are abrasive and scrub.

@crispypieces4193 3 жыл бұрын

I use a hose and a old toilet scrubber it works good

@CrosserKid 4 жыл бұрын

Hi don't know if you can help. Have had pit bikes for years and have always used dish soap and water to clean the air filter as couldn't afford proper solvent. Have used gaseline once but then the filter started letting dust through. Have now moved up to a big bike and want to keep it pristine however can't afford all the proper solvents for cleaning (still use the correct oil though.) What I want to know is what's the best solution? Is dish soap and water enough to clean it or what shall I use?

@jacobap74 4 жыл бұрын

I wash my bike with a rag on a stick!

@elishasell8796 4 жыл бұрын

Fill Ups ewww Bart!

@offroad_team_brasov9769 3 жыл бұрын

Let the man invent

@kings17court 4 жыл бұрын

If I remember correctly from a recent Q&A during a Tuesday training session, someone asked about what you use to wash your bike, and I thought you said straight Simple Green. But there was no Simple Green used in this video. ???

@bloodmonk125 4 жыл бұрын

Huge thing I’d recommend is no toils airbox cleaning kit. The clean spray works wonders to clean out the box and having the air boot cover is way nice. The exhaust plug that comes with it leaves something to be desired though. Also where’s the link to that foam spray?

@nickg5275 2 жыл бұрын

Hi I’m new to dirt biking I’m confused on what the air box is and a air boot is can you help ?

@draco5188 2 жыл бұрын

@@nickg5275 im a little late but u should find it under the seat

@nickg5275 2 жыл бұрын

@@draco5188 aha thanks. What a dumb question I had asked lol

@VlogEpicness 4 жыл бұрын

Nerf gun bullets are also really good for plugging the exhaust 👍🏻

@farmjobtv4398 4 жыл бұрын

Mabey on a moped or something

@HochstartHarry 4 жыл бұрын

Pros will insert from 20m away with a nerf gun

@GadgetGlobetrotter 4 жыл бұрын

How many hours do you spend cleaning, drying, lubing, detailing, each bike?

@karlpetergubert245 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I'm a super anal bike washer (like, scrubbing all 36 spokes individually on each wheel anal...) and because I almost always have had used bikes, my goal is to get them just a little bit cleaner each time I wash them. Thanks a lot for the tip about resting the lower triple clamp on the stand! I've always just laid the grips on the pavement and that'll definitely tear them sooner or later (mine are usually torn). And yes, lay it over on both sides! A couple notes, you did caution about spraying directly into the fork seals (big no-no), but the the wheel bearings and especially the linkage/pivot bearings are even more susceptible! Don't hit these at close range! The same with drying air! Also, the brillo/scotch brite pad is a good idea, but I'm not sure I'd use it so liberally. It will take the shine/gloss off of such surfaces. I'd only use when a regular sponge (which is what I use) won't cut it.

@polarix5348 2 жыл бұрын

ur a super WHAT bike washer

@petrkyncl Жыл бұрын

Anal bike washer 🫡

@aliennetwork08 Жыл бұрын

Do you ever use a air box cover ? Or is this not necessary

@karlpetergubert245 Жыл бұрын

@@aliennetwork08 me personally, sometimes. If the air box is really dirty I’ll remove the seat, remove the filter and install the cover, then wash out the air box. I definitely don’t do it every wash. Maybe every 3-4 washes.

@Engloid 3 жыл бұрын

Just a FYI...SOS and Brillo are metal wire, like steel wool. What you have there is Scotchbrite.

@mahandda 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid! Just wondering tho... why did you leave the seat on and pressure wash it? Ive always heard thats bad

@bikerdude6119 4 жыл бұрын

It can be , the foam can deteriorate. they make air filter covers for the intake

@brydenturnbull9749 4 жыл бұрын

Compressed air contains mainly water, thanks for the advice very helpful

@oliverchapman2736 3 жыл бұрын

What if I start my bike while the air filter is wet. I tried this and the bike didn't start and could hear some water being sucked in so I decided to just leave it to dry. Also I have a large crack in the side of my air box cover. Will this affect the way my engine performs as it's been abit jittery