The New Rider's Complete Guide to Dirt Bikes

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• If you want to enter the exciting world of dirt bikes but you're not sure where to start, this e-book is for YOU.
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• If you're an intermediate rider and you want a straightforward, consolidated source of information on-hand to reference during maintenance, this e-book is for YOU.

I made MANY mistakes as new rider. I chose the wrong bike for the riding I was doing. I wasted time trying to fix my bike without the proper tools and knowledge. I wasted money by paying mechanics to conduct maintenance that ANYONE can do with some guidance.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Types of Dirt Bikes

Motocross (MX) Bikes: 7

Enduro Bikes: 9

Cross-Country (XC) Bikes: 11

Dual Sport Bikes: 13

Trail Bikes: 15

Honorable Mentions: 17

2 Stroke vs 4 Stroke: 20

What Bike is the Right One For Me?: 24

New vs Used bikes: 27

Used bike buyer’s checklist: 29

Chapter 2: Dirt Bike Gear

Helmets: 34

Goggles: 37

Armor and Roost Deflectors: 38

Riding Jerseys: 40

Gloves: 40

Riding Pants: 40

Knee Pads: 42

Riding Boots: 42

Neck Braces: 44

Conclusion: 44

Chapter 3: Tools

Socket Set / Mechanic’s Tool Set: 46

Hex Keys: 48

Oils, Lubricants, and Other Fluids: 49

Vise Grips, Pliers, and Circlip Pliers: 50

Combination Wrenches and Adjustable Wrenches: 52

Hammers: 52

Tire and Wheel Tools: 54

Torque Wrenches: 58

Impact Wrench and Sockets: 60

Specialty Tools: 61

Trail Pack: 68

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): 68

Garage: 69

Method of Transport: 69

Chapter 4: Maintenance

Washing the Bike: 76
Cleaning the Air Filter: 83

2 Stroke Oil Change: 87

4 Stroke Oil Change: 94

Mixing Gas (2 Stroke): 102

Tightening Spokes: 106

Adjusting Drive Chain: 109

Chain maintenance: 115

Replacing Chain and Sprockets: 117

Bleeding Brakes: 133

Replacing Brake Pads: 140

Removing and reinstalling your wheels from the bike: 150

Greasing Your Axles: 161

Install a New Tire on the Rim: 163 

Installing an Hour Meter: 182

Greasing Wheel Bearings: 189

Adjusting Suspension Settings: 199 

Setting the Sag: 206

Lube a Clutch Cable: 213 

Replace a Clutch Cable: 219

Installing Graphics: 222

Replacing Levers: 227

Servicing Your Cooling System: 234

Master Cylinder Rebuild: 240

Checking Spark Plug: 243

Replacing grips: 249

Replacing throttle tube and cleaning throttle housing: 252

Winterizing your bike: 263

2 Stroke pipe repair: 267

Chapter 5: Riding

Track etiquette: 274

Trail etiquette: 277

Types of races: 280

Sources of Additional information: 281