The New Rider's Complete Guide to Dirt Bikes
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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
The New Rider's Complete Guide to Dirt Bikes