May 23 2013
Not unlike tire sizing for quads and side by sides, wheel sizing is simple if you know what all the numbers mean. Thanks to the gang at ITP Tires, you’ll never again have to wonder what you’re looking at when sizing wheels for your powersports machine. All of those numbers mean something you should know. The …
May 08 2013
Tire sizing doesn’t have to be complicated. And thanks to the gang at ITP Tires, you’ll never again have to do any head scratching while scoping out the tire walls on your quad or side by side. There are a bunch of numbers and letters. They all mean something, whether you’re shopping for traditional- or metric-sized …
Apr 05 2013
In this video, Anthony Di Basilio from the Factory FMF/KTM Off-Road Racing Team, with the help of RK Chain, will walk you through the step-by-step process of replacing the drive chain on your dirt bike. Tools (see all essential dirt bike servicing tools here) you might need for the job include: Breaker bar Chain breaker …
Mar 21 2013
Let’s get something straight right away. If someone is giving you one-size-fits-all carburetor jetting specs, it is best to use them as merely a baseline and not as gospel. Unless they are riding the exact same type of bike on the exact same day in the exact same conditions with the exact same riding style, …
Feb 20 2013
Nobody likes working on carburetors. But getting ahead in life is about doing the things that most people don’t like doing, even when we’re talking about tinkering with your carbureted four-stroke dirt bike. If your bike isn’t running the way you want or need it to, and you’ve identified the carb as the culprit, here …
Feb 07 2013
Just one more flip of the calendar, and those of us living in colder climates are going to feel that familiar tug from the great outdoors—the call of the open road. But why wait? There are plenty of places in this great country of ours primed and ready for our motorcycles and dirt bikes to …
Jan 31 2013
Anyone involved in motorsports knows there’s inherent risk. Whether you’re piloting a seven-second drag car, a 200 mile-per-hour open-wheel car, or a 450-pound snowmobile, there’s always danger involved–even for the world’s best drivers. The snowmobile competition community lost one of its best and brightest stars today after Caleb Moore succumbed to injuries following a …
Jan 19 2013
Your dirt bike suspension is an oft-overlooked, or at least an under-appreciated, factor in your bike’s performance—whether you’re enjoying a weekend on the trails, performing high-flying MX tricks, or trying to squeeze every ounce of speed out of your bike at the track. Your suspension being well cared for and tuned is as much a …
Dec 12 2012
Are you thinking about adding a snow plow to your ATV or side by side? Great idea. Whether you’re looking to more efficiently remove snow from your driveway, or perhaps make some extra money during the winter season, matching the right plow with your machine and understanding your options is a good first step. Choosing …
Nov 15 2012
Winter riding has its place. And we wouldn’t dream of discouraging you from participating in a little arctic adventure, if that’s your preferred cup of tea. But for many of us living in cold-weather climates, the less we’re exposed to winter’s bitter chill, the better. If you’re going to store your dirt bike or quad …
