Remember... The "Benefits" of routine dirt bike maintenance are;

• Extending the life of a dirt bike which wasn't cheap.
• Having a dirt bike that performs at it's best.
• Possibly saving someone from a trip over the bars.
• Preventing a break down.
• Avoiding any unnecessary embarrassment. AND
• Just having peace of mind that everything is the way it's supposed to be.

Below you'll find out these dirt bike maintenance tips can make dirt bike maintenance not only painless, but you may learn that wrenching on a motorcycle can be rewarding, and this is especially true when you go riding and don't have to mess with the bike on the side of a motocross track or trail.

In an effort to help you enjoy your next ride or race and prevent any embarrassment, A wasted drive, an unplanned workout, A sore foot from kicking, or a dead battery, I'm going to hook you up with the procedures that'll keep any dirt bike in top shape along with sprinkling in some performance enhancing tips along the way.

The Maintenance That Should Be Performed After Every Race,
Between Moto's, or After A Couple Hours of Riding Time:

• Washing the Dirt Bike
• Bleeding Accumulated Air Pressure from the Forks
• Cleaning an Air Filter
• Ensuring your Throttle Return is Quick and Crisp
• Servicing your Chain and Sprockets

Maintenance that Should be Performed at Intervals:

• Rebuild the Top End On A 2 Stroke
• Inspect or Replace the Clutch Components
• Inspect or Replace the Front Brake Pads
• Inspect or Replace the Rear Brake Pads
• Lube the Control Cables
• Change the Transmission Oil in a 2 Stroke Dirt Bike
• Check the Condition of a 2 Stroke's Crank Bearings
• Flush the Brake Fluid
• Service the Cooling System
• Replace and Safety Wire the Grips
• Perform a Compression Test
• Service the Swingarm and Linkage Bearings
• Disassemble and Clean the Carburetor
• Changing the Tires (or a Tube)

Preventative Maintenance to Thwart Future Troubles:

• Ensuring your Air Box is Sealed
• Waterproofing your Electrical and Ignition system