Motocross

Protecting your eyes is essential to living well; protecting your eyes while riding a motorcycle is essential to living at all. It is easy to see how dust can irritate your eyes while riding, but...

Freestyle motocross can be an exciting and dangerous world to explore. The tricks alone are daunting for even the most seasoned professional riders. In order to feel comfortable doing tricks on a...

There's nothing more frustrating than riding your quad with that annoying sputter and cutting out coming from your engine. I've been working on these YFZ's since 2005 and read a lot of articles...

American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) motocross is one of the best-attended two-wheel racing sports in the United States. Events are run on either natural terrain, or in stadium venues, where...

Choosing the right size for a motocross helmet can make a big difference in how the helmet will perform in the event of an accident. Have someone help you measure your head to ensure the best fit.

There are three types of four-speed transmissions standard to most motorcycles as with most cars--the manual, the semi-manual or semi-automatic (basically a clutchless manual commonly known as a...

Fixing a clutch on a Yamaha ATV is easy and can be done by the backyard mechanic. The procedures are the same as any ATV or motorcycle and can be done in a few hours. All ATVs will need a clutch...

Changing your Honda dirt bike's clutch is easy and can be accomplished in under an hour. The clutch is the most abused part of the bike and eventually it will need to be changed. It is a lot...

Learn how to compete against other people interested in racing their dirt bikes in cross country races. How to get involved and tips for novices just getting into this exhilarating sport.

Motorcycle batteries are composed of six cells containing positive and negative plates. Each cell is a little over two volts each, providing the 12 volts necessary to power your motorcycle. The...

Getting hang time on a dirt bike is a rush unlike all others. Hitting a ramp and flying for a split second is something most people wish they could do. Gaining hang time on your dirt bike is a...

Learn the finishing touches of putting your new tire back on your bike, in this free video.

Learn how to use the clutch on a motocross bike in freestyle motocross, in this free video clip.

Learn how to remove a tire from your motocross bike to change the tire, in this free video clip.

Learn how to use your legs and feet to properly do a donut on your motocross bike, in this free video clip.

Learn how to get started in motocross, in this free video clip.

When stepping into the sportbike arena, you may think once you have the bike you're good to go, but that isn't so. Many motorcycle riders find after riding a few miles that a full-face helmet and...

Racing dirt bikes and doing tricks with the motorized bike can result in injury. Knee injuries are a common occurrence for people who participate in motocross. But by following a few steps,...

Motocross is considered to be one of the most dangerous sports that people can participate in. Because injuries are so common in motocross, different approaches to healing these injuries have been...

Motocross is an exhilarating and exciting sport that can provide hours of entertainment for participants and fans. However, part of the excitement stems from the daredevil tricks and rough terrain...

The helmet that you wear when riding your Motocross dirt bike can save your life. The Motocross helmet is too important to be selected based purely by the color of the helmet. A great deal of...

Choosing the right dirt bike can seem like a difficult decision to make. There are so many things to consider, not to mention the things that you may have overlooked when thinking about which dirt...

As the popularity of motocross grows as a sport and as a recreation choice, more doctors are seeing the effects of accidents on the track. Even when a rider is wearing full safety gear, the risk...

Inspecting tires on a used dirt bike is necessary step to maintain safety and performance. Tires on a dirt bike need special attention to wear and inflation for maximum drive, steering and...

Finally, you have your own dirt bike and you want to mix it up with the seasoned riders. However, it's important to take your time and learn each skill before you progress to the next one. Before...

Increasing your overall performance in motocross racing depends upon your control of the bike in tight turns as well as speed on the straight track. Riders who haven't mastered a sharp turn lose...

Dirt bike sticker kits can give your tired set of wheels a little bling. They come in all sorts of designs and are specifically manufactured to fit your bike's plastic. If you're ready to give...