Best Ways to Keep your Bike Like New!

I completely disassemble the engine after every ride and regrease the swing arm and forks every third ride. I also change the tires every two hours !

I like to go to the car wash, (the hand type), after the ride to clean the bike. They spray lightly if you don't pull the trigger, and that is pretty good for the seal area's (if you are careful, and don't blow directly on it.), and the ignition cover area. For the chain (standard chain, not an O-ring chain), I blast it hard while spinning the wheel, get it nice and clean. Go ahead, blow the rollers clean, really get the jet in there. After that, use WD-40 to displace all the water in the chain while spinning the wheel, and all the water flows out of it. I then use the towels and spin the chain while running it through the towel in my hand. Now, it is dry enough to apply the chain lube. Get that grit out of there and lube it good. I got the best life out of them that way. I would not use compressed air around the seals either, for a tiny critique. Good vid IMO.

Good rule of thumb for changing oil is every other ride. That’s what I do and it seams to be working well. But when I’m racing 15+ mins 2-3 times a day I change it after a day

You are spot on about greasing the pivot bearings in these bikes. I guarentee Nobody wants to do it or enjoys doing it, but doing so goes a very long way for the life of the bearings.

I like to run no air filter for increased power!!!!😂 Good video thanks for the tips.

Add: Check valve shim clearance / valve shim kit. Air filters and spares, install grease fittings where practical (surprised manufacturers haven't added grease fittings), folding shifter, battery maintainer and XT30 plug for charging , etch VIN number on all parts, tow rope, tool bag, chain breaker and spare links...

Not sure if I agree that race bikes are on average in a less well maintained state than a trail bike. Every time I read "no races, only back woods riding" I will stay clear of that listing because most of the time that means "oil changed when I felt like it, washed it once every year, all other service only when stuff visibly broke which was hard to tell under that crust".

Good tips - you're reminding me of my dentist telling me i need to floss more. I walk out all determined to take better care of my teeth and never do. Changing the rear shock fluid i son the same level - i know i should do it but if i'm honest it'll probably never happen :/

i have a 1993 kx80 i butchered it when i was a kid then my little brother butchered it then other youngest brother got it new my sister has it, never even looked at the wheel bearings or linkage etc there still fresh, put brand new ones into my tm every few years

Great video, maintenance is the key to keeping our bikes in good shape. When to change the oil? every time you think about it, cannot be overdone. Leaf blowers work pretty good to dry the bike after a wash, you can go back over critical areas with compressed air. I like to use marine grade grease (boat trailer wheel bearing grease) due to its water contamination resistance.

Great video. I love the blue tape on the rear fender tip, simple yet effective. Especially when responsible for maintaining multiple bikes.

Awesome stuff! Great tips

Nice tips..great advice mate 😁👍🔥

All good advice. Well done.

Very helpful, thank you.🤙💯🙏

Good advice.

Spot on would also include valve adjustment on four strokes and timing chains . Also the nicer you are on the bike the nicer it is on you .

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i have done 12000 kilometers on my 2t 125 and i did compression test,airfliter,checking everything every 5 hours

1, buy new bike 2, remove stock plastics and fit replica parts . I've found some manufacturers only want to sell a complete graphics kit , and some replica plastics are better quality than the originals. Not as important as all the other items though.