| Grip Removal - Insert a small diameter long blade screwdriver
between the grip and bar. Then insert the tube from a can of WD40
in along with the of the screwdriver. A squirt of WD40 and a little
twist of the screwdriver and the grip will easily twist off the bar.
By William Faulk |
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| Grip Replacement - When replacing grips, I use an opened
coat hanger between the grip and bar to loosen the old glue. A
hook on the inserted wire end draws the grip off when pulled. Hair
spray allows the new grips to slide right on while keeping them
in place when it dries. By James Meehan |
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 Handlebar Sealing - Seal the right side of the handlebar
with silicone sealant to prevent dirt from fouling the throttle
tube's action due to a left-side crash. By American Honda Motor
Co. |
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| Headset Bearing Free-Play - To check headset bearing free-play,
apply the front brake and rock the bike back and forth with your
finger against the frame and the edge of the top headset seal or
bearing race. If the headset is loose you will feel it with your
finger. By 4Strokes.com |
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| Leaky Fork Seals - If your fork seals haven't been leaking
for a while you might want to try and sliding a playing card or
the like up under the seal. Sometimes it may dislodge a particle
that is keeping the seal from sealing. By 4Strokes.com |
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| Mileage Tracker - Kricho uses plastic tie-wraps attached
to the handlebars between the triple-clamps, keeping with a size
and color scheme, I alternate red and black, narrow and wide, to
track total mileage of the bike. By Kricho |
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| Plastic Mud Repellant - Before going riding, Bruce sprays
the underneath side of his fenders with non-stick cooking spray.
He says the mud just falls off when when hit with the spray from
a garden hose. No more pressure washer! By Bruce |
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| Rear Wheel Adjusters - Always run the rear wheel adjuster
as far forward as possible. In this position the chassis gives better
traction, is more precise in corners and lifts the front wheel more
easily when necessary. By 4Strokes.com |
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| Speedometer/Odometer/Computer - You can install a simple
mountain bike computer on your dirt bike with little effort and
have an accurate speedometer for less than $40. It also keeps track
of total mileage and time. By Glenn Ulrich |
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| Spokes - Keep an eye on your spokes, especially the rear.
Buy a spoke or spoke torque wrench. If you constantly have problems
braking spokes, look into swapping them out for aftermarket or
larger bike spokes. By 4Strokes.com |
