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It's that time again. Unfortunately for us that have cold and snowy winters, we have to put our dirt bikes away. Once winter is over, though, you want your bike to run like it does before you store it. So, there are some things you should do to your dirt scooter prior to stuffing it to the back of the garage or storage unit. Winterizing your dirt bike will ensure that it stays safe and does not corrode or break during or after the months you don't ride it.
The first thing you should do is clean your bike. Putting away a dirty bike is just asking for problems when spring arrives. A pressure washer is recommended to spray the bike, but if you don't have one that's fine. Spray the bike down and scrub everything the best you can. Dish soap works if you on grease and oil. I like to use old rags, toothbrushes, and a wire brush to get most of the dirt and gunk off of my bike. You might have to get creative if you want it squeaky clean! Also, make sure everything is dried off completely before storing. Metal parts that are wet can rust and corrode over the time that it's in storage.
If there are any broken or worn out parts, save yourself a huge headache by replacing them now. Trust me, you do NOT want to wait until spring to do this when all of your buddies are already out riding.
Once you wash the bike and fix any broken parts you can either drain the gas tank, but the better way to go is to put a fuel stabilizer in the tank with gas in it. That way the gas won't go bad. Once you put the stabilizer in the tank, turn the gas on and start the bike so that it will get down in the carburetor. Then shut the gas off and run the bike until it dies so the carb is dry. This helps prevent the carburetor from getting dirty and running poorly in the spring.
After you run and warm the engine up change the oil and filter with some fresh stuff. Leaving old and dirty oil in the bike can cause internal engine parts to rust because of the foreign materials and residue in it. Not something you want to happen, and changing it now means it will be ready when spring comes along.
If you really want to keep your engine safe, take off the spark plug and put about a cap-full of motor oil down the cylinder. Slowly turn the engine over so the oil coats the cylinder walls and protects them from corroding. Then put a fresh plug back in the bike.
Antifreeze/coolant can freeze and crack a big block if it's quality is low. This is why you should check your coolant before you put it away for the year. If the same coolant has been in the bike for more than a couple years it should be drained and replaced with fresh stuff. You can check the coolant quality with a Hydrometer if you want to be sure.
Next is to clean and lube any cables and pivots, such as clutch/throttle cables, bearings, parts that pivot, etc.
Remember to clean or replace your air filter. That will help keep dirt out of the carburetor. You can also coat your bike with armor-all or wd40 to keep it clean and shiny.
Last but not least, put your bike on a stand that keeps both wheels off the ground, if possible. This will relieve the bike and suspension, making it last longer. Putting a tarp or blanket over the bike keeps it safe from the elements, such as dust/dirt and water.
Doing all or at least most of these steps will help ensure that your dirt bike is ready for next spring when you're itching to get out and ride, instead of having to fix/replace broken parts that could've easily been prevented.
Keep on ridin', and take care of that bike!
-Tom Stark
P.S. Check out the official article on Motocross Hideout: Winterize Dirt Bike
A tool/toy you'll want for the trails and on the road: http://motocrosshideout.com/cheap-useful-trail-tech-vapor-computer-review/
Guidance in Buying a Bike Stands
At the time decided to buy a bike stands, this guide may be useful to help you get perfect results in choosing a bike stands, the following excerpts:
Function: Bicycle stand you'll use for what? Maybe you'll use it to make improvements that are totally or light maintenance on your bike? Or you will use it to ease the tire pump, lube your chain, replace the wheel, or clean a bike? From all that has been mentioned above whatever your reason, bike stands is a tool that can be inserted into a shopping list to complement the features of a bicycle.
Support: At this time you will probably like most people do not get a favorable place to lean the bike. Now, you do not need to worry because the tool is already available in many bike shops and has been engineered with many ways to keep the bike standing up straight. Unfortunately still a lot of support them only on the fingers, between fingers, or a frame. Though ideally we prefer a bike stands is designed to be used on the tires to keep upright so that the risk of damage to the bicycle can be reduced.
This problem often arises when we go on vacation out of town with a bicycle. What will happen if the bike then you lean on favorite vehicle, or while staying at what table and chairs that will be made as a backrest? In addition, you can not constantly supervise your bike, so think of to have this tool so as not to injure the bike because often fall when the park.
Price: Although prices vary, most bicycle stands can be found under $ 50 makes them a valuable investment. The cheapest price ranges although there is very basic and lightweight, yet they still use the fingers as a support. Prices are critical features that will be obtained; even the more expensive features will be more complete. Or maybe you can look forward to get a discount from local bike shops; it also can be an attractive option.
Materials: what type of bike will be powered by a bike stand? Design and weight of a bicycle seat can make the difference in making decisions in purchasing. Bike stands are made of materials with various metals or plastics; of course materials from the variation of these metals will provide its own strengths in providing good support with the bike. The weakness of those big, too take up space and can be scratched part of the bike. There's more variation there is from rust resistant metal that is not too long when used outdoors.
On the other side of the plastic material may be too lightweight to support your bike, so as not strong enough to resist the load, especially if you have a mountain bike, tandem, folding bike or lay down, but more resistant than the weather. So the conclusion is a good bike stand is capable of storing, parking, and maintaining a bike with a whole lot easier. Wise in choosing both in terms of material and type recommended by experts is the best way for you.
About the Author
Rosadi originally come from Indonesia and he is the owner of www-bicycleparts.com. We suggested you read our other article on cycle computers
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What are the best mountain bike lubricants for riding in New England?
I studied the previous thread on this subject, that's why I'm specific on the climate zone where the bike is to be used. Is the 3-in-1 really bad for the chain? Besides the chain lube, what do you recommend for greasing other parts? What specific parts do I need to grease? Are a few particles of sand (not too many, just some) on the chain critical? I'm reluctant to remove the whole shebang because of a very small quantity of sand... Your thoughts?
I am a 4 season but mostly fair weather rider 
One of best lubricants out there is ProLink Chain Lube. Others say WD 40, I personally wouldn't use it on a bike chain because it tends to evaporate leaving you with very little lubrication, and 3 in 1 oil is for sewing machines, all it does is gum things up.
You can use the Prolink on most everything you need to grease.
WD 40 is an excellent cleaner to clean your chain with but that's about its extent and after you're done with cleaning you need lube with something else.
Remember it's the rollers inside the chain that need lubrication not the outside of the chain. So many people tend to believe that once the chain is oily that's all that's required and that would be completely wrong.
If your interested in cleaning your chain before lubing, try diesel fuel, it works great, it's cheap and it is an oil base product and will not hurt your chain or gears. Oh and remove the parts( chain,gears etc.) before cleaning.
With a few tips, biking a viable travel option
Even though riding around on a little metal frame with two wheels can seem foolish and a bit dangerous, it doesn't have to be.
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