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Talent makes you good, grit makes you great

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Talent makes you good, grit makes you great When I was in Tech School, I had an English writing assignment to choose a noun and write about this noun. I thought about it and chose grit. I knew I could easily write on this subject and tie dirt bikes into it. Every paper I wrote that year was about dirt bikes and my teacher loved it. *“ Grit – firmness of mind or spirit : unyielding courage in the face of hardship or danger” By Marriam Webster Dictionary* Grit is the willingness to peruse one’s goal’s no matter how long it takes. To keep going when it gets hard. To keep chasing it when things go backwards. To fall down and get back up. To have passion for long term achievements. To keep moving forward. Grit is not needing instant gratification. Grit is to keep working when no one is cheering or watching. Grit is becoming stronger when you get knocked down. Grit is knowing when bad things happen, it is an opportunity to get better and not letting it happen. Grit is learning from an injury and comeback stronger than before. Grit is when you want to quit, you don’t. When you’ve wrecked a billon times and zapped all of your energy, you dig deep and find more to keep going. Grit is flipping upside down on a log and getting back up and doing it again. And again, until it’s easy. Grit is to keep going when every ride or race is hard, knowing at some point, it will get easier. Grit is riding or racing when its +90 degrees or 30 degrees. Grit is showing up to the race when conditions are shitty and race anyway. Grit is facing your fears. Grit is a combination of determination and passion and what it take’s to reach your goals. Talent makes you good, grit makes you great. More Posts Back To Blog Page

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Routine Check Up on Your Dirt Bike

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Routine Check Up on Your Dirt Bike The number one way to keep a bike in good condition, is to clean it, check it, and perform maintenance. Just like how to keep yourself in good condition. Here is a list of our top things to check after a ride or race: Oil – Is it dirty? Is it low? Keeping fresh oil in a bike will make the engine components last a lot longer. Dirty oil makes everything else in the engine dirty. Air Filter – Does it need to be cleaned and serviced? Keeping a clean filter helps it not get clogged or dirt to accidently escape into the air boot. Brakes – Do you have brake pads left? Another tip, if you are hard on brakes, get into the habit of bleeding your brakes + good high temp fluid after every race. Bearings – Are your wheel bearings, linkage bearings, and swingarm bearings all in good shape? Tires – Is it time to replace or get another ride? If you run tubes, check PSI and make sure the valve stem is not rusty. Bolts – Are you missing bolts? Make sure everything is tight. Spokes – Make sure none or are broken. DO NOT overtighten, that will cause them to break more easily. Cables – Check over the condition of all cables. Chain, Master Link, and Sprockets – Most chain issues can be prevented. Make sure the master link is in good condition. The sprockets will start curling when it is time to replace. Coolant – Make sure it is full Bottom line, these are all small check overs that will help your bike last longer and allow you to ride it more often with less issues. Get into this habit and log everything you do. It’s worth it in the end. A mechanical DNF stinks and missing out on epic adventures does too! More Posts Back To Blog Page

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What should you do if your dirt bike sits for months?

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What should you do if your dirt bike sits for months? I’m sure this happens pretty often especially if life or injuries get in the way. Just like you, your bike gets lonely and will need some love! Letting a bike sit can be more expensive than riding it. So, what should you do before firing it back up? First off, dig it out! Check the seals! This includes for seals and engine seals. Fork seals can randomly start leaking. Who know?!? Maybe you put some engine work off because you knew it would be months before you could ride again. Check and change the oil, filters, and coolant. It is always a good idea to freshen a bike up before any kind of ride. Sometimes mice can find a home in your air box and chew up your air filter. It is best to check it for any holes! Check the coolant and make sure it does not need topped off. Fresh oil and oil filter is highly recommended. Bleed your brakes and make sure they are in working order. If you left gas in your bike, plan on getting rid of it and cleaning your carburetor unless you are using VP racing fuels. Pump gas goes bad quickly and can gum up, absorb water, and is no longer useable. Even high-quality pump gas can do this. If you know ahead of time your bike will be sitting, go ahead and put VP in it. It will save you a ton of time and money later. Next up, get to greasing! Grease the bearings and the chain. Check all nuts and bolts. This is something you should do after any ride anway. If you run tubes, check the air pressure. Make sure all controls are in working order. Look over the brakes, clutch, and the throttle. Ensure, all lines are in tact and not too tight. Charge up the battery and make sure it is still in working condition. Lastly, check the spark plug. It could have drawn in moisture. Now it is time to fire it up! If all goes well, the next step is to go out and RIDE! More Posts Back To Blog Page

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