A motocross bike requires some maintenance if it is used frequently. Even if the rider has a physical workout, good motocross equipment or is talented for this sport, it is very important to keep the main element in good condition: the bike. The tips below will explain you to preserve any bike of this modality.
-The first thing you should do is check the tire pressure, starting with the front wheel, which carries a camera. The pressure should be between 0.5 and 0.6. The rear wheel needs to be between 0.3 and 0.5 depending on the level of performance that has the driver.
-In the transmission section there sprockets and chain. First you should take a look and check the chain tension: it has to be approximately in 15 millimeters. The chain should be well oiled.
–The air filter: it depends on the ground and the season of the year. In wetter times the filter can withstand 2-3 days without cleaning, but in summer, with dirty circuits and with dust it is essential to clean it every day.
– Oil levels are also very important; the level must be within the level stipulated by the engine model.
-The Command: To avoid further damage, the driving position must be comfortable and natural.
–The accelerator, clutch and brake: soft all three function properly.
-Finally the suspension: it’s a very wide world, it depends on the driving and the rider. You can play with the springs, the compression, the extension … it is necessary that a specialist be the one to leave the bike adapted to the rider preferences.
It is not easy to keep a motorcycle to practice a sport like motocross, but these tips can be both short and long-term benefit for you and your bike, in order to avoid injuries or unnecessary economic costs.