DK Tech Tip: How to Safety Wire MX Grips
Whether you’re turning laps at the MX track or ripping down single-track trails, a solid grip on the bars is crucial. Having your grips slip is a major hazard and can lead to a loss of control when you need it most. If your dirt bike grips aren’t of the
How to Check and Torque Bolts on Your Dirt Bike
Keeping your motorcycle’s bolts tightened to the correct torque settings is essential for maintaining safety, stability, and performance, especially if you ride a machine that generates significant vibration, such as a dirt bike, street bike, or dual-sport bike. In this guide, we’ll walk through a few tips and steps for
How to Mount & Install Harley Motorcycle Tires
Changing a motorcycle tire may seem intimidating, but with the right tools and guidance, it’s manageable—even for Harley-Davidson riders handling vintage or custom bikes. Mounting your own tires will save yourself time and money by keeping it out of the shop. And with Dennis Kirk’s vast selection of Harley tires,
How to Perform General Maintenance on a Harley Motorcycle
Maintaining your motorcycle properly is crucial to ensure a smooth, safe, and enjoyable ride. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or just starting out, performing regular maintenance and checks can help you avoid unexpected breakdowns and costly repairs. This guide will walk you through the essential steps of general motorcycle maintenance,
How to Install Glue-On Grips – DK Tech Tip
Ripped, slippery grips do not inspire confidence when you’re looking to take your dirt bike out for a rip. They may be a relic of the good time rides you had in the past, but they may prevent you from having the best ride next time out. Fortunately, replacing handlebar
How to Clean Your Dirt Bike Frame – DK Tech Tip
A fresh and clean ride makes you faster, right? Maybe that’s not a scientific fact, but a gunked up bike just doesn’t inspire confidence when you’re lining up at the starting gates or unloading at the trail head. When washing a bike, the frame is often just blasted with the