Owner guides

50cc Dirt Bike Guides and How Tos

Everything we know about running a 50cc, written down so you do not have to ask.

50cc vs 60cc Dirt Bike: Which One for Your Kid?

The $80 difference is not the thing to decide on. Seat height, rider weight and whether an adult...

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Electric Dirt Bikes in Phoenix, AZ: Where to Buy and Where to Ride

Buying an electric dirt bike around Phoenix, Mesa or Tempe: what they cost, same day pickup, how the...

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Sur Ron Alternatives Under $2,000: What You Actually Give Up

A 2026 Sur Ron Light Bee X runs about $4,499. Our X7 is $1,350. Here is the honest...

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Dirt Bike Trails Near Me: How to Find a Legal Place to Ride

Three free tools that show legal dirt bike trails near you, how to read a Forest Service map,...

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Sykeruns X5 vs X7: Which One Should You Buy?

The X5 is $975, 3000W and 50 mph. The X7 is $1,350, 5500W and 56 mph. Which one...

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Pull Start Broken on a 50cc Dirt Bike? Fix It or Replace It

Rope snapped, handle will not retract, or it pulls without turning the engine. How to tell which one...

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Why Is My 2 Stroke Dirt Bike Smoking? (And When to Worry)

A two stroke is supposed to smoke. Blue haze is normal, thick white clouds mean too much oil,...

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How to Teach a Kid to Ride a Dirt Bike (First Ride, Step by Step)

Turn the limiter almost all the way down, teach the brakes before the throttle, and keep the first...

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What Safety Gear Does a Kid Need to Ride a Dirt Bike?

Helmet, goggles, gloves, boots over the ankle, long sleeves and long pants. What to look for in each,...

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Dirt Bike Starts Then Dies: Carburetor Fixes in Order

A mini that fires then quits is almost always fuel or a blocked pilot jet, not a dead...

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How to Clean a Dirt Bike Air Filter (Foam, Step by Step)

Wash the foam in warm soapy water, dry it completely, re oil it, and never run the bike...

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How to Charge an Electric Dirt Bike Battery (and Make It Last)

Charge it cool, on a hard surface, with the charger it came with. Store it half full, not...

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