How to clean and maintain your off-road motorcycle?

Cleaning and maintenance of your dirt bike

Motorcycle cleaning

Washing must be done outside and in the shade.

After letting your motorbike cool down, close the pot with the cap so that no water enters it.

Remove the saddle, protect the battery to avoid condensation on the terminals.

Remove the air filter to install a air box cover.

Remove the gas tank so that you have full access to the engine for thorough cleaning.

After installing your motorcycle on a motorcycle lift, wash thoroughly, insisting on the wheels. Remove all dirt and residue accumulated on the lower parts of the motorcycle.

Apply a cleanser using a sprayer on the surfaces.

Clean the brake discs with a product adapted. Wipe with a clean cloth.

Degrease the chain with a degreasing product. Make sure the product protects your chain from moisture and corrosion.

Lubricate the chain.

Check wear parts. Check the condition of the brake pads, the degree of wear and tire pressure, all clamping elements and the transmission.

Cleaning the air filter

Le air filter protects your engine by blocking dust, sludge and impurities. The air box is the lungs of your motorcycle and guarantees the correct flow of air to the engine.

The air filter should be cleaned after each outing and replaced regularly. First, clean the air box hatch. After removing the filter, only if it is foam, immerse it in lukewarm water with added air filter cleaner (Motul, Motorex type, etc.), clean it by hand, especially do not twist it. Rinse with clean water, let dry.

Once your filter is dry, pour in special air filter product (filter oil) in a container, soak your filter with the liquid. Wring out without twisting (compressing the filter), let dry then replace the filter in the air box, don't forget to wipe the inside of the air box with a cloth .

Radiator cleaning

Make sure the radiator is free of mud and debris. Also check that it has not been perforated.