Monthly Archives: October 2019

What Rear Tire Size Should Be On My Dirtbike?

 

The most common misconception with dirtbike tires is “bigger is better”. While that may be true with other things, dirtbike tires are not the case. Rear tire size is one of the most important things you can choose on your bike for a solid weekend. Here is just a few helpful hints from us here at The Part Shed. 

 

• Rear tire size is debatable through all sizes. Big bikes (125, 250, and 450) have a few different sizes you can use. Standard sizes are as follows:

125) 100/90-19

250) 110/90-19

450) 120/90-19

The first number describes width of the tire, the second describes height, and the third describes when diameter. Here are some diagrams to better explain. 

 

                        

Side By Side Pre Ride Checklist

Riding your Side By Side can be an absolute blast. Whether you have a Polaris Ranger, RZR, a Honda Talon or Pioneer, a Canam Maverick, or just a John Deere. There’s a few things you should always have ready and with you when going for a trip in your SXS. Here are a few of the things I recommend taking with you.

 

• Air pump

I always recommend in having some sort of air pump. Obviously you want something that can handle the PSI and load going into your SXS tires. I recommend getting something that can run off of a 12V accessory socket. Most Polaris, Honda, and Canam Side by Sides come with it or have it as an aftermarket bolt up. It can be an absolute lifesaver if you get a pinch flat in the trails or desert. It may not fix the flat, but it may be able to get you back to camp!

 

• Drinks and Food

A lot of people don’t think driving these Side by Sides is hard work, but it

5 Tips Before Riding This October

 

It's finally that time of year, fall! If you're like us and you're from the south you know exactly what I mean. During the summer months it is almost too hot to ride your Motorcycle, Atv, Dirtbike, or Side by Side. Now that it is October the cooler weather is finally here and it's time to ride! Also, if you're like us, your machines have been sitting in the garage all summer waiting for this moment. It's a good idea to give them a once over and a service before putting them to the test. Here are a few points and things I recommend doing before pulling them out.

1) Check tire pressures

It's one of the more overlooked things when servicing your Atv, Dirtbike, Side by Side, or Motorcycle but it is one of the most important things you can do. Improper tire pressures can cause a slew of issues. Uneven tire ware, handlebars tweaked, hard or heavy turning, less performance, and if severely low you can damage you wheel or rim! You can check the side of your tires