Cleaning your dirt bike helmet regularly is an important responsibility — one that’s not to be taken lightly. A dirty helmet can affect the air you breathe and make it harder to see the trail. You should never try riding with a dirty helmet. It will make the ride less enjoyable and m...
2) Scrub-a-dub-dub! Wash your bike. Really, it’s that simple. Get behind its ears and between its toes. Often, all you’ll need to do is clean the drivetrain and wipe your fork stanchions. Other times it may take some elbow grease. The minimum goal is to remove grit from ...
Nobody likes a rusty bike, but before we talk about how to remove rust from a bike, we first need to talk about the causes of bike rust. Rust is an inevitable problem for a bike owner, but it’s important to understand the causes to prevent it from forming and spreading and keep yo...
Dampen a plastic or steel scouring pad with lime juice and scrub out surface rust spots from the chain. For hard-to-remove rust, remove the chain for soaking in a citric acid solution, such as lime juice. Maryurys Connolly/Demand Media Turn the bike upside down, setting it on the seat ...
After a moment of soaking, use your brush to scrub the chain and break up grime. Wipe the dirt and cleaner away with a towel or rag. Repeat steps 2-4 until you feel comfortable with the level of cleanliness. Wipe chain dry. For plain metal chains, apply lubricant liberally. For sealed...
All you have to do is apply it on the bike’s surface to remove rust and dirt. Ensure the rusted area is entirely covered by the chemical, then wipe or scrub off using a sponge or piece of dry cloth. Once you are done cleaning, apply some lubricant on the area to prevent another ...
Step 5: The best way to clean a mountain bike drivetrain and tires is by using a firm brush. To clean bike tires, apply the washing liquid to the brush, add water, and scrub the tires to remove dirt. You should scrub the area between the threads and around the rim and sidewall. ...
After loosening the dirt, it is now time to scrub off stubborn pieces of mud using a soft bristle brush. At this step, take your time to ensure you scrub off every grime and dust to ensure your bike is sparkling clean. Use the brush to clean the chain, wheels, sprockets and swing ar...
Scrub the chain clean: Use a chain brush, paintbrush, or an old toothbrush to brush out the chain links and loosen collected grease and dirt from areas that a rag can’t reach Lube the chain with a dry or wet lubricant, depending on the conditions you ride in Use a clean, dry lint-...
Using a wash mitt, gently scrub the bike with soap. As you do so, regularly squeeze out and remove dirt particles from the mitt to avoid scratching your bike’s finish. You’ll also want to scrub the bike in straight lines rather than circles to achieve a smooth, even shine and...