10 Things I Hate About Dirt Biking | Top Ten Worst Things In Dirt Biking | Huge Dirt Biker #1 

agree with 9.5/10 Yes I'm using tubliss, yes , its overcomplicating things, it may get flat, but it lasts much longer than mousse, and i can change the pressure when needed.

When you're over 50, and get a 36" inseam, you'll learn to be ok with bar risers, tall seats, and low pegs. Good news is, I'm over 50, not offended, and don't need a safe space. Keep em coming Morgan.

Lol first minute and I'm already out. Tubliss is badass. Install it once and every tire change after is easier, traction is superior duet to lower tire pressure, and if you do get a puncture flat it stays on the rim. Been running them for a decade.

Rotella is JASO-MA, so it's passed the requirements to be used in wet clutch engines. Totally safe. Been using it for yrs.

I hate the driving 1-3 hours to the trail. That’s the thing that burns me out.

Stoked you like the set up and really glad you got a chance to ride the best set up for the KTM’s available today 🛴🔥🚀

I’ve had Lectron’s on 2 bikes now. They definitely don’t make less power. They idle funny but power from low end to rev through the moon is fantastic. No jets to clog and tune ability with metering rod is awesome.

I like running tubliss on the rear on my MX bike. I bought it used for $62 bucks and it is so easy to change a tire that I often change the rear before leaving in the morning depending on track conditions that day.

Love running 3psi with tubliss and a gummy tire. Traction for days! I also love the Midwest Levers don’t miss smashing my ring and pinky finger anymore. Agree on the risers, I tried and took them off. Great video though! Keep the content coming!

The Blackstone analysis on my Rotella T6 from my race bikes have consistently kept up with and even surpassed the top Jaso MA oils like Motul 300V.

Haha. Nice list. Only one I’ll debate is fork skins. I do admit they can and often do trap debris. And they add a slight amount of stiction. They also work. I’ll go an entire season with same seals, in the PNW where it’s always muddy somewhere on the ride and that mud will dry on the base of your forks, and when you get a full travel moment the fork skins remove that sharp dried splatter before it eats your seals and nearly eliminates the possibility of leaking forks. I care more about keeping my front brake working well to finish my race more than the added cleaning step or added friction.

Love it!!! Awesome list!!! A top 10 one for me would be taking kick starter off when it was genius to leave on.

No disagreements, the pipes on the phone ringer sounds killer. Maybe your intro would sound cool with it.

I love you bro! That was the best ever, I have your back on all 10 of these. You had me roll’n bud

My worthless 2 cents would be new bikes with no kickstarter or even worse, new bikes with no OPTION for a kickstarter.

Haha good video Morgan, especially agree with how soft folks seem to be these days. Rotella user here btw, I believe botique oils are a waste of $ for most. If you ride like Tomac probably not a bad idea. As long as you're adhering to the manufacturers suggested maintenance most of us don't generate enough heat to break down a very high quality HDEO like Rotella.

Nice work buddy!!!!! Very informative thx

We have learned in Hard Enduro that it is true that Evans doesn’t boil but it also doesn’t cool as well. We mix 70:1 Pure Glycol and Distilled water. Keeps the motor the coolest and if it does boil to the over flow tank you know its getting too hot. We have DNF’d with melted seals and hoses with Evans. Maxima Super M 60:1 burns so clean, makes a crisp throttle response. Maxima in the 4t too You, can tell Stu Baylor to stop using the Trials tire to win NEPG tests The RAGE PAGE did good getting the comments up.

With a neck that’s been through many car wrecks horse wrecks and many therapies I like my bar risers THAT I BOUGHT IN YOUR SHOP. My neck is the first thing to start hurting. I also love my MME clutch lever. Saved me quite a few wrecks as I am learning to modulate my clutch without fatiguing my 60 yo wrist. Oh and what about using ATF in a 2T gear box? I’ll bet Rekluse will be on the next edition. Keep up the good work!

Rotella sucks, it causes notchier shifting, worse clutch modulation and gets cooked super easy. I do wish more trail riders would run trials tires as they're way less damaging to trails, work surprisingly well in most conditions that I've tried them in and last a long time.

Hahaha this is awesome. Yes your right tubliss is more complicated for the rider that just getting into riding. Once you start feeling the ground through your tires then you may want too explore what tubliss has to offer. Till then start monitoring your air pressure as a regular thing to do. And start building in your skills

Hmmm, I use Rotella (IN EVERY ENGINE I OWN!), have a MWME clutch lever, Tubliss and mousse in the same wheel.... and run a Trials Tire..That said, I'm not taking the bait! I love you man!

Holy shit, perfect list. As a suspension technician as well, fork skins ruin seals and fork lowers. Like wrapping 80 grit sand paper around your fork when they get a little sand in there.

I love EVERYTHING about this video! Haha good job

DUDE!!!! WE GOT BEEF!!! LOL!!! One of my favorite videos of yours, ever!!! You’re freaking hilarious!!! I do break 3 of your most hated dirt bike things!!! I run Rox risers, I’m 6’5” bro! I run Tubliss, and they’ve been outstanding, but understand, and respect your point of view! Actually considering going to foamies! I do actually use Rotella…and have for years! LOL!!! I fawking loved the video brother!! Enjoy the dwindling summer!!

Great list..lol! Agree with everything except the Rotella. Have hundreds of hours on Rotella in multiple bikes with ZERO issues.

1 thing I hate about dirtbiking.... fucking quads and side by side people. They're rich, old and fat.

100% Agree. Add mine…sharing tracks and single track trails with quads and SXS!

First off I'm not gonna apologize for loving my tudeless setup... I've got a set with atleast 300 hours on them and have also been switched from my '17 to '22. I don't have problems taking off tires and then remounting based on sand or rocks. Use a stand and good technique and patience. Problem solved. I do use Yamaha tire mount spray to keep things greasy on installation and removal. Change the inner high pressure tube every year or two as recommended in the instructions. I also apply Stan's Notube while seating the rim instead of soapy water. A little messy but it works better also. Once the tire is seated I will pull the core on the tire inlet and add a couple ounces of Stan's for cactus protection. Carry a plug kit and mini pump on the bike also. Air up the high pressure tube to 110 psi every ride and check and adjust tire pressure as needed. Guys who don't do this have problems. 9.5 in back and 11.5 up front and I'm good to go... Well... Still running my '13 model Lectron.

You can anneal copper crush washers with torch and water if they aren't grooved up from over use.

I just watch your video and I agree 100 percent, I have been riding, racing, dualsporting and street riding for over 50 years. We need to get back to basic! Thanks

I've been running tubliss for several years and I have changed to a bib in the front! It is a pain in the ass sometimes but I do like the ability to run lower pressure in the rear with a gummy rear! I really liked my smartcarb throttle response but have gone back to the stock carb!

Agree with everything except the levers. Love my Midwest Mountain Engineering levers. Great topic to stir some hornets nests!

Our whole rental dirt bike fleet runs on Rotella. I'm pretty Sure Meeker Extreme drinks the stuff too.

I agree with most of these. I do use a SC2 on my bike. Mainly the ease of going altitude to altitude with ease. I’m capable of rejetting but choose the easier choice. I’m not a fast enough rider to notice power losses. Second, I run a bib in the front where it takes the hardest hits but still have Tubliss in the rear. Partly because I just chose it first, but otherwise I like the option to change the pressure on the Fly for grip, but realize there’s more potential for flats.

I finally got around to watching this highly talked about video. OMG!!! Rotella is certified for wet clutches. In fact Shell officially supported it in motorcycles / wet clutches 20 years ago on a forum they had. I've been running it in my street bikes that had way more power then a dirt bike will never see at speed a dirt bike can only dream of...LOL It's my go to oil, it's honestly not cheap like it used to be. 2.5 Gal container is like $50 after tax at Wal-Mart (was there buying Rotella yesterday). Premix - No clue I run 50:1 as that is what the 2012 GasGas called for and the Beta calls for. I have run everything from AMSOil Dominator and Interceptor to Saber (although at 50:1). AMSOil a few years back changed it to not include High Performance dirtbikes. I was running Lucas premix, seemed good but got Motul last round and I couldn't find Lucas. TUBliss - I know you HATE with a passion the TUBliss system. I think TUBliss must have touched in in a naughty place a few times. 100,000 miles on TUBliss on that XR650R and it was fine. I run TUBliss on my Beta, no issues. I've gotten a hole in the rear tire and if you run slime or TireJect its sealed and you continue on. Works great for off-road and on road but you do need to add wheel weights to counter the huge rim lock. I myself have had great success with TUBliss. SmartCarb - I know nothing of Lectron other then it's more complicated to adjust then SmartCarb. I have great luck with SmartCarbs, I want to ride I don't want to mess with jets etc. You seem to worry about power, you are going to go fast no matter what it ain't going to be noticeable power of more or less. Right now the Beta is factory carb with some Suzuki needle and I forget what jet size and it's works fine. Bar Risers - Not something I do. More popular in the Dual Sport circles and ADV circles. What people don't get is sometimes you add risers you need longer cables to really have them worth with the throttle well. I don't see the need, unlike Dual Sporting riding 30-60 miles of singletrack you don't really need them not like you are going 300 miles for the day. Evans - I've run it in my bikes. No issues. Distilled water is your best bet actually for cooling, just plain water offers the best cooling, anti freeze is for just that cold temps. So if you run straight up water in the summer and empty it for CO winters and then put Anti Freeze in you are fine. Some will go on about rust inhibitors. Not must to rust in a Aluminum engine and radiators, this ain't 1980 Buick Town & Country. 10 Things I Hate - Foam Tire inserts, TPI Bikes, Cone Valves, KTMs, Dealers, Bikes with no Kickstart, Factory Seats, Motul Oil, Highland Cycles, and Finally Brady

According to Gary Bailey you should have a 1 finger space between the apex of your lever and your 1st finger

I run mobile1 synthetic motorcycle racing 10:40 4t in all my two smokers and I love it and you can get it almost everywhere as long as it's a wet complete clutch system🤘‼️

I love, love love your shirt and the work you do, Thank you so much.

I don't think I can argue with that. Spot on

Rotella makes sense when you aren't lazy and change it frequently. I have 400 hours on my TRX 450. When I did a top end it didn't even need it. Same with clutch plates. You should start using it and find out for yourself.

99% agree with everything! You forgot “Steg Pegz” promotes bad habits, bad technique Metal linkage Guards 🤦‍♂️ All the gimik things sold by the “social media” dirtbike channels.. 🌮 and all that Napa hardware. The 1% I don’t agree 😊 Rotella T6 lol.. 250 hours per bike still at 5% leak down, stock clutches, etc.. Tests same or higher in all categories as name brand oils, Motorex maxima etc.

Tubliss sucks! I bought a bike that had tubliss in the rear. First race I had to quit cause it went flat. When I took it apart the slime or whatever they had put in it had eaten the aluminum on the inside of my rim and had to buy a new rim. Love your videos. Wish I was close enough to CO to ride with u guys.

I agree with most of this. I have a trials bike but trials tires do suck on dirt bikes. My biggest gripe is that they slide out from under with any side load, especially in grass or mud. I had a lectron on a bike I bought once. It did well but when my carburetorated TX-300 carb got wonky a jetting kit solved the issue perfectly. I haven't tried tubeless. 4-5 psi works great on my trials bike but even Ryan Young said those tires are designed to perform in a certain psi range. I'd assume the same to be true with knobs. The other things on the list I've not had enough interest to try. Oh the same bike that had the Lectron had Midwest levers. They didn't bother me but I haven't bought a set since. Most of my riding buddies who try the products and swear by them seem to be looking for a quick fix to putting in peg time and learning proper techniques

No one needs more than an xr200 with tubliss, 4 inch riser, year old ethanol filled fuel, engine ice, recluse clutch, filled to the brim with Rotella. Fight me

Rotella T4 15w-40 and Amsoil saber @ 60:1.... Absolutely no oil or premix related issues!

Another good video! I have Tubliss on two bikes and would like to stop carrying tire tools. Bibs aren't cheap at all if their service life is yearly. What is the service life of a bib for a single-trakker who rides about 1500mi yearly in Taylor, CB?

Absolutely brilliant video with you on 9 out of 10 things you raised because I don’t know what you class as fork skins is it the rubber boots that go over the fork legs which we call gaitors👍👍

and don’t get me started about torque specs!…..Thanks Morgan, you just made my day.

MORGAN I HAVE to comment!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE the video, huge thanks for sharing!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've used LOTs of rotella when I had a large truck, I even used it in everything, lol I do spend some $$ on 7100 too. My lawnmower still gets Rotella(I prob have a 10 year supply for the mower, lol) Gummy tires rock!!!!!!!!!!! I have one trail bike, mousse up front, Tubliss in the back with a gummy, I think I sleep better the night before a ride with my faster friends, I'm afraid of no amount of wet collected baby heads on the trail, lol. I'm kind of a mousse noob, haven't tried a rear plushie yet. I've had Tubliss failures, but its always my fault, slime in the HP bladder can make valves leak(but it did stop the psi slow leaking). I've bought a used bike with midwest levers, no failure yet(knock on wood), lol, I don't mind them, won't replace them until I break them. My buddies think it's good bling, so I'm in their head while riding. It's been a while since I've mixed gas, but I smile every time when I smell Klotz!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have a slow Mtn bike, I love it SO MUCH, I bought an ebike, I should get it a bigger motor(at least 350xc ISH). (they are getting better) I run fans, and engine ICE, so far the kids haven't used the blue stuff in their cars, so the BLU is working. (Kids, BLU goes in bikes, lol) Thanks for the smiles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No hate here

I hate tubliss tires.. most people KILL the rims when they install the system for whatever reason. Have not tired mouse bibs yet.

You can tell how much I love my metering rod carb. It's sitting in a box in your shop somewhere.

Been riding dirt bikes ( mostly 2 strokes ) different brands over 30 years. My best advice is follow what the manufacturer/ engineers who built the motor tell you 👍🏼. I have always used synthetic motor/ premix oils routine maintenance, fresh non ethanol gas and never have any transmission / motor issues or fouled a pug since the 80s. Had a friend ( ( that guy who knows more than the manufacturer) put transmission oil in his KTM 300 and sure enough after a few hours lost first gear ⚙️. When he drained it metal chunks fell out.

For sure on Tubliss. I tried to make them work on several occasions, but in the end a simple set of ultra heavy duty tubes work just fine and never get pinch flats

Tubliss in rear and a bib in the front for the win

Thank you thank you thank you agree 1000% with everything you said. Of the newer dirt bike rider road back in the mid 90's they wouldn't make it 2 miles in the woods with a cable clutch.

THAT 84 -85 RZ350 IS BEAUTIFUL....

Definitely love my tubliss!! Hate having to air up to 100 psi though.

I would argue that this is the best dirt bike channel on RU-vid. Bring it on.

Here in North Al Tubliss is a must on the rear for traction. I usually run 5psi in the rear tire. I like the idea of a mousse but don't think they make it so they act like you are running 5psi. I do agree with using a mousse for racing.

I don't like tubliss. I had it for 2 years. It's fine if you are going slow but I found it too unreliable for racing. My sets ended up in the bin. As for oil. I use the cheapest synthetic. If it matches the grade (Jason ma/FD) it is and has always been fine. Fork/shock oil is where I don't skimp. Always silkolene there. Trials tyres? Not great but I do sometimes use them. Some places/races insist on them

I really enjoy tubliss 😂had good luck with 1 actual tubliss failure in 250 hours of running it front and rear...Also love my lectron! Got it setup right away and haven't touched it in 250hrs. Bike runs the same day in and day out, great fuel economy!

I used to use Tubless, however they do not hold up in the rocks. Tires still go flat when punctured. Finished terrible in 2 races because of them. Now only Bibs.

I subscribed. I admire that you stated your opinions and dislikes. However I love tubeless and easy tire changes. My sherco seems to love Rotella T6 and even calls for 5/40 full syn good stuff and I buy it by the gallon. And my smart carb 2 is Great too good mileage runs better on bottom top end is so so but I’m single track riding. I do enjoy your content

I disagree regarding premix. The ratios are based on the chemistry/formulation of the individual premix oil. Over the years when different ratios were rated for 2 strokes, it was due to the chemistry of the oil that was being used. If you use the same ratio on different premix oils, you will get different results - some will run clean, some will foul plugs more, some will ooze out your muffler, some will run clean, some will run better and some will run worse. KTM - for example - states their premix ratios in their manuals based upon Motorex's oil formulation. I also used to think that it was solely based on what the manual said to run ratio-wise. I mean, back in the day you would run 20:1 because oil didn't protect nearly as well as today's formulations do. Now granted, if you veer too far off ratio-wise what your bike was jetted for, then one would have to richen or lean out your jetting accordingly. And didn't you used to run a Lectron on your bike? Not all of us can afford the newer snazzy fuel injected machines 😂

Bro the war is on terror not Rotella 😳🤣

i run tubliss in the rear , yes its a little more work but the adjust ability is the best , mousse tubes dont work for me as i cant be bothered changing it every time i switch from super wet creek riding to flat out single track , as low psi feels like im on a boat when riding fast haha i also use amsoil saber but i run it at 50 / 60:1 would never run 100:1 but the oil is really good quality i do agree with the other things you stated haha

Morgan, I just saw this, great video!…Question? As an average dirt biker, do you have any tips, secrets, or suggestions to become a huge dirt biker, such as yourself? Anxiously awaiting your advice…gotta go for now, moms got dinner ready! Thx bro!

I agree about the Notsosrmartcarbs/Lectrons. What blows my mind is paying a fortune to switch from FI to carburetion & then choosing smartcarbs over the better proven Keihin. I love bar risers & lowering pegs though.

Great points bro

In the rainy season, if you don't run some kind of fork gaiter where I ride you will have leaky seals by the end of every ride. The new Acerbis fork covers are awesome! I've tried riding with bare forks in the mud and it just doesn't work.

Love the spoof video. Be sure to give Ben a big shout out. You gonna make hats that say “I suck at dirt biking” ?

My buddy has a midwest engineering clutch lever on his Sherco (also hydraulic). I tested it and didn't like it. Feels fat and uncomfortable and it's harder to be precise with the clutch.

I picture Stuart from mad tv when someone mentions they use rotella in their dirtbike.

All the comments are great. I really like engine ice coolant and using Rotella as a pre-mix in my air cooled 4 stroke.

Tubliss and Rotella T6 in my 2016 Beta 300RR for 500hrs still on orgional clutch and Tubliss system in rear tire. XC race it for full season every year so I'm not easy on it. You're right though that's the 10 things you hate. To each there own. Ride on brother love your videos.

I agree with most of this. Bar Risers.... I wouldn't have them. I do however run a sub mount damper. Raises the bars 20mm I think. Not a ton and frankly. I'm too cheap to get a bar with a flatter bend in it that takes it down the 20 mm back to stock. Not a huge difference. Just run with it..... I do use the engine ice. The rest I agree with. Tried the Rotella stuff just to see what the hype was about... didn't like it. No opposed to the different levers if only so I can run them closer to the bars for my stubby fingers. I find I can't run the stock one close with it not having enough throw. Never tried them though.

😂😂😂😂 That was Awesome!!!!

Pretty much agree with all that except the oil if it is rated for a wet clutch it should be ok. I use Lucas oil and only let it go about 6 hours before a change.

I agree mostly but I like Tubliss better than tubes but it is high maintenance. Bibs are nice for peace of mind though. I've tried Rotella T synthetic in 4 stroke snowbikes and it works fine. Spending $20 a quart on oil you change every other ride isn't that bright either. Totally agree on the Saber though. I never mix at least 50:1. Any leaner is dumb IMO. I would probably be doing 32 or 40 on a 125/150 or an MX bike.

Tubliss will fail eventually. I used to be a firm believer, and enjoyed the traction for a while. However, after a couple of failures, including a DNF, I switched to Mousses and haven’t ever regretted it.

Mousse is only thing that makes sense for racing..tubliss on rear for fun riding.. no brainer.. easier to deal with than heavy duty tube.. like running low pressures with beefy carcass tires.. never had an issue in last decade

love tubliss so far and have had 0 issues. Agree with the rotella (buy a bike for $12 grand and then cant afford oil?)

“The whole point of these things is to go fast.” Yes!

Definitely disagree on the metered carbs and the RotelaT. People buy $11000+ bikes just to go thrash them on the single track so it’s good to save a few bucks on the oil to help pay for plastics, levers and bars haha!

I agree with everything besides the lectron and smart carb some rather ride then adjust carbs one weekend im 10,000 feet in elevation Other weekend im 1000 , makes great power all around saves me alot of race fuel and yes a well tuned kehin carb will preform better but i doubt many know how to jet including myself cheer fam happy holidays

I was way to stoked on the RD 350 in the background to hear the ranting of some MADMAN 🤣.

🤌Tubliss and half of mousse over it🤌 sounds even more complicated, but it is the best. Also some pros use it. What do you think? Would you try it? You will never go back. Use old mousse, cut aprox. in half or dig a bit of trench in it if mousse is harder, so if you want to run as low as 0.2 bar, mousse is not in the way. Best grip, if you puncture the tire, you can ride on on mousse until fixing (if you want more pressure).

Heck yeah firm believer in dirt tread on every thing from my moms sporty because we live in country to dirt tread and tossing lugs off on a ninja and fzr but i have put a trials bike tire on a kx 250 it was shit everywhere but the skatepark and staircases and some cool ledges in campus town and through the city but yes trials tire on dirt is worthless. Only did it for hooliganism and went straight in to winter with fully studded geotraxx

Dang I just picked up a super clean 2018 300xcw. The previous owner has been running saber 100-1. I haven’t gotten to ride it enough to run the tank dry yet but was going to use it. Now I’m thinking about using my standard dominator. I wonder if I’ll have to mess with jetting.

Love my lectron/bilitron after throwing away the original lectron, haven't broke a midwest lever yet. Threw away the fork savers after one ride(full of mudd) bad idea, and thank you Morgan finally someone else that sees thay the manufacturer says for small bore yard equipment only and that same manufacturer makes oil for dirt bikes and large bore two strokes weird lol. ✌ though everyone. Ride on.

100% agree that tubliss is stupid and adds complexity and weight to something simple like an inner tube or mousse. Also I agree with pretty much everything you said.

Love my Tubliss works great not changing it. Moose nope dont last one season,

Fork Skins- I don't like them either. But I found that my seals seep oil without them. I've had luck using them. I live in a dusty area and have little to no mud. Otherwise I wouldn't use them.

I forgot, yes on Evans and Zip ty coolants! Best in the business! Otherwise, good ol green stuff and always an overflow bottle, I used to use an acerbis number plate tank gas tank as a coolant overflow for my 1990 CR500 because of overheating on those gnarly canyon runs and it would steam out of the overflow tank hose and sound like a cho cho train... I'd make it to the top of a climb and all my buddies would be busting up laughing... not one drop of good ol green coolant was lost though... Wish they had Evans or zip ty back then, would've saved me some grief. :)

Serious question Morgan, how many engines have you seen have catastrophic failures due to Rotella oil?

When Rekluse first came out I heard they spec'd Rotella as the oil? Could be wrong?

I'm just glad he didn't mention my swingarm guards!😜🤘🤘🤘

Also Pirelli Trial Max tires where my favorite on my EXC-F's for Utah riding, they are controlled and unstoppable on rock, do ok in the sand and leave less footprint every where else, they suck a$$ in the Utah mud... but what doesn't? I like them better than the Shinko cheaters as the square profile seems to keep the rear from kicking out. I am a slow methodical rider, if both my tires are off the ground something bad has happened :}}

love the bar risers and trials tires points.