Three signs you need a new dirt bike

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There's always going to come a time when your dirt bike needs to be upgraded, and there are usually three key indicators that are a sign it's time to start browsing for what's available on the market. 

It's important to keep in mind the type of riding your doing and your budget to go riding when taking in the following three points, as they will also contribute in deciding or needing to upgrade your motocross or enduro bike.

Ongoing problems: One of the most obvious signs you need a new motocross is if your current dirt bike is continually breaking down or suffering ongoing problems. Generally, older bikes, or bikes with a significant amount of hours, will tend to have continued problems, which range from the engine and how they run, all the way through to components failing to work as they should, such as the brakes or electrical system. Of course, you can always get these things fixed, but if it's turning you off riding, or even ruining your weekends of riding, then it's time to start looking at a new dirt bike.

Costly maintenance: Sign number two is an extension of what we mentioned above, but if carrying out maintenance is becoming an increasingly costly exercise, then it's a good indicator you need to upgrade your motocross bike. Costly maintenance can come in the form of completing rebuilds more often than normal, and even wearing through regular parts over a shorter period of time than usually expected.

Catastrophic damage: This is another obvious one, but if your bike has suffered catastrophic damage, then a brand new dirt bike could be a wise option. If you've done a number on your engine, chances are it's going to be incredibly a costly exercise to get it back up and running - and when you do, you still have a bike that's been thrown through the wringer. A new or used dirt bike with low hours could be a smarter investment, and in a lot of cases, there are people out there who will buy a bike with a blown engine, which can assist in funding an upgrade.


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