Riding Dirt Bikes? Here are the Accessories You Didn’t Know You Needed

Can one ever have too many products & accessories?

Well, yes, probably … but that rule does not apply to things that help when it is time to ride right?!

I’m guessing that time is something you also would like some more of? I know more time would help me get out and ride more.

So finding products & tools that help you shave half an hour or so from your door-to-door time, must be considered as absolutely necessary?? I think so.

Here are some tips on products that will save you time, money, energy, and/or patience.

You don’t have to buy all of them. But some might actually help you, promise!

Accessories for the Pit

Once you get to the track we both know that you would like to ride all the time. But that won’t happen. For various reasons. But the pits are also a social place. Were you hang out, talk about that jump or sweet corner you just did, or messed up 🙂 .

Here are products that make pit-time almost as enjoyable as riding-time.

Pit or Work/Garage Mat

Designed to make life easier both in the garage and on the track. It’s also a big environmental helper. In a lot of countries, they are now mandatory when wrenching is done in the pits.

Pit or Race Tent

Give yourself the paddock/pit space you need. Helps when it’s time to prepare both yourself and your bike. Easy to set up. In no time, you are protected from the sun, rain, wind, and nosy rivals. It’s just a must-have!

Pit Chair

Look, riding is hard. And to be able to recover you need to have a sit-down. Get yourself a nice relaxing pit chair. It will do wonders, promise.

Quick-fill Fuel Jug

Get yourself a self-regulating fuel can that allows 20 litres of fuel to be dumped, with no hassle and no spillage, in just 40 seconds. It’s just so clever. Did we mentioned, no spillage.

First Aid Kit

You need to have a first aid kit with you at all times. And when you are out riding is of course no exception. When you’ll need it, you’ll be thankful you had one. Even though it might have been sitting in the gear bag there for years…

Accessories for Your Riding Gear

You know as well as I do that riding motocross requires a lot of gear and protection. And keeping track of everything can be quite a challenge. Not to mention when everything is dirty and sweaty. It’s a mess.

Here are some accessories that will help you take control of that mess 🙂 .

Gear Bag

When it comes to loading up for a weekend away riding your dirt bike, having a good motocross gear bag is a godsend. With the amount of riding gear that needs to be hauled to the track a good gear bag helps you make sure that everything is packed.

Goggle Case

To protect and organize your mx goggles a goggle case, or bag is the best. It makes it so much easier. Stuff it with your arsenal of goggles, lenses, tear-offs & cleaning cloths. No more scratching your lenses inside the gear bag!

Boot Bag

The boots are always dirty, even on the sunniest of riding days. They collect dirt like nothing else. A boot bag helps you keep the “bootdirt” away from all your clean(?!) riding gear.

Accessories for Your Garage

Your garage/shop is an important place for your motorcycle but also for you. It’s a place where you as a dirt biker spend a lot of time…

Here are a few things that will make your time spent there even better!

Lift Stand

If you don’t yet own a lift stand, it’s time for you to enter the 21st century. No more lifting. Training is training, now we wrench!

Tire Changer

There are some people out there who can bang out a tire change without breaking a sweat. I’m not one of them and if you like me have reached the point where making it happen with the good old tire irons has gotten a bit tiresome. What you need is a Tire Changer. Perfect for mousses as well.

Wash Plug

A must-have item when washing your dirt bike. The exhaust plug helps to prevent water and mud from leaking into your exhaust system. You don’t want water or debris getting inside your exhaust system. This plug is also good to use when storing or transporting your motorcycle.

Accessories for Transporting

Most of us dirt bikers need to transport our bikes to the track and whether you have a van, pick up or use a trailer, there are things that make the transporting bit easier.

Here are some suggestions:

Folding Loading Ramp

Loading your dirt bike is always a hassle. You can be superstrong but still struggle. A loading ramp is helpful, and a folding one is even better.

Tie Downs

Tie-downs are one of the most essential items when it comes to transporting your dirt bike. Please don’t waste your time with ropes or straps, it won’t work in the long run. Get yourself a quality pair of tie-down instead. And buy two pairs when you’re at it, they have a tendency to “disappear”…

Fork Block System

A clever fork block system saves your fork from annoying leaky seals. Quickly attach it in between the front tire and front fender. The support keeps the bike stable during transportation and saves your fork oil seals.

Motorbike Rack/Carrier

A van, pick up or trailer isn’t the only way you can haul your bike to the tracks or trails. If you got a tow ball just buy a bike carrier for your dirt bike. It might feel complicated but it’s actually quite easy to use. Try one!

You feel we forgot anything? Or do you have a good tip to share with our readers?

Get in touch, and we will be more than happy to post it. Anything that can help us with the hassle of getting to the track are always welcome!