New Cylinder Ruined Chuck Harder 2025-10-18 | This job got more complicated as I got into it. Long story short, the entire engine needs to come apart and get rebuilt. $4k-$5k in most cases. This was an expensive mistake.True Tech Community:true-tech-community.mn.co/plans/1477366?bundle_token=5821076e0d4ee6a18a8ef95527235218&utm_source=manual
How to Get Cheaper Repairs-HACK Chuck Harder 2025-10-16 | Bringing your unit in for repairs when it's caked with mud annoys the tech working on it and will be the most expensive wash your unit has ever gotten. We wash almost every machine we work on. Sometimes it takes 3 hours.
Oil Pump Gear Failure Chuck Harder 2025-10-16 | This is why testing your work is important. This engine would have been ok if oil pressure had been verified after the motor work. True Tech Community:true-tech-community.mn.co/plans/1477366?bundle_token=5821076e0d4ee6a18a8ef95527235218&utm_source=manual
Worth Fixing? Chuck Harder 2025-10-14 | I see engines like this all the time. So many of them get a new piston and get sold with a "new top end." I prefer to build reliable engines.
How To Inspect Your Chassis in 10 Minutes Chuck Harder 2025-10-11 | Lifting up your unit periodically is an easy way to keep an eye on what it's going to need. We get so many units in that are dangerously worn out. No one wants to get stuck in the bush due to a preventable failure.
Best Way to Lower a Shock? Chuck Harder 2025-10-08 | The True Tech Community has a comprehensive suspension course designed to give you the knowledge you need to competently service, set up and modify your suspension. It's $6.99/mo and you can cancel any time you want, no questions asked. There's also an excellent group of fellow moto fixers to help if you have questions. I'm also personally involved on a daily basis. true-tech-community.mn.co/plans/1477366?bundle_token=5821076e0d4ee6a18a8ef95527235218&utm_source=manual
Kickstand Lowering Hack Chuck Harder 2025-10-07 | I usually find that if I lower a bike one inch this isn't necessary, but anything more than that it works much better if the kickstand is shortened as well.True Tech Community:true-tech-community.mn.co/plans/1477366?bundle_token=5821076e0d4ee6a18a8ef95527235218&utm_source=manual
Where Experience Saves Money Chuck Harder 2025-10-05 | Jake's experience working on Sea-Doo boats helped him diagnose this boat very quickly. It pays to have an expert do the diagnosis. True Tech Community: true-tech-community.mn.co/plans/1477366?bundle_token=5821076e0d4ee6a18a8ef95527235218&utm_source=manual
Why BLUD Makes a REAL Difference Chuck Harder 2025-10-04 | Anytime I take suspension apart I can tell if it's got Blud oil. I've never seen Blud come out very dirty or significantly broken down, even after doubling an appropriate service interval.True Tech Community: true-tech-community.mn.co/plans/1477366?bundle_token=5821076e0d4ee6a18a8ef95527235218&utm_source=manual
Advantage of NOT Being a Dealer Chuck Harder 2025-10-02 | Dealerships are told by the OEM what they have to sell. If they don't meet their minimum quotas they pay penalties or lose dealer priviledges. Ultimately this means customers get sold on parts that aren't in their best interest. In my shop WE choose what we sell. We have no obligations to our suppliers except to pay for the parts we buy. That's a HUGE advantage to customers.
New Solution for the Ultrasonic! Chuck Harder 2025-10-01 | This Wurth Eco HD Degreaser works extremely well, especially for aluminum. As long as it's kept clean it makes carburetors and engine cases look brand new again.True Tech Community:true-tech-community.mn.co/plans/1477366?bundle_token=5821076e0d4ee6a18a8ef95527235218&utm_source=manual
Things are NOT What They Seem Chuck Harder 2025-09-30 | This is where verifying the issue is so important. The front brake is what the customer noticed. The axle is what the other shop missed. Because Jake was paying close attention when he was pushing the bike around the shop he quickly located the root cause.
The Entire Shop is Packed Up Chuck Harder 2025-09-29 | We're packed up and will start the move-in/shop build tomorrow morning.Full Move Video: youtu.be/Hlji_JChNu8?si=-bxh0el3tWLzmWuu
My Shop is Moving Chuck Harder 2025-09-28 | I didn't expect to be moving my shop for the second time this summer, but it was clear that moving into town was a better decision.
Moving My Entire Shop in a Weekend Chuck Harder 2025-09-17 | This wouldn't be possible to do on my own. My family and friends came out to accomplish this massive task in a total of 4 days. We're open for business and Jake is cranking out the work. Suspension course, tire changing course and True Tech Community:true-tech-community.mn.co/plans/1477366?bundle_token=5821076e0d4ee6a18a8ef95527235218&utm_source=manual
Jake is Now Part of True Tech Chuck Harder 2025-09-11 | Jake has been a BRP Master Tech for 13 years and is an expert problem solver. You'll be seeing lots more of Jake going forward.
BC Metal Going on the Sticker Door! Chuck Harder 2025-09-10 | The door is getting pretty colourful. LOTS more to come.
Never Seen This Before! Chuck Harder 2025-09-08 | Not sure how this happened, but swapping out that single plate solved the problem.
Still Mixin Gas! BRC500 Chuck Harder 2025-09-06 | The undisputed leader in big bore 2 stroke technilogy & manufacturing.
GKMA-My Local Club Chuck Harder 2025-09-04 | Clubs are an essential part of keeping dirt biking alive & allowed. Go join your local club.
103 Year Old Dealership Chuck Harder 2025-08-31 | It's always cool to get stickers with this much history.
My Favourite Sticker Yet Chuck Harder 2025-08-30 | If Dorothy had an AR she may have had an easier time in the land of Oz. I would watch that movie.
Kove Electrical Failure Chuck Harder 2025-08-28 | This tricky little problem ended up being pretty simple to diagnose & solve.
ProX Valve Failure-Follow Up Chuck Harder 2025-08-25 | I think it's also important to note that during this process I've received messages from multiple people who have had he same experience with OEM valves. No conclusive answer for why it happened.
I dont Know Who Sent Me This Chuck Harder 2025-08-24 | But I'm certainly happy to put it on the wall. Disclaimer- No sheep were harmed in the making of this video.
Wossner Engine Parts Chuck Harder 2025-08-21 | I use Wossner parts with confidence. No product is perfect all the time, but Wossner has great staff that are easy to reach and eager to help.
Practical Enduro Bike Build Chuck Harder 2025-08-21 | This is a practical build for an average rider. It's not the fanciest or the most expensive but it might be the best all around package for the majority of riders.True Tech Community:true-tech-community.mn.co/plans/1477366?bundle_token=5821076e0d4ee6a18a8ef95527235218&utm_source=manualSwingarm Bearing Service How-To:youtu.be/pEztAGDkXdYTubes VS Mousse VS Tubliss:youtu.be/qEtOqdzRoXgUltimate Rad Fan Setup:youtu.be/8WleaaAaAzEEmperor Rad Guard:emperorracing.com/?er-ref=chuck&campaign=YOUTUBEHow to Check Squish:youtu.be/1dfBB-_5rQ8?si=J13IpHTPSJkXKXYQThrottle Recalibration/TBI Setup:youtu.be/KseSuiiEumo?si=t_rXQvxXQA2hIlfW
This Could Have Caused a Crash Chuck Harder 2025-08-20 | This is something to keep an eye out for whenever doing a fresh set of brake pads. If the pads push back further than necessary, there likely isn't an issue, but if you struggle to get them far enough apart, verify that the system isn't hydrolocking.
Evans Remains the Best Chuck Harder 2025-08-18 | If you have a persistent boil over issue or if you want ultimate performance & reliability from your coolant, Evans is the answer.
KTM Casting Problem Chuck Harder 2025-08-17 | This is an issue on almost every KTM engine. This is a really simple way to make sure your crank seal seats properly.
Impractical Fixes for Stupid Problems Chuck Harder 2025-08-16 | These should really be made out of stainless, but I don't have a good source for stainless that would make sense to sell. Such a silly problem.
Cylinder Filling with Oil Chuck Harder 2025-08-12 | This is actually a very common problem. The case sealant can fail and the crank seals can leak, causing oil to pour into one or both of the cylinders. In this case it was both.
Will it be ready for the weekend? Yes. Chuck Harder 2025-08-11 | This is more common than you might think. If you've got a SxS, jack it up every now & again & check it out.
Low Compression? Probably Not Rings Chuck Harder 2025-07-21 | This engine has a stroker crank, custom cut piston and head and many other mods. I has expecting it might be detonating but that is clearly not the case. We'll tighten it up and see how it runs.
Mousse Ball Setup Chuck Harder 2025-07-19 | My question initially was "how long will they last?" Now that I know they're on par with the Michelin mousses, the advantages of being able to tune the tire feel are obvious.
Stuck Base Valve? Chuck Harder 2025-07-17 | If you've done much suspension work you know that sometime the base valve is difficult to remove on open chamber forks. If you want to become competent at suspension work, check out the course on the True Tech Community:true-tech-community.mn.co/plans/1477366?bundle_token=5821076e0d4ee6a18a8ef95527235218&utm_source=manual
Evo Oregon Fork Upgrade Install Chuck Harder 2025-07-15 | This kit is available from Evo Oregon. It's a very practical kit that's suitable for adventure riding. In my opinion it's superior to cartridge kits in almost every way. evooregon.comIf you want to learn how to tune suspension check out my suspension course on the True Tech Community:true-tech-community.mn.co/plans/1477366?bundle_token=5821076e0d4ee6a18a8ef95527235218&utm_source=manual
Evo Oregon Upgrade Kit Chuck Harder 2025-07-13 | Evo Oregon sent me their fork upgrade kit. Stay tuned for the install procedure.evooregon.comTrue Tech Community:evooregon.com
Fisch Starter Failure Chuck Harder 2025-07-12 | I've encountered several people who have seen the same failure. Easy to repair but can be hard to find.
Sticker Door! Maverick Distributing & Mitas Tires Chuck Harder 2025-07-08 | Check them out on Facebook & ask your dealer for some Mitas tires or Enduro Engineering parts in Canada.facebook.com/maverickdistributers
Sticker Door! Phat MX Chuck Harder 2025-07-07 | If you need vintage Honda stuff, PhatMX is an excellent source.phatmx.com
Sticker Door! Triple Clamp Moto & Amir Chuck Harder 2025-07-06 | Amir & Triple Clamp Moto have been working on eliminating the frustrations we have while ordering parts online in Canada.tripleclampmoto.ca/?srsltid=AfmBOoou5UxC0ZDzYy0Wwke-kbGkCT_7ZT91-JjXP0suy-A2duedZUhE
Whats Up With Ring End Gaps?? Chuck Harder 2025-07-05 | I don't know what the deal is but it's more important than ever to verify ring end gap.
Check This Every Time! Chuck Harder 2025-07-04 | This is very common. It is true that disassembling with an impact will sometimes cause this but a small drop of blue Loctite completely eliminates the problem.If you want to become a competent suspension tech, join the True Tech Community & take the Suspension Basics Course. true-tech-community.mn.co/plans/1477366?bundle_token=5821076e0d4ee6a18a8ef95527235218&utm_source=manual
Bike Quitting After 1 Minute-Solution Chuck Harder 2025-07-02 | This problem was a tough one. It took several hours to diagnose. Now I know.
Send ME Your Sticker! Chuck Harder 2025-07-01 | I want this door FULL of stickers. If you want your sticker on the door, email me (chuck@truetechmc.com) and send it to me with a short story or description on the sticker.
