Launching your bike off the starting line at maximum speed not only looks impressive, it’s also an essential part of racing a dirt bike competitively. Getting out front of the pack early will give you a huge competitive advantage. Do it right and you will avoid battling the traffic into the first turn. And you …
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Summary #1 Drills are awesome because they teach you the correct technique first and eliminate bad habits. #2 Balance drills will teach you how to balance the bike and it’s controls. #3 Full circle locks will also provide you with greater balance and control over your bike. #4 Standing up drills are great for strengthening …
If the thrill of competing on a dirt bike gets your heart racing, then this article is for you. How to Become a Pro Motocross Racer – Summary. #1 You should have a natural riding ability for riding fast under pressure. #2 You must have a burning desire to make it. #3 You must love …
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If you ride your dirt bike in different places regularly, sooner or later you are going to have to ride your dirt bike through water. You will need to stand toe to toe with a deep and scary waterhole that will be grinning up at you, knowing that it has crushed the souls of many …
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How to crash a dirt bike… or what happens when the shit hits the fan. Sometimes crashing is unavoidable and crashing can happen for a few reasons. You may have got the angle of the bike wrong on a jump, you gave it too much or too little speed, the bike became unstable during launch …
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Summary #1 Wear full protective gear. #2 Practice on a motocross track where the jumps are properly taken care of and safety is a priority. #3 Start on small jumps first before working up to the more advanced ones. #4 Get your approach right with your body weight and position #5 Stand up for greater …
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Summary #1 Check the hill first to find the best path. Blindly charging at a difficult hill reduces the odds of success. #2 Be wary of ruts. They van be used as a path but some ruts can get too deep for the bike. #3 Keep the momentum going! Gravity is working against you so …
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You don’t have to be a riding gun to gain maximum fun out of riding a dirt bike. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced rider, dirt bike riding can be as challenging as you want it to be. Maximizing pleasure out of your ride is simply a matter of applying a few tried …
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Summary #1 Build your personal image and brand and find a way to stand out from the crowd. #2 Build a following on social media. #3 Get to as many races as you can and work hard on the track. #4 Start looking for sponsorship locally and work your way up. #5 Talk to as …
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Yes, dirt bikes are dangerous. They go really, really fast, there is zero external protection to the rider (except for riding gear) and there are all kinds of obstacles in the way. Combine these things together and you have a dangerous situation. That being said, it is important to understand that the rider controls the …
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