. Always keep your hands on the grips
Unless you’re showing off some freestyle tricks mid air, you should always keep both hands on the handlebar grips. If you don’t do this, you will need to make a more concentrated effort when you apply the clutch or brake. This will result in you not using the controls any where near as much as you should be. You need to take the time to force your self into the habit of using one finger on the brake and two on the clutch. When you do this you will have increased stability and control over the bike.
2. Ride on the balls of your feet
When it’s safe to do so you should have the balls of your feet on the pegs as it will allow you to absorb some of the bumps on the track and aid the suspension. When you not shifting gears or braking you should be moving on the pegs. You shouldn’t be on the balls of your feet landing from a large jump as you could seriously injure your ankles. Only get up on the balls of you feet when
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This past decade saw much change and technological advances compared to the 1990’s. The Pro National scene went from 99.9% of the bikes being two-stroke (Yamaha’s YZ400 was about the only thumper out there in the late 90’s). 2001 was the beginning of the end for the 125 2-stroke because of the YZ250F, and soon after the other companies followed suite. By 2006 the scenario had done a complete 180. Within the past 10 years, there have been some atrociously made bikes, as well as the best bikes ever made. This list may not include the entire globe, but should cover the United States, along with many other countries that have similar inventory of bikes. My list is objective and unbiased; I am going by which bikes are being sought after and bought the most, both new and used.
I had no idea that riding on the balls of my feet could help to absorb the impact from smaller jumps. I have always loved dirt bikes and I really want to get into racing. I think that I should try out motocross to see if it’s something I’d like to pursue. I better make sure to get all of the necessary equipment before I begin though.
Very Helpful Tips.
I appreciate the tip to ride on the balls of your feet. My dad is hoping to get me into the hobby of dirt bikes, which would be a new experience for me. If I enjoy the experience enough, I might just have to get my own bike.