How To Get Into Dirt Biking While Reducing Your Risk
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
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Have you been wanting to get into dirt biking but are afraid that it's too dangerous and you might get hurt right away?
Even if you're a complete beginner who's never touched a dirt bike or motorcycle before, I want to show you why dirt biking can be just as safe or safer than stick and ball sports.
You're going to learn 5 common dirt bike beginner mistakes that greatly increase your risk of crashing and getting hurt, and then practical tips to help prevent those accidents so that you can enjoy the freedom of riding a dirt bike off-road with your friends or family!
Motocross Hideout is my personal brand to help new riders learn to properly and safely ride a dirt bike so that you don't crash and miss out on life because of an injury. My Virtual Dirt Biker School is an online riding course/camp that teaches anyone new to dirt bikes the basic techniques to stay in control and become a better rider faster. I've taught many first-time riders over the years, both guys and girls, young and old.
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Disclaimer: Dirt biking can be dangerous if you don't respect the bike or terrain. This video shows you tips to help keep you safer as well as improve your riding technique and skill so that you stay in control while riding. I, Kelley Fager from Motocross Hideout, am not held responsible for a crash resulting in an injury from trying these techniques. Please use proper dirt bike riding gear to help prevent an injury.
If you've never ridden a dirt bike, what's holding you back from giving it a try?
-Kelley
I think knee protection should be on the same list as a helmet and boots.
That is actually the only part of my gear that I've ever really 'used' and am very grateful for it. Smashed knees aren't fun.
Yes, they can definitely help, and I cover those in my video on riding gear. Thanks for watching and sharing!
Probably not practical for a beginner because of availability and price but a trials motorcycle is a great training bike. It's all about balance, throttle and clutch control while dragging the brakes. They get really powerful too but it's a different kind of power. They are very slow and you have no choice but to learn slow riding techniques while standing up. Many adults buy 80 and 125 cc which is more than enough bike unless someone weighs more than 180 pounds. I'm 128 pounds and bought a 300. Please don't do this lol. I put a low compression head and slow action throttle on and that helps tame it down some but a less powerful bike would be much easier to ride. And again they are hard to find and expensive but trials style riding is a blast and your not moving very fast at all. I really enjoy your videos thanks for your time and efforts
Yep, trials bikes are great for training! I had a GasGas 280 and it was fun - I just didn't have the time to keep practicing and trail ride my dirt bike, but maybe when the kids get older, lol.
I Bought the 2023 Honda CRF250F and ALL the Riding gear but still have a little fear because My Yard is so Small I'm scared of Running into the Fence, The Green House and the Garage 😂 its funny this Property have 41 Acres of land but this is West Virginia and it Hilly Land, i need something Flat to start out then when I feel Confident enough I'll try the Hill.
Hey Patrick, congrats on your bike - that's a great choice to start out on!
Yes, I can totally relate - I remember when I was intimidated by big hills when I was a newbie!
How big is the flat part of your yard?
@MotocrossHideout The Flat Part of My Yard is About 20 Feet wide by 14 Feet Long. I was trying to Ride around this Evening and I Stalled 3 Times in About 30 minutes, I just need the confidence to go in a complete Circle without crashing into the Fence 😅 If I can Muster Up the Courage and the Skill to Control the Throttle and Not Fall Over going in a Circle then I'll be okay.
@@patrick2360 Gotcha, yeah that's a little bit tight.
I recommend watching this video to learn the clutch: ruclips.net/video/Z2SEzfaRej4/видео.html
And this one for tight turns: ruclips.net/video/nYSwHK43J3o/видео.html
To be honest, I feel the challenge of hill climbs, but my confidence is gone when going downhill. It scares me a lot.@MotocrossHideout
@@reddirtmoto4841 Thanks for sharing! What part of downhills scares you the most, and what have you done to try and improve your confidence?
Thank you for the video. Not at all what was discussed in the video, but I wonder why some CRF motocross-specific 4 strokes have only 1 cam, like the one the video appears to, while others have 2 cams, one for the intake valves and another for the exhaust valves? Was it a year by year thing that Honda did?
Good question. From what I know, the single-camshaft is a more simple design (less parts) and it produces more low-end/midrange torque. Honda changed to a DOHC design in 2018 on the 250 for better peak HP and over-rev because it was lacking compared to the other brands.
@@MotocrossHideout Thank you for the details. That makes sense.
I'm thinking about a hawk 250 dlx efi. I sat on a Honda crf 300l in a show room once. Never have ridden but I want it real bad. I have advertised on craigslist and facebook marketplace for a tutor. No one answers, I guess it's the liability issues. I am 63 years old, pretty fit, 5' 9" 200lbs. I think the Hawk might be a good fit but I am on my own. No tracks nearby, no riders either. I am in Maryland, there are some tracks in Pennsylvania but no teaching courses. Dirt bike boot camp is over four hours away and I just can't spend the money involved for hotel stay, courses etc. I am using RUclips tutorials like yours for all the info I can get. But for the most part i am on my own. Thanks.😊
Hey Mark, thanks for reaching out! Sorry to hear that you haven't gotten any help... (have you tried local FB riding groups?)
I do have lots of free content, but I also have paid programs that go more in-depth and are more personalized for riders that want faster/safer results.
What's your #1 problem/question that you'd like answered right now, Mark?
@@MotocrossHideout I just want to sit on a bike and try my balance, move forward, and try low shifting. Braking (rear & front) etc in a confined space with supervision. When I sat on the Honda in the dealership, the thing that felt weird was having that much weight between my legs. I know I just can't jump on a bike and take off, but I can't even start, so I'm just gonna buy the bike and go it by myself. My apartment building sits on about 3-4 acres with a dirt drive circling this old building. I have helmet, boots, pants & gloves, gotta get the bike soon. Best, mark.
@@markkotishion2379 Okay, gotcha! If you don't need a street legal bike right away, I recommend starting on a lighter trail bike, such as the CRF250F or even a CRF125FB. You're a little on the heavy side for it, but that's fine for just starting out and learning, then as you feel more comfortable, you could upgrade. I also recommend checking out my 30-day beginner video series.
Let me know what you think, Mark!
@@MotocrossHideout Actually, I want to get the dual sport first, for secondary two-laners and have trail capability. Not looking at hare scrambles or flying 40ft off of a jump clicking my heels together (not this year anyhow). But I can't find a bike to get on, the Harley courses use regular street hogs and i want a leaner bike to learn on. M
@@markkotishion2379 Yep, I totally understand that. I don't race or jump anymore, but you'd be surprised at how much fun (and easier) it is to ride a lighter trail bike.
Of course, it's your hard-earned money and time - I just want to help inform you so that you get the best and safest possible experience :)