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Ride a CRF450R. Have ridden streetbikes and harley's my whole life (I'm 23) but never dirt. Here I am after 4 weeks (and 5th time ever riding dirt/mx) I usually only get an hour of actual ride time per day out at the track.
How's my form and technique look? I am trying to take it slow and don't want to ride over my head and wad up. Any more tips? Think i'm ready to triple out of those whoops? How about that doubling in that rhythm section? I'm landing in the face of the landing so should I just give it a little more throttle each time until I clear it?
Links below are two short videos and are public
http://instagram.com/p/en4TTDRyUv/
http://instagram.com/p/en7FquxyZk/
Thanks guys. Hopefully the Vitards won't be too ridiculous, I do enjoy a good laugh though so we'll see.
How's my form and technique look? I am trying to take it slow and don't want to ride over my head and wad up. Any more tips? Think i'm ready to triple out of those whoops? How about that doubling in that rhythm section? I'm landing in the face of the landing so should I just give it a little more throttle each time until I clear it?
Links below are two short videos and are public
http://instagram.com/p/en4TTDRyUv/
http://instagram.com/p/en7FquxyZk/
Thanks guys. Hopefully the Vitards won't be too ridiculous, I do enjoy a good laugh though so we'll see.
In all seriousness, from the video do I look goony? or bad for my 5th time ever riding?
The Shop
You may find yourself faster on the 250, as you won't need to use as much caution. 450 is a seriously powerful dirt scooter for any beginner
but for some tips, try keeping your knees further out with your arches of your feet on the pegs (ability to easily hit the brake or shift if needed), and keep that neck relaxed (don't want to strain it).
And when you say relaxed neck just try to stay loose?
Or, STFU noob.
Never ride on the arch of your foot
Period
Ride in the attack position on the balls of your feet
Way more leverage to control the bike
You want to ride the bike
Not the bike riding you
2 ride all the time and ride with faster people and you will never post this again
I thought you looked great!!!!
Parris, It's my good friends track just a few minutes from my house. Easy drive and I feel like I can roll the huge hits so it's not too bad. They don't push me to do anything outside of my comfort zone. I hear you though, it's a pretty gnarly track!
You would be much faster, more comfortable and learn quicker on a 250-
I do see your point though, I would probably be able to ride the 250 closer to its limits, but again that's a downfall as I'd be more prone to needing valve adjustments and other maintenance at a quicker rate.
I didn't check out the videos because I'm tired of having to sign up for the new 'service of the week' everytime I want to look at a photo on the internet.
That and all the Rhianna selfies...
Looking great though other than the heels.
Pit Row
Also the 450 is fine for me not sure why people are saying I need a 250? especially a 250 2 stroke with the unpredictable power delivery... Why would one suggest that?
I'll put up a vid of the whole track, there are plenty of corners into straights that I have practiced, I am much better in the corners which is why I wanted advise on the whoops/jumps.
again, I am a lot better in corners as the first 4 times on the track thats ALL i practiced. Even on a corner track and just a field with two posts practicing left and right turns.
Go into corner standing, do all of my braking before the turn, sit down at apex and apply SMOOTH throttle out of the turn. Also leg up by radiator and weight the outside peg as I'm coming out. I'm pretty good at corners if I say so myself, as I dedicated all of my time on the track to cornering until yesterday, which is when i got my first air (the videos above)
I can ride a 250 2 stroke tired and still push if need be, not so on a 450. They will punish you. Being very new to the sport you don't need the 450s power... However it's all about fun. Change the oil and filters after every two rides and have a blast.
I really do not want to purchase a used 250F and roll the dice on the motor blowing up. My brother bought a KTM 125SX and I rode that a couple times before he sold it (had it for 2 weeks) but I honestly think not enough power can be more dangerous in some instances.
I've gone down a few times already but I don't believe it was due to the power. I cross rutted a few corners my first time out.. the track was real slick and ruts were pretty gnarly..
You don't think a 250 2 stroke has a pretty violent power band? I just pull off when I am tired to avoid any lapse in judgement due to exhaustion.
How about this, if you continue riding for the next couple of months and don't see much progression, try going down to a smaller machine.
As for technique, it is very difficult to properly convey what you are doing right and wrong on the motorcycle with out having someone show you first hand. I strongly suggest either finding a local MX school, camp, or trainer OR just finding a local fast guy that might be willing to work with you.
You can rely on the web for learning technique, but there is nothing like having someone point out in person exactly what you need to be doing. The bike is definitely important, but not nearly as much as having the proper technique.
- Joe, I appreciate the input. I am definitely hitting ruts pretty nice, 7/10 times I'll stay in the rut all the way through, the other times I'll pop out of it. I'll make sure to keep working on corners.
Here is the rest of the track
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