1001 simple tips you can't live without

-IF you have a key...TURN IT OFF after your done riding.

believe me my brother didnt turn off his key and we were without a trickle charger..we had to push start it...one of the must frustating things ive ever experienced on a bike

hey, i have putten all the tips together, i thaught it could be handy, look to the 101 simple tips you can't live without topic and there you'll see all the (usefull) tips together

Never pop a wheelie and switch gears while still holding down the accelerater. Trust me, things could get very messy.

Never look at your spare parts in the garage and say "OH I won't need those this weekend." Because those will be the very parts you break.

Have a set toolbox that goes everywhere ur bike goes. And always take it!!

Trust me, happened to us one week end!!!

Don't just ride on any trail, make sure you are allowed on the land.

Obey "no tresspassing" signs, they are there for a reason.

Loud pipes are not cool.

And remember, believe it or not some people hate our sport, lets not give them a reason to take it away.

why do you have to pull the clutch in when you tap the rear break in the air to bring the front wheel down?

if you are someone who keeps braking levers try cutting off the ball part and smooth around edges at the end so you can fit only 2 fingers on.
this prevents bending and stapping wen bike drops

Hi there

I just started in motocross and when searching for what to get I came across this great website and ebook.

here it is

www.dirtbikebasics.org

I found it a great book to read and gave me a stack of good info.

I hope it helps you

aussie

Tayz585 wrote:

The Viking wrote:

- Hold on to the bike with your knees, not your arms.
- Always look ahead, do not stare at your front fender.
- Put the gas on before you ride.
- Remember, its 90% rider, 10% bike.

so that means chad reed could win against 85 racers with a 1970 KE 100?

lol, I gauss so.

Never put an air filter in the microwave to dry it out!! Mine still stinks...thanks honey

Never put your fingers near the front disc rotor when lifting a bike onto the back of your ute.Fingertips go missing!

Make sure your in powerband when hitting a jump...dont want to a face plant lol..

- Always lean forward and (gently) accelerate up the face of a jump. This ensures you don't lose momentum due to the angle of the jump and helps keep the front wheel up.
- Ride slowly the first lap. Many track owners change the track weekly, and finding a new set of whoops immediately after a blind landing is not a nice way to start the day.
- Never underestimate the speed of your bike, or the strength of the ground.
- When cleaning your bike, be sure to get underneath.
- Keep your fingers away from sprockets when lubing the chain.
- Check screws and bolts regularly, dirt bikes vibrate a lot, and stuff just falls off sometimes if you aren't careful.
- Energy drinks are the worst thing to drink in conjunction with MX. They serve to dehydrate rather than hydrate, and are even banned (due to fatalities) in several countries...don't believe the hype, stick with water or gatorade.