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How to Do the FMX Surfer Trick

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If you can do the seat stand whip trick, doing the FMX surfer trick is a natural progression. The FMX surfer trick is more challenging and it's even more crowd-pleasing. With time and patience, you can wow the crowds when it looks like you're ... more »

How to Inflate an MX Tire on Your Motocross Bike

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There are three ways to fix a flat MX tire on a motocross bike. You can replace the tube, patch the puncture hole or squirt foam into the tire tube. Patching is the cheapest. Bike tires lose pressure with use just like a car—-sometimes all they ... more »

How to Jump Fences on a Motorcycle

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The art of motorcycle jumping is an impressive and exciting craft that has been honed by many great riders over the decades. If you would like to carry on this tradition of motorized acrobatics, check out these steps to help you start jumping ... more »

How to Perform the FMX 360 Trick

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The 360 also is known as the Mulisha Twist and is one of the most difficult tricks in Freestyle Motocross (FMX). It was first landed in competition by Brian Deegan in the 2003 X Games. The 360 is a full horizontal rotation of the bike, and the ... more »

How to Perform the FMX 9 O'clock Nac Trick

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The 9 O'clock Nac is a simple variation of the Freestyle Motocross (FMX) Nac-Nac trick. The Nac-Nac trick is one of the most basic of FMX tricks and should be a part of every freestyler's repertoire. Once you have mastered the Nac-Nac, the 9 ... more »

How to Perform the FMX Bar Hop Trick

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The freestyle motocross, or FMX, bar hop trick is a relatively easy trick to learn. It also serves as the base move for other, more advanced stunts. As with any FMX or extreme sport it is important to follow safety guidelines at all times... more »

How to Perform the FMX Body Varial Trick

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If the whip and the surfer FMX tricks just aren't enough for you and you want to do something more, consider the FMX body varial trick. You'll either wow the crowds or give them all a heart attack. Oh, yeah, and you'll win the gold, baby... more »

How to Perform the FMX Catwalk Trick

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There are many tricks in Freestyle Motocross (FMX); however, the Catwalk is a favorite of many. In the Catwalk, you dismount and 'run' alongside your bike while in mid-air, a trick that is sure to awe both the crowd and the judges. In order to ... more »

How to Perform the FMX Double Backflip Trick

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So you can whip and do the seat stand while whipping, but that's not enough to wow the crowds anymore. You've got to do the FMX double back flip trick. It's been done once. You can be the next to do it again... more »

How to Perform the FMX Flatliner Trick

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The Flatliner is a difficult Freestyle Motocross (FMX) trick because of the multiple movements involved. It consists of leaning the bike sideways while performing a tsunami perpendicular to the bike. It's a crowd favorite at FMX events. The ... more »

How to Perform the FMX Holy Grab Trick

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The Holy Grab is one of the most difficult tricks in Freestyle Motocross (FMX) and considered by many to be harder than a back flip. It is a signature of Bryan Dowdy and has established his reputation as a top rider. The following steps will show ... more »

How to Perform the FMX Indian Air Trick

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The term "Indian Air" in the context of Freestyle Motocross (FMX) refers to the act of moving your feet through the air as if you are walking. This term may be appended to virtually any FMX trick to describe a new trick with this movement. For ... more »

How to Perform the FMX Lazy Boy Trick

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While not easy, the Freestyle Motocross (FMX) Lazy Boy trick is attainable even by beginners. Created and perfected by FMX superstar Travis Pastrana, you can surely master this trick before your next big event. This unique reclining FMX trick may ... more »

How to Perform the FMX No Handed Backflip

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In Freestyle Motocross (FMX) the backflip is one of the most difficult tricks. A backflip takes practice and lots of time, but when mastered, it can be modified easily to the No-Handed Backflip to really impress the crowd. This extremely ... more »

How to Perform the FMX No Handed Whip

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The Freestyle Motocross (FMX) No-Handed Whip is a difficult but crowd-pleasing trick that should be part of every freestyler's repertoire. In this impressive maneuver, the rider whips the bike fully sideways in the air and removes his hands from ... more »

How to Perform the FMX Oxecutioner Trick

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The Oxecutioner is a Freestyle Motocross trick developed by Jeff "Ox" Kargola and is his signature move. It is difficult because it is a one-handed seat grab with the rider holding his foot with the other hand. The following steps will show how ... more »

How to Perform the FMX Pendulum Trick

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The FMX pendulum trick looks cool from the ground, so it's a guaranteed crowd pleaser. It's also risky, so it's worth taking your time to learn. Grab your gear and your bike, and hit the jump! Join the ranks of Miller and Pastrana and dazzle the ... more »

How to Perform the FMX Rock Solid Trick

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The Freestyle Motocross, or FMX, rock solid trick is a basic trick. It requires a lot of upper body strength to complete. It is also necessary that you know how to do a one-handed and a two-handed grab before you attempt a rock solid. It may take ... more »

How to Perform the FMX Seat Stand Whip Trick

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So you can do the FMX whip and really get some height. Shake it up by adding the FMX seat stand whip trick. You'll have the crowd eating out of your hand. This trick takes some practice and timing, but it's well worth learning. So grab your ... more »

How to Perform the FMX Side Show Trick

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The Side Show is an extremely difficult Freestyle Motocross (FMX) trick. It consists of a series of compound elements and is a signature move of Chuck Carothers. The following steps will show how to do the FMX Side Show Trick... more »

How to Perform the FMX Sterilizer Trick

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The Sterilizer is also known as a Flying Hawaiian and is a standard landing in Freestyle Motocross (FMX). It was first landed by Clifford Adoptantante and is a trademark of Trevor Vines. The following steps will show how to do the FMX Sterilizer ... more »

How to Perform the FMX Superman Double Grab Trick

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The Superman may be one of the most impressive in all Freestyle Motocross (FMX) tricks, and comes in multiple variations. In this trick, you lift your body off your bike, holding yourself parallel to the seat as you fly through the air. The ... more »

How to Perform the FMX Switchblade Trick

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The Switchblade is a Freestyle Motocross (FMX) trick that is generally credited to Mike Metzger, who began rotating his legs backwards during no footed can-cans in the late 1990s. It is so named because the legs resemble a switchblade knife as ... more »

How to Perform the FMX Tsunami Trick

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The Freestyle Motocross (FMX) Tsunami trick may be one of the most difficult to execute, but it is also one of the most impressive when properly performed. Before beginning your practice on this difficult maneuver, be sure to master the Superman. ... more »

How to Perform the FMX Turntable Trick

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The FMX turntable is a cool trick that is a crowd pleaser. As it requires you to have both legs on one side of the bike, it's a challenge to keep the weight on your bike centered. You'll want to take time practicing it, but the effect is well ... more »

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