How to Do a Back Flip on a Dirt Bike

A dirt bike back flip is one of the most stunning, dangerous and improbable tricks in all of extreme sports. The back flip takes a level of planning and skill that few dirt bike riders are able to achieve. Dedication, experience and intelligence are absolute requirements to consistently pull the trick. Follow these steps if you dare.

Instructions

Difficulty: Challenging

1. Get your bike ready. Your dirt bike needs to be in excellent condition to pull of a back flip. It is crucial that your bike accelerates smoothly and responds to your slightest adjustment so you maintain control over the machine at all times.
2. Find a motocross ramp. You need a professional quality ramp and landing pad to do this trick without serious injury or worse. Find a motocross arena that you can gain access to, and survey the site before attempting the trick.
3. Plan the trick carefully. Every change in speed and every movement made by the rider needs to be carefully planned and prepared. Take contingencies like cross-breeze into account. Also, take your plan to expert riders who can consult with you.
4. Nail the takeoff. Just before you take off you should lean forward on the handle bars and give the bike a lot of gas to get your RPM down. Third gear is often the best chance of hitting the takeoff successfully.
5. Pull and lean back. As you lift off the ramp, pull back on the handle bars and lean back, slightly pushing the tail of the bike away from you with your legs. Keep hitting the throttle to give you a little bit more twist from the gyro effect.
6. Hold on through the flip. It's critical that you don't panic and let go of the bike. This not only ruins the trick but increases the danger of the bike crashing down on you. Hold on through the back flip until you land.
7. Land the trick. When learning the trick, start out over a foam pit to keep things safe. As you progress and become more comfortable, add a 50-degree ramp to the landing. Bring your bike's back wheel down just a bit before the front wheel and stay centered on the bike to land the trick correctly.