Things You'll Need:
- Off-road motorcycle
- Protective gear
- Safe riding area
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Step 1
Gear up before riding. At the minimum, wear motocross boots, pants, knee and elbow pads and a helmet. Also, try to include other protective gear such as wrist pads, protective gloves, goggles and chest protector.
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Step 2
Get situated on your bike and adjust the levers for comfort. The clutch and hand brake can slide forward, causing arm and wrist stress. So, loosen the nut and turn the levers into a comfortable position.
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Step 3
Start riding around the track and focus on the correct body position. Sit forward on your bike, keeping your head and shoulders over the bars. In this position, you have control over the bike. As soon as you feel comfortable sitting, it's time to stand up.
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Step 4
Stand in an “attack” position. Once again, your head and shoulders should be forward, over the front bars, with your elbows out and your hands comfortable on the levers. Keep your legs close to the tank and allow your knees to bend to absorb the shock of bumps.
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Step 5
Ride within your limits and progress gradually. Instead of trying the big jumps before you’ve even mastered a double, concentrate on learning the basics and progress slowly. Stay within your comfort zone.
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Step 6
Practice turns before trying harder stunts. Being able to turn correctly is a big part of successful riding. Many beginning racers pick up speed on the straight track, only to lose valuable time during turns. By practicing the correct turn technique first, you can move one step ahead of the pack.
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Step 7
Sit during tight turns and extend your leg on the side of the turn. For instance, if you’re turning right, extend your right leg forward and towards the center of your front wheel. This will allow you to counter the force of the turn and stay in control. Keep your body upright during the turn to adjust your bike coming out of the turn. Your bike will tilt into the turn.
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Step 8
Slow down before the turn. Give the bike some throttle as you turn to bring the back end around quickly. Practice this technique, moving in both directions, to master turns. Often one side is easier than the other, so make sure you can turn comfortably in both directions.
