Should I pull in the clutch before braking when slowing down?

This was a question asked by one of my viewers: "Should you pull in the clutch before braking when slowing down?" and "Do you brake then downshift, or downshift then brake?"

You'll learn these beginner dirt bike riding tips in this video so that you can ride with more control and prevent stalling or falling.

Motocross Hideout is my personal brand to help new riders learn to properly and safely ride a dirt bike so that you don't crash and miss out on life because of an injury. My Virtual Dirt Biker School is an online riding course/camp that teaches anyone new to dirt bikes the basic techniques to stay in control and become a better rider faster. I've taught many first time riders over the years, both guys and girls, young and old.

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Disclaimer: Dirt biking can be dangerous if you don't respect the bike or terrain. This video shows you tips to help keep you safer as well as improve your riding technique and skill so that you stay in control while riding. I, Kelley Fager from Motocross Hideout, am not held responsible for a crash resulting in an injury from trying these techniques. Please use proper dirt bike riding gear to help prevent an injury.

[MotocrossHideout]

Think about it... which do you do first: brake or clutch when slowing down?

[benignocruz]

I really appreciate this videos 😊 thank you, help me a lot teaching my kids

[marklevine]

FIRE VIDEO! Thank you from a new rider (Indian Scout)

[beaverboydilly]

This is by far the best, short, and concise instructions on how use the clutch on a motorcycle while stopping, ... and, 2:00 is just icing on the cake. Pure comedy gold!

[andydrums]

Couldnt stop laughing at 2:00💀💀. Jokes apart, this vid clears up my doubt real good, thanks!

[NahidVaia]

😂 Your engine noises are too hilarious. 😂 Btw, thanks from Bangladesh. ❤❤

[doboszozo]

Nice, and I like your videos! 👍Can you explain in the next video what ist that small lever next to clutch? Is the "hot start lever" or the "decompression lever" or what is that? Why and when we can use it? Also I have a CRF450, but I newer used this thing. Why is it for?

[Tattooniac]

I use the clutch to downshift all the way down and apply brakes, or do it at same time

[potato.]

does this applies to all bike or just dirt bike ?

[BradLoyo]

so basically at the same time is best at all times?