5 TIPS FOR DIRT BIKE BEGINNERS

These 5 tips would have helped me progress faster if I understood them sooner. There is a lot more that goes into riding, but this is a good place to start!

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[AgentJayZ]

At first I thought: nothing here... blah, blah. Second half of this video made me realize this is an amazingly good video. Thanks, I'm an off-road beginner, and you have really helped me learn.

[Jamac]

When I first started 1 tip that I was told was getting fit, got into running and went to the gym, I use to be 275 pounds, now I'm 220 and the difference was huge, I use to struggle standing for a duration, now I have no issues standing, I also notice the extra performance in my bike because of the weight drop😂🤟🏼

[floydiandays]

That fall in to the cactus made my nether regions tingle.

[kennymendez]

Great tips. Eyes up...see the line, make it happen. Look down, go down. Trust the bike to do what is was made to do.

[michaelward]

I started riding in 1974. My dad got me into it, and now I'm getting my son into it.

This is a GREAT video. It sounds just like my talking to my boy. I sent him this video... Maybe if he sees someone else other than his dad telling him this, he'll take the advice a little more seriously. Thanks for posting this fantastic, informational piece! Looking forward to more!

[mickmcloughlin]

Just bought my first dirt bike ever tonight. Been riding road bikes for about 45 years. Thank you for these tips. Everybody keeps saying stand up. This is going to take a little gettin use to.

[brittanyproctor]

after watching 10 others, this was definitely the most informative and helpful video

[kaniparks]

Tip number 5 is great. You can use this as a life tip as well. Don't focus on the bad stuff!! Focus on the good things and the possible great roads ahead!

[powerseostrategy]

I'm still a beginner. I was riding on a hardpack dirt trails with rock here and there. I was standing and going about 20 mph. I was not looking far enough ahead and my front tire hit a 10 inch tall rock. It knocked me off the trail but because I was standing, I was able to recover. Looking ahead is extremely important. Thanks for you videos!

[kentuckyjustice]

As a young man I raced motocross, plus rode a street bike as my primary transportation. My truck(s) were always low mileage vehicles because of my street bike. I got hit by a car, healed up, said "screw this" and retired solely to 4 wheels. Recently I acquired a DR650 to get into the dual sport game. I always liked the dirt more anyway. My primary focus is safety, then learning and fun. I enjoyed the advice you offered in this video. From my past experience, I felt it was solid advice. Unfortunately my previous experience is no more (use it or lose it), so I'm more than glad to listen to you. Thanks for the video. I can use the guidance as I start all over. Thanks again.

[TDAmeritrader]

I’m a beginner .. just bought my 2020 Honda CRF150RB. And I feel like riding a friggin rocket . I’m learning something new everyday. And all I gotta say about this video is; THANK YOU! Excellent material .. absolutely helpful. Thank you, Sir. Greetings from Chile.

[jacobb_.]

Who else watched this even tho they’re not a beginner just to see if they do anything wrong?

[JimmyButler]

Oh god I almost had a heart attack when I saw him crash into that yuca plant. I’ve crashed into one of them before and I swear, it’s no different from a bush of knives.

[JesusGodHolySpirit]

I completely agree with you I never compromise with cheap quality and low cost gear when it comes to anything like biking, skateboarding, etc.

[jaysacco]

at 51yrs old best damned advice on you tube. got a spanking new 2016 te 300, only 60 hours on that beast, going out today to make it 65 -thanks for real usable advice.

[jackloganbill]

Fantastic! Clutch control is something I never considered until lately. It was all throttle...my key instruction to new riders always was: don't focus on the obstacle in front of you, focus on where you want the bike to go!

[hdan]

I'm riding dirt and street bikes for 40 years now and these 5 tips are "right-on"...
So Joe, keep up the good work!!!

[Terribleguitarist]

Grew up riding ATVs but finally breaking down to bike. Honestly, all of these I learned from ATV riding but gives me far more confidence in trying to switch to two wheels hearing them in this context.

[Bemywitnesses]

Hi joe i just want to say wow wow, , thanks so much for your tips i only just got a bike 2 weeks ago yz 250, , and im only just learning at near to 60 years, , i put all your tips in to place went out riding for 2 hours, , i never ever thought i would stand up, , and i put my gear on, and no i never crashed, ,, i did all you said in the vid, , and it all just flowed, , rhankyou for your tips, , i did not have to wait 20 years to learn it my self, , , kind regards wayne

[Zoofactory]

Watching with my 9 year old who just got his first 96’ KX 60, and I’ve only been on the KLR for about 8 months... Extremley applicable video. Thanks for making it and posting it.