Dirt Bike riding tips & tricks

[jentzschman]

I thought this was a good vid. Skip to 4:20

[video=youtube;kSfbb4-ZG8s]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSfbb4-ZG8s[/video]

 

[sixstringsteve]

One major contributor to my poor riding technique is the bike setup. Being 5'9" with a 28" inseam makes me all torso. Combine that with a short reach and I look plain goofy.

More detail about Carmichael's bike.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20111017131826AAGtgJo

 

[jentzschman]

Remove and mount a tire

Thought these were great videos on how to remove and mount a tire. Sorry if re-posts.

Remove tire:

[video=youtube;TVKzoaL8qaI]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVKzoaL8qaI&feature=[/video]

Mount tire:

[video=youtube;IMYQ6L2jKKQ]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMYQ6L2jKKQ&feature=player_embedded[/video]

 

[sixstringsteve]

This video makes me feel a lot better. Especially the section at 3:03.

[video=youtube;aZ9T96zyGUE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZ9T96zyGUE[/video]

 

[jentzschman]

That was a awesome video! Got some good chuckles out of it.

 

[Greg]

Always good to see a Pro having a hard time like the rest of us!

 

[glockman]

That video on mounting/dismounting tires was a breakthrough for me a few years ago. I no longer dread changing tires, unless it is on a 65. There is no easy way to change those little buggers!!!. I hate 65's!!!

 

[Tonkaman]

I think Steve and I are the only ones that REALLY understand 3:03 on that video ha ha

 

[Vonski]

Always good to see a Pro having a hard time like the rest of us!

I'll be at one of his clinics this Friday and Saturday with my brother and nephew. I'll let you guys know how it goes and what is covered.

 

[Greg]

I'll be at one of his clinics this Friday and Saturday with my brother and nephew. I'll let you guys know how it goes and what is covered.

I should have got in on that. Have fun!

 

[sixstringsteve]

I should have got in on that. Have fun!

x2. Is he teaching in Price?

 

[Tonkaman]

You better take notes Von. I want personalized riding instructions from you next time were out together

 

[jentzschman]

You better take notes Von. I want personalized riding instructions from you next time were out together

X2 ha ha

 

[jentzschman]

watch all of this

[video=youtube;4FILFkHr02g]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FILFkHr02g[/video]

That was a great video. Hopefully I can take a few things from that and apply it in my next ride.

 

[Gravy]

I think Steve and I are the only ones that REALLY understand 3:03 on that video ha ha

I've done that before.
Get flexible!

 

[Vonski]

You better take notes Von. I want personalized riding instructions from you next time were out together

Damn, we covered alot and it wouldn't be difficult to pass most of it along either. It comes down to tons of practice and dropping your bike alot. Of course, taking the class would be ideal, but let me know if ya wanna go out to 5 mile and go over some stuff, as I'll be out there alot just practicing what we did in class.

 

[sixstringsteve]

Did you feel it was money well spent? Did you walk away with more skills, or will it take a lot of time to practice these?

 

[sixstringsteve]

What's the secret to long hill climbs? This weekend I noticed that I had a lot more traction sitting down on the big hill climbs, but then the front wheel starts to lift and I slide back off the back. These were loose hills covered in rubble. Any tips? I'm not good enough to ride them in 2nd gear.

 

[jeeper]

let me know if ya wanna go out to 5 mile and go over some stuff.

Yes Yes Yes!!!!! lets do! We will call you Coach Von

 

[Vonski]

Yes Yes Yes!!!!! lets do! We will call you Coach Von

oh boy, no pressure there...