Motocross Rider - Basic Training

Motocross rider’s basic training is very important for the beginners. It is better to select small models with less cc and weight. It doesn’t matter it is a 4 stroke or 2 stroke. The minimum ground clearance is very important as it must allow you to put your legs on the ground with straight standing. When beginning there is no need for to go for sophisticated equipments like special front fork or fancy digital meter console. After learning the skills you can move for other professional type models. The next important thing        is your helmet, boots, jackets and other safety gears. Don't look for cheaper ones look for tougher strong ones to safeguard you in case of any accident or fall down. You must be aware that the trail bike is a hot one after running for some time. It got petrol in the tank that can easily catch fire.

It is better to start the training at the age of 12. But it doesn’t matter you can start to learn the skills as a teen ager under a trainer or join a Trail Bike learning school.
Now smaller Electric Motocross models are available in the market for the beginners. Parents can decide on electric or petrol powered models for to buy for their kids.

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Motocross Rider Basic Training.

  • Ride on your trail bike for some days prior to start your skill training.
  • This is to understand the machine and its controls properly.
  • Understand how the throttle is responding to you, how the brakes are working and so on.
  • Learn quick gear shifting up and down with different speed.
  • Learn how to run your motorbike to run with half clutch mode..
  • When you are confident with your performance and control of the motorbike, then you can think about going to the next step.
  • Take large corners with straight sitting mode and then putting your weight on the corner side.
  • Taking corner at high speed can throw you away as you can't co0ntrol the motorbike.
  • Now start to ride your motorcycle in the standing position.
  • Short Steep Jumps
  • General Landing Techniques
  • Landing on your Front Wheel
  • Landing on your Rear Wheel
  • Coming Up Short
  • Rhythm Jumps
  • Kicker Jumps
  • Proper Foot Placement on the pegs.
  • When you master these things you can go for a trail ride on your local track with some experts assistance.
  • First ride through the track many times slowly, and lean the track, its condition, corners and slopes.
  • Then go on moderate speed while your instructor is watching.
  • If he is happy with your efforts, then you can go solo on good speed on the tracks.

Safety Measures.

  • Practice to use the Front and rear brakes for slowing, rather than using the down shift of gear to achieve it.
  • Learn to use your foot while cornering, if it is necessary.
  • Be familiar with your Engine kill switch.
  • Adjust your front brake lever to a suitable position during practicing.
  • Be familiar with your Electric start switch. (Most motocross models don't have it.)
  • Suspension shops can do FORK REVALVE by internal tuning according to the rider's weight and speed.
  • Rear shock too can be revalved and resprung. Front and Rear suspension springs should be kept in balance.
  • Practice is the only thing that can make you a master of the off roads. So spend more hours on practicing than looking for to ride in competition. Winning in a race can make you a hero. But riding safe is the best thing for your long life.

You must understand this trade can't be learning within weeks. It will take months or years to master it. So be patient and learn the skill while listening to your Track Instructors advice. There are manyTrail bike training schools in the USA. You can find lot of them through the web search.

Dirt Bike Terms.

Holeshot is very popular with all the motocross riders in the world. Are you familiar with these motocross slang words? If you don't know them then, give a good search to find them out. We will come with the answers in a few week times.


Here are some.
Block Pass, Brake Check, Brraaap, Cased, Clapped Out, DNF, Goon Riding, Lapper, LCQ, Pinned, Roosted, Rutted, Sandbagger, Scrub, Seat Bounce, Squid, Step Up, Supermini, Tearoffs, Triple, Whip, Whiskey Throttle, Whoops and Yard Sale.

Sri Lanka Motocross Training School.

Yakada Heena Motocross Track & School,
No 186, Ambagas Handiya,
Gurugoda, Horana,
Western Province,
Sri Lanka. (https://yakadaheena.com/contact-us/)

Racing Academies in India.
Honda Racing Academy.
TVS Racing Training Academy.
Visit this website. https://www.fmsci.co.in/2w-academies/

Syakar Safety Riding Training Center, Nepal. – Honda Nepal(honda.com.np)

20/20 Racing Academy
162 Country Estates
Apex, NC 27523
United States

MSF Dirt bike school. http://www.offroad-training.org/1DirtBike-Schedule.html

Approved Motorcycle Schools. Oklahoma. , USA.

Learning to Ride Trails Video.

India Racing Academy (http://www.apexracing.in/apex-racing-academy/)


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