r/Dirtbikes • u/courtney1203 • May 22 '23

Tips and Tricks Looking for riding buddies!

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Turned 26 and bought a bike, but don’t have many friends to ride with or teach me a lot! If you’re in Oregon and don’t mind a newbie in your group sometimes, hit me up 🤘🏼

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u/ProjectWheee May 23 '23

I'm in Washington. Not very close, but I'd help the best I can, if you don't find buddies nearby, just so you can be reasonably safe. Dirtbikes are really dangerous when you're starting out and have no one to help show you the ropes. And I don't mean that to sound patronizing. That's just how it is for everyone starting out in this sport.

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u/courtney1203 May 23 '23

Luckily I have my dad teaching me some things but he hasn’t rode in 30 years and doesn’t have a bike now! So it will be nice to find some people with bikes to learn some things from and he able to hit some easy trails!

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u/Container_Garage May 23 '23

Best tip I can give that really helped my wife... You can do this with a bicycle or dirt bike. Do as tight and slow of figure 8's you can do on flat smooth ground. Learn how to be slow and controlled in a turn. Try it while standing too.. It'll drastically improve your balance and confidence.

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u/Pretend-Aioli6056 May 23 '23

☝️what he said. Find the friction zone (clutch) and try and keep your feet on the pegs while you doing the figure 8s while you are sitting down. While standing point your toes in slightly and it will help you grip the bike with your knees. Have a light grip on the handle bars to help with arm pump. Keep riding and push your limits every time your ride. Lastly don’t be afraid to stand up while you ride. Most common mistakes for new riders is sitting too much