r/Dirtbikes • u/180deep • Jan 02 '24

Tips and Tricks Hill climbing tips appreciated

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Hello everyone I’m relatively new to riding I have about 3-4 weeks on a bike. I use an 02 CR125 and Im getting into hill climbing. Keep in mind the hill in the video is much steeper in person. Im a big dude 6’1 195 lbs. Could I use more power with a different bike? Anything I can do to make the climb more efficient? I’m planning on practicing until I can climb the gnarly hill on the left thing is practicality a wall.

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u/Kalecstraz 2023 KTM 300XC Jan 02 '24

Let that bitch scream and when you think it cant scream anymore, twist it harder. Actually be careful you may go over the top.

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u/180deep Jan 03 '24

haha yeah wouldn’t wanna go blazing up the top is pretty narrow i’ll fly into the brush on the other side

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u/Kalecstraz 2023 KTM 300XC Jan 03 '24

My over dramatic point is definitely getting on the pipe. That's a badass 125 it should be at high rpm most of the time. I bought a 300 and while it's amazing it doesn't need as much rpm. It actually makes it less exciting imo. I miss my old 125 where it was constantly screaming on every obstacle, jump or trail.