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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[@Jamac007]

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😂🤟🏼

[@JoeRockstar]

Yeah I thought of that as a tip because I was also 230 lb and got down to 165 at one point. But it was the riding that help me lose the weight.

[@floydiandays]

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

[@jacobb_.251]

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

[@carinajoubert3122]

Lol me! 😂😂

[@tannadallas2896]

Me

[@TRARSKEN]

me too

[@orion6able]

lol yep me

[@ghostawful8386]

Me too

[@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.

[@kennymendez3812]

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.

[@zaneelliott7538]

You seem experienced and i was wondering cuz im 15 in 6 days and im a big guy im 6ft3 and like 230 pounds and will a 250 fourstroke or 125 2 stroke be big enough for me and also is the spring capable of me having the right sag or will i need a new one

[@JoeRockstar]

You're definitely going to need a suspension dialed in for you. Those two bikes are great places to start. But I would make sure that you get a used one so when you grow out of it it's easy to part with. Good luck man and happy birthday.

[@zaneelliott7538]

@@JoeRockstar tyty and by dailed in do you mean get a new spring or get it set correctly because i heard the stock springs are 100-190 lbs

[@JoeRockstar]

@@zaneelliott7538 you'll definitely need springs, also check with my sponsor sp suspension stillwellperformance.com/ They can also set you up with a revalve.

[@colterlee2098]

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.

[@JoeRockstar]

Just don't look at em, and you'll be good lol.

[@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!

[@michaelward5645]

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!

[@jamesavery6671]

Damn kids think they know everything

[@danmanthe9335]

It's the same as it's always been. Kids crash, dad says "that's why I said xxx," kid maybe listens

[@loveless2558]

No offense but how old are you?

[@Kayden2valid]

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[@rhouser1280]

My son is the same, if dad says it, it’s “yea yea yea, I got it” without listening to a word I said. Someone else tells him something, he pays attention like he’s going to be tested on it tomorrow.

[@brittanyproctor9965]

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

[@Gtasch8]

I can’t stress this enough. ALWAYS WEAR YOUR GEAR. The one time I didn’t wear it, I crashed and landed on the exhaust. And I got a 3rd degree burn on the back of my knee.

[@Kayden2valid]

That's like the worst spot to get a 3rd degree burn. I got a 2nd degree burn on my thumb because a sparkler that was made wrong. I lit it and to exploded on my thumb.

[@orangecatninja]

The matrix with Jarvis was amazing!

[@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!

[@thehammer3340]

TIP: Make sure you're in decent physical shape, it will make a huge difference. Riding a dirt bike entails using many muscles, proper endurance, and good stamina for hours of pain free riding.

[@kentuckyjustice1408]

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.

[@DerrickNedzelMtnBike]

Dual sport seems like a great way for me to go too - I’m focused on dirt and trails, not street. I’ve had too many injuries, it’s time in my life to take extra care. But I still want to explore the wilderness out here in the west.

[@Terribleguitarist89]

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.

[@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.

[@CliffClover]

As a new rider this really helped. Thank you!

[@JoeRockstar]

Great!

[@toodgs]

Excellent advice, I have been riding for sixty years and have lost count of the Oh F--k moments I have survived. Survived by looking where I wanted to go and letting the bike do it.

[@JesusGodHolySpirit3]

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

[@gypsymanjeff2184]

I was trying to get my grandson into riding ..he says he know all about how to..hes been playing some vidieo game for yrs. WOW blew me away ..he didn't even want to start on like a mini .amazing how deeply they've been brain washed by it all. And SAD...HE ACTUALLY THOUGHT HE COULD DO BACKFLIPS N THE WHOOPS AT HIGH SPEED..he was 10 then after the 1st 5mins ..he was totally humbled ..at least he stuck with it thou ..now well still abit brainwashed but I'm working on it thanks gr8 vids

[@bigmac137]

I think you got it messed up. He wasn’t “brainwashed,” he was overconfident because he though a controller/keyboard would translate to real life. I hope he realized it didn’t.

[@stevenharvey9858]

Thanks for the tips man. Both the Mrs and I are looking at bikes right now. Can’t wait to start riding dirt

[@ginospage7825]

Proud of you brother! From over 20 years ago.....look where you are! Great video and perfect advice!

[@tmak1158]

Love this video, finally someone has clarified the in-between movements when shifting weight. Love it

[@GladiusJon]

I agree 100%. Also this video was very well edited man. Good job!!

[@Offroadtherapyadventures]

Excellent advise....and congrats on your new journey!!!

[@nomnomz9354]

Wow that was actually really good. Not only did you give good tips and advise, you also took your time and went at a perfect pace for people to understand, and also you made sure your stuff was correct and made sure people understood. i was watching other tips and tricks video's and they just flew threw it and expected everyone to know what was happening, so you did a very good job. Thank you for helping me become a rider.

[@justdigincorp3961]

You did a great job with this video. Me and my kid made some notes that will absolutely help his improvement. First year of racing and left with a 3rd place finish at the TX AMA State Championship last weekend. We were refreshing on some easy tips for getting better at riding and came up with some great things to work on during the off-season. Thanks for your contribution to the dirt biking community.

[@justinmosesman3035]

Awesome video, thanks for the tips. I just started riding again at 31 and hadn't been on a bike since I was 14. I'm getting my son into it and this definitely helped me.

[@GlamLife_]

Just bought my 16 year old son his first dirt bike & this video was extremely helpful. Thanks

[@davidcain6039]

Man this video helped me get started with my new Ronco so much. Great wise advice thanks!

[@JohnDLeo-rg8tc]

that's a great thing you're doing with videos like this. You never stop learning in this sport, thank you i'm, happy to sun to your channel. I'm 54 and getting back in the saddle after a 15 year break from it. MX is an awesome, grueling sport.

[@cutznfadez4683]

This is pretty much exactly on point with the things I go over with my son 👌🏽👍🏼

[@edsmith2650]

Thanks man, I just got my first bike so good detailed videos are golden for me. Thank you!

[@bradfleming137]

This actually really helped. I find myself more confident and even gassing around like im a pro. I havnt had a problem with terraining in a while. Great Tips!!!

[@sasajovicic9361]

Thank you for these very good and useful TIPS, it helped me a lot and I improved all the level of driving! You have support by my side.

[@WMT-dt5vb]

I have been riding for 30 years on the road but just recently have started riding trails and dirt. I really appreciate the tips and advice and have some good stuff to work on going forward. Thanks and ride safe

[@tomvan2468]

I am new to riding and have watched several videos and you are spot on others so great job and thank you.

[@chrissexton9590]

great tips. I've been riding for 8 years I highly recommend this video.

[@Thepig-wm5hq]

Thank you just getting back into bikes after several years of being out of it, & this was great information man !!!

[@mickmcloughlin1646]

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.

[@JoeRockstar]

Standing up in rough terrain is key to staying upright and in control! Good luck and congrats!

[@mickmcloughlin1646]

@@JoeRockstar Thank you.

[@dixoncider7256]

Watched this a couple of times. Should probably watch it more. Been practicing these skills the last couple of months. Thanks.

[@AJourneyOfYourSoul]

Great video. Solid fundamentals. Especially liked that you hammered standing up.

[@michaelburke1116]

Great Video, well edited, very informative. I like the list format. Watched it with my 11 year old who is learning how to ride. Thank you!

[@sicxsicksicx4734]

Thanks man, as someone who hasn't learnt all of the basics, this is really helpful. So thankyou, and I'll be sure to use these tips next time I'm riding.

[@Shannon-ig4bd]

Looking forward to learning, thanks for the great tips -- I'll be coming back to this!!!

[@hardtrance9]

Great video and explanations! Thanks for sharing

[@LeandroFerreira-lk9sm]

Best video about beguinners so far!!! I can identify some issues that Im doing, next step is riding to improve! Keep all the good work! Ride safe!💪👍

[@David-zh7zn]

Very nice tip video sir. Good job and thanks.

[@googleuser1522]

Very good tips!! I learned some great things here.

[@bradjacobs1844]

Great advice, not only for beginners, but for anyone that rides. Not standing up seems to be the lazy man's way to ride and we all do it. I really need to work on that!

[@austingeorge8615]

Brad Jacobs any advice how not to get scared

[@that_red_dentside3968]

@@austingeorge8615 afraid of what?

[@RadAdventureDude]

Standing will soon to become your lazy position, Especially on a rough trail!

[@RadAdventureDude]

@@austingeorge8615 Start small with what you do to build confidence in smooth wide open areas! Hope this helps!

[@josh1158]

@@austingeorge8615 9 months late but for me the best way to not get scared was to go out and wreck. After 4 or 5 times getting bucked off and dumping it you realize it isn't so scary anymore! Always use caution though as not being scared can be way more of a dangerous thing, remember to respect the power in your bike and you'll be a pro in no time!

[@RadAdventureDude]

Super great video Joe! Very informative for beginners!

[@LCARSADV]

Great advice! Thanks for the vid!

[@mikejohnson1792]

Have been along time ! Your tips are spot ON !

[@ngauruhoe]

Enjoyable and very useful video. Look forward to putting your tips into practice

[@maximilianosoto4702]

Great video, thanks for sharing

[@jaysacco6354]

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.

[@DelPieroSkopje]

This video is one of the best for riding tips. Thank you

[@87Vikström]

Really good job and advice for everyone! "seat time" takes you where you wanna be for sure! keep the good work up Great Vid

[@seravios]

THis is an excellent video bro..... season riders shld watch this fr time to time

[@buddha65281]

I'm a new-to-dirt(NTD) rider and these are great tips. been watching tons on vids and have already dropped and flipped my 400exc... 😂. #1.. absolutely stand up, you can definitely control the bike with weight pressure on either peg(try it!). I have already gotten used to lightening up the front by keeping my butt as far back to go over or down rocky areas. thanks for the great tips!

[@dustintorres1797]

This was very helpful! Thank you for the great content

[@supersam0308]

That edit made me Sub and like, love enjoying the good comedic edits once and a while :)

[@fixatomato]

Thanks bro, just what I needed. Looking forward to getting into riding

[@CommentatingAccount]

First time viewing your channel! hilarious editing man keep it up

[@michalseman9957]

Great video man, keep it up!

[@matthewantos4776]

Thank you sooooo much!!!!! You have helped me to ride better but to also feel beter while riding

[@SaintSoldier84]

awesome. Just got my first dirt bike yesterday and this is some helpful stuff. I've ridden motorcycles and quads but this is a different game all together.

[@Brianmoto49]

good job... great tips for us who are just starting out to learn to ride on the dirt ...after street riding for a number years....

[@Inacoma989]

Thanks very much! I've been riding street for a while now and have just bought my first dirt bike and wanted some tips on riding better. Great video. Picked up quite a few things.

[@jaredbauer8956]

Fantastic content, well done.

[@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.

[@jessho2003]

The most helpful video I have watched! Thank you so much!

[@sanctealphonse4510]

Good tips! My boy and I appreciate them!

[@markokoosel]

Very helpful! Thanks Joe!

[@buster332]

Thanks for your help Joe

[@BayAreaFPV]

New rider here (KX450) and really found your video helpful. Subbed to the channel. Looking forward to more content like this! Thanks!!

[@AiKiwi]

Thanks for the help man I really needed some tips because I'm just getting back into riding so I just wanna say thank you!😃🏍💨

[@scotthennessee1002]

Hey ty so much this I feel is gonna really help as a beginner!

[@spencerdrew2726]

Great video! Keep making good content!

[@thehiddentiger2199]

Thx, getting my first dual sport tomorrow, drz400, very helpful video

[@hanstraumer2947]

Spot on, thank you very much for your tips.

[@jackloganbill605]

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!

[@SpookyDeadeye]

10:01. Read my mind. That's what I used to do out of fear of falling. Great stuff!

[@bjs001001]

Great info, thanks for sharing. Great background music too.

[@dandanimals10]

Loved this!!!! I ride road motorcycles and looking into getting a dirt bike and loved these tips!!! Can’t wait to get one and start practicing!!

[@JoeRockstar]

Good luck and stick with it!

[@nizarjarayse3592]

These are very useful tips thank you for sharing it

[@overdrewmatic5086]

Love this video. I just bought my first dirt bike , 1986 cr125cc and this really helped. Been riding other toys but I need some input on dirt bike riding and this is perfect. Yes I can work the clutch (barely)

[@TrialsProgression]

Perfect video man. Earned a sub from me. Very clear, detailed and good images

[@emfl4437]

Great too on riding rocks! Just encountered this yesterday. I am new to dirt bikes, so this video is appreciated

[@chrisdelapena8416]

Thank you for the great video! 👍

[@eddsramm1]

Great video, thanks for the tips. 👍

[@markbaxter8799]

Great video, lots of value. Way more than 5 tips. Thank you 👍

[@callmewes5121]

Totally agree with riding in different terrain. I live in the desert and ride in the mountains during summer time, yr round riding to me is the best👍👍

[@callmewes5121]

Just started watching from the beginning this morning. 👍👍

[@DerrickNedzelMtnBike]

I have never been on a dirt bike but am really interested in trying. I just got back from Moab Utah where I did a lot of 4 wheeling, mountain biking and hiking. I’ve been riding mountain bikes for 20 years, I still really enjoy that, but I’d like to be able to cover more ground in the back country. I have separated a shoulder and had a concussion from mountain biking so I am very conscious of the chance of getting serious injuries, so I want to get started right with trail riding. I’m considering trying to find a school to get started with here - I’d hate to drop a ton of money on gear and I bike only to find it’s just not the right sport for me. I appreciate your expertise and advice, and that of all the commenters, thanks for all the great ideas everyone!

[@JoeRockstar]

Mountain biking is the next best thing! Except for the pedaling part ...that really sucks

[@mickmcloughlin1646]

Newbee here. Thank you for the tips. The standing up is the hardest thing for me I think. I've sat down and ridden Harleys for years, and just got my first dirt burner. Such a different animal. I'm crashing a lot as you said, but it's been a real hoot learning.

[@ReiMclang]

Nice explanations. I've learned a lot. Thanks...👍👍👍

[@anamericanview]

Good Job! I agree, stand up is # 1 and #2 is look where you want to go. I know only to well the end result of looking where I don't want to go!

[@tbejames5634]

Thanks, just got a bike and these really helped

[@LH-zv2zq]

Just found your page. I'm a beginner dirt bike rider. Your video is excellent. You sound like you have solid riding experience. I hope to develop good skills with no bad habits. Looking forward to learning more from you.

[@kevindougall4768]

awesome will be sharing this with my son before his lessons - thx