2 Stroke Goon Learning Jumps

Took my 2 Stroke to a new track and had a great time with friends. I'm kind of a wuss when it comes to learning new motocross tracks and new jumps, but I had a lot of fun conquering some fears and can't wait to go back! Thanks for watching.
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[@taylorshytle]

This was EPIC because it was relatable. Not to to everyone, but a lot of people are nervous hitting jumps for the first time. And learning ruts at first are intimidating. Then when you grease a new jump or nail a rut, it gets you so HYPE. LOVED THIS VID

[@mr_howitzer7]

Yea I feel the same way, it took me like 3-4 times to the track before i started jumping and im still nervous (I just dont ride at tracks often thats most of my problem)

[@jordangregory5352]

I went to a track for my first time ever and hit the baby jumps for the 110cc bikes...They jumped better than me=/

[@Standonßusiness]

I got hype by watching it and the way he pumped himself up before hitting it made it 100x better

[@MulTfrancis]

Dude this makes me want to try a motocross track. This video is great to see and like you said relatable

[@enlistedflame3990]

Dude first time I jumped I was at a friends house and full sent it and almost fell off the back end

[@gabenordgren1635]

It’s nice to see a realistic representation of what it’s like to learn jumps and the fear that comes with it

[@DerekHallman]

we all start somewhere 🤙

[@jacobgnech5187]

@@DerekHallman I will say growing up on a few acres and dad borrowing a neighbours tractor for a track. I remember as a kid the number of times I crashed on jumps. Luckily I had hand me down armour from a cousin. And being young you bounce more haha

[@Jimmy_Watt]

This is where I am. Early 30s, lifelong trail rider and woods racer. Learning motocross as an adult. Good video.

[@THEVALKERY95]

I'm 27 and re-learning it all over again, been out of riding for 5 years....I underestimated how long that was 😅

[@kamdaman]

Same here. Turning 30 this year and been trail riding all my life never touched a motocross track or even jumped a bike. Would love to learn how to though

[@thomasbruun3968]

Same here,i’ve been riding quad on tracks for a lot of years,and only quad,so now i bought a ktm sx125,dirtbike is just such a different thing compared to quad,but it’s fun to do both😊

[@seanw3621]

Same here, but 47. I can ride goat trails without much concern, but a double? Man…

[@glocklife]

Appreciate this post. You definitely started getting a hang of that track towards the end. Would be cool to see you progress at this track. Def do more of these VLOGS.

[@DerekHallman]

It definitely takes me a couple trips to a track to get comfortable. This track's layout is really fun so I'll definitely be back soon to try and flow better. Thanks so much for watching man 🤙

[@vincetofanicchio7063]

reminds me when i was young, spending the day experimenting jumps and obstacles, love being on a bike and watching other riders, the art of it

[@юлияжурова-р4ж]

3:46

[@paper9570]

The fantastic thing about this video is you can see him get more confident as he does more laps and hits more jumps, you can see him hit the ruts and how he gets faster each lap

[@DerekHallman]

trying my best :)

[@lucasthomas4866]

music to my ears, adore the sound of that gorgeous 2 stroke

[@aussieknuckles]

Love the 2stroke KTM, realest video I've seen in a while. No editing out the mishaps, just showing it for what it is. Awesome track.

[@DerekHallman]

hell yeah thanks for watching buddy 🤘🏻

[@austinnightingale6526]

Love the attitude and energy man. Don’t drop throttle before your jumps and you won’t be all over the place in the air , give it a shot and tell us how you feel. I’m sure everyone watching this video would love to see a post of you high fiveing the moon man.

[@rulasmania]

Loved this format, regular people not cutting mistakes not pretending to be pro and learning things from a sport I love, really wish to be in your shoes someday !

[@DerekHallman]

Thanks for watching I'm glad you enjoyed the video :)

[@Wrestlingbros406]

Thanks for the motivation because I'm a first Rider that rides a 100 Honda XR with a 120 Bore Kit

[@J----L]

this was way more fun to watch than someone just being good at everything already

[@peterfranks7619]

You had me smiling and laughing the first 30sec. Your so genuine and you love riding. Be happy and enjoy life. God bless.

[@DerekHallman]

That's what its all about! I appreciate the nice comment Peter 😁

[@foreveralone2539]

Watching this sguy makes me so happy that he is enjoying himself while riding I love it

[@bradley1995]

Reminds me alot of myself. I'm working on ruts, corners, and just sending the jumps in general. Good luck, awesome to see you admit the same.

[@danymx1885]

dude! such a big progress since last time you were on track!! you were getting so good throught the corners! im proud of you!

[@DerekHallman]

Thank you friend, I appreciate the kind words!

[@tommycammarata6676]

@@DerekHallman weeeeeeeeee 😂😂😂😂

[@yamahkazi]

Ive been riding since i was a kid and still afraid to hit a jump, so its good to see you getting into it and giving it a go and not letting the fear hold you back👍

[@Lumberperson]

Hey dude, loving the videos, can’t wait to get back into mx myself. I hope you don’t mind a few suggestions, no shade dude. Just trying to help. The following will help on any 2 stroke: I recommend getting used to riding in a higher gear. Not for higher speed, just for better control. Higher gears aren’t only for high speeds, they have another important purpose in mx. 2 strokes, especially the more powerful modern ones have a habit of revving too high off of jumps and whoops which throws up the front end. So if you hit every jump 1 gear higher than you think you need, it will handle like butter across the whole track and is actually much safer. Shifting up well before most jumps will also ensure that the power band doesn’t suddenly increase in power, then sharply decrease, which will often happen on the jump face before takeoff, which actually affects how the suspension will load before a jump and make hitting jumps somewhat unpredictable. A sudden increase in power will send the front up, a sudden decrease will send the front down, and most 2 strokes have a sharp change in power at the top of the powerband which can make jumping them difficult. This can be seen on a dyno chart. So really, being closer to the middle of the powerband all the time is typically a good option. (Just don’t shift up 10ft before takeoff which can cause the bike to suddenly slow down. Try to shift up before the jump face) . One other thing to keep in mind is that 2 strokes have very slight, although important engine braking. Going from the top end and chopping the throttle will slow you down enough to affect your jump. Chopping the throttle from the middle of the power band doesn’t have as strong of an affect, so it’s overall just more forgiving. Being in a higher gear in my opinion is the single most important thing in this sport that is very underestimated because it changes how the bike handles nearly everywhere. And a smoother bike actually allows you to maintain good , neutral body position at takeoff and while in the air, which gives much better control when hitting jumps, and makes the bike easier to predict at takeoff. This way, you won’t have to try to lean forward or back too much and try to guess how the bike will arc through the air. For comparison, Chad reed sometimes hits supercross whoops in 5th gear on a factory 450. Not for speed, for control. Being in a higher gear also prevents the tires spinning in corners, which actually helps a lot when cornering. It will feel slower at first because often times it feels better to be in the top of the power band, although carrying speed in a higher gear makes a smoother ride, and actually helps with overall speed and safety. You’ll get used to it and incorporate it into your riding style if you choose to ride in this way. Smoothness is more vital than sheer power in mx. And if you’re worried about carbon buildup, you can always change the jetting or fuel oil mix to help with this. People say to ride 2 strokes at the top of the powerband, although please trust me here. 2 strokes work so much better if you shift up. Not necessarily for speed, just for much better control overall. Another tip is to look into getting tubeless tires and run a slightly lower psi on the rear wheel, helps a lot with grip in the corners. Wouldn’t recommend dropping the psi too much in the front tire though, so it will still handle predictably. Ps: You can still pin it everywhere which is always fun, just try to shift before reaching the top of the powerband.

[@Disciplined.nr1]

ill try that on my local track

[@streetfighteryzf750]

‘That felt awesome’ haha quality, uplifting video

[@justcus]

this is the most relatable moto video i’ve ever watched. glad i’m not the only one who feels like this at a new track or after not riding for a while.

[@DerekHallman]

thanks for watching dude

[@mx.miguel]

bro please more Videos like this,it‘s so nice to look

[@DerekHallman]

I definitely will!

[@owenclark9343]

I know this vid was posted 2 years ago but watching this gets me so hyped 😂 watching the confidence build to try the jumps and then smashing it makes me wanna go and do this! 👍🏻

[@codyschrecengost197]

Been dealing with a brain injury and haven’t been able to ride for the past 6+ months. This video brought back a lot of old emotions and actually made me feel like I was at the track again. Really enjoyed it man 🤘🏻

[@abeef9368]

Sorry to hear that it sucks not be able to ride your bike

[@DerekHallman]

Really sorry to hear that Cody. I hope you're able to get back on the bike someday 🤘

[@codyschrecengost197]

@@DerekHallman should be able to! Keep up the great videos! I really meant what I said. This one perfectly captured the emotion of trying to get a jump for the first time and finally getting it. The jitters and fear before hitting it and then the excitement after you clear it. I’ve missed that so much and watching this video genuinely made me feel something. Its pretty cool 🤘🏻

[@josephmayer8880]

Oh my God dude I just had a traumatic brain injury in August myself from moto too, rough recovery. Going to finally get back on a track today hopefully. Super nervous, I don’t know if I’ll actually go through with it. Been through what you’ve been through. It’s hard. I hope your recovery continues to go well.

[@codyschrecengost197]

@@josephmayer8880 I wish you nothing but the best my man. Take it easy and enjoy the moment. I’m rooting for you ❤️

[@FourOneFive86]

The "oww! Oww!" When being roosted by the guy infront. I had that happen and let me tell you...I said the same thing lol

[@PatrickWodrich]

this is my first time watching you and how you were hitting the jumps at the start compared to the end is immaculate and im proud of you for building that courage to hit those!!! you earned a new sub!!

[@DerekHallman]

thank you for the positivity !

[@psychosneighbor1509]

As an older fella whose moto prime is coming up on 30 years ago, I can offer you one tip to improve your cornering speed that was passed to me by an old pro: Visualize your line ONE FOOT(12inches) to the inside of the rut or lip of the berm. Come in with speed, get on the gas before the apex and look around the corner to where you want to exit and beyond. You will drift out to the lip at the apex while on the gas. I just noticed you rolling all the way out to the edge of the berm, turning, and then gassing it and thought you would appreciate this. It helped me big time with cornering speed. Moto on! :)

[@mattluszczak8095]

As a novice this is great to watch. Its my perspective. What i see. Its great to watch you go around track and get more confidence

[@alexbitzan8747]

Those look like really fun jumps - relatively low risk, gentle knuckles.

[@1993YZ]

Love the video. Consistant smooth throttle up and off the faces will keep the front and rear wheel from diving. Also up shift on ur approach. Of ur at the top of the gear before ur on the face, anytime you let off its almost the same effect as braking up the face which will suck. In the higher gear you can let off the throttle a little and use your momentum which keeps the bike balanced.

[@alphapup95]

You make such relatable content because u may crash alot and not be so good as other KZbinrs but you do show that people can crash to and all that you are very honest to instead of saying your going to shred everything then dont

[@aadenlozada9517]

1:19 that guy was floating and I was dying luaghing when you put the weeee noise

[@StoneMountainMoto]

Props for sending it. One of these days Mx will be more fun than scary for me 😅

[@josephking6819]

Haha bro

[@DerekHallman]

Thanks bro! Still scary for me too 😅 The want to conquer outweighs the fear, go for it! 💪

[@freeriiiiide]

This made my palms sweat 😅. Love the outside burms on the 150s!!

[@DerekHallman]

hahah mine were sweating too trust me

[@578_]

Man am I glad I started riding young, so gauging booters and such is just muscle memory. Biggest jump was 150ft, 4th gear pinned! I race district 14! Props man for trying!

[@cosmo7189]

This is a sweet track

[@DerekHallman]

definitely a good track 🤙

[@grahambozeman]

Quick tip if you would like to learn those ruts. Main thing is charge into them hard and when you enter be relaxed and look at the end of the rut and charge out

[@jacemiller2593]

I love this video. Thank you. For eating shit and showing everyone it isn’t easy. I’m a beginner track rider at 54. I’ve ridden BMX. It’s something else to get used to going that fast that high. Managing the clutch, brakes, shifting, counter steering all at the same time. Appreciate you very much. Looks like you were having a blast. 👊🏾

[@DerekHallman]

thanks for the kind words brotha glad you liked the vid!

[@VETdude382]

Bro, 38, always road woods, now I'm getting into track. I love it more I think. Great job and keep it up!

[@thebeargarage]

great riding man, all I can say is your knees look alittle loose when they come into frame, when your taking jumps make sure to "squeeze with your knees"!! other then that I love your "go for it" attitude and you look very comfortable even on a new track! keep shreddin and don't get got! ( i know you didint ask for my opinion i just thought it was a useful tip :D )

[@slowcookedrice2775]

The best tip I have for cornering (by no means am I a pro I’m literally a b-class rider), is to look at the corner just enough to get your front wheel into it, and then don’t look at it at all. Just get your front wheel into it and look ahead as you would do in general.

[@christianreiszner2790]

This makes me feel a lot better lol, grew up riding but never been to a track, starting to go on the tracks this month 💯

[@DerekHallman]

that's great bro have fun out there!

[@sheddingofthewood3879]

Did you nailed that first jump and had me grinning! We’ve all been there!

[@rigo3837]

Love seeing this type of video this was basically my first time On a track and made me feel a lot better knowing I wasn’t the only one nervous 😅

[@denisonglovier543]

Love these motovlogs Derek would love to see more like it, you where ripping man🤟🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼

[@DerekHallman]

"ripping" is being too nice lol! But thanks Denny I appreciate it, I'll definitely be making more🤙

[@RickV6]

Brilliant attitude and achievement bud 👍. Made me smile when you made the jumps and railed the berms. Great riding and good to see the falling and getting back on positivity.

[@DerekHallman]

Thanks for the kind words Rick it means a lot!

[@acefreely3556]

Appreciate your honesty and just being real.

[@DerekHallman]

Appreciate you watching the vid man!

[@dillonsmith8707]

You talking yourself into hitting it is so motivational man

[@DerekHallman]

gotta pump myself up somehow :)

[@morganborzelli8942]

No better feeling then landing the jump you were scared of the first time ! Such an adrenaline rush then you just forget about your fear and hit it all 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@DerekHallman]

such a great feeling for sure!

[@thekingflea2199]

Trail riding is great for getting comfortable in weird situations on the bike and helps you practice keeping that front end light track is all about speed in sections

[@tigerstrike2619]

Great job hitting those jumps you really good at that. I want to ride like that.

[@kmx509]

Dayum that is one CRISPY sounding bike!

[@andreewww143]

Track Riding is a whole different animal than trail riding. Thanks for the video

[@DerekHallman]

two different beasts for sure. Thank you for watching!

[@gabi4593]

I love the "woohoo" after wipeouts encouraging you to try again rather than the "ooooh" or "you alright?"

[@DerekHallman]

when ya get knocked down gotta pick yourself back up and try again 😎

[@nyhusdieter4086]

This video is so real , that's the way I'm learning to . Gotta change that ... keep on practicing

[@phoenixgoldstein]

I really enjoyed watching - your honesty with us made it so fun. It's a human process to be scared and conquer the track. Keep going dude!

[@DerekHallman]

Thanks for the nice comment man I appreciate it!

[@agento855]

The most humbling part of being at the track: Warming up and finally starting to rip it, feeling good (going fast in my head).... then getting smoked by some shredders hahahah.... Anyways, quality content! Please post more

[@mxoudi]

Lookin good out there! You sent them all on your first day here!! Glad you enjoyed ncmp 😎 💯.

[@DerekHallman]

Not nearly as much as you sent it!! Thanks Oudi 🤙

[@TheChapMX]

Solid riding man and you went for it! Camera does absolutely no justice to how big these jumps are. NCMP is no joke. It makes me modest real quick, every time!

[@DerekHallman]

Thanks dude! Definitely gotta get back there and try to flow better. When was the last time you went to NCMP?

[@TheChapMX]

@@DerekHallman I was there a month or maybe a month and a half ago or so. Coming up on those faces they look like walls haha.

[@centr0]

i don't even ride and this was a blast to watch. just pure fun from the sound of your voice. keep up the good work and ride safe.

[@eggamyer3371]

I went to my first track the other day and did not realize how scary the jumps were going to be to me. Not knowing what’s on the other side and lack of experience jumping really had me taking it easy lol. I was like a baby out there while others were jumping 30+ ft in the air

[@DerekHallman]

haha the first time you hit a track can be a little nerve wracking. You'll get the confidence with more seat time for sure :)

[@oakleydella4981]

Huge respect to u man!!

[@Hayabusa02045]

I was so happy for you when you hit the big one for the first time!

[@NitroNate4653]

Hey, I just wanted to say that I love your content. Well done and keep it up!♥️♥️

[@DerekHallman]

I greatly appreciate that!

[@croxclips3616]

I have loved dirt bike racing ever since I was about five and then I crashed and trying to get back into love the work keep it up.

[@jp-me9zz]

Finally a video where the rider is not a pro pretending to be “out for a casual ride”

[@JPA577]

This was awesome, I used to race when I was a kid and this reminded me of how much fun I had riding with friends

[@DerekHallman]

Always a blast riding with your buddies 😎

[@louiscaforio1376]

Great video. I loved this. I’m hoping you go back this was by far one of my favorite videos

[@DerekHallman]

Thank you Louis! I definitely will go back

[@louiscaforio1376]

@@DerekHallman sorry for being a fanboy

[@DerekHallman]

@@louiscaforio1376 don't sweat it bro! I'll check my DMs today and respond to ya 😁

[@louiscaforio1376]

@@DerekHallman thanks man your amazing keep it up

[@E.L.C.]

Wow awesome ride man you really opened her up towards the end!! Reminds me of riding when I was younger with my bro !

[@TEKKYTWO]

those of you who are living in the US don't know how lucky you have it! living the dream 🔥🔥great video bro ride safe out there👊

[@DerekHallman]

Thanks Tekky! It's great to have so many mx tracks around

[@Bandit_iso]

i enjoy how you guys share footage and am surprised how smooth the camera is when the track is so rough lol

[@jakephalen129]

Nice! Jumps will come man, when your a beginner the important part is body positioning, standing up, squeezing w ur legs, corners, elbows up uk those kind of things n theres so many fundamentals that seem like alot but when u get em jumps come so much easier rly jumps shud be last worry. Great job tho looking good! Its rly just about enjoying urself out there n having fun on ur dirt bike. Keep up the hard work 🤙

[@barrettwittkamp6166]

Great job getting faster and faster buddy looked like a awesome track

[@KP223HUSKY]

tip with ruts, lean into them and if you start falling use more throttle to use downforce and momentum, 125 bikes dont like lugging as much, so you need to carry momentum, sometimes too the faster you hit ruts, the easier it is. i spent a week solid 3-7 hours riding every day and im half decent at ruts now.

[@Mr.Stroke0331]

Great looking track. Fun yet forgiving. 🏁

[@Moto_Mills]

Lol pumping yourself up as you’re coming up to the jump

[@DerekHallman]

it helped 😂

[@johncolvin2234]

I feel ya man, been riding woods single track and hit the MX track for the 1st time last Friday. I was exactly the same, just takes time to get out of the hesitation stage coming up to those approaches. It's so much fun though!!!! "If ya ain't scared, ya ain't havin FUN!!!!"

[@AdrenalineRushMX]

the fall just hurt longer in the 30s 🤣

[@venton3]

I love this track! That uphill triple is 4th wide and a hop off the face on a 250F. It’s deceptively fast to get clean.

[@DerekHallman]

It is a sweet place for sure! That uphill triple looks so gnarly. I'll be staying away from it for a while 😅

[@TacDonut556]

What track is this?

[@venton3]

@@TacDonut556 North Carolina Motorsports Park

[@TacDonut556]

@@venton3 thanks bud! You from the DMV area? I watched your kx250f video you mentioned a md dealership. Was wondering if you are what other areas aside from budds are worth goin to.

[@nath7xgames67]

This is the best video I've seen in a long time! Thankyou sir!!

[@DerekHallman]

Thanks for watching bro!

[@brandanlaura4110]

Thanks for the video and thanks for being real. Great job.

[@danfasching926]

This was a fun video! 35 and just bought my first bike last summer and those ruts in the corners have been a real tricky part to learn for me, practice practice!

[@DerekHallman]

Thanks for watching Daniel! What bike did you get for your first one?

[@danfasching926]

@@DerekHallman 2015 yz250 2 stroke haha.. I went all out

[@tapecknows]

@@danfasching926 I did the same thing and it's the only bike I've ever been scared to ride. A lot of fun though!

[@danfasching926]

@@tapecknows haha yea it was scary at first but I got used to the power delivery pretty quick cuz I've rode sleds for years and love two strokes

[@veeru0999]

@@danfasching926 I have klx140

[@maxcamp]

“I got this!” *dies “I had this” Jk😂

[@DerekHallman]

lol

[@craigsteinman9807]

I would say u did real good..you can see at your regular track it seems hard back with few corner ruts this track was loose ..you killed it on the jumps I thought..the one jump on the when dude biffed on that long triple with the camel hump at the end wooda scared the shit outta me..so tuff

[@DerekHallman]

Thanks Craig 😁 The guy who crashed is my friend Oudi, he's tough as nails!

[@craigsteinman9807]

@@DerekHallman damn near has to be.. 'A' for effort I give him that

[@LilLexi25689]

Loved watching u get more air as the video went on

[@wuzzle29]

i love that 2 smoke

[@mcandywilliams1557]

Proud of your confidence man keep it up 🤘🏻

[@DerekHallman]

Thank you bro!!

[@Basstaco69]

Best thing to do is once you build up the confidence follow someone and use them as a pace car and follow them up the face at the same speed

[@shouldigetit]

I would have shat my pants! I know because I shat them just watching this! Great video, thank you!

[@DerekHallman]

thank you man!

[@mattgros8617]

Such a great video! 2stroke all the way. Good balls .

[@DerekHallman]

thank you dude !

[@planktoncheated1819]

Im literally a goon on my 09 ktm 250 2 stroke this was super relatable

[@Stealth164]

You look comfortable on the bike, it only gets better from here

[@DerekHallman]

thanks for the positivity dude !

[@danieldady5554]

dirtbiking looks so fun man

[@DerekHallman]

dirt biking is the best man definitely do it if you have the chance!

[@WBenzSEL]

Nice to see someone whose riding skills are closer to mine. Looks like soooo much fucking fun. Love it.

[@Jeremyspencer205]

Nice job to help with ruts turn your head coming out of the corner it helps staying in the rut

[@Ricardo.acosta747]

hitting new jumps is so fun

[@DerekHallman]

definitely!

[@rattletrapfox1001]

Subscribed immediately. You’re having fun and showing your mistakes. You da man!! #StayingHumble is the wayyy 😎

[@DerekHallman]

Positivity is key! Thank you for subscribing dude 😁

[@robertscrapholegarage8500]

it was definitely relatable to me. i was at Field of Dreams on Saturday with my KTM SX-F 350 - 4 stroke riding it like a 2 stroke and got a face full of dirt falling in the turn. i learned you can't ride a 4 stroke like a 2 stroke.

[@wereallcrazysowhat]

Love that track. I used to travel to it every winter from NY state

[@DerekHallman]

really sweet track for sure, can't wait to go back

[@jacksonridesmachines15865]

Been watching your channel for about a week haven't missed a video yet love the great riding keep it up.

[@DerekHallman]

Thanks dude 🤙

[@jacksonridesmachines15865]

@@DerekHallman thank you for sending it

[@Getman43]

(NO OFFENSE) I finally don't feel so bad about riding new tracks now, it takes me FOREVER to get new tracks down! AWESOME RIDING though, Derek!

[@DerekHallman]

nothing offensive about your comment haha. Thanks for watching like always dude!

[@Getman43]

@@DerekHallman okay and yeah man! love your content!

[@liambrooks3987]

Im glad im not the only one. Ive always feared hitting jumps even as a fearless little kid. I always just thought i was a wuss 😅