Learning Motocross on 2 Stroke

[@SinisterS1K]

Dude you’re looking FASTTTT out there, probably your best video at SF to date! Keep killing it!

[@DerekHallman]

Thank you for hyping me up buddy I greatly appreciate it!!

[@Alive_N_freeridin]

You and the other dude have the best camera angle of any mx youtube video. I can feel the jumps just watching. Love it. This track looks sick for beginners at jumping. Good flow. Not too crazy.

[@Moto_Mullarkey]

Literally had so much fun riding with everyone, jumped my biggest jump yet on the 150rb! Stoked to go back and rip my new yz250f! 😝🤘

[@lennyk9012]

Novice question-How do you manage the twitchy explosive nature of 2 stroke powerband smoothly over jumps and around the track?

[@902_Nick]

You're doing much better on the 2 stroke. Smooth throttle off the jump is key. 👍👍

[@AUSTIN_457]

Your riding has come a long way! Lookin good and the bike is sounding crisp!

[@DerekHallman]

Thank you so much brotendo!!

[@oliverstrong8172]

1:05 was hilarious, keep it up man loving the vids

[@DerekHallman]

Thank you Oliver I appreciate you watching the vids!

[@Zookdood]

I grew up on 2 strokes and i sold my 06 cr250 in 2007 and got on a 4 stroke. Ive been on 4 strokes from 07-2022 until i bought a new gasgas 300 and i cant for the life of me get my brain used to letting off the throttle on the jump face again and its making track days miserable 😆

[@Noahsnell548]

Amazing work in that track man keep it up your my inspiration you got me into motorcross

[@DerekHallman]

thank you Noah I appreciate that. Hope you are enjoying motocross!

[@Moto_Mullarkey]

Btw, really liked how you did this video Derek! Love all of the different camera angles from 1st and 3rd person as well as from that cutie named Taylor 😘. Definitely a sick viddy 🤘

[@DerekHallman]

Thanks Alysse!

[@Jay-nd4zm]

I love your videos and you really helped me commit to d hitting bigger jumps on my bike you really helped me out and thank you keep up the good work❤

[@DerekHallman]

Hope you're having fun ripping dude!

[@212.4ever]

I love your vids can you look at my dirt bike i have an yz65 and an sx85

[@DerekHallman]

Sweet which bike do you like more?

[@twowheelkru1084]

Man that two stroke is singing! Excellent video :)

[@DerekHallman]

thank you for watching dude!

[@greg6162]

dude nice!! I’m 42 and I wanna learn to ride 🤣😂… I always wanted to learn as a kid tho. But I live in New York State (unfortunately) not many places to ride that are inside of 2/hrs. Also, I’m too big at 6’3 200/lbs. I feel like the only bike I could reasonably get on that wouldn’t make me feel like I stole some poor kid’s dirt bike is a Yamaha 250. I can drive manual in a car, I learned in 15min by having my dad get my brand new 2002 Eclipse GT (fast and furious just came out lol) off the dealer lot and we switched spots and once he showed me how to get 1st gear I instantly picked it up… no lie, I dropped him off and went out that night with my friends. So I understand using the clutch and shifting by feeling but I’ve just never been on a bike. Half of riding one is learning body positioning on the bike. I wouldn’t start on anything bigger than a 250 and I think Yamaha make’s the biggest bike and probably the best bike for my frame. Great video man… you’re so smooth! How long you been riding?

[@jarretthaubert6239]

Love the Ktm vids

[@chloepaden9384]

It's so cool to watch you stretch out the good ole 150.i think you should get into to some races

[@DerekHallman]

Thanks for watching Chloe!

[@DirtZen]

Way to go after it man! You were haulin' and getting some serious air. Fun to watch, keep at it! 👍

[@DerekHallman]

Thanks for the positivity man it means a lot!

[@DanMX2112]

Picking up the pace for sure, nice work my man! Loved this video, great content!

[@DerekHallman]

Thank you Daniel I appreciate the comment!

[@tomparto4195]

You’ve gotten so good in a short period of time, u should do a video of your whip progression that would be great to watch

[@DerekHallman]

Thanks for the positivity man I appreciate it!

[@fortunefilms3201]

Have you tuned your powervalve at all, it seems to be vary controllable. I have a 22’ 150 sx and I still need to tune it so it’s a more linear power delivery.

[@DerekHallman]

I swapped the powervalve spring to the the aggressive one (red spring) because I like the power to hit as soon and as hard as possible but I haven't turned the adjuster yet. Did you buy the other springs?

[@colindefreece2601]

Looking good bro🤘I need to get my cr125 on the track I gotta get a lectron carb first

[@DerekHallman]

Thanks for watching bro!

[@elia3043]

Why Lectron? A perfectly jetted carb is miles more responsive than a Lectron.

[@colindefreece2601]

@@elia3043 I hate jetting if you go back to one of his older videos it is the same exact reason why I want a lectron carb

[@nytrex_tlnb]

Hey, Can you give me your opinion on this please? I would like to buy my first enduro bike. I will use it to explore forest trails and climb some small/medium hills. Should I get a 150 or a 250 (both 2 stroke)?

[@Moto_Mills]

That was a solid video buddy. My favorite part was “come on Derek stay in the rut... ahh bi*** 🤬” 🤣☠️ Also good follow cam segments 😉

[@DerekHallman]

hahaha had to bleep that a lil bit. follow cam parts were pretty good 😉

[@jaycecunningham3756]

Dude you’re looking really good! A really important tip for you is to not let off at the lip. Try to keep a steady throttle up the whole face. Love the vids and keep up the good work🤘🏼

[@DerekHallman]

Thanks for watching Jayce! But nah man if I held the throttle all the way off the lip at the speeds I'm going I would land into the next jump face lol. Being consistent with the throttle is key - 0 throttle, full throttle, half throttle, whatever - as long as its consistent off the face and not blipping. I let off the gas in the straight away before the jump because I'm going too fast, then soak up the jump. Perfect example is at 4:05 - if I stayed on the throttle for those jumps, especially the last one in the rhythm, I'd probably land so far out to flat I'd break my ankles.

[@jaycecunningham3756]

@@DerekHallman Ahh makes sense. I think what i was thinking of was blipping at the face now that you say that. I had the wrong thing in mind lol

[@DerekHallman]

@@jaycecunningham3756 Yep and a perfect example of that, what NOT to do - blip the throttle on the face - I did on my warm up lap at 1:01 lol quite sketchy. You can also see how far I overshot the landing.

[@jaycecunningham3756]

@@DerekHallman haha I noticed that😂 Also i’ve been thinking about getting a 2 smoke 150 or possibly 125. What do you think about the 150? Pros and cons

[@kkiely66]

Solid riding dude. On the gas as per usual.

[@DerekHallman]

Thanks for watching buddy!

[@raptormx9502]

Love watching your videos

[@DerekHallman]

love that you watch my videos dude

[@delelite3142]

Hey im getting into dirt bike riding and I was wondering what would be best for a beginner, like engine size and 2 or 4 stroke?

[@rickk.v]

Complete beginner and never ripped a dirtbike? 125 2stroke would be great to practice and get some seattime on. I you have driven one, guess you could go for a 150-200 2 stroke or a 250 4 stroke, it's what you prefer. 2 stroke does need more maintenance, but be hell a lot more fun imo

[@delelite3142]

@@rickk.v ok thanks, I’m pretty much a complete beginner so this helps alot

[@Getman43]

dude! you're flying on this track!

[@DerekHallman]

Thank you bro!! I was feeling pretty good by the end of the day

[@CookedIndustries]

Lookin good bro! Nice laps!

[@DerekHallman]

appreciate it man!

[@msxclipz3965]

Love watching these videos I have a 125 and it’s fun watching someone else on one too. Keep it up 👍

[@DerekHallman]

Heck ya thanks for watching bro, go rip that 125!

[@mxoudi]

BRO YOU SENT THAT LONG TABLETOP HAHA. Great progress and riding from all of you, great vid as always! Also.. please convince your bud Patrick to get a gopro. Him riding is a whole vibe 💯 😂

[@DerekHallman]

Thanks Oudi! I'll force Patrick to wear a GoPro next time 😂

[@Pandaglitzern]

nice

[@SinisterS1K]

🔥🔥🔥

[@freeriiiiide]

That jump in the back after that fast right hander is a solid no for me 🤣

[@DerekHallman]

haha that one felt a lil sketchy!

[@georgeboswell2536]

We just asked Derek Hallman he is still running the STIC Metering block with the 38mm Keihin Air Striker in this video, sounds really great.

[@georgeboswell2536]

He said yes.

[@thesalvos2798]

Good video bro, I like your videos

[@DerekHallman]

Thank you for watching man!

[@19Jharris]

Sick video

[@wyattbrooks8327]

Banger🔥👍

[@robinyoung2415]

You make me wanna hit jumps

[@connorrice949]

Hey Derek! Love the videos man!! So I'm looking to buy my first bike, and deciding between a CRF250R and a YZ250F. I was wondering what are some of your thoughts, which one you prefer, and why? Im 6'1 and 250lbs. I've never ridden before. Thanks for the help and rippin vids!!

[@toddeades3441]

Just got a 250r and it's heaps good but they Yamaha and the Honda are both good

[@TomasTots]

They are both good but I reckon you should get the Honda. Gets the job done and is more reliable. You'll have lots of fun especially on trails and it can handle some small jumps aswell Also, I've had both before and imo the Honda was just better overall

[@connorrice949]

@@TomasTots Ok! Cause I see a lot of people enjoying the KYB on the Yamaha and the better low end torque. What are some of your pros/cons for both? How bout ergonomics and rider fitment/comfort

[@TomasTots]

@@connorrice949 True, but I forgot to add that the bikes I rode were the versions produced here in Brazil (CRF250F and TTR250F), so they are probably different than the US versions. Here the Honda is more reliable and has more comfortable, lighter and better suspension. The rest is pretty much the same. You'd probably enjoy both I'm sure

[@DerekHallman]

Hey Connor thanks for watching dude. Are you purchasing new or used?

[@aronbakos5751]

Can you make a video about your gears and stuff like that?

[@DerekHallman]

About the gear I wear or the gears on the bike?

[@aronbakos5751]

@@DerekHallman the gear you wear lmao

[@DerekHallman]

@@aronbakos5751 Haha! I'm wearing old Fly Racing gear in this vid

[@ChevyOtto]

Is the 150 small for you?

[@DerekHallman]

nope

[@ChevyOtto]

I love your vids can you do a shout out to my KZbin channel pls

[@davisracingchannel]

you are fasttt on the 150

[@MotoDomasMX]

yo what's the name of the sound effect at 1:03 ?

[@DerekHallman]

There are two sound effects there - pan hit and oof

[@louiscaforio1376]

You should do a actual trail riding video. Maybe some enduro stuff. Keep in mind I think we would all love it

[@DerekHallman]

I would love to! I don't have many trails to ride near me unfortunately.

[@justinwhittaker3819]

How are you just coasting those jumps

[@DerekHallman]

Full throttle in the straight before the jump and get all the speed you need then let off the gas and soak up the jump 🤙

[@josephridges1619]

Dude I just got the same bike and I love jt

[@DerekHallman]

congrats dude it's an awesome bike! hope you're enjoying it :)

[@bently5517]

Keep it up your doing great

[@DerekHallman]

thanks!

[@bently5517]

@@DerekHallman Np

[@villearponen7521]

What jetting do you have?

[@DerekHallman]

Keihin 38mm Air Striker Carb with STIC Metering Block. 205 main jet, JD red needle with clip in 2nd position, 48 pilot.

[@ryanbarker4422]

If you can ride a two-stroke you'll beat the four stroke every time.

[@sparkykendall4653]

That's all based on rider skill

[@ryanbarker4422]

@@sparkykendall4653 no because Ricky Carmichael James Stewart Chad Reed many riders and went from a four-stroke to a two-stroke and back to the four stroke after they won on the 2-stroke

[@tripleefl5053]

Where is this track at?

[@DerekHallman]

Hey dude the track location is always listed in the video description 🤙

[@tripleefl5053]

@@DerekHallman oh didn’t see. Thanks

[@tristonmarcellus9868]

Where’s this track?

[@DerekHallman]

Virginia

[@krim1452]

2 strokes are so hard to learn on because their so light and casing a jump HURTS!

[@facedays6441]

Do a whellie

[@GgGg-ou1vi]

KTM stands for keep throwing money

[@DerekHallman]

or Kick Til Monday

[@karineribeiroribeiro7373]

OMG😲👍❤

[@adrimanuel6498]

Seis primer suscriptor

[@breage561]

хорошо гоняешь

[@hennyvernooy9099]

Ur already super good so........

[@DerekHallman]

Thanks Henny

[@facedays6441]

Can you do a whellie

[@DerekHallman]

For like 5 seconds haha

[@facedays6441]

@@DerekHallman but try in the next vid

[@BrainSplitta]

this is me making making the likes go from 69 to 70

[@kyyIT7]

indo pertama

[@Tyler_.Durden]

7th

[@kaido4788]

first

[@DerekHallman]

third :)

[@kaido4788]

@@DerekHallman omg no way you replied :)