Dirt Bike Racing Tips Top 5 | Hare Scramble & Enduro

[@Captain250FX]

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[@Woodsrider9338]

This is exactly what new racers need, and without new racers the sport will stagnate. Thanks for the video!

[@Captain250FX]

Hey, thanks! I was wondering if anybody would even watch this type of video.

[@BicBoiDyl]

ALSO! This is a big tip my cousin taught me, The night before the race, take your camelback bladder, and fill it like barely 1/4 way full. Then, lay it flat with the back-side down in your freezer. Then the next morning, fill it the rest of the way and put in your cooler! Nothing beats cold water when you're stuck on a hill on a 90 degree(F) day!

[@Captain250FX]

Interesting, thanks!

[@mschumaker1]

Good tips. I couldn't finish the first race i entered, thought I was in great shape. Was hanging on too tight, not breathing, overheated.

[@Captain250FX]

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[@OtisFlint]

I deflected and crashed down a steep embankment, all wet grass. Bent my clutch lever, lost my visor and transponder, and had to push my bike up it to get back to the trail. It was a disaster. It was a trail ride after that.

[@Captain250FX]

@@OtisFlint been there done that. 🤙

[@ralphsrides]

Honestly in my opinion, much of this carries over to serious trail riding. Riding for 4-5 hours straight in 90+ degree heat with Michigan humidity takes it out of you, and loading back up at the end of the day is never as easy as loading up that morning. And I'm always carrying cameras and spare gear - gloves, goggles, etc.

[@BicBoiDyl]

Great video Capt.! I have been racing xc for 10+ years(on and off, mostly on). I always get to races basically between 8-9 am, and my race is last of the day at 1pm. Plenty of time to set up, get registered, and to stay relaxed before the race. Also, I would say 60% of the time, I'm not even racing. I'm just out there basically racing myself. My biggest thing is reminding myself I have work the next day! lol again, awesome video man

[@Captain250FX]

I agree with everything you just said! I also find myself kind of just ( trail-riding ) once everybody gets spread out. 😆

[@TylerN737s]

Keep it coming!

[@Captain250FX]

Thank you!

[@maxolson5]

Nice tips!

[@Captain250FX]

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[@DmitriyAdv]

Another thing I'd add is - go over your bike! Make sure it's in good mechanical shape to ride for 3 hours. I'm always amazed how many riders I see on the side of the trail with little preventable mechanical failures. Spend 15-20 minutes going over the bike the night before, or have a mechanically inclined buddy do it if you don't know what you're looking at. Just basic things. It's good to spend a couple hours with your owners manual and just go through everything in there. For example, and this is not an exclusive list - * Fluid levels - oil, coolant, brakes/clutch, 2T oil on oil injected bikes. * Air filter (present and relatively clean). * Brake pad wear, especially if going into a wet race. * Tire pressures if running tubes. * Spokes - just check for any loose ones, that's a crap way to end a race. * Chain tension. * Battery - make sure the bike cranks and starts easily. * On KTMs - the kickstand spring bolt. * Grab a 2-3 wrenches and go through the bolts on the bike, just light pressure to make sure they're not loose. If you do this often enough you'll quickly learn which ones loosen up... I've seen everything from handguards to subframe bolts come loose. * As you're doing the above, visually check for missing hardware, leaks, damage, radiator hoses about to rip, wires about to fray...etc.

[@Captain250FX]

Great comment and I hope others will read this, thanks.

[@philipanthony763]

Great tips! only thing is they should be on a blu bike ;)

[@Captain250FX]

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[@natielou143]

Thanks man! Good work!

[@Captain250FX]

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