First time riding DIRT!

#DirtBikeCourse #MSF
Kody is interested in riding dirt, so you can bet I jumped on that to sign us up for a class. Here we are taking one of MSF's many courses, our first DirtBike class at the Honda Rider Education Center in Alpharetta, GA. I've been riding street for 5 years and Kody rode street for about a year before deciding it wasn't for him. I hope to be a better rider and am taking all the riding classes I can get. Plus, learning is fun - and I want to keep practicing my skills the rest of my riding career. For me, learning doesn't stop at the certification class.
See the many other courses MSF offers I've taken in this playlist here: bit.ly/RidingCourses
This is a collaboration with the MSF and their training site at the Honda facility in Alpharetta, GA. They covered the cost of the class in exchange for a video on my experience. All of the views and opinions expressed in this video are solely those of myself and not representative of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation or the MSF Campus Alpharetta/ Honda Rider Education Center.
Find an MSF location near you: msf-usa.org/
Where did I take this course? idowannaride.com/contact-us
What did we ride in the course?
Doodle: Honda CRF125F
Kody: Honda CRF230F
Who joined me in class?
Kody / @artisanmoney
Britt Braap / brittbraapmoto
Alexandra / alydoodlr
Brian / brainmcbraap
What's my bike?
2014 Triumph Street Triple R 675 bit.ly/3YearsWithMySTR
All my TOP Revzilla picks! bit.ly/TopRevzillaPicksD
Gear worn in this video?
(Dirt day 1) Shoei RF1200 Helmet bit.ly/ShoeRF1200
Kody's helmet AGV K31 bit.ly/AGVK3Helmet
(Dirt day 2) Arai Defiant Helmet bit.ly/AraiDefiant-X
*Defiant won't be continued, I also have the Corsair bit.ly/AraiCorsair-X
My spring/ summer gear (including male equivalents): bit.ly/SpSumRidingGear
*Some of the above are affiliate links, to which I may get a commission if you make a purchase
Video recorded with:
GoPro Hero 7 Black, Hero 5, and my iPhone 11 :P
Motovlogging set up: bit.ly/MotoVloggingSetUp
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INTRO MUSIC
"Follow my Wild Horse" by Caspe Copyright © Epidemic Sound

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

MAN, that was fun! Can't wait to do the trail riding class next! :D See the many other courses MSF offers I've taken in this playlist here: bit.ly/RidingCourses

[@ChaseJasperDown]

Can’t wait to see the video!

[@philipkuriger3420]

You did great for a beginner at dirt bike riding. In dirt/trail riding you will fall and you will learn something from them all. But most importantly it may save your life on the street one day. I started riding on dirt 53 years ago. 10 years before I could get my license to street ride. This experience will greatly increase your confidence on both street and trail over time. Remember the point is to have fun while you learn.

[@r.a.capell42]

Hey Doodle it's Richard over here in South Carolina. I bet you would enjoy this Girl's KZbin Channel she's got lot's of good Dirt Bike Basic Skills Training video's to watch. This Girl rides with Gram Jarvis too. kzbin.info

[@RedRynoTT]

Riding dirt is the best. Unfortunately I'm too old now and starting street bike riding, after the MSC. Enjoy yourselves, ride smart-ride safe...

[@r.a.capell42]

SuperMoto Racing dudes who started off on dirt bikes turn sharp with inside leg way out by the front forks dudes who came from the streets knee dragging. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGLWYaiir81rg6c

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

I’m so impressed that you are constantly trying to improve your skills. If more car drivers were like that, there would be far fewer accidents on our streets👍 And Cody’s a cutie patootie!😊

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

Isn’t heeee 😋

[@HARMARSCH2]

Good Morning Doodle, This looked like you and Cody had a blast. Your enthusiasm for everything is infectious. Very cool that You and Cody did this together. See you on Friday when the next video drops.

[@boomdawg56]

I grew up riding in the dirt, I started when I was about 4 years old and never stopped, I am 55 and still ride dirt, it has saved my bacon so many times on the road. Your comment made me think about crashes I have seen and those watched on KZbin. If a rider goes into a turn and loses traction at the rear wheel, most of the time, he will either brake more to slow down and the already loose rear tire just swings further forward or they will try to stand the bike back up and wash out the front tire trying to stay on the road. The real answer is to just keep riding and reduce throttle to let the rear tire hook back up. Riding in the dirt is practice riding with no traction. I watched a video of you, I think, running on a flat track a month or so past. Running in circles, rear wheel spinning throwing mud and gravel through every turn. You weren't controlling the motorcycle with the brakes, you were controlling it with throttle and counter steering. Controlling the loss of traction.

[@PaulGuy]

I had the thing you described happen to me when taking a turn at a freeway interchange, lost the back end at 50 mph. I'm positive that dirt riding is what kept me up, if for no other reason than I didn't panic.

[@randallcl9925]

I agree! I'm one of the guys who got a dirt bike a couple of years before a driver's license and realllllly glad I learned to ride dirt first. Traction is most important on any bike and learning to ride and balance with reduced traction is key. I believe that dirt riding techniques saved my butt a few times on the road in the many years I've been riding.

[@ttrguy9952]

Doodle Dirt will teach you survival skills that will keep you alive on the street! The street riding is "Proactive' while dirt is "Reactive". The street is tight and predictable. The dirt is loose and unpredictable. I've been riding dirt since I was a kid. I had 12 dirt bikes before I turned 18. This will hone your mad skills and you and Cody can do this together! Keep riding DIRT!!! Great video Doodle! Ride SAFE and BE safe Lady! 👏🙌👌👍✌🖖🤙👋🙂

[@davejohnson2820]

This will open up whole new world of endless adventures for you! Riding dirt bikes and/or dual sport bikes on trails will make you a better street rider also. Have fun and enjoy your rides!! Dave J

[@msims1250]

I started riding dirt bikes when I was 9 years old. I learned how to deal with dirt, rocks, sand, gravel, and all that pretty early. That was forty-ish years ago. I took about 30 years off from riding, but those skills that I developed back then helped me when I started back riding. It seems, at least in my case, that it’s easier to go from dirt to street than it is the other way around. My wife, who started out on the street, was terrified of the dirt at first. She’s doing better and gaining confidence, but it doesn’t happen overnight. I enjoyed the video, and I hope y’all end up getting dirt bikes!

[@spartanx169x]

IMHO, All riders should learn on dirt first then move to pavement. You learn quickly on dirt not to panic brake the front. You just don't do it. You do you fall, as just one example.

[@MrTraewilliams]

Doodle and Kody are getting dual sports. Looks like y'all had a lot of fun.

[@philipkuriger3420]

CRF 250 L

[@r.a.capell42]

Look at a SuperMoto build kzbin.info/www/bejne/haqZeYV-rdVlosU

[@XXXCRSPL]

I would rather have a dual sport then a super moto

[@TWA_HoleKutter]

Doodle on a dirt bike!!..YES!!! Welcome to a whole new adventure. I started on a dirtbike when I was 12, I'm 58 now and I still ride a dirtbike. I hope to see more!!

[@wolfman175]

This was awesome! You're so lucky to have a dirt riding class available, that's a great option and looked like a lot of fun! Love your enthusiasm! Waiting for the future dirt bike reveal now ;)

[@TheFremenChick]

This is great. I started riding about 5 months ago so still learning. I just took my bike, little DR 200 dual sport, to the mountains and rode dirt roads this weekend. It was awesome. I didn't do anything technical but I was happy with how my bike could go pretty much anywhere. I can't wait to take a dirt course.

[@gtrs4ever]

🤙🏽good to see you are expanding your riding skill! 2 things you’ll learn, balance & awareness of trail/road condition ahead. Safe riding!

[@jeremygudgeon4144]

Congratulations and it was nice to finally meet Kody! Hope he pops up on occasion in future videos.

[@chrishorbatt3504]

100% agree, dirt riders wind up being good street riders. They also bring some bad habits with them from the dirt! I started riding when I was 5 in the dirt than street at 18 now I'm 58! I've been riding motorcycles way longer than I've been driving cars!

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

Whoa!!

[@56Spookdog]

Same here riding since 6th or 7th grade I’d cut school put a dark visor on my helmet so no one could tell my age and cruise the Bridgestone 100 around the City. DT Yamahas, BSA’s, Triumph’s and now back to a Yamaha XT 250 at age 65.

[@chrishorbatt3504]

@@DoodleOnAMotorcycle you saying Whoa cause your impressed or "whoa, is he old!"

[@spartanx169x]

Curious, what bad habits did you bring? I also learned on dirt and took my dirt bike on pavement many times. I can't think of a single bad habit. I learned not to panic break. I learned to plan your path, know your road before pushing the bike. Don't get in a hurry. when in doubt, slow down. Don't panic break on the front. In many instances break with the rear first then the front to avoid front wheel panic breaking. I may have some bad habits which is why I'm asking you. I could have some and not know it. Any advice is appreciated.

[@chrishorbatt3504]

@@spartanx169x So im talking 40 years ago, drum front brakes that were terrible off road. I was in the habit of rear brake only, first year riding on the street had to tell myself out load" front brake, front brake!". Also turned the bike with the throttle, no countersteer. I guess it was things i had to relearn more than bad habbits per say. But like i said, overall, dirt riders wind up being great street riders!

[@scott547]

Nice! Glad you got the hubs out there! I grew up on dirt! Love it! You can be a hooligan on dirt and not go to jail or get ticket lol. 🤘🏼😎

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

😅

[@RoadsOfOz]

Off road courses are so much fun. It definitely improved my off road riding skills. Probably need to do it again as there was that much info, that I did not retain it all. Love the competitiveness you have with kody when it comes to riding.

[@theChestnutMtnTinman]

I grew up in Yuma Az on a dirt bike in the desert and I agree that it definitely makes you a better street rider😎😎

[@johncourt9580]

Hi Doodle and Kody, It's nice to see you riding together, and could mean we get double the fun! It's something you've been talking about for a while. Now you've put your money where your mouth is, I think you did pretty well. You had a minor fall, which is a good reason not to use your Triumph! It was good to see the response to your social media request, shows the power of doodle! Counter-weighting can't be easy, especially on difficult terrain, but would be a great skill to master. I'm looking forward to seeing you both riding the trails, and above all, stay safe!💗💑💗

[@boostedlss6450]

GOOD TIMES! I think your observation about street riders with dirt experience is correct. IMO it's about staying loose on the bike, dirt riding makes the bike jump all over and as a street rider I can understand your nervousness, street is all about grip, but for me, dirt is all about getting loose! Just know it's there, and ride it out on the throttle, that's the way I rock it!

[@LowkeyAnnie]

Way to go girl, Kody's hooked, now you've just got to reel him in. Looks like you pair had fun! That's the glory, fun times, learning new skills and getting your hubby addicted to two wheels, he just doesn't know it yet, but he will... Annie from Oz...🇦🇺🏍💨

[@my2wheels]

You and your husband, look like you both enjoy the “Dirt class”!!!!!! Keep up with the great job!

[@chrishorbatt3504]

Doodle, this was really well done video! Very entertaining,well edited!

[@amyv.7531]

I always know I’m going to laugh and feel better after watching your videos. It’s not just about motorcycles, Doodle, you give so much more....thanks for being the sunshine that you are.

[@stephenbobic3226]

So glad you had a good time at the Rider Ed Center in Alpharetta! I taught Dirt Bikes there for almost 20 years before having to stop for a while due to injuries and too much work. I can't tell you how many hours I've spent at that place! I miss this place so much! Your coach is a good coach and great guy! One place you will find that really helps on street riding is riding slowly under control, without putting a foot down. You will be amazed how much more control you have now!

[@mythreelife4764]

Great job Team Doodle!! My crystal ball see’s 2 Dirt bikes in your future ..be safe enjoy the mud..✌️😎

[@TDub_ADV]

Doodle, you are 100% right about skills learned on dirt that can be a huge benefit on the street. I heard a saying once that "dirt riders make the best street riders". Not sure if its true or not but of all the riders i know the ones that came from a dirt background are the best riders and have the best bike control.

[@mrgrizzlyrides]

Great stuff Doodle, luved it. Your squeals made me chuckle, such energy and enthusiasm. More of the same please. Take care and ride safe Cheers Neil x

[@StuntTriple]

I'm jealous!! Looks like you had tons of fun!

[@BrittBraap]

It was so much fun!!! Just a few weeks until the next oneeee :D

[@tectrek8]

OK, so now I want to try a dirt class. Your videos are like a 3hr story in 15 minutes. I actually learned something in the first 5mins of the vid. Your hair in rollers had me cracking up!

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

🤪

[@terryboehler5752]

I'm soooooo happy you are on the dirt. It will make you a much better rider.

[@terryboehler5752]

Once you learn to ride down a Sandy hill, you've got it. The key is to keep the wheels rolling. As the rear brake locks up, the back end will try to come around. Ease off the rear brake and the rear wheel will start rolling again and it will behave naturally

[@nickrider5220]

Let's hope Kody gets the bike bug 👍

[@WRjockey]

I'm one of the many ppl who grew up dirt riding. I started around age 14, and rode about 4 years before I ever rode on the street. Never had a class in dirt riding, just learned by doing. By the time I got to the street, it was a piece of cake. You look like you both had a lot of fun! Hope to see the trail riding video!

[@WRjockey]

I think I should clarify what I mean by "piece of cake." I mean that by the time I began street riding, I never had to think twice about bike operation or handling. AND, it almost seemed like I was cheating... ("wait......you mean I can actually have this much traction - for free???!") ;);) That's not to say that street riding doesn't come with its own set of challenges. But since I didn't have to think about operating the bike, I could devote my full attention to other drivers and the situations around me. That's why I am 100% convinced it is much better to start riding in the dirt, before street riding - for those who are able to do so. I realize that isn't the case for a lot of people. And for those people, I think MSF dirt riding courses are a great idea!!!

[@ODDjs]

I really do hope you get him riding, you already did the hard part and got him out and about

[@VeeDubJohn]

That was fun to watch Doodle!

[@marianeoro2899]

Awesome riding Doodle ! Watching your vlogs makes me wanna get my first bike one day ☺️ Ride safely ! ❤️

[@Kickstart500]

Dirt riding has very much influenced my street riding in a good way. Good for y’all!

[@YBGuy]

Looks like tons of fun!

[@Motoreno]

Good video. I hope you and your husband both get a dirt bike and you create more videos like this. The people I have taught how to ride I take them out on the trails so that they can focus on the motorcycle without the traffic.

[@jimkoney4200]

Very educational . I enjoyed your video.

[@BlackphoenixEntertainment]

Thats awesome that you two did this class together. It looked like a great place to learn and get used to the dirt. So we will be seeing some off-road videos from you two now?

[@richardclegg5853]

50 years on the dirt, just started ADV with a little street a couple years ago... Cody's got the right idea... dirt is definitely where its at

[@Sckprod]

Nice Video... in my experience being a great off road rider makes you a great street rider. Scott

[@upsidedowndog1256]

Pretty cool! I bought a 2001 KLR650 and a 2010 KLX250S last weekend. 650 has 940 miles, 250 has less than 650 miles. I started in the dirt, many useful skills to be learned there.

[@laraburnette]

Good to see you on dirt Doodle!!! I want to do this class and trail at this location also!!

[@ScramblerStories]

This probably my favorite video you've ever done. Bet it's fun to have Kody in the video with you. Anytime I'm filming with Caitlyn is my favorite. True story, I've done tons of off-roading but I've never been on a dirt bike. Just my Scrambler, but one of these days I'll need to try an actual dirt bike.

[@RonConsumer]

Ah so Doodle's next bike will be a Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro... yippppeee... 🥳 Of course, then again if you and Kody love off-roading as my wife and I do then you can always get a side by side and take turns scaring the heck out of each other... 😜

[@christopherberg9873]

I can tell how much time and effort went into making this video. It turned out great!!! Looks like you all had tons of fun.

[@Harry.72]

Riding dirt is fun. I did that as a teenager. I also would like to take a dirt class since it's been a very long time since I did it.

[@hudsonhollow]

I raced off road for 36 years. I love street, but dirt is my passion. I have a life long friend in the Atlanta area who was part owner of an engineering firm. He sold off his share this year and is now teaching at the very dirt school you visited. Just some way to spend his time and help the sport we love. You and Kody should get a couple of adventure bikes and go back to TWOS and join the North Georgia crowd. I assure you, you will never feel unsafe at TWOS again. There are hundreds of great forest service roads surrounding TWOS that you will not need a lot of dirt skills to ride, but will find adventure around every corner. My KZbin page has lots of footage of riding street and trail while base camped at TWO/TWOS. Don't let fear control you!

[@hudsonhollow]

Here I am riding with a friend on one of our favorite Jeep trails near Suches. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4qkZaeffKyEg68

[@hippytrev7452]

can never have enough different skills when ya ride a bike.... keep doing it til it comes naturally Cheers from Down Under & Dirty Knee's in Da Breeezzeeeee.....

[@drewnader1726]

Heck yeah. Your making me want a dual sport

[@SteelSteedStan]

Man, do I admire you and your enthusiasm! I'm in my early 40's and I've never been on a dirt bike. I have always been a cruiser bike dude, and I've now changed to sports touring. After my accident 2 years ago I'm kinda scared of coming off the bike when riding out there in the woods.

[@hokogan]

If you have a genuine internet, find a buddy. I’ve been riding dirt for close to 25 years, but I get out with a lot of guys in their 50s and 60s who just started riding dirt 5 years ago or so. Dirt is softer than asphalt!

[@doxasnob8137]

Best video ever! Hats off to Cody for being a part. I do a lot of stuff with my wife, because she loves me to participate with her. That is great part of marriage, all the great experiences you have together. Loved the editing in this video with the "voices" dubbed in. I would love to take a dirt class. Looks like a awesome time.

[@go72ko]

Doodle now I need to consider takin dirt bike classess look easy and fun

[@theChestnutMtnTinman]

Wow looks like great instructors that want their students at their best😎😎

[@Boobtube.]

yea!!! Doodle on the dirt. Looked like a fun course. My first bike was a dirt bike. That gave me the bug to ride on the street. Hopefully Cody gets the "bug" as well.......... Shhhhhhhhhhh ... LOL Stay safe and stay awesome Doodle.

[@EbonB]

Nice! I'm gonna look for one of those classes here in Ohio...I only think the MSF classes here are road classes, but I would definitely like to learn. Also, I hope you and hubs get some dirt bikes and ride together

[@GIXXERSISTERS]

Riding dirt for me so fun.. it gives a different twist on riding.. and its much more exciting and unpredictable

[@mojomanmurph1925]

If he likes dirt, he will love adventure bikes. The Harley Pan America is great for shorter riders with the adaptive ride height feature so might want to check that out.

[@Boysenberr]

Hooray for dirt! Spinning donuts: do not turn the wheel so much; break the rear tire loose and allow the bike to pivot about you. It takes many practices! Great vid, as usual!

[@CERamos]

💫💫💫💫💫 Great Video!!!

[@correykeen2956]

Another awesome video. When are you and Cody getting Adventure bikes?

[@edwinarmstrong9175]

I hope you see now why anyone starting to ride needs to start in the dirt on a motorcycle that you can sit on & plant your feet completely on the ground. You will develop more motorcycle skills & grow with them to make you a better rider anywhere including the assault. The skills just develop more naturally & your confidence grows every time you ride. I love to see your husband & you riding together, because it needs to be more common in family’s that ride. Definitely looking forward to the both of you maybe getting into either dual sports or adventure bikes. These are the suv’s of motorcycling. You will also realize that to avoid the idiots that love to text & drive, the ditches are possible escape routes.

[@Frank_Torre]

Awesome video. Look out Kody she's coming for you😆 Hopefully he gets bitten by the 2 wheel bug and buys a dirt bike. Which could lead to a SuperMoto or a Sportbike. 🤞

[@MotoMiles]

I want a dirt bike next. Hope my sponsorship sends me one to review!

[@GoD_Quake]

Doodle, you’ve gotten good with your storytelling. I think this makes your videos much more engaging. Cheers.

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

Thank you!! I’m tryin’! Only took me about 12 extra hours to edit this video 😅 (no joke)

[@GoD_Quake]

@@DoodleOnAMotorcycle Yes, I imagine it is quite a bit more work, but it really comes across well. I like it a lot.

[@paulipuhakka8788]

Dirt riding is the best way to to learn and understand how a motorcycle works, and handles. Every street rider should be a fluent dirt rider, why? Because it gives you the experience on how to recover safely from an emergency, evasive maneuver. Trust me on that one. If it wasn't for the experience of knowing how to slide my bike, I would not be here writing this. Dirt riders do make better defensive street riders. I'm 58, and grew up around motorcycle racing all my life(from trials to World Formula 750, now Moto GP) Dirt riders do make better street riders(and racers) I currently own a KTM EXCF 500, and believe me, I'm not 58 with that horsepower at my beckoning call! Be safe out there Doodle, dirt riding will elevate your riding experience, and it will give you a safer feeling on the roads (wet, dry, and sometimes sandy) Cheers Doodle, from British Columbia 🇨🇦

[@theChestnutMtnTinman]

Smart thing wetting your jersey😎😎

[@bretthibbs6083]

the first time i was ever on a motorcycle was about 20 years ago now I bought a honda xr200 dirtbike and I have to tell you it was a learning curve for sure lol but it was a blast doing it I basically was self taught and I had help from my brother in law and his friends but we did trail rides and my brother in law made a motocross track in the field behind my hobby farm and i rode on that for awhile. I miss my dirtbike a lot I had to sell it due to moving out of state oh and by the way i lived in missouri and moved back to minnesota and another thing riding a dirtbike is a blast I really enjoyed doing it.

[@viswasrujith8426]

Man I am a jealous bastard.(I am from India) Here in my country it's kind of really rare for any kind of riders course. Seeing you guys having Dirt riding course is making me go green with envy. Our roads are usually very crowded mostly by other two wheelers, but it's a bit expensive ( until recently) to afford a dirt bike as usually most people can afford only one bike for everyday commute so dirt bikes are really for enthusiasts. Until RE introduced the Himalayan there were really not many Dirt bikes that many can afford. Many companies are now following its lead Himalayan is really changing the riders opportunities for having experience in diverse riding just as you.

[@jjbing3]

I took this course a few years ago at the same facility. It was free because they were trying to get more instructors trained. I never dropped the bike. You have to really really trust the bike because it will move all around in that dirt. You have to really relax and just trust you’ll be ok. 🤷🏾‍♂️😌 I’ve never ridden again and I probably will stick to the street because riding standing up hurt every muscle in my body!

[@lguerrajr3083]

Que bien, yo también necesito unas clases de esas

[@neilhamill318]

Dirt bike's great fun and a workout at the same time.

[@rd4k04]

I got my first dirtbike when I was 6. A little honda 50. I ride on the street now but miss the dirt.

[@chrishorbatt3504]

That taking the seat off thing was something that the factory CZ riders had to train with back in the 1960's

[@ww1966]

You know about Durham town and Iron Mountain ? I have been to Durham town twice,6000 acre off road park. You need to go !

[@darrylshaw778]

Cute, young love! Keep practicing. That's the only way to improve! :)

[@PetrolJunkie]

I can't agree with you more. People with a little dirt experience are better riders on the road. (I might be a little bias.) That is exactly the kind of course I'd recommend most people to take. If all they ever do is that basic class that would help them a lot. The main thing about taking the dirt courses is to learn how to ride through loss of traction situations instead of giving up and "layin' 'er down".

[@oneformula]

more vids w/ Kody, pls

[@kenh5317]

Ha ha ha. This was great!

[@XXXCRSPL]

I rode street for many years won't ever own another street bike again after getting a dual sport bike nothing like the best of both worlds

[@ricebowl3]

Doodles hubby looks so young, She got that young stuff, 😊

[@benwells2338]

True relationship goals right there, gotta find me a cutie moto gal. Or, as in Doodle’s case, just convert your SO to riding 😆

[@colinsphoneemail]

Just bought the 2022 Africa Twin dct. Coming from Goldwings big Street bikes not sure I really want to get too crazy in the dirt with this one. I have had a couple Klr650‘s before. I’m afraid of dropping my fancy $20,000 bike. I’ll probably just stay to powerline roads and highway

[@h2oman95]

Great sound effects when riding🤪🤪

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

🤪

[@Snug13]

The term he was looking for is natural, not unkept LMAO!🤣

[@johncamara1650]

Started with a shiny new 1979 KX80 back in the day but I forgot to take classes.

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

Ah!!

[@YBGuy]

I miss riding dirt..sooo badddddd.

[@standonit8816]

this is so rad. #ridered. seriously tho, standing invite to reno if you wanna try more trail riding! We has the bikes!

[@BoDean52]

Great video and does he call you Doodle at home?

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

No 😋 my martial arts people do

[@YZEtc]

Why did Kody quit riding street bikes? As for me, I started riding dirt bikes a few years before I was able to get a driver's license. I loved it (and still own and ride dirt bikes to this day) and got a lot of practice doing it because I enjoyed it so much. By the time I got my motorcycle operator's license (I got my motorcycle license before my automobile license) I had gotten good at riding dirt bikes, and that's when I realized that compared to riding dirt bikes off-road, riding my motorcycle on the street seemed so easy by comparison. I gradually worked my way up to very powerful and quick motorcycles like the YZF750R, YZF-R6, FZ-1, and YZF-R1, having lots of good rides on these bikes. Now, I have downsized my street bike choices over the past few years and currently ride a 2020 MT-03, a bike I am enjoying a whole lot. Through all of my street riding, I know for a fact that my dirt bike riding had helped make me a better motorcycle rider.

[@thumpertorque_]

What made you downsize from R1 to MT03?

[@YZEtc]

@@thumpertorque_ I eventually and gradually ended up on the MT-03. It wasn't something that happened in one day. At the time, I was riding a 2003 FZ-1, and I'd been riding 600 - 1,000cc, four-cylindered bikes for fourteen years and riding that FZ-1 for nearly four years. I'd typically keep a bike for two or three years of use, and I felt it was getting time to sell or trade-in the FZ-1 for something else. Because of this, I was starting to look at bikes on the showroom floor of my local dealer, and it was then that I realized I didn't want to consider another 1,000cc bike, but instead, I was looking at and thinking about smaller bikes. I ended up trading the FZ-1 in toward a new 2007 SV650. Since then, my biggest bike was a 2015 FZ-07, and today ride the MT-03 and a CRF450RL. So, no event happened to make me quickly decide to downsize in bikes, but it was after years on bigger bikes, enjoying them, and then gradually coming to the conclusion that a smaller-displacing bike would actually be a better match for how I ride and where I ride. I haven't had a desire for a bigger bike since.

[@l-mac5105]

I’ve seen your reviews on a few of the Japanese middleweight naked sport bikes. Are you planning to review the Suzuki SV650?

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

If I can find one to review!

[@theChestnutMtnTinman]

Oh tell me you have more trail footage 😎😎

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

That’s it! But more is coming!

[@threecats8219]

Haha.

[@gabrieldelacruzdelacruz2574]

The videos are getting funnier lol

[@0214Bub]

Kody seems like a good dude. By the way were you guys riding Honda trail bikes or competition models and what sizes are offered?

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

I was on a 125 CRF and Kody was on a 230 CRF

[@trblemkr1d106]

I would recommend every rider start on smaller dirt bikes when they are new to motorcycles . You learn better braking , turning , weight positioning and control on all surfaces . Start your kids riding small 4 stroke dirt bikes by age 10 move them up to bigger bikes by 13 - 15 years old and by the time are old enough ride the street they will good skilled riders.

[@pauldusing4754]

Once you ride dirt you're gunna want a dual sport!

[@port851]

Hi Doodlz, I finally upgraded from my S40!!

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

Eeeeeeee!!!!!! What dya get?? (OMG I remember when you asked me a question for a 500 sub Q&A!! Thanks for being here so long! 😃)

[@port851]

@@DoodleOnAMotorcycle I got a Honda Shadow ACE, much better for a tall dude like me. Used but amazing shape, going back to basics on the slow speed skills on that one. Ha! I remember.