How to Corner on a Dirt Bike - Basic Rut Technique

[@bradleyturner6503]

This is the only homework I like doing.

[@TheMxFactory]

+Bradley Turner Well said 👍🏻😎

[@brookeaskew6094]

Same

[@tornado1078]

Same dirt bike homework is the best

[@cooperwinter852]

All I do in my spare time is look at motorbikes

[@Busdude97]

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[@yamahasuperbike2202]

im a 56 yr old newbie. your videos have helped me out tremendously. better late than never!

[@stevenmoran3476]

Amen I rode a Dirtbike for the first time 3 year ago I fell while in a tanktop no gear fractured my ankle and still haven’t healed completely but I got back on recently and hoping this time with gear and great advise like this I become a beast

[@mudbrats]

me too - 54 and find these tips 🔥

[@jeremyelford7926]

48 here...

[@HOONICon]

14 here but its makes me assured to see that people older than me are making progress as i keep thinking i aint getting better but this makes me feel much better

[@shoruda]

@@HOONICon15 here and just looking at getting into motorcross :D

[@gabedella-fera9268]

Aerial shots showing body position at corner entry were a game changer. Thank you.

[@pdac1227]

cornering is the most satisfying thing i could ever watch!

[@motonorcal9938]

I was really wondering why my cornering sucked today, so I did a search and found this vid. I'm not doing any of these things, so that's a great place to start. It spells it out really well and makes a lot of sense. Thanks for the vid.

[@fosterkatchen7010]

Just watched this about a week ago! I’m an offroad racer from western Canada and there are crap tons of ruts in our races. I’ve always been bad at them so I stay out of them. Due to obvious reasons all of my races are cancelled this year😞. I have dedicated this time to getting good at what I’m bad at starting with ruts. I used ever technique in this video and in 3 rides I have noticed an extremely large difference. I am faster and feel more comfortable in ruts. Thanks so much for all of the tips MXF!

[@AGirlandHerBike]

Oh my God this channel is amazing.

[@TheMxFactory]

+A Girl and Her Bike Thank you! We think you're amazing!

[@morganp7238]

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[@marcusholland9425]

LOL I WAS JUST WATCHING YOU YESTODAY xd

[@TheBackpackingSailor]

i saw the knee brace video you did with the greatest offroad store ever- Chaparral Motosports!!!!

[@fernandofernandez5719]

Ho yea one of the best chanells or probably the best

[@jeffhicks1008]

This is unbelievably baddass ! And after 35 years yes! 35 years, I am back on a dirt bike and I have to learn all over again! at least so I can do it properly. these videos are priceless so thank you. At 60 years old I swear I am going to learn how to whip! maybe only just a little one but I want to be the only one in the 50 and older to do it. Is this the place on Doss rd. and Hudson bend? the terrain and background looks familiar.

[@TheMxFactory]

+Jeff Hicks Yes this is our private track in Hudson Bend. And glad to hear the videos are helping! We'll do our best to keep them coming if you keep on watching 👍🏻

[@jimhinkle7245]

Jeff, I'm with you. I'm back at it after a 20 year hiatus. Bought a 2018 YZ250F a month ago. I'll be 50 in a couple of years. We don't quit riding because we get old, we get old because we quit riding! God Bless my friend and WHIP IT! WHIP IT GOOD!!!! lol (most kids will have no clue of the reference lol)

[@250txc]

I'm 60 also and way back when we were starting to ride, we only had magazines to carry info really and stuff like a video here was very hard to eveb find and expensive! So my =self, and many others ~never really understoood what we were doing with riding; It was all self taught and maybe one of the people you rode with were good enough rider a copy? One thing is for sure, getting these moves correctly will allow you to go faster and safer and it will feel great when executed properly,,,

[@brianrichard1768]

60? Fantastic! I'm 50 and currently on a TE310R and having my son teach me the whip technique. I'm taking it slow because crashing sucks but I will always love riding!

[@mattg3696]

36 here just bought a new KX450F. Crazy how much faster it is then my 98 RM 250. You’ll be surprised how fast it comes back.

[@stendog7073]

My cornering is horrific. Next time im out im trying this for sure

[@RileyTRC]

Sten Dog I’m always afraid of loosing traction and falling over

[@mickharryharris6866]

Practice makes perfect !

[@i.j1327]

RileyTRC same, I’m going a fairly high speed and then I bail out and hit the brakes and sometimes fall off. Just wish I had the balls to send it

[@SpringfieldProductions]

RileyTRC same

[@mxer4life25]

Also make sure to lightly hold the front brake all the way at through the turn. Helps keep the front end down so you can gas it a little harder without loosing control. Also don't sit so far forward. Sitting up at the tank makes for less rear end control. Try to be slightly farther back than centered to keep control of the rear wheel

[@stricknine8623]

An exceptionally good explanation of all of the mechanics of a corner,..entry (weight position back with braking),.mid corner / apex (weight position centered up front close to tank while picking up the throttle) and corner exit (weight position of head and shoulders forward while even harder throttle). Body position with each of the three stages of a 180 degree corner change quickly, fluidly and in concession as each stage presents. Excellent video.

[@lxstinside1531]

This channel by far has showed me everything I know about riding a dirt bike!!! Thanks

[@kevinzuno6233]

I’m new to two strokes and love how the pros turn and then into the power band, I was going to ask if you can please make a video of how to do it, as I said I’m new to 2 strokes. Thx.!

[@FlowingMotiondotcom]

Thanks for all the tips in all your vids. I started MX riding at 49, struggling with everything. Found this channel about 6 months ago. Start practicing the techniques and now I am having a ball!

[@Lakestir]

Me too except I am 56.

[@mrjonathan0609]

Love all the videos thanks been off a dirt bike for 15 years got back to riding last summer and the videos are good refreshers

[@AdamMeyer67]

thank u bro i just fell on my 65 and fractured my 2 fingers and wrist and sadly im leading the championship but now ill just go down in postions butt ill make sure to follow these steps when im back on the bike

[@supertote2010]

These videos are helping a ton thanks a lot. First time rider just bought a ktm 350

[@ronson3161]

Buying my first dirtbike very soon, these videos are awesome. Thanks guys!

[@robertyaeger137]

got my first bike when i was 5 in the Mt's of northern Idaho....always had some form of motorcycle, buggy, quad, etc. - just turned 50 and got myself a CRF250l; upgraded with just about everything, first was the header, tuner and front sprocket kit, skid plate, brush guards and added the lowering swing arm for better tight trail control....fun stuff and I enjoyed the reminders since my wheels have not left the ground since my mid 30's - unless in the dune buggy, had a roll cage...f-it and launch!! I look forward to getting out during this lockdown and practice at the pole lines (deep sand!!)

[@user.--13]

This Chanel is just so damn good for beginners, I just can’t thank you guys enough for all the tips!! Thanks so much!!

[@sheenasilva9591]

My husband shared your page with me, and it has made me so confident to ride! I'm having so much fun trying your techniques and feeling the difference. Thank you for being so informative, if we lived in Texas I'd definitely take ur 2 day course. ❤

[@Mikeshobbychannel]

Thanks. I’m over 50 and mostly a trail rider. I want to try some track stuff. Scary! Great lesson

[@addi_1145]

I watch you video they are amazing I am 12 and I started riding 4 months ago and now I race and I have won every race because of your help thank you

[@marianofficial6471]

Just started my trail lastweek on this month April 2021..twas amazing to discover like this..such an Informative and great knowledge..thank you so much very helpful on my riding as a rider like me...

[@williamkeeling1862]

Been riding for a long time but you can never know everything not be to skilled just like to watch these to see if I have the technique down and stay fresh in the mental part of everything ....great video as always very informative....thumbs up guys

[@bobjohnson2920]

Excellent video. Looking through the corner is also HUGE! Don't be looking down 2ft in front of you, you will try to make too many small corrections and make you slower. It's the same on dirt or pavement. Mountain bikes, sport bikes, dirt bikes etc... it's all the same

[@Hman9876]

Ive been casually riding bikes for years without thinking too much about *how* Ive been riding my bike. Somewhere along the way the urge to get good at it struck me. Thank you for the excellent information!

[@kylejonesUB]

Definitely the most helpful video you've made for me, personally. Never thought about weight back when braking to settle the suspension. Thanks a ton!

[@mitchellallen9683]

Good vid! Usually when I mess up in a rut, I turn out of it too soon. I'm pretty good at tight 180's, but absolutely awful at gradual 180's.

[@tempusfugit7560]

Excellent explanations. Clear and to the point. Great work

[@jsk8drummer]

Would love to see more of a "troubleshooting" type video where you address some different mistakes people make when cornering or trying to push their corner speed and how to correct them.

[@jacobnewman1280]

I’m 22 and only just beginning to ride and my bike is a 450 😳 these videos have been a lot of help, thanks mate

[@socalriders5441]

Very helpful thank u I will try it out tomorrow when I go to the track for the first time

[@mikefurtado7170]

probly watched this vid four times over the last year.. Very helpful THanks !!

[@NirHason]

And how's is rut technique is doing now? :)

[@jean-michelleveille6781]

Haha samething here!! More than 5 times 🤘

[@barking.dog.productions1777]

New to dirt bikes, and looking to learn the basics.... thanks for the great videos!

[@sanjuaneropr]

I'm currently having difficult time making a continuous turn on my dirt bike. I'm new to the sport and would like to know more of the "how to's" of this sport. Great tip, I will be applying it on my next ride and will be doing the training exercises you recommended. Thank you.

[@ethanmetayer5140]

Great tips, defiantly helps me as a young rider.

[@andrewnovak6591]

Thanks for the video. I’ve been riding on and off for a few years but have never mastered the corners. I can’t wait to get back out there!😊

[@ridedirtbikes127]

Awesome break down man!! Thank you lol I’ve always had trouble with the ruts, and it’s definitely a commitment issue lol

[@motolifedream5298]

I allways sufer in the corners, i will try like you teach here thanks!✊💙

[@modernrider1398]

I’m 41 and I’ve never been on a track. There are two tracks near me and I just got a bike I can use for the track so I’m looking forward to getting out there!

[@mobiledetail4you]

Love this content... lifelong rider, getting practical info here... Thanks

[@chriszbodula1894]

Great tutorial. Thanks for the great tips. Wish you were doing this many years ago before I got old.

[@mohamadrezaie3276]

I'm from iran brotha im just got my first yamaha motocross learning from you a lot how to ride thank you

[@daltonleffew1137]

This help me so much on my speed in the corners

[@mikeoconnell9019]

thank you so much! I've always wanted to learn this can't wait to try it out on my bike

[@shortty7618]

Also really enjoy the videos. You deliver the comedic factor perfectly where others fail because they typically are very cringy, this is opposite of cringy and actually made me laugh and learn at the same time. Keep up the good work!

[@TheMxFactory]

+iMosx Thanks again for the compliment and constructive feedback! It's good to know people are getting the jokes. We do it to simply keep things spiced up and interesting, but never want to overshadow the value of the lessons we're trying to share

[@shortty7618]

Do an “advanced clutch control” video on how to apply the clutch to advanced techniques. One good one would be how to use clutch to benefit when entering and exiting corners.

[@TheMxFactory]

+iMosx Great idea! Thanks for the feedback 👍🏻

[@250txc]

Yep, very important I think; He does say to set the throttle and leave it; Right in here is where you can feather the clutch to to finer-control of the bike; Clutch feathering is more of the thrill than just throttle twisting,,,,

[@ttasa10]

Nice delivery and explanation on this video. Made perfect sense to me besides the 4 stroke bike 😂

[@rilowitdadrako6499]

Yo this channel is amazing, teaching me everything I need to do to ride fun and safely

[@solar_heymarz536]

I might get a new Suzuki 125 and learn how to dirtbike and you help me so much

[@yellowdemon16vt74]

Here are Some things I've been working on for my cornering. First rut spotting. Looking ahead, spot my rut, looking through past beyond to the corner exit. Second Bike lean. keeping my body and head upright. As soon the head tilts inward so does the bike. Third how much I brake and which I use more front or rear. I've been experimenting using rear over front. Say A bike(ktm) with a strong touchy front brake dives the front end if not careful. Ive been using the rear more to reduce excessive dive and unsettling the suspension. Fourth gear selection. I've been experimenting with staying in a higher gear for the given turn to promote faster corner speed and keeping the suspension doing it's job as well as excessive wheel spin and that out of control feeling with four stroke torque all herky jerky back n fourth being in a low gear. Fifth getting my leg out and higher. This along with while my leg is out and up I emphasize still squeezing hard with my knees. Sixth throttle and clutch control. Keeping rpms up to flow corner while slowing down as little as possible. Not sure if what I'm doing is 100% correct but when I do it right it feels amazing

[@ondrejmagyar4841]

Thanks for every video from you, every video helped out a lot. Please do a video "How to change gear"- behind the twist or whatever. I need it.

[@NubbyTV101]

Good clear content. I haven’t ridden for 4 months due to losing confidence for no reason. Starting from scratch using these techniques. Start slow, most of all ENJOY it. THANKYOU for sharing this. Glad I subbed. 👍. Regards from 🇬🇧

[@TheMxFactory]

+NubbyTV101 Thanks for the positive comment! We are glad we could help. Confidence comes and goes, especially in this sport, so it's good to hear you're starting slow and researching ways to get better. We have plenty more videos on the way and we'd love to hear what you think about them. And we're glad you subbed too 👍🏻

[@815films]

I love the channel thanks I am going to try this I have been having trouble getting good at taking ruts thanks!!!!!

[@agalvanf]

thanks a lot, I will practice today this class.

[@kristian1977]

This is your best Video by far!! explanations are great!! you added a lot more of the the "how" to do it vs. just the "what" to do. Keep them coming!! I have to go practice this right now!! Thanks guys!!!

[@TheMxFactory]

Great to hear, thanks for the feedback! Have fun practicing :)

[@krystalo7900]

Thank you guys for all your videos! This is my 3rd week going out to the track on my own and practicing what you guys teach on all your videos and now I have my first race tomorrow night!!

[@StartswithanH]

How'd it go?

[@Cunningham_News]

@@StartswithanHim seriously curious if hes won one yet lol

[@StartswithanH]

@@Cunningham_News honestly still wondering too

[@lxstinside1531]

This by far had helped me so much!!!! Thanks for this!!!

[@250txc]

This instructor guy is pretty good! Very good at breaking all 'the moves' down that it takes to corner a bike,,,,

[@oh_look_bananas]

Great video. Just started riding in April saw this video and I qualified for Loretta’s.

[@cslight402]

You guys do a great job! Very useful info always helps me remember good technic. Tkx

[@gavinhusni2242]

great informative videos! thanks. I was also wondering if you guys could do some basic trail riding techniques or tips that would be great

[@marcelborkent7894]

Love it, my son (8) just started out. (Kawa65). He found out that the corner is not easy to master. We will use this video to try to get better. Can you make more like this but than for kids? (By kids) That might work better for the young and fearless...

[@DanielJanzon]

Thanks a lot! I would appreciate a video about shifting. How much clutch to use when shifting up/down, shifting sitting/standing, footwork, how much to rev the engine before shifting, and so on.

[@TheMxFactory]

Good idea, we'll try to get a shifting video out sometime in the near future. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@sund5]

This video was very very good! Good explanation!

[@elidiomaloa9535]

Excelente canal, melhorei muito na condução e domínio da amoto

[@aloisioneto4861]

It will help me a lot with my wr450, I didn’t catch how to do proper corner with it! Watching from Brazil! Very nice video!

[@TheMxFactory]

Thank you for watching! Hopefully it will help with more practice!

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Bought a few expensive videos from gary semics and this ones are wayyy better and free

[@TheMxFactory]

👊🏼

[@kdog1066]

Your tutorials are really helpful. Thank you.

[@TheMxFactory]

+Kdog106 Glad to hear that, thanks for watching!

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There are a few good vids out there you can buy but this ones are free and more fun to watch

[@buknono1984]

hey love your videos....could you guys do a video explaining brake bumps and why they exist hahaha cheers

[@joebruniges6478]

Quality vids great advice as always! Keep up the good work!

[@kennedymahaffey633]

Dude your tips are amazing! Thanks sooo much!

[@marccordeiro3640]

Love the video!!! really using these to try up my riding skills that i think i have but are not really there! What shades are those man!! Love them! My buddy and i also started training with a small and slightly bigger crazy 8 track and it seems to get easier the more i use all the techniques you are showing/teaching! Shot bro!

[@TheMxFactory]

I believe those are 100% glasses.

[@mickclarke5741]

Brilliant explanation 👏

[@edstrong4286]

cant wait to try this. South Africa

[@lincolnatorracing8833]

Honestly, you guys produce the best riding videos around. Keep ‘em coming!

[@TheMxFactory]

+Lincolnator Very kind of you to say that! We totally agree 👍🏻 Haha, we are just happy to know our teaching style is coming across clearly. Thanks for watching, we got plenty more in the works

[@stylin60es]

Thanks 4 the vid! Coming off moto injury from a broken right thighbone. 1 yr into the healing process. Itching to get back on but seeing you stick out your right leg makes me cringe😬 Keep the vids coming! Love the motorcycle community.✊

[@K00ZZii]

Man love the video had trouble today with ruts and now I have a clear understanding of what I was doing wrong and what I need to work on!!

[@TheMxFactory]

Thanks for the feedback and glad we could help!

[@jessicakitchener5366]

So good

[@brvenikboysmx3595]

great video, you always do an awesome job on presenting the techniques and the impact of the subtle movements good & bad.

[@jean-michelleveille6781]

I'm watching it over and over haha thanks for the tips 👊👌

[@tonyhouston3049]

Thanks for the videos and keep the comedy part coming...

[@aimos28]

Tony Houston 1

[@garretthatch3484]

I’ve never ridden on a track before and this is honestly the part that scares me the most about track.

[@haydenpowell2555]

Not the jumps?

[@nicki3305]

@@haydenpowell2555 you don't have to jump the jumps but the ruts are kinda hard to avoid

[@haydenpowell2555]

@@nicki3305 then there's your issue, if you aren't going fast enough to clear jumps, you don't have enough speed to carry yourself through the rut

[@nicki3305]

@@haydenpowell2555 oh ok. Thx

[@xboxice2005]

Thank you :0 i will try these things :) im fairly new to dirt bikes.

[@max_bashore]

You really help me with my riding

[@brendanhellyer188]

Then there’s me sitting at home wishing I had a bike

[@betitothe4th188]

Brendan Hellyer damn that’s tuff

[@nicki3305]

Me too

[@elkanjulian1037]

Same

[@Og.AlkoRL]

I’m a fellow dreamer that’s name also happens to be Brendan. Just got my first bike a little over a month ago. Don’t let go of this dream! A bike will be the best thing that ever happens to you!

[@premiumdetail5349]

It’s better to want them not be interested, stay patient . You’ll have your time!

[@Nitro_dizzle]

I’ve been with u guys for years ty

[@troywatty7453]

Thank you soo much hope I'm passing in corners tommorrow at the Track pirini

[@MotoBuilds]

Love seeing that 05-08 Crf450r in a 2017 video.

[@Wide000]

Indeed, these older honda are still excellent machines...

[@fernandofernandez5719]

This one is 07 the best bike honda made

[@mikeygiovanniello2314]

i love all of your tips, they're great

[@mikejohnston1197]

I keep missing what you're saying after the cutaway because I'm laughing so hard. Best MX tutorials out there!

[@Stepchildx]

Dude, I absolutely love these videos. I'm a 27 year old 250 C Racer and I wish I had these growing up. DAMN. Good job. Holler if you need any editing help, i work in television post production.

[@TheMxFactory]

We appreciate the positive feedback! And as we are growing we certainly will be needing some editing help soon. Shoot Jason an email at [e-mail] to exchange contact info. Thanks!

[@Nobody-bp8cs]

Thanks! Really helped me a lot

[@fernandofernandez5719]

This is the best channel on you tube

[@adrianfumi]

Subscribed!!! This is one of the most rad vids! Haha! I just added my riding to the dirt, and this was so helpful! Thank you so much!

[@TheMxFactory]

Awesome, thanks for the sub!!

[@xanityaustin2291]

Your videos are amazing really appreciate it

[@ravenhawke5]

One thing you didn't mention is where you should be looking through out the turn. I've found for myself that once I'm at/enteringthe rut if I'm looking/concentrating on the rut I tend to jump it or get cross rutted and can't get leaned over and my throttle control is choppy throughout the turn. But on the other hand once I see that my front wheel is lined up with the rut if I look past the turn I enter it clean and don't have any issues with my lean and throttle control

[@PedroHeyMan]

how do you "make" a rut? i mostly ride in sand, but its usualy nice and moist, i can hit a corner multiple times in the same line (horrible at flat turns) but it dosent form a rut, and i see some other guy just get 3 laps in and big ruts are there (we ride at a private farm, and not many people are riding at a especific day, most guys just square everything) whatching your videos has helped me alot! keep up the good work!

[@jango268]

wish I had guys like you to coach and pick apart my cornering, but i gotta commit to the corner thats my biggest problem