Top 5 Beginner Motocross Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

[@rmatvmc]

What are some of your favorite riding techniques to practice?

[@claytonhertz251]

Rocky Mountain ATV MC standing everywhere no matter what. Track or trails I’ll stand for as long as I can just to practice balls of my feet and squeezing with my knees

[@decanuts8297]

Standing

[@rmatvmc]

@@claytonhertz251 That is an awesome drill and a great way to develop good habits! Thanks for watching - Chase

[@smidly7192]

Keeping my elbows up is something I'm always told is important.

[@rmatvmc]

@@smidly7192 Very true. Elbows usually results in your head tilting and the bike falling over. Elbows up!

[@dustin9035]

Forgot to mention the most important tip of all. Beginners have to start out on a 450.

[@borntwice4724]

Dustin I agree 100%, and always keep it pinned.

[@braydennienhuser9547]

Beginner bike would probably be 500 2stroke

[@trentendres2165]

Unless there a pansie

[@eric6rock]

@@braydennienhuser9547 😂

[@ModernCivilWar]

Hey I'm 6'1 145lbs and I want to start on a 450. I've been on few dirt bikes. Dumped a few but not that experienced. But I'm usually pretty damn good on anything I get on and I want power and something big. Just how I am. Hopefully I don't regret it lmao

[@bikerdude6119]

Pro tip: remove the brakes ,they only slow you down

[@trentonmeyer3445]

BIKER DUDE then you get used to it and start coasting

[@toaster1795]

Lol

[@motocrossin4ever]

“Don’t need those where we’re going” -Cleetus. McFarland

[@kh4life136]

“Why have a front brake when your hand is going to be on the throttle the whole time.” -RM

[@motocrossin4ever]

KH4Life it’s just a burn out lever

[@cbr600rrturbo]

I've been riding atvs for 40 years,motorcycles for 30 years but dirtbikes this is my first year lots to learn but I'm having a blast doing it

[@rmatvmc]

that's awesome! They can be frustrating at times, but always worth it! Stay safe out there - Chase

[@kyletracey5819]

Once you have it , you never loose it ! Grew up riding dirt bikes. Now my son is into dirt bikes. Few yrs ago he bought his first bike. Now on his 3rd. Of course i had to pick up a kx250 ! Hes impressed and has learned lots of tips from good old dad ! Ha! You only live once. Great hearing your having fun. Us old guys can still keep up ! Altho damm , i wish i was 17 again lol

[@str5128]

You look badass with that gun!

[@Bemywitnesses]

me too

[@johncormier646]

I've been riding Croom for over forty years. Bithlow, Hardrock, Dade City, Chicken Farm in the 70s. Etc. When I'm riding good my ankles hurt the next day from squeezing the bike.

[@cameronboswell7888]

For *off the bike mistakes* I’d say “Social Aspects”. Knowing how you interact with other people, especially as beginner, is important. Sometimes the moto world can be a little exclusive. I don’t intend to be negative, but just don’t let the naysayers get in your head. Sometimes when you show up at a race/trailhead just ride and then leave. Picking who to be around is important for your confidence.

[@chasecook7775]

Good advice for any aspect of life.

[@bikerdude6119]

Alota moto dudes can be really negative , must suck to always be in a bad mood

[@user-uo7pz6eh9x]

I don't have the newest dirtbike, mine is from 2006. So I'm a bit worried that i don't fit in or i am not cool enough. But i have to buy all my motocross stuff including bike by myself and i am only 15. Do you guys think that someone will pick on me?

[@qgenereaux9680]

@@user-uo7pz6eh9x f*** the talkers, get out there and enjoy that bike homie , no regrets

[@adamziehm-friesen7480]

Wasserflasche grew up in the 90s with old xrs and bikes nobody has heard of anymore(hodaka)... the guys that had the nice new bikes their dads bought them don’t ride anymore. They just wanted to be cool. Just do you!

[@craigsteinman9807]

Awesome tip chase..head on shoulder when turning ..never heard that one..what a easy way to remember to keep outside elbow up and to lean your body the rite way

[@rmatvmc]

Thanks, Craig. Hope it helps you out!

[@katiewatt6139]

i was always told to put put my ear to my shoulder the way i was turning to help me lean more....

[@markhingst5368]

20+ years on road bikes and trying to get back into riding dirt with my boys and found myself really struggling so this just was awesome for me and it's making a huge difference. Thankyou🙏

[@ACD2189]

Some more content like this please . I'm a 41 year old dirt bike beginner trying to teach my son so this content is gold. Thanks Guys

[@rmatvmc]

You got it!

[@michaelmcginnis9029]

Same here he wants to race so i got 2 pit bikes so they can learn to ride i got 2 boys 10 and 11 and i never road til now

[@jakebaur2148]

How did it go? 37 y/o about to put my first hours on a bike. Hoping to learn and be able to teach my 6 year old one day too

[@jmango5370]

For faster cornering make sure to push down on the foot peg on the opposite side of which way your turning. So if your making a right turn push down on the left foot peg or making a left turn push down on the right foot peg. 👍 20 years of riding dirt bikes, my old man taught me that.

[@fetterscorpion3382]

Okay and why?

[@supraanon1914]

I’ve been watching Ronnie macs tips

[@cousinco1300]

Fricking screaming eagles

[@braydennienhuser9547]

Frick it and tuck it

[@jacobfrancisco7580]

Gotta do that air wheelie

[@cadenallred1005]

Always

[@carterhanz]

He might be good but his tips are how to break ur back😂

[@troelskiel1167]

Excellent and informative video, thank you! I'm picking up my 2020 YZ250 next week after 14 years away from dirt bikes and this video reinforced good habits to keep in mind.

[@Jemgirly]

I also recently came back from 15 years away from riding. Welcome home brother!

[@andrewkrikorian760]

Hear the ping See the smoke You've been passed by A 2 stroke

[@mxslick50]

Welcome back man. I have had a few multi year breaks in my riding over the last 3 decades and after my latest break of 8 years, picked up my buddys 2006 YZ 125. At age 60, now retraining to do some more mx racing before the body says "no more." It's the best thing for physical and mental health I have found. Braaap on!

[@DanDanTheFireman]

I would love to go ride with you brah. Dirt riding will only help my street riding skills

[@rmatvmc]

come on out to Utah!

[@marblehen770]

Hello -_-

[@fixjxjxdjjxjxx5321]

@@marblehen770 hello😑

[@ZSmith-yy4lv]

Fancy seeing you here haha.

[@shrimpshow5458]

You’ll never ride on the road again

[@jayrguitar]

Been riding for 12+ years and still ride like a beginner 😂

[@rmatvmc]

As long as you're having fun doing it, that's all that matters! - Chase

[@micmic9410]

Jay Robinson 🤣

[@Jemgirly]

I know right??? 😂

[@shoutingraven9571]

I mean, later once I can, I'll buy myself a dirt bike, not to be really professional but rather to just ride in my woods and in our road (half an hour long gravel path) I'd say the only thing I wont do will be big long jumps.

[@motomash6143]

Haha same here mate. Been riding around 12 years aswell and kids on 65cc bikes are lapping me on the track 😂 it's all about having fun lol

[@WilliamDumoreGlobz]

Learn to feather the clutch & try to keep your outside knee tight against the tank & the majority of your weight on the outside peg for better traction when cornering. Next thing you know you'll be wheeling through the burms.

[@Matt43]

I always pick a few techniques to focus on, for every ride! Best thing you can do for yourself... being a better rider means using less energy and then you can ride longer!

[@rmatvmc]

Good advice!

[@DozerMoto]

one i would recommend is looking where you want to go . focus on a line you want to take as opposed to a rut or wash you want to avoid . like shooting free throws in basketball , look at the back of the rim until the ball has passed through the hoop . maybe a little advanced but just throwing it out there . nice work on the vid .

[@rmatvmc]

Thanks DozerMoto. I always like to pick my rut but as soon as I'm in it, i'm already looking ahead to where i want to go, not where I am. Thanks for watching!- Chase

[@Film_from.T.]

Hey guys. I really appreciate this video and all of your content. I'm 21 and just bought my first bike so I have a lot to learn, from maintenance to riding like a pro. So thanks for all the help from Alaska!

[@rmatvmc]

You're welcome! Glad you found it useful. Welcome to the dirt bike family and have fun out there! - Chase

[@davekovalchek8102]

chase is one of the most educated person for all aspects of motercycling ,where it be parts dept. apperal,tools,and riding ,best man for the job ,love this guys videos grat job chase

[@rmatvmc]

Thanks, Dave! We really appreciate the support! - Chase

[@EarthSurferUSA]

@@rmatvmc Do I have to pay you for criticism to get a "thank you"? hahaha Come on man, "All aspects of Motorcycling"? Who can really take that credit?

[@archetypex65]

Any Rider who says there's no more to learn or not looking to improve from a first-time or to the seasoned Pro veteran is either fooling him or herself or not too bright 😄👍 great post and video! thanks mate

[@MecodoVision]

Unless you’re Ronnie Mac

[@lisacollins6430]

Pro tip: let your elbows go down so your front end washes out and you’re forced to accelerate quickly

[@rmatvmc]

I was wondering how to drop my lap times!!! haha. I'll give than a try next time I ride. - Chase

[@RideWithTheWolf]

I liked these particular tips. I see a lot of riders spin out when they are trying to pass me, a medium skill level rider. Sometimes, it can be better to take the corner slower. Not every pass on that corner has to be a fast one. You can set yourself up to pass, for more power, and you can get time to set yourself up for the next run. The secret ... is to have fun. So, rip it up and yippie kay yah, ya!

[@redsquarejay]

I’m very late into this sport at 27 years old. I’ve spent much of my life on atvs and recent years on dual sports. But after trying a motocross bike for the first time. I crave that feeling and excitement more than anything.

[@dolphin-studio]

Oh no you were a quadfag... Welcome to the family brother, so glad you left the past behind.

[@mxslick50]

I started mx racing at 26 back in '89 and have just restarted again at 60. Age is just a number...stay loose, learn good riding techniques and habits, and most importantly, have fun!!

[@fstarockaburns425]

buying my first dirt bike as an adult after 25 years since i grew up on em and plan to do some single track trails and desert, this helps tremendously as its a totally different game to street riding which ive done for 20 years. Great basic tips that can be applied to all rusty/new/int riders - thanks! will pass this on to the wifey as well!

[@mat6840]

when I started my club trainer took my seat away for an hour. Let me tell you I've learned to stand up.

[@Bes1997_]

Just getting into all the refined physics of motorcycles and figured out the body position on a dirt bike and on a street bike. So many differences! The last tip was what I was looking for. Thank you so much! 😊

[@rmatvmc]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@Ivankonermann]

I’m transitioning from mountain bikes to dual sport and these tips are so helpful! They are also similar to some key mountain bike skills. Great simple video - thanks for making such a great and clear tutorial!

[@rmatvmc]

Glad it was helpful!

[@c4r5on88]

Thank you for this advice. I'm going to be going to a motocross track soon for the first time ever. Had many off road bikes and road bikes over the years but never been on a track. I'm a complete novice and now 36 years old so it's a bit late to get into it but I'm going to be using your advice. Thank you

[@rmatvmc]

Nice! Ride safe and have fun!

[@c4r5on88]

@@rmatvmc thanks and the same to yourself

[@mxslick50]

Never too late to get into it, I am returning to mx racing at 60 after several gaps in the last three decades.

[@dirtbikedave]

This may seem off-topic, but one of the most overlooked aspects of riding is flexibility! If you don't bend, you will brake! You will also fatigue faster (which is always a precursor to mistakes and injuries) and feel like you were in a bar fight, before the day is over. So limber up! #guilty

[@rmatvmc]

#truth

[@enduroislife1046]

Hi Rocky Mountain I have watched you for a long time but I have never seen 5 common mistake for enduro thank you

[@sunisshining9932]

Main mistake is to ride on a cross bike)

[@zaberfluten8978]

Assassin Неудачник and another mistake is to ride on a 4 stroke

[@carterkrashel6415]

I used to literally stall my bike in ruts, that’s how slow I used to go but now I’m 1/2 throttle in 3rd gear in most ruts because of looking ahead

[@rmatvmc]

Nice! Sounds like it's working then!

[@100GTAGUY]

It's amazing how much faster you can go when you're not looking at the ground five feet in front of ya but a few hundred feet out ahead instead. I used to be the same just putting around taking my sweet old time looking almost straight down at ruts and stalling out on easy terrain lol, now I just read the track way further out and anticipate when I need to react to the terrain much easier.

[@sameenakausar1020]

Thanks a lot from the bottom of my heart !! This is the first Motocross tutorial I'm watching right now, since I'm planning to take on to Motocross. I'm just a normal rider right now but with practice and techniques, I would like to improve my off-road riding by watching KZbin videos to begin with. Thanks once again !

[@teresabrown3914]

I'm a beginner rider and I don't have a mentor but figured some of this out bout this video really help reinforce that idea and gave me some new tips like the rut

[@raymacz1922]

This is one of the channels that's giving the most detailed tips that's actually showing & demonstrating how its done. Subscribed!

[@rmatvmc]

Let's goooooooooooooo! - Chase

[@michelestrom5220]

Thanks this was super informative I'm 51 have been riding for 20 plus years on Ranch property riding the track is a new interest. Thanks for sharing!

[@drewsmusicstudio]

Thanks I’ve been riding for fun since a kid but never learned how to ride MX. These tips are gold.

[@boymanok6159]

The looking ahead tip is what im looking for i think its the most common mistake ever of a beginner, btw thank you sir you really did a greatjob thankss...

[@rmatvmc]

Happy to help! We're glad you liked the video.

[@rrrigbyyy]

Yes! Putting your ear to your elbow and keeping your elbow up helps a lot! I can go through corners with a lot of throttle. Cheers

[@rmatvmc]

That's awesome! - Chase

[@terrypikaart4394]

I like all your vids, very good!. Ive ridden dirt bikes for 45yrs, and theres one tip i cant seem to do. Ride on the balls of my feet all the time. Im constantly breaking or shifting, cant do that on the balls of your feet.. I will and slid my feet back, but its only when im preparing for a big jump or in one gear for a long time over whoops. But really most of the time peg is in arch.

[@chrissawyer362]

Your videos are great. Very helpful to a 40 year old who just got their first dirtbike.

[@rmatvmc]

Great to hear! Have fun and be safe out there! - Chase

[@sagenbabin8786]

The last tip works extremely well I figured it out one day while riding my pit bike and in the blink of an eye I went from losing traction on every corner to being able to hit the apex of every corner and on the flat track on my property I time myself a lot I went from 58.00 seconds to 54.00 in a day

[@rmatvmc]

That's awesome!

[@johnwebler3195]

When trying to teach people to look ahead, I tell them to try to draw a strait line on a piece of paper while blocking their view, so they can only look at the tip of the pen/pencil. Then I have them draw the straight line while looking ahead on the paper. Looking ahead always yields a better result (and they typically draw it faster) and it helps them understand the importance of looking ahead on the bike.

[@rmatvmc]

That is a great way to explain the importance of that! Thanks for the comment. Have fun out there. - Chase

[@Curtmagurt]

Great video! We are developing a off road program for the Army and have used a lot of these same techniques and riding coaches are a must to always better yourself!

[@rmatvmc]

That's awesome! Thanks for watching - Chase

[@TaskSwitcherify]

Excellent advice and coaching, this is exactly what my coach said in a one-on-one session, especially about the 5th tip with elbow positioning in a turn. Thank you for making these videos!

[@rmatvmc]

Thanks for watching, Alex! These are just the basics, but even the top guys still practice basic fundamentals. Have fun out there - Chase

[@LH-zv2zq]

Old video but never old tips. All 5 are great especially #5 using the head to elbow at turns. Having a friend(s) watch your technique is super important too. Thanks Chase.

[@kyletracey5819]

Great tips ! Choosing your lines looking well ahead really helps! Riding loose too. If you choose your line and keep loose you will notice a huge dif shaving time off laps. Thanks for the tips 🤙

[@rmatvmc]

Thanks for watching, Kyle! Yes, staying loose is a big thing to focus on. We could do an entire video on just staying loose on the bike. - Chase

[@rammerjammer6980]

There's some things that are borderline not teachable when it comes to motocross like whips and tricks for example.. I'm having to teach myself how to do a few things by pushing the limits and getting out of my comfort zone.. These tips make perfect sense and a few of them I feel like I have dialed in. But not everyone rides with the same mindset or confidence so it would make it a lot more difficult to teach them something that doesn't align with their skill set like how to corner a certain way or blitz a whoop section. But at the end of the day motocross is a vacation on wheels every weekend. Just have fun 👌

[@rmatvmc]

You're spot on, Rammer Jammer. At the end of the day, we ride because we love it!

[@kellienicolebrooksschettin6598]

Good stuff,get out around a couple cones,or tires and go in circles practice using the breaks so u get it auto matically...good tips ....here s a little small xtra tip,to stand if you are new start in the seat position get going a little and then get up into ur standing position it will make it easier,then just slowly work your way thru some obstacles slowly standing till u start to learn ur balance front to rear side to side remember to grip with ur legs those are muscles that ur probably gonna have exercise into shape,I alway relied on my natural talent to ride,but the first time I really went out and rode using my legs the way u are supposed to like a pro it was so much less pressure on my upper body,I was just laughing like wow that was so cool,think about this if you are not using your legs right,they are heavy and you are not realizing but u are fighting them if u are not steering the bike with your legs,gripping with your legs my upper body energy spent was so small I was blown away how good that worked,balls of your feet was another one I never got till u guys showed how u can't squeeze with your toe out,I used to road race so I was all messed up after I started out right,thanks CHASE,a couple simple step but some really strong ones,Go slow and take your time learn to control the bike first,don't let it ride u because it will do that very quickly,it a race bike,be patient...if u are real green get a small bike and learn that way so u don't get hurt,wrestling a race bike ,bikes never get hurt,they always survive a crash,sometimes even the stickers are OK...HAH HAH,and no jumps for a while...piece out..

[@loverboy]

Great video!!

[@MigiD-dv9bf]

Still not verified? KZbin step it up!

[@kings17court]

Nothing new here for me, cause I've been trying to educate myself with information on the internet for some time, but I will say that I think Chase did a great job with these very fundamental topics. Nicely done.

[@rmatvmc]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching - Chase

[@MiamiGuy1972]

I will be riding a motocross bike this coming weekend, for the first time in my life. Besides the tips shown on this video, I will appreciate any additional information you think would be useful. The biggest motorcycle I have ever ridden was a Yamaha 700 cruiser type...this weekend will be a KTM 250 or similar. Very excited, kind of nervous, but very happy to try a new experience. Awesome video! Thank you!

[@CWalsh-pj9cp]

Great informative video, I will definitely do some of these drills the next time I go to the track!

[@rmatvmc]

Glad you liked it! What part of your riding needs to the most work? - Chase

[@CWalsh-pj9cp]

Rocky Mountain ATV MC i would probably say my standing, I think I’m doing It wrong but I will work on all of the things you discussed in the video!

[@drakethesnake470]

I’ve been riding for 7 years and some of these tips helped me😂

[@flyingsteve2961]

Chase, great information...there are many riders who appreciate these types of tips. Even guys who ride often pick up bad habits or forget the basics sometimes. Nevermind the negative feedback in some of the comments, i guess they have their pro cards!! Great job.

[@rmatvmc]

Thanks, Steve. glad you enjoyed the video! Trust me, I ignore the haters ;)

[@flyingsteve2961]

@@rmatvmc by the way bro, i subscribed to the channel and i order all of my dirt bike parts right through Rocky Mountain and advise all my friends to do the same. We definately support what you guys do for all riders!!

[@rmatvmc]

@@flyingsteve2961 That's awesome! Thank you for the support!

[@carlosdias1940]

Great video and ready to see the next one on another 5 tips!!! Despite of basic these are very important basic techniques.

[@QualityMuffin]

Been riding KTMs for some years now, only on street tho! First time trying motocross today, gonna be sick!!

[@checkitautgameplays8255]

nice tips , every time i ride i use it ! before i saw the video and when im start to riding a bike (every time is on sand) , if u dont stand up of the bike u are going to the floor !

[@vetb882]

Great advice. I just sent this to a kid I hope to be coaching this summer. Cameron, if you see this leave a comment. 👍🏽😎👍🏽

[@JaysonHACKER-qt4qb]

I’ve been riding since I was 7 I’m turning 13 this month this video really helped keep up these helpful videos

[@rmatvmc]

Glad to hear it!

[@hardworkingamerican8847]

I got my M1 in July . Now I need to put some miles on my 2019 Suzuki DR650 . Had the bike for 10 months but could barely find time to use it , work work work bills bills bills . Being a beginner rider I am just going to get to know how my bike handles and what it likes and doesn't like . Lots of basic skills refinement before I even think about hitting the Hwy , wait a minute there's still 3 hours of sunlight left . I just found some time to practice . All I have to do is not let my dog see me leaving the garage , she doesn't know yet haha . How long can I keep it a secret before she goes crazy and wants to chase me down the street ????? Thanks for the informative video , looking forward to the next one , peace .

[@Thelonius_Magee]

I'm an advanced rider on asphalt but I also have a 2017 yz450f and I'm a complete noob on the mx track haha I do get some air but I'm not doing any tabletops or step ups yet. This video is literally everything I'm doing wrong lol. On the asphalt you want that head and upper body on the inside. On dirt the proper technique sitting through a turn you showed, we call a "crossed up" body position on asphalt which is undesirable. Just shows me how vastly different the 2 sports are. Dirt is a much higher skill ceiling imo

[@rmatvmc]

Thanks for sharing that feedback! You're right, it's wild how different they can be. Glad this video could help you out! - Chase

[@grahamsilverson3052]

Got my first bike a couple of days ago, thanks for the tips - I've got them written down to go and drill :)

[@rmatvmc]

That's awesome, Graham. Hope you have fun and these tips help out! - Chase

[@AjeebGareeb]

really helped bro thanks very informative video

[@EldestRinger]

Great vid. I didn’t realize that posture made such a difference

[@kev2bkr]

That last tip explains a lot, to why I go down in turns. Thanks for the tips! It was confusing but I’ll keep that in mind lol

[@rmatvmc]

Glad you like the vid and it helped you out! Let us know how it goes when you practice these. Thanks for watching- Chase

[@ashvlogz_8049]

This is the best video I’ve ever seen

[@freshmellon2501]

Thank u this will help me in the future, rn im riding a road trail klx 150, so i cant do this sort of motocross, but im saving for like a kx112 2 stroke or a kx250 4 stroke, so when i get that imma watch this vid again. Thank u dude.

[@ajhill3495]

Good video, I wish there was one on throttle control and clutch, I just got rid of a 250f because of this issue.

[@Thomas-wk5ll]

Thanks mate, great information It's been a long long time since riding on or off Rd No such thing ad KZbin it was all trail end error I'm sure that I will have less bruises wh I finally decide on what bike to get

[@EarthSurferUSA]

There is a lot of "trial and error" on YT too. But this is pretty good advise.

[@georgenalbadis548]

Great video! Very Helpfull.Thanks!

[@johnnyturbo8460]

Awesome video. As a beginner i found this very helpful, straightforward and well explained. Makes sense to me. Now i cant wait to go out and work on it all. As a road rider can you help me understand why motocross/off road bike riders stick the inside leg outward while in hard turn?

[@rmatvmc]

This does a few things. 1. It gets the leg up and out of the way so it does not catch on the ground or rut. 2. On a flat turn, it allows the ride to shift their weight to the edge of the seat to keep weight on top of the bike and traction to the ground. 3. Acts as a counterbalance for the rider. Glad you liked the video and thanks for watching! - Chase

[@johnnyturbo8460]

@@rmatvmc thanks!

[@kelliebrooks9094]

Before i got myfirst dirt bike that honda XL 125...for 5 yearsistarrd at photos of Marty Smith in MXA from 73 to 78 marty was always in that great body position...one big thing i really mastered was using Marty style i figured out how to weight that outside peg to make the bike stick o was so good at it i could drag the bars around a turn on concrette...just having fun...but was good is u dont need to look for a berm...some how when i started racing i forgot that...not totally ...it was to fun i guess...cool beans ride safe dont get hurt...start riding on an easy to ride bike smaller is better to start dont even need a bike u gotta shift ...shifting easy...to learn

[@johntomasik1555]

Turns: Google "Gary Semics circle drill". Find a flat area, and ride a full circle about 40-60 feet in diameter. Just stay in that circle. Work on seating position during acceleration/deceleration, throttle control, brake control. You can practice staying standing, keeping your foot on the pegs, etc. Look ahead: Tape a note to your front fender that says something like, "Look ahead!". It's a reminder that's there for when you drop your eyes. Look where you want to go: The bike will follow. Don't look where you don't want to go....because, again, the bike will follow. Video: Now that pretty much everyone has access to making a video from your phone, have people record you in drills or just going around the track. You'll notice things you're doing wrong that you had no idea otherwise. I found when I stood up I barely got off the seat and my head wasn't far enough forward. Had no idea until I saw video. One area I played with but never got a firm direction about is how to split turning the bike between footpeg pressure, knees, and countersteering. All affect where the bike goes, and some can be more efficient than others, depending on the situation.

[@CKing724]

Fast b rider watching this video like damn, I gotta learn how to ride all over again.

[@dasnicenoob6140]

Heheh yea it really makes you think about your technique

[@pilotsutterfield7053]

Man this video helped me 😅 I couldn't figure out why my bike was going so nose high while I was in the air, and after watching this video I realized I was just standing straight up and down, and wasn't squeezing the bike with my legs. So next time I go to the track I should have a lot more control. Thanks for the vid!

[@girijasankarsomakumar4023]

Rocky, these are fantastic tips for beginners. Very useful and this would motivate them to learn further. God bless

[@tomschwinge856]

That Vision help me very much. Nice Video

[@VeX_PMC]

LOVE that color blue you got for your hubs, they look sick

[@rmatvmc]

Those are standard on our Tusk Impact wheels!

[@mroldschool5951]

thank you we all learned something everyday thank you

[@johnrichardson8048]

I had a tennis coach that said, “perfect practice makes perfect 👌🏻 “,.....makes sense. Otherwise you’re just learning bad habits. Like me on my 450 lol 😆

[@ShadowDragonBorn]

I prefer trying to learn in sections like he said in the end of the video. Such as practicing doing a Pacific ramp into a corner, or just one corner only or just a small section part of the track like 20-30 times. But my problem is that how can I do that if some of the practice tracks kinda force you do the whole circuit. I live in Ireland, and I don't know a lot of practice tracks. I honestly prefer trying to do this way for practicing and learning. I personally think trying to learn and practice every thing at once doing a whole lap is going to be too difficult for me. Also me learning this way I can build up confidence and get to feel and control the bike. I think I just need to find a beginner friendly track or something to solve this problem. I really don't know, I'm very limited where I can ride MX bikes in Ireland too. Just my thoughts, and I always wanted to just be good at motocross for fun, no racing. Just good enough where I can ride nice and really enjoy Motocross as a whole.

[@rmatvmc]

If they make you do a whole lap, then yeah, it's going to be hard to repeat a certain corner of section several times. Sometimes if you stay til the very end of the day and there are less people, they don't seem to mind as much. I'd talk to the track people and ask them. - Chase

[@jaybiddy955]

If you can do the figure 8 drill whether it's cones or tires just do a figure 8 and stand in between you corner it gets you used to the transition of stand and sitting correctly and you get to corner left and right and practice looking at that next corner remember eyes up speed up eyes down slow down little stuff that helped me

[@rmatvmc]

That's a good tip. Thank you!

[@RookieRider17]

Watching this to improve my riding offroad.... on my.... streetfightered r125 that has MUD guards.... yuuuup

[@ScorpioR1sing]

It seems to help me to press in the direction I'm turning. Turning left, pressing left, the left arm straightens a bit. Looks like that is what is happening in the videos. This is what I teach in the BRC for counter weight and counter steer. If I think (and tell my students) "turn left, look left, press left" it seems to be easy to remember. I'll develop my skills more with practice. New to offroad.

[@patrick2360]

Thank You Very Much For Sharing.

[@vyzegpump7471]

My biggest issue is the sitting down thing. Im getting faster but I tend to sit down to much making me bounce everywhere and making me tired faster.

[@rmatvmc]

Standing more definitely takes practice and repetition. You would think that sitting down would help you be less tired, but when the track is rough, it does the opposite. - Chase

[@GabrielUrsanVlog]

Great video. Very helpfull. I just started and I am glad that I have discovered this video. Cheers all.

[@rmatvmc]

Glad you liked it, Gabriel! Good luck out there and have fun. - Chase

[@bullit1973]

Best beginner tips ever seen

[@rmatvmc]

Glad you think so!

[@mxslick50]

RE: Tip 4: I started riding moto very late (age 26) back in '89. I was very lucky to have a few pros of the era at my local tracks who were willing to watch and help me out. I had (and sometimes still have) the bad habit of looking down too much. At one race, after many times of being told to look up, one of those pros snuck a sticker on my front fender that said "Look UP f**knuts." 😆 That helped a lot to break that habit pretty fast. Hey, whatever it takes to help out, do it. As said in the video, your brain needs time to process what's coming up ahead of you, and also remember that the bike WILL ALWAYS GO WHERE YOU ARE LOOKING. ("Target fixation.") I have learned that your brain and body will quickly develop "programming" that as you ride and look ahead, they will already have the correct control of the bike as you reach that obstacle. As for ruts, at one night race I used to run, there was a tight "s" turn that rutted out and I would always struggle through it. Well in one moto the lights for that corner failed, and I couldn't see a thing, so I had to just go for it and hope for the best. After the race, my friend running the stopwatch told me I had four laps that were 4-5 seconds FASTER than the rest. Guess which laps they were? Yep, the lights out laps. He suggested, not joking, that I should do that section with my eyes closed every lap.😌

[@rmatvmc]

HAHA! That's awesome. You're absolutely right about looking ahead. Thanks for sharing that story and feedback! Have fun out there - Chase

[@mxslick50]

@@rmatvmc You're welcome Chase, and thank you for putting these awesome videos out there for all of us to learn from! Braap on!

[@michaelvickers89]

Thank you so much for these tips! I can’t really afford to go to dirt bike school so I’m trying to consume as many of these videos as possible. 🙏👍

[@rmatvmc]

Happy to help! - Chase

[@sspr1nt]

Gonna start motocross soon so exited!

[@scrabbydaperdoo9713]

spr1nt have u started, what bike?

[@Jabooty_Williams]

Me too. I have a kx450f (not a joke I went for alot of power... maybe too much. But I am 6 foot 4 inches 250 lbs) and I am a bit intimidated as I have never jumped a bike before.

[@RideWithTheWolf]

I'm no pro, but my tips are never leave the throttle open. Use short hits on the throttle on trails and technical. Stay good at looking ahead. Don't race too hard if you're tired or sore. Know the terrain before you go balls out. Get pads for your tank. Stay in the attack position. Know what your bike can do (takes awhile to feel out your bike).

[@kiwi-moto]

Tip #5 is great ! Thanks!

[@ehx482]

Thanks for the good reminders!

[@nickvallejo6427]

Hand position on the handle bars? What gear should I be in when taking corners? What gear should I be in coming out of the corner and about to take a triple?

[@jeanboston310]

Thanks for he tips ,they are really helping me thanks again Ross England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@rmatvmc]

Happy to help!

[@seanecus33]

This video helps so much. Though I do know most of these, it’s good to get a refresher. I’m 13 and just starting out. Today I got onto the big track for the first time and am working on my turns and jumps, and pretty much everything. I’m really starting to get into this sport and can’t wait to get even better on the track!

[@monotrema1]

Very nice tips

[@helodriver20]

Excellent video again Chase.

[@MrXiztence]

Great tips thank you! Almost everyone needs to work on one of these.

[@easy4steve]

i find to load up your outside foot peg as your cornering . and lift your inner leg up and forward . works well , cheers steve/Australia