rusty Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 Goin tomorrow ride dirt bike for first time.what to expect ?how is different from street ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron505 Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 Muhahahaha......Clutch is your friend. Let us know how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubguy85 Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 Goin tomorrow ride dirt bike for first time.what to expect ?how is different from street ?Way different.However, if you get good on a dirtbike, it will make you a better street and track rider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carwhore Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 its the same.My streetbike handle's just like a dirtbike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 dirt is marginally softer than tarmac.marginally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixxer_joe08 Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 its not as smooth as a ride, and you get dirty quick lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottie.harris Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 Being I started on dirt, I would say the difference that I noticed was size/wieght. I dirt bike is much easier to maneuver but the dirt tires slip out easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty Posted June 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 I only ride track days 3-5 a month.no street, so dirt is new for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottie.harris Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 I only ride track days 3-5 a month.no street, so dirt is new for me.just don't try to put your knee down... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto-Brian Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 Rusty-The way to ride an MX or dirt bike properly is night and day different than a sportbike. You need to try and stay centralized on TOP of the bike to maneuver it well. Ass opposed to a sportbike where you lean off and get your ass off the seat in a turn.Hopefully, you are riding a 4 stroke. These will help you on the sportbike to a degree. Meaning, it isn't going to make you faster really, but will teach you that loose is fine. Spinning the rear, sliding and having the bike moving under you will make the sportbike feel MUCH more planted.They do change direction well and are definitely lighter weight, but it is all relative. You aren't going to be riding over 100 mph on an MX bike trying to change direction. It won't do it... However, they move and handle very well at slower speeds...Basically, have fun, but watch it - they can bite like a muther offer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawlins87 Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 Best advice for gravel riding. Faster is better/safer.Everyone pussies out on gravel but the bike is more stable at speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat6183 Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 Grew up on dirtbikes and man, wish I still had some. I'd love to get a hyper or sumo sometime or just a plain crossover. Above were all good notes, one thing I loved on the CR80 I rode was NO CLUTCH! Automatic baby, just pop it into gear and game over. Ahh my redneck days, how I miss the hell out of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSparky Posted June 25, 2011 Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 i used to ride 4 wheelers a bunch as a kid. then dad got a ts125 to goof off in on. has quite a bit of land over in lebanon too. after not riding the dirtbike for a couple years, then starting on the streetbike last year, i went to ride it a little and felt like i was back at square one. with handling at least. i eventually got used to sliding again though. sliding the rear is fine, but when you crank the bars it takes a couple milliseconds for the bike to follow. at which point the front is wallowing and it's all sorts of uncomfortable. twas for me anyway. it got fun again really quick though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beegreenstrings Posted June 25, 2011 Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 pin it to win it! HeahhahahahhhahaaaDestroy dirt! Make it pay for all the wrongs in your life. It's fun... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohioSV Posted June 25, 2011 Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 Instead of dropping a shoulder like on a street bike, you push the dirt bike down and away. make sure to wear a helmet and a good pair of boots. A special type of tree grows along the sides of trails that can magically move in-front of you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty Posted June 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 Wow,wow,wow.it's fun,but the 2 jumps on the C track scared shit out of me.have hard time shift,since i am get use to reverse shifter.it was good workout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSparky Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 reverse shifter? on a dirtbike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty Posted June 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 On my track bike,so go on dirt bike with standard shifter confuse me for little bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox_racing_guy Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 Where did you go, Briarcliff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 it was good workout.I was gonna say, no matter if you're in shape or not - prepare to overwork your body and put yourself to the test of tests! :DA whole day in the trails or at a mx track will surely show anyone how out of shape they really are -- mx and sx racers are no joke, the most cardio-capable athletes on the planet. Glad you got the experience - adrenalinized good times! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto-Brian Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 Not to rub it in, but we just returned from running all the 2012 KTM and Husaberg machines today at Millville. We rode the woods loop for the first half and then the MX track AFTER the Loretta's qualifier... It was rough on the MX track, but what a great day!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSparky Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 Sounds epic. Those ktms look fun. I seriously miss dirt riding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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