How To Ride A Dirt Bike (Best Way)
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- čas přidán 20. 06. 2024
- How to ride a dirt bike. This is an updated version since my last 'how to ride a dirt bike' video is a few years old now. I hope it helps!
0:00 Introduction
1:40 Parts of a Dirt Bike
4:50 Riding Portion
10:48 Shifting
13:23 Downshifting
14:55 Practice Riding
15:32 Clutch Control
17:34 Importance of Momentum
My Bikes:
2005 Suzuki GSXR 1000
2003 Yamaha YZ250
2020 Boom Vader
My Car: 2013 Ford Mustang GT
Instagram - @brapgenius
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Hey man. I found your channel back in 2018. I was asking you about advice on how to convince my parents to get me a dirt bike. I now have had 2 dirtbikes a 2018 Suzuki DRZ125 and now currently a 2021 Kawasaki KLX230 R. I just want to thank you for your help.
That’s so great man glad it worked out!! Glad you’re still a part of the Brap Gang!
How’d you convince them?
Any tips for me? Mine won't seem to budge
Bro how did u convince them I’ve been asking for ages?
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This guy is a good teacher cuz he makes it very clear to let the clutch out slowly. So many people that teach this just say to let out the clutch they dont say slowly
Exactlyyyy
@@BrapGenius frrrr
True u will lanch the bike if u dont
@@williamkellison1141 whats a good begginer bike
@@Sandwich141 if u like I would say a manual so a 85cc 2stroke
I used to ride when I was 17 but I’m getting back into it now that I’m 23. This definitely helped with refamiliarizing myself with the bike thank you
Np
how can one forget how to ride a bike :/ Once you got it it's like riding a bicycle. It's part of you.
@@pontushaggstrom6261 Man you’re so cool
@@DLIT_ Thank you, i wouldn't agree but sure
@@DLIT_ححططط^ييب
I just got a new dirt bike for my 15th birthday. I never rode a dirt bike before but this is really helpful. One thing I heard you mentioned in this video that I actually did is not holding onto the brake and panicking and I crashed into a ditch. It’s a miracle that I walked out of that with just a few bruises and no severe injuries
Crashing is part of it unfortunately, it’s always hard in the beginning but you’ll get better with time. Good luck with the bike
@@BrapGenius Thanks
Hahhahahhaha man me too. I had just bought my first bike at 17 and had it home less than 10 minutes before I whiskey throttled and slid down the street. But it’s a good thing to have some fear of the bike, and it taught us early on that’s it’s nothing to toy around on. Not fear, but respect. Treat it like a loaded gun, because that’s what it is. Stay safe and enjoy it bro. Wear the correct gear no matter how dumb you think it makes ya look.
I might get a dirt bike soon so this helps alot! I'll crash first try 100%
@@shadowgaming7892Lol I plan on getting a yz125 within the next couple of months. I will probably take it light in first and second gear before I hit the powerband on the trails and track near my house.
This has been the most helpful video on dirty bikes Ive watched in the 7 months ive been looking into and researching dirt bikes. my next step is convincing my parents and saving up lol. Thank you so much!!
Glad it helped. Best advice I can give for your parents is be consistent. They’ll probably say no at first but if you keep asking and show ur serious you’ll have a good chance
Did u ever get it ?
did your parents ever let you get a dirt bike
@@BrapGenius Yeah that's what happened to me
Get a job and buy it yourself.
Thank you for the help. I just turned 18 and bought my first dirt bike after not being allowed to as a kid. No one in my family has rode a dirt bike and this has helped me immensely. Thank you.
No problem welcome to the bikelife!!
im 18 and am thinking of buying a dirtbike. what bike did you start on?
@@stirfry2210 at 18 id start on an 85 2 stroke or a 250
@@stirfry2210gobby gang
I learned to ride bikes on your original video!
That’s so cool man! Crazy how time flies!
Yeah me too! I like how you explain things much slowly so new riders can hear everything slowly unlike other people they speak so fast and I can’t take in what they are saying
I might be getting a dirt bike soon would a yz 85 or 85sx be to much or good for a beginner baring in mind I’m 5,9 and 12 so would big wheels be better ?
Woah
@@Elliottwf wish I was 5'9 at 12 damn
I've been riding motor bikes for 40 years and watched allot of bike video's. Your content and delivery is first class. This is a great free to learn asset for those wishing to start out riding. subscribed.
Thank you that means a lot!!
Your video has helped me understand so much more clearly on how to ride a dirt bike.
I've been wanting to ride one for so long but have been worried that I wouldn't understand the gears, but I feel more confident now after watching this.
Now I just have to find a beginners bike for me!
Thanks and keep up with the helpful video's!
Glad it helped! The best advice I can give if you’re really nervous is just start slow. Everyone progresses at different paces so just find some flat land to practice on and you’ll be just fine
Same, I'm been waiting to ride my friends but I'm get nervous think I'm gonna whiskey throttle
Thank you very much! It took 24 hours to find a tutorial video where is enough teoretical talk with showing it nice and easy how it's done in practice.
Now I'm ready to rock and roll!
Wish you all the best.
Apprpeciate. 🤟🏽
No problem glad it helped!!
Thanks so much for this, been looking around for a dirt bike but wanted to watch some tutorials first to make sure this is something I really wanna get into.
Glad it helped!
Lol 5:56 disses his brother again “it’s better to fall slow, then going to fast and crash into a tree” love these videos
Lmao it’s cause he doesn’t listen to me so I’ve gotta call him out
@@BrapGenius lmao I would hands down do the same thing. If they don’t want to listen, they have to find out the hard way. Haha
Hey mate, I watched your original video on how to ride a dirtbike way back when. Now I am getting my first job and soon will be able to buy my first bike and with the information you’ve given me I’ll have the confidence I need to get on and try. Thank you so much
That’s awesome brotha!!! Good luck lemme know when you get the bike!
Thank you so much for this video, I recently was gifted a KLX 140 for my birthday. This weekend is the first week im going up north with my new bike and will be able to really ride it. I started riding 2 years ago on a PW80 and it was great practice. I'm 14 now and I wasn't so sure about the clutch but im very confident now after this video, thanks again.
No problem congrats on the bike have a great time!!
@Brap Genius Thanks! I'm super excited, we bought 33 acres of great riding land a few months ago but the weather wasnt good enough to ride yet where I live
My man out of all the videos of watching to see how first timers can ride bikes you are the best I can now ride so nicely as a new rider you are a life saviour
Gf just got a crf100f today. Watching your video made things so easy to understand. Well done sir. Feel like I can ride a dirt bike like a pro now lol
Thanks man your video made a lot of sense. I got a new dirt bike and I’m stumped on using my clutch, now I’m gonna try it out! Great tutorial
No problem glad it helped!
You don’t have to use cluch every time your shifting but you do need it to get into first
Clutch
Was always interested in hearing the origins story about that bike/tree crash in your introductions...lol... hope he wasn't injured. Nice content good man! 👍
Haha yeah my brother wanted to ride my dirt bike but he’s very cocky so he figured if I can do it it’s gotta be super easy.. and then he hit a tree🤣
i’m wanting to start riding bikes and figured i would learn to ride a dirt bike first, this is extremely helpful! thank you so much for this video!
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god dude this has been a life saver, the best and most comprehensive tutorial i’ve seen. it helped me a lot
Glad it helped!! Good luck 👍
I had 450 race quads since I was little and now I’m 14 bought a kx125 first day ate gravel differently a little big but once u get over the fear of crashing it’s alot better and awesome content 👌
Hell yeah keep grinding and thank you
Thank you Brap Genius! I learned from your old video back when you had your old Yamaha! Without that i wouldn't be able to drive my Dad's KLX 150 because dad's gonna buy me a CRF 150 soon
I love seeing comments like that. It’s so dope to see people’s growth. Good luck with the Honda lemme know when u get it!
hey man! i am a beginner on a dirt bike i have ridden electric a lot before and also on a semi automatic but never on a fully automatic and these tips help me a lot. thank for that and keep up with the helpful videos!
Glad it helped!! 😁
Been riding my bike for about a year and I know all of this, yet I'm still sitting here entertained lmao. Good video! Definitely is gonna help me since my bikes been in the shop for awhile though.
Haha people love to come back and reminisce on when they started!
I love how u don’t try to rush things and not move on to the next step quickly 👍
Thank you I wanted to make sure everyone learned the step before moving on
Getting a new bike soon, this helps a lot thanks for the great videos!
Good luck with the bike and thanks!
I have never really thought about bikes before. I am more of a car guy... so the timing of gearing and all that makes sense to me. I still don't understand the bike stuff fully, but I really want to, and I am trying now. Thank you :)
You’ll get it! You already have a better understanding than most people
thanks bro, had a bike for my 15th and had no clue of how to handle and control the bike, i watched this video a couple times and know all the basics.
Congrats on the bike! You’ll get it in no time
Greatest instructional video I’ve watched on CZcams🔥 thank you this saved me
Glad it helped 👌
Such a good video bro! Just copped a husqvarna tc450.. bit of a beast for a beginner but i ripped it a little bit today on street just to get used to it. Taking it to some trails tomorrow!
Awesome man congrats on the bike! Respect the power and you’ll be good
Thank you! I'm getting a dirt bike next month, and this really helped me worry less about riding.
Glad the video helped!
I take it that with the number of views there are a lot of people who want to learn to operate a bike before purchasing one. Not everyone is an experienced rider. Awesome video!
That is very true my other “how to ride a dirt bike” video also has a million views. Very high demand. Thank you!
Thanks! Im getting my first dirt bike for my birthday in a few days and i want to figure stuff out early. this was really helpful.
No problem glad it helped!!
Hi! Ever since I found a dirt bike video on my recommended I've had a forever obsession with dirt bikes. Your channel really helps and I know a lot about the bikes even though its only been 2 days! My dream is to have one so I'm going to watch tutorials up until about November-December and then ask my mum for one! I'll update you guys if I get one or not :)
That’s awesome go for it! These bikes have been such a blessing in my life over the past few years.
@@BrapGenius will do! My friend is teaching me in the summer holidays when hopefully it's nice and dry as their dad is a half owner at a bike store
@@crazyperson5562 thats awesome good luck!
tysm im about a month off getting my 1st bike an iv saved up 5 gs i really want i cr 250 but was megga nervous cozz of the power man watching this i feel way bnetter now iv only drove quads and moped and electric dirt bikes ur vid has made my mind up legend bro subbed and liked
Congrats and great job saving up that much cash for a bike! You’ll do fine. Thanks for the sub!
Gotta say bro i was rewatching your videos on how to ride a dirt bike from last year until now that i bought myself a Suzuki rm125.Thank you for the advices
That’s great congrats on the bike!!
getting my first bike soon and this definitely helped out! thanks bro
Glad it helped!
Hey I'm new to riding and rode for the first time yesterday it was very fun. And the clutch I was smooth with it now with shifting down and up I did fine on but with slowing down using the clutch on I need more practice. In my area im thinking of becoming a member and riding starting next year in 2022 by spring of next as frequently as possible! It will definitely be an experience and a new fun hobby I can try. Thanks
That’s awesome welcome to the bikelife 😎
This video was really helpful. Thank you so much I just got a Kawasaki 250, 2023 for my birthday and this helped me out a lot especially because this is my first bike and I didn’t really know a lot about them.
No problem glad the video helped!
I’ve been riding a little 70cc that didn’t have a clutch since I was youngling, but I’m a teen now and just got a 150cc with a clutch so you answered some my questions and I just wanted to say thank you😊
Np homie
I really understood this video way more than all of the other videos I watched. I can’t wait to own my first dirt bike. I just turned 20 my dream bike is a Honda 250r.
Glad it helped and that’s a great bike to get. I didn’t start riding dirt bikes until I was 19
I always wanted to get a dirtbike( still hasn’t) but i wanted to learn how to ride one and this video explains everything you need to know. Great video
Glad it helped!!
You are the best you helped me get from beginners to racing 🏁 you are the guy to help people ride.keep up the hard work.
Thank you glad the video helped!!!
Hands down the Best video and the most comprehensive on How to Ride a Dirt Bike on CZcams
Thanks glad it helped
@@BrapGenius no problem 👍
Awesome videos thank you for your time I’m looking to buy my first bike soon with my tax return . Anyways sorry if you mention it but When you shift gears do you need to keep giving it gas during shifting or do you need to let off the gas for a second during the shift ?
Yes you need to keep giving it gas
very thorough, great vid!
quick question, I've seen some bikes can't stay in neutral without the rider giving it gas, or else the bike stalls. is that a problem, with like the carb or something or is it normal for some bikes?
That would be because the idle is set too low. It’s just one screw you have to turn slightly to raise the idle and that will stop it from stalling. Great question
@@BrapGenius but ig its not hard to just give it gas every once in a while but yeah, turn the idle up slightly
I've been saving for awhile and plan to get my first dirt bike sometime in the summer. I'm kinda scared to ride it but at the same time, I'm super excited considering that I've been waiting for this moment for thre longest
Having to wait so long is what made me love riding as much as I do
Thank you bro you do not know how much this helped I just got a 2021 klx 230r and I didn’t know what to do with it this really helped 🔥
No problem glad it helped!!
Just got a new dirtbike so this is so useful thanks man
No problem glad it helped!
Hey man thanks for the vid! I’m a beginner and I might be getting a cr80 as my first bike do u have any tips? I only ride a dirt bike once for about 3 seconds until I crashed into a tree bc I was also like your brother cocky, but the only experience I have is riding a quad with a clutch.
Just go slow and take your time. It’s not a race
Just got a new bike for my 15th birthday, I haven’t rode in 9 or so years. This video helped a lot!
Glad it helped have fun with the bike!!
You're the greatest teacher alive. Genuinely thanks a lot
No problem!
Can you do a part 2 that would be for a bit more advanced riding? Or maybe a transition from street to dirt? Love your attention to detail.
That’s a great idea I will add that to the list for sure
One thing i can't seem to find on youtube is how to downshift on a dirtbike. wish more people would make a video on that. Great video!
I have a video for it on a motorcycle it’s the same concept. Go look under my “motovlogs” playlist you’ll see it there
hey man, so i started off buying an xpro dirt bike that i had no idea how to ride around the beginning of 2022, i later found this video and it was so helpful. October 15th 2022, i now do youth pit bike racing and i use a honda crf125F
Dude that’s awesome keep at it!!
Thanks man im buying my first bike and i had no idea what to do now i have a lot more understanding of what i need to do
Glad it helped!!
I’m planning on getting a 125 and I’ve only ever rode a 110 which is just 3 gears up and no clutch but this video helped explain and now I just gotta get a dirt bike to practice on
Glad the video helped!
Hey man I just wanned to thank you for your amazing advise and way of explaining. I tried to ride a motor bike for the first time yesterday. Fell on the first try. Wassent in the right mindset to try again straight away. Not bc of fear but the shear adrenaline and a bit of shock. But knowing what I know now bc of you I have a feeling my next time will be a lot better
You for this don’t give up!
Thankyou so mutch bro, i recently got my new dirt bike 125cc honda, i rlly struggled riding the bike and your video gave me alot of adcice, thankyou so mutch
Np glad it helped!
Much better instructional video than most high professional channels
Glad it helped!
I will have my daughter watch this channel!. Just got her a YZ85, and she is having fun stalling her bike in the beginning.
Haha that’s awesome man glad to hear she’s riding!
You just earned yourself a new subscriber ! I love the effort you make for youre vids 😄.
Thank you!!!
I'm 37 and I'm teaching myself on a kx250 2 stroke and yes it's snappy. I'm sure I could learn a little easier on something less powerful but it is what it is and hopefully I'll get the hang of it quickly. Just waiting on some gear to arrive for my inevitable first crash.
Word brother that’s dope it’s never too late to learn! Definitely get that protective gear and keep practicing!
My mom want to get me a dirt bike but I need to learn first. She got me a small razor bike and then a big powerful one. I have learned to stand and lay down on my bikes to learn to balance and do not panic . Once I learn gears. There is no way I’m not getting one. Thanks for the video man 😁
Hell yeah man you’ll love it
Just got my first bike today guys! Cr250r and shes a beast havent rode it yet but this video explained it very well so basically its the exact same as driving a manual car ha
That’s awesome congrats!
this video is better than some 'professional' teachers, u know how to not be too nice or too strickt, well done dude
Appreciate it glad it helped
Appreciate this video; been 15+ years but my K140 is being delivered today and I’m stoked to ride it…though I know I can’t/don’t need to hop on and make a cocky-mistake.
Welcome back to the bikelife! Just take it easy until you get comfortable with a bike again. Congrats!
I ordered a 125cc bike and this is really teaching me thank you
No problem glad it helped!
im going buy a dirt bike in 2 or 3 months and this is the video i needed to watch to learn how to drive a dirt bike so thanks and I subscribed
Glad the video helped and thanks for the sub!
Bro I’ve always wanted to ride bikes im finally getting one for Christmas this video has helped me to understand so much more bro thank you x
That’s awesome congrats on the bike good luck!!
Just got a 125cc dirt bike and i use to ride automatic quads and you helped me so much ty
No problem
I just got a dirtbike for my birthday and its the same type as yours just a little different but last night me and my dad watched this video and today hes going to help me ride it because hes ridden bikes before so thanks for the video its really helpful!
Glad it helped good luck!!
@@BrapGeniusIT WORKED I mean I fell a few times but I am able to switch gears now! Thanks so much
@@The.noodleman that’s great that you made progress! Everyone falls, it’s all about getting back up and trying again. Good job
I'm getting my first dirt bike next week. Thanks for tips
No problem congrats on the bike!
I’m trying to get into riding but still haven’t got a bike gonna save this video for times to come it was really helpful thank you
Glad it helped and good luck with the bike!!
I just got my son his first bike. He will be watching this. Thanks. Also tips on turning would be cool.
No problem glad it helped! And I’ll be sure to feature that in a future video
Honestly my fav video to watch to learn how to ride
That’s awesome glad it helped!!
this is the first video i watched by you, 20 seconds in and already thinking about subscribing bro
Appreciate that!
Thank you so mutch for this, I'm going from no cluch to cluch so this is very very helpful 👍
Glad it helped!
Hi, everybody! Even though I’m russian I understood totally everything.
Thanks a lot, man!
I haven’t bought any dirt bike yet, but I’m planning.
Already subscribed!:)
That’s awesome man you’ll love the bikelife😎
Bro I never comment but this video answered every single question possible. My 150cc is acc cmng in a few days so Im just practicing.
Glad the video helped. I did the same thing before I got my dirt bike haha it definitely helps
I appreciate your video so much!!! Extremely helpful and I feel confident for this weekend thanks to u :)
Np good luck!
@@BrapGenius thank you!!!
I’ve been saving money for a while to get my first bike thxs for making this vid for us man
That’s awesome brotha congrats. Lemme know when you get the bike
@@BrapGenius I’ll make sure to lol
Good stuff. I been riding around 44 years. Everyone should learn to ride and shift on a motorcycle . All ages
Hell yeah brother
Im going riding Saturday so I will let you know how it goes!!! Thank-you for the instructional video!!!!
Yes let me know!! Glad it helped!!
@@BrapGenius I sure will and thank-you again!!!!
How did it go man
@@teezy.4ep327 I went to Colorado Springs and absolutely every bike tour was sold out! A group of about 15 had rented every dirtbike and four wheeler.
So, I will try to do a tour at an establishment in Grand Junction, Labor Day Weekend.
My purchase bike that I'm waiting on to buy is the upcoming 2022 250 CRFL ABS dual bike. Its almost like trying to purchase a pipe dream because every bike in New Mexico and Colorado is generally all sold out!! I've been waiting on the 2021 KLX 230 ABS for almost two years, and noone has one in either state of NM or Colorado!!
The pandemic has been tough on new riders trying to break into the sport because of low inventories at the local dealers.
thanks for the video! I'm 17 and saved up a decent amount of money, and this gave me a really good idea of the basics. now i can hopefully convince my parents to let me buy a bike.
That’s awesome good luck! If they say no at first he persistent and ask every few days or once a week. Tell them you saved up money yourself and so you’re showing you’re responsible
Just got in a dirt bikes a few days ago while riding my buddy's bike thanks man
Np glad it helped!
This has helped so much. Thanks bro I'm really appreciate that 😊
Np glad it helped!!
Even though I know how to ride I still love watching all you videos.
Thanks bro
I'm getting a dirt bike this weekend so thanks for this video
No problem!!
this guy is a W teacher love the vid man
Glad it helped!
This was actually really helpful! Thanks dude
I am currently saving to get a bike, and this will help me alot
Glad it helped
Yooo man what a great video bro, so I just got my 1st bike, it's used cheap for $700 hawk250cc probably not the best 1st bike but it's nice and heavy and literally was a paycheck so if I mess it up, I already crashed lol but man I'm learning, I am riding around in 1st and 2nd gear for now and this video like connected the dots for me man I appreciate it, I know I can do better the more I ride and I'm so glad that I did get this cheap Amazon bike but it's not much of a loss if I do lose it but the process has been so much fun, I can't wait tell I get more comfortable and get a better bike later man for real thanks for the video bro hell yeah be safe out there
Honestly bro that’s a great first bike. You will have to work on it a lot but it’s great because that teaches you how to work on bikes! Congrats brother welcome to the bikelife😎
@@BrapGenius hell yes sirrr!!! Maaan it feels amazing just to ride!!! Can't wait tell I get better at it!!! Thanks for everything bro, ride safe!!!
Hey thanks man for this I just got my Thumpstar 140 as my first bike and it feels amazing as I know how to ride ish
That’s awesome congrats!!
Bro i love this video so much and i haven’t touched a bike but im gonna start learning to in like few weeks so this video really helps and i know i will be back to this video very soon thanks for postin and helping poeple out like me
Np glad it helped!
Bro thanks for telling me this this was helpful af there something’s didn’t know that you could do on a dirt bike
Np glad it helped!!
As an old newbie I wanna thank you for this video
Np glad it helped!!
this was so simple compared to other videos thanks bru
Np homie glad it helped
After watching your other video and then this one I feel a little bit more confident for when I get my first bike I’m transitioning from mini bikes to something a little faster
That’s great to hear. You’ve already got practice so you’ll be fine!
thanks so mucth man helped alot since i got my first bike with no else to help me your a legend 👍
No problem homie!
I just got my first dirt bike and I think I am going to be able to ride now thanks to him :)
Good luck!