HOW TO: ROUGH DOWNHILL
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- čas přidán 11. 05. 2021
- Going in depth on how to approach a rough downhill section at your local motocross track!
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I've never even thought of shifting up on a downhill. Its crazy how much common sense goes into riding that people don't even realize.
Yep!
Worry about downshifting when you’re in the corner ready for the rpms!
Same I ride a lot of hills and single track with my dad for the last few years so I’ve naturally got really good at downhill riding and I always shift as high as I can go because I notice I always get sketchy with engine braking. So when i started racing at Glen Helen I would get passed on the jumps or stadium cross section but soon as we get to the hills I pass 450s on my 250f and that’s how I make up so many positions on the first lap cause I don’t push really hard to get in front of them until we go down hill cause then I shift up and gas it by them
That was a sick video
AJ on the 2 stroke hammering that corner. I love it
I knew the position but never knew about shifting up, thank you for these tips.
I love this video!! I definitely was someone that downshifted going downhill. Makes perfect sense.
Yes love how the lesson videos are back!
Awesome how something so simple as shifting up on a rough downhill works. 👍
This is awesome man, your helping the future of MX in a huge way.
Awesome video as always! great Teaching style brother! Dead on with info and no nonsense.
Another quality video from AJ! Never would have thought to shift up, if you think about it though it makes perfect sense. It makes the bike more compliant and less engine braking.
I gotta get down there and ride that track it looks sick !!!!
Thank you again, for an awesome video !
Great info as always!
Awesome! Love ur vids, they helped me a lot :D
Thanks for that tip! Priceless. I need to visit your school!
Hey Aj, do you ever teach any classes near Nashville?
Good stuff AJ. Riding a 450 the engine RPM plays a huge role in bike handling.
Rad! Man I've got to get in a class..
Come on aj I thought we were friends you had to put my slow time on the CZcams video but my faster one didn’t make the cut I’m so disappointed I think I deserve a free lesson 😂
In all seriousness I raced at tomahawk like two weeks after we did this class and this downhills was super rough but I just heard your voice in my head and for sure saved me some time!
Hahah love it!
Respect!
Some pointers for when your riding on a track that’s deceptively slick on top ? Kinda like ATL 1 was this year
OKAY THANKS AJ! I’m assuming this video was from Tuesday cause today (Wednesday) this section was beat to hell hahahahaha
Check out the trees - that video looks like over a month old - unless you're in Canada
Using taller gear is a very good tip!
Any tips for using the rear brake ?
On the bumps like this You have to stay on the gas and as long as possible and stable rather than playing with it. When You need to brake it is better to use the rear brake and gas simultaniosly.
Great clip!
Hey aj what would I have to do for those red O’Neal gloves 😭
What gear should I be in coming down Glen Helen on a 250 or 450?
So do you own down shift and use engine braking if it’s a proper corner at the bottom or you do that closer to the corner
Comments from 2 weeks ago?
Time travel my dear....Illuminati confirmed!
He shared it with his Patreon members before it got published :)
BRuh these are the things i wish i knew 15 years ago. I went to point x motocross camp and it was fun as hell but the instruction wasnt detailed like this at all.
No comments about the dozer on it's side in the background?
👍👊
I run a Rekluse so I don't really have this issue.
hi
Can you please please please make a video how to correct or react when the rear end of your bike goes sideways on a jump, feels very scary !!
Keep your momentum foreword and gas it enough to let your rear wheel land first and land standing to level out. It’s scary for sure but you have to feel the flow and trust it
And keep your wheels in line as much as possible when landing
@@donalddonaldson7211 inline with the rear wheel? also its when taking off the rear end sweeps left and right, but will try the body positioning for sure !
@@santanikx9 what I mean is try to land rear wheel first and land on the gas while you’re standing up and the front wheel should find it’s place
Is upshifting still recommended for a hill as steep as Glen Helen?
Yes absolutely
The guy on kx two stroke needed to shift up, I could hear most engine braking from him.
Haters gonna hate, but Rekluse auto can help settle the bike in situations like this too. And... in slicker and long moto conditions eliminate the chance of stalling. Just sayin'.
Yes but it eliminates engine brake which is why any high level rider wouldn’t use an auto clutch. (Unless the newer versions allow for engine brake).
When it comes time to hit the brakes, engine braking is an absolute must. Without it you just skid
@@AjCatanzaro I’ll preface with I’m 100% on board with your methods & techniques. I’m not here to rabble rouse. I enjoy your content and you are making the riding world better. Thank you.
That said, the “high level riders won’t use auto” is a very dated position. There are plenty of admitted (and not) high level riders, especially in XC racing using them. Keep an open mind. Just like with neck braces and air suspension, the narratives for/against those technologies are losing ground these days.
1) They could remove engine braking. In a out of the box setup that would depend on the technique used for this section. Clutch and brake use at the top of the hill would play a big role. Pull in the clutch or hit the brake at the top and you could drop the RPM low enough to go into a Freewheel. Is that always a bad thing if you know it’s coming? It would reduce the weight distribution to the front wheel, balance and settle the suspension over the bumps, which is largely what you’re teaching here. From what I remember... even in standard setup, you will have some engine braking if backing off the gas from high RPM.
2) The skidding part I don’t understand, that’s brake pedal pressure. No different than riding an electric bike or small bore 2T with minimal/zero engine braking. You adapt to the machines engine characteristics. Until recently I had very little 4-stoke experience. I pretty much hate engine breaking because my 2T muscle memory isn’t expecting it.
3) The clutch engagement points can be set up differently at both the lever and inside the engine. Ryan Hughes yelled at me for “ruining” my engine after his first moto on my 250. I deciphered his complaint and readjusted the engagement point at the lever for his second moto. I doubt he even remembered the auto-clutch was in the bike 🤣 In the video footage of him on the choppy downhills he doesn’t appear to be freewheeling.
Just like suspension, most people have no idea what the hell they are doing and/or haven’t ridden an auto that was tailored to their riding style. It’s no different than forum warriors saying “air suspension sucks...” Meanwhile riders like Ferrandis, Webb, and Barcia are using it. With as many student bikes as you ride, I’m sure you’ve noticed how chitty some people make their bikes 🤣 Most people don’t even know what their sag is, use terrible line selection and technique, and will bitch all day about their suspension.
My point is, don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater. It’s just a tool and can be a really damn good one when setup correctly. Even for pros.
Keep up the good work! Enjoyed the Supercross stuff.
Did he change his hair color?
Aj went for the gold ;)
@@NirHason I thought something looked different but I didn't want to say anything and sound like an idiot lol 😂😂😂😂.
@@rileyring6025 hahaha
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