HOW TO JUMP A DIRT BIKE FOR BEGINNERS
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- čas přidán 14. 06. 2024
- Have you ever wanted to learn how to jump a dirt bike safely? Well in this weeks video Ronnie Faisst will share a few tips for beginners on how to jump a dirt bike. Here a few things that will help find a safe jump, correct body position, stay steady on the throttle, and how to land correctly. Check it out!
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Bottom line, DON'T BE DUMB. Always be safe and use the proper gear/safety equipment.
Thank you guys so much for watching! What was most helpful? And how did you learn to master jumping? Let me know, down below!
Not that I've learned to master it yet LOL but getting better Definitely body position the keeping arms bent and head forward I was really front end High constantly also keeping smooth throttle I was back too far on the bike and blipping the gas off the lip almost going over backwards it was so high that brake tapping wasn't even helping thanks for the tip bro God is so good all the time
Will you or have you done any videos of how to whip? I've tried to lean, tried to put weight on one foot, tried to turn the bars. I just look Goon or getting no movement.
Most helpful was the concept of loading the suspension with the throttle. Jolly good.
For me it was the part where you spoke and then ended the video lol. Good job my man!
Very! Im on my ttr 125 never jumped before im gonna try it out!
When I was a kid, before CZcams was even an idea, the only person I could ask “how do I jump” was my dad. In his infinite wisdom he said “”pin it with balls” I remember that day on my KX80, I took that advice, needless to say I shot to the moon, and landed in the sticks 20-30 yards from the track. Lmao. Wish I had this video back then
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😂😂😂 Had the same advice from my dad
For me it was trail and error I had to figure it all by myself, I eventually worked it out, somewhat!
Great video I have learnt heaps, I'm 55yrs and looking into buying a new dirt bike after a 30 +years break
By watching this video I can easily see all of my bad habits, sloppy knees throttling of before a jump, too far back and forward elbows all over the place
I feel like a better rider already
Thanks again
5th gear pin
Hey Ronnie, hope you see this!
One thing I struggled with was the bike "bucking" a lot. For those of you that don't know, that's when the rear end bucks up and you nose dive into the landing. Finally one day at a track one of the guys who had been ripping it all day rode up to me and said "Dude, you're jumping in too low of a gear. You need to up shift and lower those RPMs before you jump". To this day that has been the best advice I have ever gotten. I was on a YZ250F and took most of my jumps in high second gear. Once I started shifting into 3rd before hitting the face of the jump and gassing it all the way through I never bucked again.
Something else you can do to more safely do jumps is jump with a friend. What I mean by that is if you have a riding buddy or even someone on the track you see that has been taking all the jumps very easily, ask them for help. The riding community is extremely friendly, and almost everyone would gladly do a speed check with you. Just follow them through the jump, gauge your speed so you know you'll make the jump and most importantly follow through. The most dangerous thing you can do is slam on the breaks at the last second before you take a jump. Commit or don't try it at all!
Your body position tips are great. I see too many beginners that don't grip the bike with their knees and legs. You are a natural instructor.
"Find a safe jump"...Yes, best advice for a newbie. Too many times you see them hitting small, peaky jumps with erratic throttle control, usually blip it a couple times before the lip making them either go front high or nose dive when the rear kicks up.
Long, mellow tabletops are the best for learning, something they can just hold the throttle steady and float over.
yup for sure dude. seen it so many times lol
Just got into riding MX, ridden road bikes for more years than I can remember. Only rode an MX track for the 4th time ever the other week, this is really gonna help me with being able to jump bigger. 👍👍👍
awesome! stoked it's helpful 🙌🏼🙌🏼
The drone shots though 🔥🔥🔥 great video 👍🏼
cheers mate! Thanks to Andre ! ✊🏼✊🏼
This is good stuff.. growing the sport with tips..
yes sir!! Got to give back to the sport
Thank you Mister Faisst. This kind of videos are gold for us. Keep going, great great job 💪🏻
Thank You Ronnie Fiasst. I grew up Riding Dirtbikes over 20 years ago as a teenager. It has always been my Passion. I have a 70MPH 2-Stroke Seadoo XP and a 300 Hp Supercharged RXPX for the Water. Obviously different than Dirtbikes. Last November I just bought a Running Vintage 1990 Kawasaki KX250. Everytime I Ride it ( For Me) it's like stepping into that Narnia Wardrobe into a different world. A different experience everytime that I love. I'm about to Gear up, boot up, Helmet up and Jump. Your Video does Help. Thank You. Always Ride Happy!
Good Job with the beginner Riding tips!! Keep em Coming!! God Bless!!
Thanks for the sick video bro! Even as a vet rider it’s nice to see vids like this to go over the fundamentals again!
I'm just getting back on the dirt after a 35 year break of only street riding (ZX-14R) and these are great tips for both a beginner and for someone who used to take these things for granted but hasn't for a loooong time. Great vid. (54 on a YZ250)
dude 54 and riding is awesome! i hope i can make it that long 🙌🏼🙌🏼
@@faisstlife It's weird, I don't get nervous at all about doing 150+mph on the street but even just a brief bit of air on the dirt makes me uneasy now. lol I imagine that seat time will cure that...I hope.
I got your same story. But im 43 and have a CBR600RR and just got a CR250R
@@imabeliever244 There must be something about this Stage of Life that Nostalgia brings people in there 50s( I'm 51) and Dirtbikes together. I Love the Sound and Smell of a 2- Stroke Dirtbike. Recently bought a 1990 Kawasaki KX250. Something about it makes me feel Eternally Young. Everyday I see it in my garage, I look past my Camaro and can't stop starring at my Motorcycle.
Same here dude it’s good to be back
Hey man...I appreciate everything you have done for motocross/fmx!! Definitely helped fuel my riding watching you and everyone else push the limits!! ✌
thanks dude i appreciate that !! 👍🏼👍🏼
@@faisstlife "...I appreciate everything you have done for motocross/fmx!!"
I guess it is "selfish" to do anything for your self today, as if you started racing for the MX community as a duty for the good of the all.
I really hate that blood sucking attitude. :)
Best vid I’ve seen on this. Thanks!
Love that there is good FREE training available for riders nowadays. Nothing wrong with paying for training either. Just so many weekend warriors, and even aspiring racers simply can't afford a two or three day training course with an instructor. This is absolutely crucial to grow the sport. To help lessen the danger to everyone, when there's riders on a track or trail that simply have no idea how to ride a bike properly. It's scary how many riders don't even know there is a right and wrong way! I manage a dealership, and far too often people act like they know how to ride. As soon as they sit on the bike, it's clear they don't. Technique before speed. Thank you for this! I'll be recommending your channel with the others I already recommend for now on!
Hey that was really good video without any bike noise or music it made listening to ur teaching much easier...ecellent job...
thank you so much been needing this~!
The best tips I've seen, thank you.
Ronnie, such a great explanation! Thank you!
thanks man gonna remember these tips on my mind next ride!! liked and subscribed!!
Been riding moto for years but never could jump with confidence. The body position tips to be over the front was the most helpful. Thank you!
The tricky thing of why its important to listen real carefull to Ron is u have a 220 pound motocycle that has a pogo stick in front an in back if u dont cover weight evenly or control one or other they will fight against u an make things really tuf...like imagine riding sitting to far back an no weight on the front it would be hard to make a turn with no weight on the front wheel jump and its even more important...flat landings are a good safe start till u learn ur bikes attitude of how it flys...patience everyone learns at different speeds dont let friends push u
Yes grasshopper u must flow like water my cricket...im glad someone finally brought the landing angle theres a really important reason for matching the landing i was a big McGrath fan an when he was at his peak he really nailed the angle of the landing if ur landing gonna have to slow for a turn or accelerating aways it helps both ways plus the proffessor GB says big landing forks first then the rear...thanks Ronny nice camera work great clear easily understood talk...its hard to sometimes explain because MX is a do it learn it physical...thing u have to feel what ur doing....peace
good video..showing my nephew who is a local pro off roader but struggling with jumps...thanks bro...merry christmas
right on brother 👍🏼👍🏼
Awesome vid mate! Regards from
New Zealand!
Thanks for tips!
Nicely done, you hit all the top points and made it clear why they matter. The squeezing the bike from the toes to the knees has really built my confidence in that it really helps eliminate the scary movements you might get on a rutted face. Thx
awesome brother. im stoked to hear it's helpful! keep ripping 🤙🏼
Awesome video!! All the tips were helpful, especially body positioning and throttle control. Thanks Coach! 🗣huddle up..!!!!!!!!!🤣
haha! huddle up 😂😂😂
Thanks for the video i will try it
Great Video!!
The faisst show is way under rated, let’s get this dood more views an subs!
thanks bro i appreciate that 👍🏼
@@faisstlife HI RONNIE FAISST BRO I HAVE BEEN BUSYING BUYING UPP SOME FARMS OVER IN NEW ZEALAND BRO AND BUILDING MOTOCROSS TRACKS JUMPS WITH MY FLATMATES & WORKMATES ALL GOT DIRT BIKES NOW ETC BEEN BUYING UPP SHIT LODS OFF DRIT BIKE WITH MY MATES AND GOT SOME DIGGERS TOO WORK ON MY NEW FARM TOO BUILD MY NEW HOUSE AN WORKSHOPS AND GARAGES AND NEW SHEDS AND MOTOCROSS TRACK AND SUPERCORSS TRACK FMX RAMPS HAVE BUILT SOME TOO FOR ME AND MY MATES TOO COME OUT TOO MY FARM TOO COME RIDE THE TRACK THERE BRO AND A NEW MOTOCROSS TRACK FOR PIT BIKES TRACK AND HAVE SUBSCRIBERS TOO U MATE RONNIE FAISST
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Thank you for sharing sir....
Thanks for the tips. Cool video
you got it buddy
Very informative video, them big jumps are scary..
glad to see your channel grow. NICE got me tuned in ,
thanks dude
such a great video. keep up the amazing work!!!!! btw ive been wondering who built that track. thank you for making this video👍
you got it dude. glad it was helpful 👍🏼👍🏼
I was being real critical listening because moving forward when u come up short instead of dropping back on the seat when landing short was the biggest an safest thing i learned..an once i did it i realized how elite a group of racers i had just moved into in the 90s no one had a clue about that beside mac emig windham 5 or 6 guys it wasnt many out of the top 100 national pros 90 were not doing it....right...peace very well done nice track nice dirt real dirt blackness....im from near Unadilla NY so i get excited when i see real dirt loamy stuff
Ronnie! You should have been a teacher long time ago your videos make sense and are conceptual . I grew up watching all the Crusty movies And the Metal Mulisha . We need more faisst videos please 🙏
more coming this spring 👍🏼
I want to try this sport🔥
Great video!! Great tips!!
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just want to thank you for the FANTASTIC video , super informative and very well explained. you have a new follower brother
awesome dude.. i'm glad it is helpful ✊🏼✊🏼
Great informative video. Thank you
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Just found your channel bruz: your a absolute legend bruh. Awesome tips and info
cheers mate
Just wondering for both of Y'all- Does your Steak Taste better ( or whatever your eating at night) after a Good Day Riding your Dirtbike? Mine Sure Does!
Thanks
Solid. Mahalo
Great Video thank you . Need to learn to keep the gas on ..
I like how you gave you perspective of being almost too far forawrd a lot because I’m 150 on a 250r and i feel very far over the bars on the face too when most people say the whole neutal position I feel better atleast on bigger jumps now lol
Nice video brother
Also. Hi from Sydney, Australia!
@Ronnie Faisst great video! I was thinking show a bunch of clips of you jumping, then after you have the jump clips do step by step commentary over top explaining everything your doing or going though your mind.
ronniez an og show respect
thanks homie 🙌🏼🙌🏼
that looks like a nice easy track to practice on
yup 👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks that was helpful
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I'm 8 years rusty or so and going to Carnegie on a new bike tomorrow so this helps me remember how not to die. it was a perfect video man thanks
safe rides 🙏🏼
first time i did was on a cr500, almost died🤘🤣
hahaha!! to funny! keep trying ✊🏼
I loved the tip with keeping the gas when hitting the jump so the suspension doesn’t buck me.
I do motocross and I normally do jumps quite well. I don’t get the chance to go very often and it’s weeks before I go from the last time so I kinda miss out on improving. Just recently tho I went to my main track I always go to after he changed the layout and I have never been so disappointed with my riding when I went Friday just gone. I was jumping over a jump and nosing it pretty much every single time where as before I used to hit it with quite some speed and take off and land smooth. Now I’m all over the shot and was getting extremely frustrated and put me off wanting to jump it after a few scary noses. I’m gonna try and practice my body stance a bit more and it hit me a lot with what you said about having the throttle on smoothly all the way through to prevent being bucked, that may of been causing it but god was scary. Wish I could go more often! That is my goal when my van is fixed to go as often as I can every weekend if possible.
Wow this is such a great CZcams channel 👍🏻 hope to meet Ronnie one day
thanks bro i appreciate it 👍🏼👍🏼
😂 At first I was like, “Jumping dirt bikes”...”by Ronnie Faisst”...”for BEGINNERS”.....gonna be some dead kids out there!😂. Naw, good video! So cool to see some of the OG’s (Faisst, Twitch, Deegan, etc...), one, still alive but mainly, matured into cool down to earth “family” type of dudes. I mean, they even have number plates on their bikes....with actual NUMBERS on them....🤷♂️👍
hahaha!! thanks dude i appreciate that.. Good times for sure! 🙌🏼✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼
Great video Ronnie. The blue gear is looking fresh. Ya gotta throw your Markd and RFMX logos on your gear. Just my thoughts, either way keep these videos flowing.
thanks dude i like the blue too 🔥🔥
Sweet videos
thanks dude hope it helps a little
Big thing about being forward u have to be very forward when hit the gas it moves to the rear that was the one thing that made a big confidence boost was getting very forward an doing that row motion with elbows up real got me comfortable with the take a lot landing to same thing may be a little slower move...but same thanks
Can you make a video about mx/sx race lines?
I quite like this video, it is very simple to understand!!!! Note the saliant points....your body postion COMMANDS the bike how to react and land with the gas ON!!!!
great stuff| gas on
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Good to see you helping the sport. Saw you at Elsinore last weekend....doing a class? Are you teaching now? Or were you just helping out some friends?
yes sir.. teaching and doing classes ronniefaisstmx.com 🙌🏼
Thanks for a great video and good tips! I am a beginner and just recently done some jumping, I want to ask, why is it better to land in incline with front wheel first? For more momentum, or is it more safe? Thanks again! :)
its smoother for sure and will help keep forward momentum. if the front is high it can slam down and try to pull the bars out of your hands
I believe the fork does a better job of absorbing the initial landing thanks to the steeper angle to the ground. As long as it is properly dimensioned for rider's weight and speed.
Ride safe!
@@faisstlife Thanks for that insight.
Interesting point, and noted.
Which makes me observe that with the front wheel touching down
first on the down-slope the back
wheel now has very little distance to travel for it's
touchdown, if that makes sense.
Just got my first bike, 2022 Honda crf250f, stay off the track until I have a race bike or use the f to learn on??
Hey man my biggest issue is throttle control and controlling the bike while in the air. Sometimes if the Jump is big I get scared and lose throttle and completely case it. I’m riding everyday and really trying to master jumping. Trying to get faster while at it. I’ve been riding for 2 years now. Any advice? Your videos are very helpful btw. Thank you!!
find a nice safe jump like a table top
that you can work up too. once you clear it.. keep jumping it over and over again until it's easy for you. then move up to a little bigger one.. repeat the same thing 👍🏼👍🏼
Just went to my first time on a track not long ago, I swear this looks so easy but as a beginner this is so hard 😂
Yeah where i been kid rock where u been thanks...i started riding in 78 an the pros werent jumping they were launching singles an landing how ever they landed there was much to learn Bob hannah was the only one to di doubles an i wasnt sure the way he rode in the late 70s if that how i wanted to jump...peace
Hello my brother in Christ thanks for the video I had asked you last Moto Monday where I was front end High you gave me some great advice but this video really will help thanks so much God bless
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I asked my brother this very question my ktm65.... Moments later I was hitting a single 4-5th gear almost as fast as I could. Ended up going probably 20 feet and crashed. He had to ride it home.
20 years later and I still look up to OG
So you hit the gas just as you land or just before? I'm thinking like 1 second before? Thanks
When your shifting in the air do you use clutch to shift up?
no if you coming off a jump into a corner you can just down shift in air. you don't need the clutch 👍🏼
My first day at a track on a quad I find I keep landing in the middle is that because I’m not giving it enough? I’m close to clearing it but not really
great tips...thank's for an old F$#$k like me (55) still riding but not much experience jumping...these tips are very useful...Peace from NB.
Someone told me to never hit the back brake while in the air, otherwise the bike will stall is that true. Also when should I start putting the throttle back on. I know riders will blip the throttle in mid air about half way should I do that then put the gas on again right before I land or just hit it right before I land I'm just worried about my bike stalling mid air or after I land. Lastly, what gear should I be in roughly second or third?
Somewhere in the distance you can here Ryan Hughes screaming "Hiiiiipppppssss befoorrreeee kneeeessss!!!!!!"
You can apply throttle to the bike in midair if the rear end has bucked up too high for your liking. The increased wheel spin pulls the rear end down while you are in flight.
I have one question.... when you're in the air do you keep applying throttle or let go when you land, also do you need to shift gears in the air? I need someone to explain in detail what controls I use in a jump...please let me know, thank you!
In the air hit throttle to bring the back wheel down and to bring the back wheel up you pull in the clutch and tap the back brake. and right before you land get on the gas not for safety but to go faster (or to level your self out in the air). And let’s say you hit a jump 3 gear pinned but since you have wounded out the gear you shift up in the air (no need to pull in clutch) so you can rev the bike and keep increasing rpm to keep the back wheel down to level the bike.
@@coltandent4599 i always wondered what to do if u have a gear totally reved out at the face of a jump, thanks for this.
Great video. Not dirtbike related, but how did those hand tattoos feel? I'm looking to get one
haha.. the hands hurt more then your arms lol
Instead of seat bouncing a jump, (which I never liked, but it does seem to get more distance when needed on a smooth track.), I use to bunny hop off the face like bunny hopping a bicycle. At first, I was sacred of the jumps as they got bigger, so I tried to clear them with the bunny hop and going slower, (not the best philosophy for racing), but as I got faster, I would be able to clear a double, (for example) from the inside line with some faster guys than me who couldn't.
How do you go upon attempting your first real double? What would you recommend would up my odds of successfully nailing it?
Finding someone with the same cc size bike that seems experienced and ask them which gear to hit it on and ask if you can follow behind them and while they jump it you roll the jump. So now you now what gear to be in and a good idea of what speed to hit it. After that you just have to send it.
Wish I had this kind of insight 25-30 years ago. It may have saved me 2 broken wristes at same time, broken ribs, etc. I do wonder though if I switch from the 250 2-stroke to 450f if it makes the throttle control easier?? I still find myself in those oh-shit moments from just a small inconsistency in throttle. Trying to practice in-air adjustments but can't seem to master it (panic rev, brake, lean). Maybe a video on such? There isn't any out there worth while. Thx for vids!
450 can make jump easier for sure cause it has so much power. just stay stead on the gas to get started but once and once you got that you can start to roll the gas on right as you get to the tip and power all the way off the tip.. help give you the boots to get over the jump 👍🏼👍🏼
the lip not tip 😂😂
and boost not boot 😂😂😂😂 iphones
RF hit all points spot ON- safety being paramount- speed, height, distance is secondary and will come in time; basics first. If you master the basics first like RF teaches- the rest will naturally progress in time and practice.
Great video! when people jump why Somefoks swing the trail of the bike? what is that's doing with ride?
that's called a whip 👍🏼
@@faisstlifeThank you . Some people tell me is for keep the RPM high is that truth?
camera work is great
andre kills it with the camera work
I had a 1996 CR 250R the last honda with a steel frame....my 1986 CR 250R was the best...
What about using the throttle and brake mid air to rotate the bike by exchanging angular momentum between the bike and rear wheel?
To bring the the back wheel down give it gas, to bring the back wheel up in air pull in clutch tap the rear brake release clutch the land the jump
Fiast life!!!!
yes sir!!
How do you jump on a electric dirtbike (stark varg)
I’ve found jumping dirt bikes to be pretty easy. Landing dirt bikes is the trick.
I just crashed hard today after a jump and destroyed my handlebars and my shoulder hopefully this helps 👍
Thank you mate, Cool as F☆☆k!!!!
cheers mate
do a vid for experienced riders. how to scrub, whip and what to do if bike goes sideways
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Any tips for jumping a 250 2stroke
Get a 4 stroke
jumping a 250 two stroke vs 450 four stroke, body position will be really similar, the power and the speed would be a little different depending on your bike.
Could someone help me with something that seems to be impossible to get an explanation on. What effect does turning the bars make on the bike in the air? I’ve looked, asked, and tried everything. I just can’t get an answer.
a few different things, most of the time you turn them if your whipping the bike or scrubbing to stay lower off the jump. it's add a little style too then just straight jumping as well 👍🏼👍🏼