I'm Posting these to track my progress as a rider, not really for entertainment. I think it will be neat to look back in a year to see the improvements I've made over time. My goal is to get 50 hours of seat time this year and enter my first race. This is my third time on the bike with 2.5 hours of total seat time at the start of this video. I'm very aware that my skill level sucks and I'm open to suggestions on drills and ways to improve! You guys all ROOOCK and I hope you have a great week 🤘
Practicing your balance in the garage on the bike is a huge help, practice lifting and dabbing to get back on the pegs and stay on the pegs as long as you can without dapping back down again, after 15 minutes a day 7 days a week you'll have way more balance and confidence on the bike.
Just wanted to say thank you. I've really been enjoying your 2nd channel. I'm sure more people than just me appreciate the extra work you've been putting in to get this content out.
Mike, I rode professionally for quite some time, 1999-2011, your progress is right on par, learning and pushing yourself a bit is exactly how you become better, I would suggest finding a riding buddy that’s got some skills and experience so that you can learn from others. Also riding in the same area can give you a false confidence, try to ride in different places to see how the bike reacts to different dirt, rocks etc. next, time to take to the sky! Lol, learn to jump slow and easy then send it a little more when you feel comfortable and confident. Keep it cool, cuz slamming sucks and sets you back! Good luck bro!
I just want to throw 3 things your way 1 don’t ever apologize for being inexperienced but also don’t be rude to outsiders trying to help 2 don’t forget the slow basics (being able to stand on the bike while not moving, slow cone drills, emergency braking, popping up the front wheel like a mini wheelie to get over branches and such, etc) 3 don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it, unlike other groups out there the motorcycle/dirtbike crowd are all here to help and love to see others succeed
Following your experience with this 250 is making me want one for woods purposes even more. I've tried shoehorning my mx bikes and quads into the role for years and it never works. A factory setup bike like this seems a much more enjoyable experience. Love the content!
can't understand the fascination with the dunes when you have all that going on in your back yard, id die for something like that round our way in the uk
I agree - these trails are a lot more fun than the dunes in my opinion. It's a different experience. I wish I had found these trails a loooong time ago!
I'm 55,been riding since I was 5.grew up in upstate ny,trail conditions were slick,rocky,and tree roots like you wouldn't believe.riding that single track will force you to b a better rider! The more comfortable you get on the single track,the better.i moved somewhat close to Attica in,and it seems like they trails around here are a breeze,and,im riding a xr650l to boot!
You are doing great. It is super wise to avoid puddles. Unless you can clearly see the bottom, proceed slowly through them. 4 wheeler guys like to put logs in deep ruts in puddles to help get through them. That doesn't work well for 2 wheels. That is a pretty sweet bike. I have Honda's version of that bike in 250 and 450 sizes. LOVE THEM, and love your channel. Keep up the progress.
I aint a pro dirt bike rider, actually i was like you a sport quad rider for 10 years and 3 year earlier I switched to a yz250x dirt bike. here is some quick advice to get your skill level up faster: - watch video on body positioning and practice those - watch clutch control drills and practice those - get use to 1 or 2 finger on clutch lever and front brake lever - practice draging the rear brake for future wheelies initiated from the clutch pop or just from whoops and applying throttle. Playing around and applying all the above will get your skills way up there, way faster more than riding around trails. At least it did for me. I hope you enjoy your new toy 🤘 Cheers
I’m really enjoying these new videos even if it’s just trail riding to get more comfortable on the new bike. Have you thought about adding a handheld hiking-type GPS to the bars to track where you are going so you can always get back if you do get lost? They are also good to check speed, distance travelled, and work great in the pines.
You should get a friend that’s good and just following them and having fun always helps you pick up on certain riding skills as well, just a thought. You’re doing great tho! Congrats on the bike!
thanks for these vids, loving the second channel. does the difference in mx riding style of pinching your legs in more translate to atv riding? do you think it will add something when you’re on an atv now and make you more versatile?
I think from riding quads 99% of the time, I never developed the habit of squeezing with my legs. I would rely on the fenders and heel guards. This is probably why I always had issues with arm pump - I'm sure squeezing with my legs will help with quad riding too.
Bro LONG Time viewer .... 1st time comment That looks Like South Jersey ?? not Pensy ?? IMHO some of the best Riding in the country ps I am 20 min from Philly im a quad Guy but cool to see You Rip
Genuine question, what made you want to get into riding dirt bikes? You’ve always been a quad guy. Love you man I’ve been watching since the video a long time ago where you were trying to make your banshee go faster with all kinds of mods like the cut plastics. Ride safe 🤙
My first love was dirt bikes. I've always loved all things that go fast - I think I gravitated towards quads because I was faster on them - I never took the time to build my skill on a bike. I really enjoy riding both.
I think one day you will look back at this single track footage and laugh.. I don't say that to be mean. For many of us who love off road riding, our skill and experience eventually increases to a point where we avoid flat open dirt tracks, and seek out single track exclusively. . It becomes an addiction.. so if you continue long term with the dirtbike, I believe that you will end up there too.. and you will see crazy progress when you look back at these videos! For most beginners single track isn't fun tbh.. its difficult and hard work.. you spend all your energy and concentration trying to stay upright and avoid the trees.. but when your skill improves, you will rip through that stuff at speed and its one of the most addictive feelings ever!! I promise you this, go back and ride that single track in a year's time.. it will be a cake walk.. and it will make you laugh. Happens to all of us during the learning phase. Haha! Anyway Mike, love the videos, keep enjoying the journey! Every stage of riding a dirtbike is new and exciting!
I live an hour south of u in de . Come ride with me or I’ll ride with u I’m very amateur as well but have two dirt bikes I try to ride every weekend of the year . Long time watcher 👌🏼
I don't ride yet but even I can see some improvment already... Just between you and me, I'd be lost every time I went out there, Heck they might not ever see me again lmao.. I'd totally need a GPS back to the truck..
Learning to shred on a 250 will develop your skills faster than starting on a 450. A 250 forces you to learn to squeeze speed out of the corners and tricky terrain because you haven't got lazy straight line power. Same principle applies to any motor vehicle sport. Starting on powerful machines stunts your development as confidence gets sapped when the power bites you and you wreck, and the wreck is usually more punishing on the bigger machines. Also forming lazy habits like becoming straight line warriors and horribly slow in corners, because you were never forced to squeeze every drop of speed out of cornering by having no power.
@@SportbikerNZ he even says in the video that he usually only rides twice a year . open your ears and pay attention because imma bout to learn you something lmao im just joking around
@@867diesel Literally repeatedly says he's riding 1 hour every week and has uploaded 3 ride vids in the last 3 weeks. 🤦♂🤦♂ Next time watch the video. Edit - 4 hours in the last 4 weeks. He's up to his 4th practice vid....
I'm Posting these to track my progress as a rider, not really for entertainment. I think it will be neat to look back in a year to see the improvements I've made over time. My goal is to get 50 hours of seat time this year and enter my first race. This is my third time on the bike with 2.5 hours of total seat time at the start of this video. I'm very aware that my skill level sucks and I'm open to suggestions on drills and ways to improve! You guys all ROOOCK and I hope you have a great week 🤘
Practicing your balance in the garage on the bike is a huge help, practice lifting and dabbing to get back on the pegs and stay on the pegs as long as you can without dapping back down again, after 15 minutes a day 7 days a week you'll have way more balance and confidence on the bike.
Also, always keeping at least 1 or 2 fingers on the clutch and brake will help significantly to stop whisky throttling.
Just wanted to say thank you. I've really been enjoying your 2nd channel. I'm sure more people than just me appreciate the extra work you've been putting in to get this content out.
Thank you for the feedback on it - glad you're enjoying it!
I 2nd that..
@@Misticmyst73 I 3rd that
Mike, I rode professionally for quite some time, 1999-2011, your progress is right on par, learning and pushing yourself a bit is exactly how you become better, I would suggest finding a riding buddy that’s got some skills and experience so that you can learn from others. Also riding in the same area can give you a false confidence, try to ride in different places to see how the bike reacts to different dirt, rocks etc. next, time to take to the sky! Lol, learn to jump slow and easy then send it a little more when you feel comfortable and confident. Keep it cool, cuz slamming sucks and sets you back! Good luck bro!
I just want to throw 3 things your way 1 don’t ever apologize for being inexperienced but also don’t be rude to outsiders trying to help 2 don’t forget the slow basics (being able to stand on the bike while not moving, slow cone drills, emergency braking, popping up the front wheel like a mini wheelie to get over branches and such, etc) 3 don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it, unlike other groups out there the motorcycle/dirtbike crowd are all here to help and love to see others succeed
Following your experience with this 250 is making me want one for woods purposes even more. I've tried shoehorning my mx bikes and quads into the role for years and it never works. A factory setup bike like this seems a much more enjoyable experience. Love the content!
Glad you're enjoying it! It will be interesting to do mods down the line having come from the stock bike to see if it does actually help.
can't understand the fascination with the dunes when you have all that going on in your back yard, id die for something like that round our way in the uk
I agree - these trails are a lot more fun than the dunes in my opinion. It's a different experience. I wish I had found these trails a loooong time ago!
Mean green getting it in, ride safe....and keep that filter oiled up, they dont like dirt😉🤘💯
I'm 55,been riding since I was 5.grew up in upstate ny,trail conditions were slick,rocky,and tree roots like you wouldn't believe.riding that single track will force you to b a better rider! The more comfortable you get on the single track,the better.i moved somewhat close to Attica in,and it seems like they trails around here are a breeze,and,im riding a xr650l to boot!
Thank you for this - even though I did not enjoy that section of single track, I am hearing from a lot of comments that it's big for skill building.
I can definitely see progress since last video brother. Carrying the momentum better and you will learn the balance of the bike more as a go fam
Thank you bro!
You are doing great. It is super wise to avoid puddles. Unless you can clearly see the bottom, proceed slowly through them. 4 wheeler guys like to put logs in deep ruts in puddles to help get through them. That doesn't work well for 2 wheels. That is a pretty sweet bike. I have Honda's version of that bike in 250 and 450 sizes. LOVE THEM, and love your channel. Keep up the progress.
I appreciate the tips man! I've noticed a lot of this puddles have hidden gems in them 😂
I aint a pro dirt bike rider, actually i was like you a sport quad rider for 10 years and 3 year earlier I switched to a yz250x dirt bike. here is some quick advice to get your skill level up faster:
- watch video on body positioning and practice those
- watch clutch control drills and practice those
- get use to 1 or 2 finger on clutch lever and front brake lever
- practice draging the rear brake for future wheelies initiated from the clutch pop or just from whoops and applying throttle.
Playing around and applying all the above will get your skills way up there, way faster more than riding around trails.
At least it did for me. I hope you enjoy your new toy 🤘 Cheers
Thank you for these tips - definitely need to work on body positioning
Those trails look so fun! It's all whoops down here in Florida.
I've done some riding in FL on quads - very similar trails and sand
I’m really enjoying these new videos even if it’s just trail riding to get more comfortable on the new bike. Have you thought about adding a handheld hiking-type GPS to the bars to track where you are going so you can always get back if you do get lost? They are also good to check speed, distance travelled, and work great in the pines.
That's a great idea - would be interesting for tracking progress too to see if I'm going through sections faster. Glad you're enjoying these 🤘
Not boring. Micheal Sabo
You should get a friend that’s good and just following them and having fun always helps you pick up on certain riding skills as well, just a thought. You’re doing great tho! Congrats on the bike!
Good advice - Hoping to get a buddy out here soon to ride with
More ride time does make a difference
That bike sounds great!
Like number 10 2:16 scared me I thought he was gonna get hurt good job tho you pulled through
Looks like a fun place to ride
Good stuff dude
thanks for these vids, loving the second channel. does the difference in mx riding style of pinching your legs in more translate to atv riding? do you think it will add something when you’re on an atv now and make you more versatile?
I think from riding quads 99% of the time, I never developed the habit of squeezing with my legs. I would rely on the fenders and heel guards. This is probably why I always had issues with arm pump - I'm sure squeezing with my legs will help with quad riding too.
Bro LONG Time viewer .... 1st time comment That looks Like South Jersey ?? not Pensy ?? IMHO some of the best Riding in the country ps I am 20 min from Philly im a quad Guy but cool to see You Rip
Genuine question, what made you want to get into riding dirt bikes?
You’ve always been a quad guy.
Love you man I’ve been watching since the video a long time ago where you were trying to make your banshee go faster with all kinds of mods like the cut plastics. Ride safe 🤙
My first love was dirt bikes. I've always loved all things that go fast - I think I gravitated towards quads because I was faster on them - I never took the time to build my skill on a bike. I really enjoy riding both.
It's good to explore the different flavor of fun on 2 wheels.
❤❤❤❤❤❤you are awesome bro 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
You're awesome 🤘
Man I’d love to ride with you some day. I’m a bucks co resident and could meet you in Jersey.
Would be cool to get a group together some time for a ride
I’m curious to know where these trails are. Would love to ride there man.
Lol bro I was trying to film some of the eclipse too and was looking at the same clouds like WTF!
Weight the outside peg for stability in corners. Lift your ass off the seat a tiny bit by pushing down into the outside peg
Thank you for the tip!
I think one day you will look back at this single track footage and laugh.. I don't say that to be mean. For many of us who love off road riding, our skill and experience eventually increases to a point where we avoid flat open dirt tracks, and seek out single track exclusively. . It becomes an addiction.. so if you continue long term with the dirtbike, I believe that you will end up there too.. and you will see crazy progress when you look back at these videos!
For most beginners single track isn't fun tbh.. its difficult and hard work.. you spend all your energy and concentration trying to stay upright and avoid the trees.. but when your skill improves, you will rip through that stuff at speed and its one of the most addictive feelings ever!! I promise you this, go back and ride that single track in a year's time.. it will be a cake walk.. and it will make you laugh. Happens to all of us during the learning phase. Haha!
Anyway Mike, love the videos, keep enjoying the journey! Every stage of riding a dirtbike is new and exciting!
Looks like you’re down by me in Jersey
yo will have to lay a trail of bread crumbs
For real - I keep getting lost lol
lets goooo
Kool love dirt bikes looks like ur springs are too soft
Suspension definitely needs tweaking - I actually turned the rebound down since this video and it improved the ride a good bit!
Impossible to determine if forks too soft on POV video. If the video showed the bike externally and forks bottoming, then yes.
I live an hour south of u in de . Come ride with me or I’ll ride with u I’m very amateur as well but have two dirt bikes I try to ride every weekend of the year . Long time watcher 👌🏼
first!!!!
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I don't ride yet but even I can see some improvment already... Just between you and me, I'd be lost every time I went out there, Heck they might not ever see me again lmao.. I'd totally need a GPS back to the truck..
Good thing phones have GPS nowdays.
@@SportbikerNZ Yes Sir lol
2nd like lol 0:11
What made you want a 250 over a 450
450 is too much bike for my skill level in my opinion. This 250 rips when you open it up, at least I think so.
Learning to shred on a 250 will develop your skills faster than starting on a 450. A 250 forces you to learn to squeeze speed out of the corners and tricky terrain because you haven't got lazy straight line power. Same principle applies to any motor vehicle sport. Starting on powerful machines stunts your development as confidence gets sapped when the power bites you and you wreck, and the wreck is usually more punishing on the bigger machines. Also forming lazy habits like becoming straight line warriors and horribly slow in corners, because you were never forced to squeeze every drop of speed out of cornering by having no power.
you only riding twice a year has got to change dude thats some BS . i cant go a weekend without riding or my depression comes back 🤣🤣
Dude, he's riding every week.
@@SportbikerNZ he even says in the video that he usually only rides twice a year . open your ears and pay attention because imma bout to learn you something lmao im just joking around
@@867diesel Literally repeatedly says he's riding 1 hour every week and has uploaded 3 ride vids in the last 3 weeks. 🤦♂🤦♂
Next time watch the video.
Edit - 4 hours in the last 4 weeks. He's up to his 4th practice vid....
@@SportbikerNZ youre so stupid . go watch the videos . he said he usually rides 2 times year until now