I use to get real bad arm pump, mate told me to get a broom stick, cut it to the length of youre handle bars,drill a hole in the middle, put a bit of rope through it and tie a brick to the end of the rope, practice rolling it up till the brick touches the wood then roll it down till it touches the ground. I did it for a week and a half for 30 minutes a night along with 50 push ups. It will work. Just have to keep at it and you'll feel the results.
+Rocky Mountain ATV MC haha, sure is a cheap way but works! Keep going at it Chase mate, I'm learning a lot from you're tips and tricks, you're doing a great job - cheers, Jacob
@kali blast 4 - 1 I have worked out my entire life, I can do 1 arm pull-ups, free standing handstand press-ups, many power gymnastic exercises on the Olympic Rings etc and I'm also a climber yet I still get arm pump :-/
RM does marketing / advertising right. Free, quality knowledge - properly delivered and specifc tools to make life easier. That forearm stretch machine is amazing for health in general. Anyone with cold / messed up hands, creaky wrists and pain, that will make a massive difference instantly. You can also use tight straps like a belt.
I was thinking the same thing. Yes, RM is trying to sell stuff. That's their job. But these videos are actually informative too. And that's why I buy from them and keep coming back.
I never stretch before riding. I bet it'd make a world of difference. My main focus right now is on body posture and clutch work in 2nd gear through single track trails.
Breathing is often overlooked. Its crazy how we hominids like to hold our breath doing difficult or strenuous things, like lifting heavy objects, or extreme concentration moments like playing a guitar at hyper speed etc. As the mighty Pink Floyd once said: Breathe...breathe in the air.
Dirt Bike Channel I’ve been riding since early 80’s. I used to read mags for riding tips. These are all really good tips. You present yourself very well in videos. Nice job.
I've heard all my life that thinner grips are better for everything from holding on more loosely to arm pump. A friend of mine tried pillow tops on a whim a few years ago and liked them. I was very confused by that and was CERTAIN I would hate them, but out of sheer curiosity, I tried them anyway. They are now my standard grip. Not the Lite version, the full diameter version. Those HELP ME with arm pump and hand numbness. My glove size is 11 so your experience may vary, but everyone is different so if you haven't tried these yet, give it a shot. Could be the best $12 you ever spent. My new KTM came with thin grips and I rode with them 2-3 times just as a reality check. Back to pillow tops for me. The new counterbalanced motor helped a LOT, but the grips add to that improvement, just like they did on my paint shaker 2015 250 XCw.
Secret tip, get a stunt clutch lever like an “RSC”. They have slots for the cable that makes the clutch pull much easier. You will be blown away at the difference.
I use that secret tip too, have for years, I broke my cable though, and detailed why in a post above. If the set up is understood correctly, great tool. I don't know if mine is the same brand but its typical 3 cable position, short lever clutch lever, I love it..
Never even knew arm pump was a thing as a junior. Could ride all day and never get it. But then I got older and unfit. Arm pump for me is linked to fitness, get fit and you will have less arm pump.
This is coming from a beginner rider..Thick car racing gloves worked well for me. If I wore any dirt bike brand gloves like ANSR or fox I’d get arm pump within a few minutes. Their way too thin and don’t take any impact. Also just holding on lightly with a gap between the grips and your hands works good too 🤙🏻
Good to know I went away from the Yamaha junk raptors and jumped onto a CRF 450R. Well I can ride a 700Raptor like no one's business well I didn't no much about riding dirtbikes I just figured can't be that much different well my 450R ended up putting me in the hospital with a shattered leg almost had a stroke aswell due to the swelling. I've learned alot from this video thanks for the helpful tips.
Great job bro! I find that riding more often helps me to relax my grip too. Ride once a month and you'll lock up within a lap or two. Well, I do anyway....lol
Yeah exactly.. .my throttle hand was locking up on me bad the other day.. but i havent rode in a couple weeks.. if i ride 3 times a week or More i would adjust and adapt.. plus weather may have a factor.. warmer weather looser muscles and joints.. a bit chilly right now..
When I was racing I'd usually get arm pump in practice before the race. But after that initial onset I was good to race and it was no problem for the rest of the day. The fitter I was and the more riding I did, the less I got it.
Old clutches are killer !!! I used to just forget about using it by the end of the day unless I was stationary, these new hydraulic clutches are a godsend
Nice road rash or dirt rash? I put friction tape like they use on skate boards on my gas tank works great !! And I cut the cuffs off my shirt and wrist straps on my gloves helped a lot . Great tips .
Yea u right but factor in that the end of lever is usually further away from the bars anyway especially stock levers. So it may negate the better leverage if u got a slightly longer pull/ stretch or reach with ue fingers. If u have an adjustable leverage ur good tho
i got a 40 dollar clutch lever setup with a bearing in the lever and 3 diffrant levels you can put the clutch cable in and its lighter than my old bikes hydralic clutch and feels really nice.
Same with me lol. I warm up and do my two warm up laps then come back in and warm down a little and rest, let the blood flow go back to normal then I’m perfect for the rest of the day!
Main reason for armpump is that your fore arm diameter becomes greater or equal to your upper arm muscles locking the fluids in place. The arm is naturally designed like a funnel (golden ratio) and when u alter that design (motocross bike racing/grips/throttle etc) by increasing for arm mass the blood goes into vapor lock and doesn't know which way to flow, back or forwards, mixed with a huge influx of o2 that mass increases HUGE. REMEDY: do a lot OF upper body workout ie: upper arms, shoulders, chest even legwork. Also great cardiovascular work ie: jogging works great.
Clark Kent ha.... funny you say this, I have huge forearms and small biceps genetically - as I got older and added more muscle I seem to have struggled from arm pump. It’s such a shame because I know I’m a fast rider but the arm pump severely holds me back!
100% wrong. I’ve been an avid weightlifter for 14 years and I can guarantee I can outlift any rider at a Dirtbike race but I arm pump because of it. Big biceps triceps that you literally are training to pump using 10 reps to get bigger is one problem other is upper arms pump and blood is restricted to hands. When I hurt my shoulder stopped lifting my arm pump went away on the bike . When I started lifting again it came back. Also another thing when you lift weights you’re also training your grip to grip hard usually more grip than one would use on a bike and this also causes grip to fail as well. There’s a reason pro racers look like skinny twigs and not Arnold. Dirtbiking is all endurance. Cardio/strong heart will increase blood flow to hands best thing you can do
I rode the Pomeroy Memorial MX track on Sunday for a total of about an hour......gripped so hard with my legs I ended up with blisters on the inside of my thighs........great tips!
When things get 'frantic' remember to relax your arms. Make the OK sign with both hands. This will help you realize that it is rarely necessary to have a hard grip on the bars.
Tip 5 most important to know. Ride more on the balls of your feet. Stay in attack position for control and don't use the death grip. I hold on loosely and use full diamond grips and always keep a finger on clutch and brake to hold on better. I bought some PRO PEGS from rocky mountain so now I can just stand on it and ride with zero effort.
Its all about balance, i barely grip the bike, literally haven’t had arm pump in years. the more seat time you have, the more your learn to grip the bike with your legs, center of gravity back when braking, and forwards when on the gas. if you sit in the same position on the bike the entire time you ride... dead give away you arent doing it correctly. if your hands cramp up, SLOW down! Your riding beyond your means. The hardest thing for a new rider to understand is you dont just get on a bike twist the throttle, and hand on for dear life. ride a pace that doesnt make you tired, get bored with that pace, then step it up. after a year or so depending on how often you ride, you will comfortably be riding the pace you were once breaking your neck to ride. Skill takes time, not a fancy new bike with every bell and whistle, ride, ride, ride, then get more gas and ride! if its not raining, ride! Then youll develop the skills you seek.
Yes, you should always be squeezing the bike, even when cornering. How hard you squeeze really depends on the terrain, how rough and how fast you're going etc. The rider has the most control of the motorcycle when they are squeezing. If you're going through a corner, your inside leg, if out, should still be squeezing against the shroud and your outside knee should also be pressed up against the bike. Anytime your legs get away from the bike, it unsettles the balance and makes it hardy to control. Not saying I'm perfect at this and you see some top rides sometimes get their leg away from the bike but practice makes perfect! - Chase
@@rmatvmc Sir Chase thank u very much for ur reply. That means even during cornering in standing attack position it is necessary to squeeze the bike with knees, right?
A gentle grip and good hand position help, but so does conditioning your body for performance, in the gym and on the trail. Lactic acid (which causes the pump feeling) occurs mostly in the un-trained and under-trained.
I've never got arm pump but I stand up most of the time focus a lot on weighting and deweighting the pegs and leaning with them in attack position. I have a light clutch and focus on a light throttle grip so I don't over throttle over bumps.
3:22 I use an 'easy pull' short lever clutch, it has 3 position, in toward the rider is the easiest pull. What I didn't realize until they cable had finally snapped, was that the guide Ferrell was adjustable for the angle that it leaves the cable tube and enters the lever assembly. Routing of cable as it leaves the lever assembly is also critical in my set up, neat and tidy, is definitely not first priority, it needed to head south a bit, right off, and then I could think about neatness . With the oem cable replaced with new oem, and after thinking the entire set up through, I have an easy and very accurate 'pull' dialed in that I was lamao first time time I took the bike back out. One other key for me was getting the cable tension ballpark, at the clutch area first, then fine tunning at the hand lever.
He chase , do you run or recommend a magura clutch ? My 18 crf450r is tough , bike scares the shit outta me scared It’s gonna get outta hand on me on day and will struggle pulling the clutch lol
Man my right hand aka throttle hand was killing me yesterday.. like sooo hard to open my hand and was extremely painful in my fingers to open my hand.. i had to use my other hand to physically open my throttle hand.. once i worked it out for a minute it was cool. And it doesn't hurt now.. but at the time it was so painful to try to open my hand.. it became stuck in a handlebar position.. was cool for the first 45 minutes of riding but after that it painful when i stopped and tried to open my hand.. when riding it was adrenaline and fun so it was nothing but when id pause momentarily it was like owwwww
See I get it more in my hands, I can go out and practice for 5 laps at a spirited pace but then my hands start locking up and I have to pull of and unlock my hands which is pretty painful, especially when I’m hitting braking/acceleration bumps.
I would say those are good tips, but I truly believe a lot of it comes down to genetics. I've raced guys where I've seen both sides of their number plates, legs flying off, and still gapping the field from a fall. How do they not get arm pump it is amazing. You can do all you want, but it's like being allergic to poison ivy. Sure, you can take measure to prevent it, but if you get into the woods, chances are your going to get it. Struggled with that forever.
riding with in your comfort level makes a big difference, i could do 45 minute motos when riding with other intermediate riders but half a lap of trying to follow a fast pro and my arms would pump up bad
I did my best on 125s and 500s, 250s always seemed to be one step ahead of me. Spent a small fortune on new front fenders, grips and handlebars from all the times id lose the front end of a 250 trying to ride it half way fast.
Im 14 and i ride a cr 85 and im around 5.11 and because im too big for the bike i get lots of paints from riding because when i stand im bent over any tips
My fingers on my throttle hand sometimes get stiff after a while and is sore when i straighten them or sometimes my theottle hand gets numb, what is that about
I use to get real bad arm pump, mate told me to get a broom stick, cut it to the length of youre handle bars,drill a hole in the middle, put a bit of rope through it and tie a brick to the end of the rope, practice rolling it up till the brick touches the wood then roll it down till it touches the ground. I did it for a week and a half for 30 minutes a night along with 50 push ups. It will work. Just have to keep at it and you'll feel the results.
Nice! That's a cheap and easy way to do that haha. Who needs a gym right? Thanks, Jacob!~Chase
+Rocky Mountain ATV MC haha, sure is a cheap way but works! Keep going at it Chase mate, I'm learning a lot from you're tips and tricks, you're doing a great job - cheers, Jacob
@kali blast 4 - 1 I have worked out my entire life, I can do 1 arm pull-ups, free standing handstand press-ups, many power gymnastic exercises on the Olympic Rings etc and I'm also a climber yet I still get arm pump :-/
I bought my brother's ex-wife a broomstick for her next way of transportation🙊🙊🙊
Jacob Thomason I do the same thing ahaha
RM does marketing / advertising right. Free, quality knowledge - properly delivered and specifc tools to make life easier. That forearm stretch machine is amazing for health in general. Anyone with cold / messed up hands, creaky wrists and pain, that will make a massive difference instantly. You can also use tight straps like a belt.
I was thinking the same thing. Yes, RM is trying to sell stuff. That's their job. But these videos are actually informative too. And that's why I buy from them and keep coming back.
Body position helped me the most
I never stretch before riding. I bet it'd make a world of difference. My main focus right now is on body posture and clutch work in 2nd gear through single track trails.
Breathing is often overlooked. Its crazy how we hominids like to hold our breath doing difficult or strenuous things, like lifting heavy objects, or extreme concentration moments like playing a guitar at hyper speed etc. As the mighty Pink Floyd once said: Breathe...breathe in the air.
Well said, Rich!
Ditto for drums
If you’re in the 6’1 or taller category, a tall seat and taller bars helps you maintain correct body position, thus reducing arm pump.
Thumbs up for the giant elbow scab!
Two shots of vodka before a ride helps me every time.
Mad-Maxx thin that blood out haha I like it!
Lol
Lol
I'd do the same but I'm underaged
alcohol before riding isnt standard?
These are all great tips. Thanks guys!
Thanks *Dirt Bike Channel!* 👊 *-Vinny*
Dirt Bike Channel I’ve been riding since early 80’s. I used to read mags for riding tips. These are all really good tips. You present yourself very well in videos. Nice job.
Unstoppable120s Bernardo AKA Cheetos lips
@@rmatvmc Nice. How do you grip an ATV with your knees. Bought my first sport ATV in like 15 years. 35 mile ride and My old body was beat to hell.
All you need is a recluse clutch problem solved
Pro Taper pillow top grips did the trick for me, way less vibration.
Nice! Good advice right there!~Chase
Me too. I use pillow top grips and rarely have arm pump anymore
Sam here! Work miracles
I've heard all my life that thinner grips are better for everything from holding on more loosely to arm pump. A friend of mine tried pillow tops on a whim a few years ago and liked them. I was very confused by that and was CERTAIN I would hate them, but out of sheer curiosity, I tried them anyway. They are now my standard grip. Not the Lite version, the full diameter version. Those HELP ME with arm pump and hand numbness. My glove size is 11 so your experience may vary, but everyone is different so if you haven't tried these yet, give it a shot. Could be the best $12 you ever spent. My new KTM came with thin grips and I rode with them 2-3 times just as a reality check. Back to pillow tops for me. The new counterbalanced motor helped a LOT, but the grips add to that improvement, just like they did on my paint shaker 2015 250 XCw.
"don't be afraid to soften your suspension" you should make a t-shirt with that quote! ahahh
I agree! I always revalve my forks a tad softer than stock when I get a new bike. I usually can ride 10-15 minutes longer than with stock suspension
Secret tip, get a stunt clutch lever like an “RSC”. They have slots for the cable that makes the clutch pull much easier. You will be blown away at the difference.
I use that secret tip too, have for years, I broke my cable though,
and detailed why in a post above. If the set up is understood
correctly, great tool. I don't know if mine is the same brand but
its typical 3 cable position, short lever clutch lever, I love it..
Killed it. Great info and good editing. You were briefly went over a few productions without the hard sale waste my time. Professional.
Leaned *over the bars stance* and *ice cream cone grip* are what helped me the most on my heavy dual sport / light adventure bike.
Ice cream cone grip?
Seriously I think u do a great job explaining things,(tips,etc.)keep up the good work,let the good times roll.
Thanks, Bill! Glad you enjoy them.~Chase
I'm loving the more frequent uploads
Thanks *Clutch_Luck!*
Tip 1 GET IN SHAPE
core muscles are even more important than legs when you have to ride in the center
Just getting back into Enduro trail riding 17 KTM 300 XC W after years away... appreciate the intel !!
I warm up my body, but didn't know about the arm pump, glad to know. Also, didn't even know about hydraulic clutches. Great stuff.
Those steg pegz work really well
Very good tip. All the point I can correlate
Excellent video!! My arm pump is horrendous!
Never even knew arm pump was a thing as a junior. Could ride all day and never get it. But then I got older and unfit. Arm pump for me is linked to fitness, get fit and you will have less arm pump.
I was wondering why I never experienced this as a kid while riding. Past year or two though Ive noticed it.
This is coming from a beginner rider..Thick car racing gloves worked well for me. If I wore any dirt bike brand gloves like ANSR or fox I’d get arm pump within a few minutes. Their way too thin and don’t take any impact. Also just holding on lightly with a gap between the grips and your hands works good too 🤙🏻
Good to know I went away from the Yamaha junk raptors and jumped onto a CRF 450R. Well I can ride a 700Raptor like no one's business well I didn't no much about riding dirtbikes I just figured can't be that much different well my 450R ended up putting me in the hospital with a shattered leg almost had a stroke aswell due to the swelling. I've learned alot from this video thanks for the helpful tips.
That's crazy scary. Glad you're doing well *Tyler.* Thanks for watching our Top 5!
I used a grip vice workout tool that you squeeze and I did that for a week and just relaxed my arms when riding and that did the trick
Great job bro! I find that riding more often helps me to relax my grip too. Ride once a month and you'll lock up within a lap or two. Well, I do anyway....lol
Yeah exactly.. .my throttle hand was locking up on me bad the other day.. but i havent rode in a couple weeks.. if i ride 3 times a week or
More i would adjust and adapt.. plus weather may have a factor.. warmer weather looser muscles and joints.. a bit chilly right now..
When I was racing I'd usually get arm pump in practice before the race. But after that initial onset I was good to race and it was no problem for the rest of the day. The fitter I was and the more riding I did, the less I got it.
Old clutches are killer !!! I used to just forget about using it by the end of the day unless I was stationary, these new hydraulic clutches are a godsend
Nice road rash or dirt rash?
I put friction tape like they use on skate boards on my gas tank works great !! And I cut the cuffs off my shirt and wrist straps on my gloves helped a lot . Great tips .
Green fingernail polish boys... just ask "Andy" Carson 😂😂
Chris Guthrie I love the movie motocrossed ! 😂😂
The man beneath the helmet. Lol
Chase ... buy elbow guards - where them.. that’s my tip of the week. Great Job on the instructional videos... love them..🏁
roni8 what elbow guards you have?
roni8 yeah which ones do you have?
I wear Fox Titan and Troy Lee...both protect my elbows very well...looking forward to more videos...keep up the excellent works
@@v4sdude191 ..Leatt , very comfortable in the summer or winter..
Why would I want to "reduce" arm pump? I gotta get my huge on bro!
i clicked on this vid expecting him to tell me to skip arm day
Really really good tips, it will really help my ridding, thanks man👍👌
Love these type of videos keep up the great work
The surgery is called compartment release. You can also get it from jackhammering, cutting pipe with tubing cutters, or similar repetitive motion...
The only way to fix the issue is to spend money at Rockey mountain ATV MC.... Great tips!
Beautiful bike and great tips!
Love your videos buddy !!! Very Knowledgeable, Super Cool & Awesome PERSONALITY Dude . 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻 YOU ROCK CHASE!!
Thanks for the tips, very good info.
Slide the clutch lever close as possible toward bar clamps. You get more leverage this way.
Yea u right but factor in that the end of lever is usually further away from the bars anyway especially stock levers. So it may negate the better leverage if u got a slightly longer pull/ stretch or reach with ue fingers. If u have an adjustable leverage ur good tho
i got a 40 dollar clutch lever setup with a bearing in the lever and 3 diffrant levels you can put the clutch cable in and its lighter than my old bikes hydralic clutch and feels really nice.
Great tips
Gripping the bike with the knees and getting your weight forward is the best tip in this video.
i had really bad whiskey throttle beacuse of arm pump but luckily i always have a finger on the clutch so thats what saved me
Good tips; thanks!
sir would you please give tips when to use front and rear brake. im a biggener . thank you. more power
Try to use both evenly, this will help keep the bike balanced under breaking. - Chase
Will the stuff be able to deliver India?
I always get arm pump when I do my warm up laps but then once I'm all warmed up I don't get it
Harrison_jz do you ride a lot
Harrison_jz ik me too idk how but it just goes away
Same with me lol. I warm up and do my two warm up laps then come back in and warm down a little and rest, let the blood flow go back to normal then I’m perfect for the rest of the day!
@@Instabum Hi sorry for the question but I have the same problem…could you please explain what your warm up is about? Thanks a lot!
Hi sorry for the question but I have the same problem…could you please explain what your warm up is about? Thanks a lot!
Main reason for armpump is that your fore arm diameter becomes greater or equal to your upper arm muscles locking the fluids in place. The arm is naturally designed like a funnel (golden ratio) and when u alter that design (motocross bike racing/grips/throttle etc) by increasing for arm mass the blood goes into vapor lock and doesn't know which way to flow, back or forwards, mixed with a huge influx of o2 that mass increases HUGE. REMEDY: do a lot OF upper body workout ie: upper arms, shoulders, chest even legwork. Also great cardiovascular work ie: jogging works great.
andrew gates thanks for the tip👌
Clark Kent ha.... funny you say this, I have huge forearms and small biceps genetically - as I got older and added more muscle I seem to have struggled from arm pump. It’s such a shame because I know I’m a fast rider but the arm pump severely holds me back!
100% wrong. I’ve been an avid weightlifter for 14 years and I can guarantee I can outlift any rider at a Dirtbike race but I arm pump because of it. Big biceps triceps that you literally are training to pump using 10 reps to get bigger is one problem other is upper arms pump and blood is restricted to hands. When I hurt my shoulder stopped lifting my arm pump went away on the bike . When I started lifting again it came back. Also another thing when you lift weights you’re also training your grip to grip hard usually more grip than one would use on a bike and this also causes grip to fail as well. There’s a reason pro racers look like skinny twigs and not Arnold. Dirtbiking is all endurance. Cardio/strong heart will increase blood flow to hands best thing you can do
Thnx! Very important things!
you bet!
Thank you ✌
Knees squeezing in is KEY.
LMBC6Brian
I personally think thats the most important thing 👍
I rode the Pomeroy Memorial MX track on Sunday for a total of about an hour......gripped so hard with my legs I ended up with blisters on the inside of my thighs........great tips!
Doing interval cardio training for 30 minutes 2 to 3 times per week will help big time.
Needed this so much. Thanks
When things get 'frantic' remember to relax your arms. Make the OK sign with both hands. This will help you realize that it is rarely necessary to have a hard grip on the bars.
It's interesting how the hydrate and breathe part also works with panic disorder. Just a random thought.
A old racing buddy told me a half a beer and 6 alieves before every race it freaking works just dont crash and cut yourself or you'll bleed out
There are really good tips, thank you so much
Thanks for watching!
Man jiu Jitsu and sports I guess helped me after the first week of being overly affraid. I've been cool now buy squeezing with my legs.
Best Moto page on UA-cam
Thanks, fmxkyle! Appreciate the support.~Chase
Great advices ! Thanks a lot !
Hi ripper tips right on .
I started using a rowing machine a couple times a week and changed my riding position. No more arm pump.
Being a 14 and riding a 250 the second i race i get arm pump thanks for the tips!
You bet! Squeeze with those knees!
Rocky Mountain ATV MC thank you, and yes, yes i will!
And most important.. :) do not forget about this tips when you ride 😊
Tip 5 most important to know. Ride more on the balls of your feet. Stay in attack position for control and don't use the death grip. I hold on loosely and use full diamond grips and always keep a finger on clutch and brake to hold on better.
I bought some PRO PEGS from rocky mountain so now I can just stand on it and ride with zero effort.
3:40, I have a 97 rm250 and when I feel the clutch,it's way too hard to pull
Tiger balm ointment mate try it 👍
Its all about balance, i barely grip the bike, literally haven’t had arm pump in years. the more seat time you have, the more your learn to grip the bike with your legs, center of gravity back when braking, and forwards when on the gas. if you sit in the same position on the bike the entire time you ride... dead give away you arent doing it correctly. if your hands cramp up, SLOW down! Your riding beyond your means. The hardest thing for a new rider to understand is you dont just get on a bike twist the throttle, and hand on for dear life. ride a pace that doesnt make you tired, get bored with that pace, then step it up. after a year or so depending on how often you ride, you will comfortably be riding the pace you were once breaking your neck to ride. Skill takes time, not a fancy new bike with every bell and whistle, ride, ride, ride, then get more gas and ride! if its not raining, ride! Then youll develop the skills you seek.
Mississippi Single Tracks Jhamilton
100% right 👍
Great video..... Also take 2 aspirin 20 mins b4 you ride helps to thin ya bloods
Sir chase, is it necessary to squeeze the bike wid knees even while cornering standing?
Yes, you should always be squeezing the bike, even when cornering. How hard you squeeze really depends on the terrain, how rough and how fast you're going etc. The rider has the most control of the motorcycle when they are squeezing. If you're going through a corner, your inside leg, if out, should still be squeezing against the shroud and your outside knee should also be pressed up against the bike. Anytime your legs get away from the bike, it unsettles the balance and makes it hardy to control. Not saying I'm perfect at this and you see some top rides sometimes get their leg away from the bike but practice makes perfect! - Chase
@@rmatvmc Sir Chase thank u very much for ur reply. That means even during cornering in standing attack position it is necessary to squeeze the bike with knees, right?
A gentle grip and good hand position help, but so does conditioning your body for performance, in the gym and on the trail. Lactic acid (which causes the pump feeling) occurs mostly in the un-trained and under-trained.
After all, this is an athletic endeavor...
looks like its about time for a new front sprocket.
I've never got arm pump but I stand up most of the time focus a lot on weighting and deweighting the pegs and leaning with them in attack position. I have a light clutch and focus on a light throttle grip so I don't over throttle over bumps.
I use light dumbbells to do forearm exercises. Stretching helps too
Get the Malcolm Smith triple position clutch lever and set it on slow but easy. Cuts the force in half.
I've got vibration absorbers on my bikes hand bars witch is just a piece of carpet cause the clamps are 2 big for the bars
You guys have a hydraulic clutch kit for a CRF250RX
good series
Very helpful. Thanks.
hydro clutch is one of the most satisfying feels
3:22
I use an 'easy pull' short lever clutch, it has 3 position, in
toward the rider is the easiest pull. What I didn't realize
until they cable had finally snapped, was that the guide Ferrell
was adjustable for the angle that it leaves the cable tube
and enters the lever assembly.
Routing of cable as it leaves the lever
assembly is also critical in my set up, neat and tidy, is definitely
not first priority, it needed to head south a bit, right off,
and then I could think about neatness .
With the oem cable replaced with
new oem, and after thinking the entire set up through,
I have an easy and very accurate 'pull' dialed in that I
was lamao first time time I took the bike back out.
One other key for me was getting the cable tension
ballpark, at the clutch area first, then fine tunning at the hand
lever.
He chase , do you run or recommend a magura clutch ? My 18 crf450r is tough , bike scares the shit outta me scared It’s gonna get outta hand on me on day and will struggle pulling the clutch lol
A magura will definitely help with your clutch pull. You're right though, the CRF450R clutch pull is terrible. - Chase
Man my right hand aka throttle hand was killing me yesterday.. like sooo hard to open my hand and was extremely painful in my fingers to open my hand.. i had to use my other hand to physically open my throttle hand.. once i worked it out for a minute it was cool. And it doesn't hurt now.. but at the time it was so painful to try to open my hand.. it became stuck in a handlebar position.. was cool for the first 45 minutes of riding but after that it painful when i stopped and tried to open my hand.. when riding it was adrenaline and fun so it was nothing but when id pause momentarily it was like owwwww
I have never had arm pump over the years I have rode a dirt bike. I guess I have just naturally done all of those techniques
That or you're one of the lucky ones
@@rmatvmc Maybe
I have me levers fairly low as I am stood up a lot of the time
Mainly for braking I always stand up with my weight back
See I get it more in my hands, I can go out and practice for 5 laps at a spirited pace but then my hands start locking up and I have to pull of and unlock my hands which is pretty painful, especially when I’m hitting braking/acceleration bumps.
Dude me too!! Exactly!! My arms can handle it.. its my damn hands lockong up.. mainly my right aka throttle hand
Pedialyte the night before, water the day of. Same think I do for sport bike track days.
Great SCAB on your arm! Hehehe. Thanks for the tips! Gonna give em a try next ride! I wrote them down!
Electrolytes and magnesium supplements helped me a great deal
I would say those are good tips, but I truly believe a lot of it comes down to genetics. I've raced guys where I've seen both sides of their number plates, legs flying off, and still gapping the field from a fall. How do they not get arm pump it is amazing. You can do all you want, but it's like being allergic to poison ivy. Sure, you can take measure to prevent it, but if you get into the woods, chances are your going to get it. Struggled with that forever.
riding with in your comfort level makes a big difference, i could do 45 minute motos when riding with other intermediate riders but half a lap of trying to follow a fast pro and my arms would pump up bad
Sleepy .Time would Love to see a video of you riding. Go pro when you following a pro anytime soon?
Nope, i broke my back about fifteen years before a GoPro was invented. Only thing ive ridden since is a wheelchair.
Sleepy .Time plus riding a capacity that your skill level can handle, easier to ride a smaller bike fast than a big bike slow
blomgren182 he did a vid awhile back on the Husky he can ride dude.
I did my best on 125s and 500s, 250s always seemed to be one step ahead of me. Spent a small fortune on new front fenders, grips and handlebars from all the times id lose the front end of a 250 trying to ride it half way fast.
Tip #6,,, Learn how to rest and catch your breath off of big jumps, What few seconds in the air would allow me to sit down and relax before landing,
Im 14 and i ride a cr 85 and im around 5.11 and because im too big for the bike i get lots of paints from riding because when i stand im bent over any tips
Get handlebar risers and a taller bar bend. www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-handlebar-risers-p
My fingers on my throttle hand sometimes get stiff after a while and is sore when i straighten them or sometimes my theottle hand gets numb, what is that about
Your elbow looked like mine currently looks lol great tips as always !
All you need is a recluse clutch problem solved