Motocross Race Tips for Beginners

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  • I often get asked for advice and tips for beginner motocross racers. This is a pretty basic list that I feel are 5 points you should focus on when partaking in your first motocross race!
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  • @pv6304
    @pv6304 7 років тому +143

    I'm 54 and I only started racing at the tender age of 43. After not owning a bike for 17yrs I was once again bitten by the bug of dirt bikes. I'd never raced, and thought I'd give it a go. I practiced my heart out did a couple of riding schools, got fitter, went out and raced and I got lapped by half the field. I had a ball, totally loved it. I set a goal of trying to not get lapped. It took me over a year but I did it, (pending on the Track). I have now retired from racing due to my knee's and Shoulder surgery from an old injury, but I still ride, and will until I'm 80. :)

    • @ReturnOfDeeO
      @ReturnOfDeeO  7 років тому +9

      That's a shame that you had to give up racing, but it's so awesome you got back into it even later in life! Sounds like you accomplished your goal and that's something to be extremely proud of. You should check out my recent video, I raced the vintage motocross race. You might really love racing that type of series if they have a club around your area!

    • @pv6304
      @pv6304 7 років тому +1

      Yeah I've got a 1973 MX 250 Yamaha, the suspension is a little hard on the spiral column but she gets a run every now and than. I raced it in our Vintage Nationals, though I didn't qualify due to a Mechanical on the first lap of practice, but I did come back and take 2nd against a Maico 490 in the Consolation race, nearly won it except for hitting a couple of false neutrals lol. :)

    • @ve9mj
      @ve9mj 6 років тому +1

      cool / good story...inspirational indeed...I myself can understand you completely, I also had a motocross when I was younger, but never raced and just drove with friends for fun....had to sell it to go to college and then 24 years later the bug hit me again and at 47 got a 2 stroke 125...broke my arm on it already, but still doing it and last year at 51 years old I bought a new kx-250f...Just love the 4 stroke...Now I'am thinking of going in my first "enduro" race... , and they have a class for 40+..., but a little nervous. My condition is good and least I think so, but after reading a story like yours I say "f#$#$k it, I think I'am gonna try a race"...Keep riding!

    • @brianbilich5218
      @brianbilich5218 6 років тому +1

      @@ReturnOfDeeO I'm 41 now, when I was 23 I had a 125 and loved going to berthoud. Never raced but loved hitting the jumps.. now being self employed and older, it is frustrating not being able to convince myself that I can..of course 15 yrs later and on a 19 kx450 is just a tad different than a 125!! Love the sport, I just try and get to tracks when nobody is there to save me some embarrassment!!

    • @knowbuddy0
      @knowbuddy0 4 роки тому +1

      That's awesome man, good motivation for me to get back on the bike. I grew up racing and then life happened and ended up stopping. Its been about 10 years since I've raced and I'm now 27, and always had in my mind that I was done. But recently I have been getting the urge to get back out there.

  • @Oni76
    @Oni76 7 років тому +77

    Tip 0 - Don't crash

    • @ReturnOfDeeO
      @ReturnOfDeeO  7 років тому +5

      Whoa whoa whoa, slow your roll there.

    • @Oni76
      @Oni76 7 років тому +1

      I do with obstacles like the ground and trees. :P

    • @skynet1234567890
      @skynet1234567890 6 років тому

      Oni thats pretty much the control your bike tip mate

    • @krypt1c490
      @krypt1c490 5 років тому +1

      if you're gonna crash aim for the competitors

    • @france4339
      @france4339 5 років тому

      Tip 1-Crash

  • @harrison_jz5895
    @harrison_jz5895 7 років тому +81

    Don't stall the bike

    • @ryanlolololol996
      @ryanlolololol996 6 років тому +4

      Harrison_jz Reads comment goes to race stalls bike

    • @tmk5522
      @tmk5522 6 років тому +1

      Harrison_jz I did that today in practice super annoying when it happens

    • @aadenconlan3514
      @aadenconlan3514 5 років тому +2

      @@tmk5522 WELL DONT STALL IT

    • @tmk5522
      @tmk5522 5 років тому

      Aaden Conlan you right

  • @fortnitekilleryt4861
    @fortnitekilleryt4861 7 років тому +21

    Thanks man. I'll remember this for my first 450 a class race this weekend 👍 I really need to boost up my confidence

    • @peteh8077
      @peteh8077 Рік тому +1

      I'd be worried if you're watching this video yet about to race a 450A 🤦‍♂️

  • @dumbmanrides99
    @dumbmanrides99 7 років тому +136

    Did my first race and got 5th

    • @121xc
      @121xc 5 років тому +25

      out of 5?

    • @t-train6534
      @t-train6534 5 років тому +12

      Corey Wilson I got 10th on my first race... out of 11

    • @lukasforselius1975
      @lukasforselius1975 5 років тому +5

      @@121xc bruh lmao

    • @gunnerlowe828
      @gunnerlowe828 5 років тому +7

      My first race I got 3rd out of 3

    • @jacobhandy9577
      @jacobhandy9577 5 років тому +1

      @@gunnerlowe828 are we the same person

  • @galih_s_panggayuhan_79
    @galih_s_panggayuhan_79 5 років тому +13

    You know what?
    These tips are too general, but that's what I like about these tips. It is applicable to any beginners about to perform.
    As a psychologist, i have to admit that tips #4 is awesome. I admire your tips #4. I shall make note on that particular tip.
    Thanks. I love dirtbikes.

  • @harrison_jz5895
    @harrison_jz5895 7 років тому +34

    This helped me a lot in doing my first race this week end :)

    • @bloodwolf7786
      @bloodwolf7786 6 років тому

      Harrison_jz what if it is your first time on a bike ever? Would it be a good idea to go on the track just to practice?

    • @nole1130
      @nole1130 6 років тому

      Blood Wolf no

    • @jaked9538
      @jaked9538 6 років тому

      Blood Wolf get to know the clutch work and throttle, then if they have a beginner track try it, dont have to hit the jumps n all that but amp it up every lap

    • @jonathan1391544
      @jonathan1391544 6 років тому +1

      Blood Wolf my first time on a bike ever was a 250 on a motocross track, i was fine

  • @brendanjohnson9087
    @brendanjohnson9087 7 років тому +45

    More tips: If you're new to riding also, make sure you keep your legs tight, and arms loose. Keeping your toes point in towards the bike makes your knees squeeze against the shroud. Doing this helps the bike stay straight off rutted jumps and jumps with kickers, along with braking bumps, acceleration bumps, etc... and will overall make you a better rider. Also make sure you're on the balls of your feet, as it keeps your feet in also, and makes sure you aren't gonna get your foot ripped off the peg.

  • @tylerspain1027
    @tylerspain1027 6 років тому +15

    Tip #1 Buy a bike.

    • @ReturnOfDeeO
      @ReturnOfDeeO  6 років тому +14

      Tip #1: Be born.

    • @redruski2262
      @redruski2262 5 років тому +7

      Tyler Spain tip #1 big space explosion or something

    • @devoid-of-life
      @devoid-of-life 5 років тому +1

      Red Ruski *or something*

  • @kawipro616
    @kawipro616 7 років тому +14

    idk if this would fall into more of a "race day" tip but definitely if you havent raced before make sure you take a pic or write down your motos and the race order so you dont miss your gate drop lol almost happened to me many times. Great vid!

    • @ReturnOfDeeO
      @ReturnOfDeeO  7 років тому +2

      Oh yeah that's a good tip for sure! Definitely don't want to pay all that money then miss your moto!

    • @Isaac__6858
      @Isaac__6858 6 років тому

      Matthew Boehnke I

    • @josesilvester9373
      @josesilvester9373 5 років тому

      D

  • @chanelleaf8892
    @chanelleaf8892 6 років тому +7

    that was awsome.But I've got a question???
    how do you learn to jump.

    • @Poomanchu357
      @Poomanchu357 5 років тому +3

      chanel leaf hit the gas and send it

  • @livelifebehappy118
    @livelifebehappy118 4 роки тому +4

    “Don’t ride over your head”
    I probably should have watched this before I did and broke my wrist

    • @ReturnOfDeeO
      @ReturnOfDeeO  4 роки тому

      :( Sorry to hear that man, best wishes on your recovery.

  • @huevovlogs
    @huevovlogs 5 років тому +2

    Its not really about being nervous it hat adrenaline starting to kick in lol

  • @granteckardt5687
    @granteckardt5687 7 років тому +4

    I have 2. Since I travel around to race quite a bit If we're ever at a new track ill make sure I walk it before the race and maybe watch some videos just to see the fast lines and to learn the track a bit. The second is to practice starts before the race, so you know how to work the clutch out and shift. If your first time behind a gate is also your first race you will most likely get a dead last start.

  • @clutchkicknick3390
    @clutchkicknick3390 6 років тому +1

    Whenever I line up and I get nervous I just tell my self just ride like you normally ride

  • @ZC_BLACKSHAW
    @ZC_BLACKSHAW 7 років тому +3

    G'day deeo, just moved to cs from Australia. Can't wait to be out racing again. Hopefully I see u out on the track soon!

  • @daniellarsson3699
    @daniellarsson3699 7 років тому +18

    Nope, pretty much spot on. Only thing i would like to say is that under the ''have fun'' category, blockpasses falls in. Dont try to copy the pro's with those just becouse you have the chance, its just rude :P

    • @ReturnOfDeeO
      @ReturnOfDeeO  7 років тому +5

      haha! Fair enough man, no need for block passes in the C class!

    • @QuagerMX
      @QuagerMX 7 років тому +12

      daniel larsson This is too true. Like BRO we all have to go back to work on Monday, please dont send my knees to Narnia!

    • @Master1Edits
      @Master1Edits 7 років тому

      @minio's supercross is literally the definition of slower rides ruining championships tryna block pass smh

    • @ClummzyDummzy
      @ClummzyDummzy 7 років тому

      ReturnOfDeeO I ride 250B and people pass way too hard. Was on a warmup lap and got my front tire taken out from a guy that entered the corner 2 lines over lol. What can you do.

    • @daniellarsson3699
      @daniellarsson3699 7 років тому

      Yes, i've noticed that too, a blckpass is first off all ( as i learned it ) NOT ment to touch the other guy, it is ment to break the others momentum / take away the line, by going IN FRONT off the tire and ''surprise'' him, when i say in front, i mean like 30-40 centimeters ... And yes, there are some calculations that needs to be made before doing that clean haha :P
      And also, maybe you can answer one thing for me. What is up with people these days and try to jump every jump and go fast from first lap off practice ? When i raced the most before, practice u did maybe 4 fast laps towards the end, then you tried lines and just practiced starts ...

  • @XEPEEX
    @XEPEEX 3 роки тому +1

    I’m 13 and race a ktm 125 2 stroke and this rlly helped for my first race I got 3rd😊

  • @manfredhastmark6755
    @manfredhastmark6755 7 років тому +3

    I may be racing a serie next year here in sweden, I'm about 10 seconds slower than the best in my country at my hometrack and I'm top 5 in my club. That depends on my dad though since I'm only 16 so he's the one who decides.

  • @cerasaman
    @cerasaman 5 років тому +2

    Awesome video. Man I’m so nervous just to ride practice laps for the first time on a track lol

  • @kellienicolebrooksschettin6598
    @kellienicolebrooksschettin6598 5 років тому +1

    Changing your line and jumping and looking behind is an advanced technic really

  • @kaidbryant5108
    @kaidbryant5108 7 років тому +2

    My first race was on Friday and my first Moto I fell and sprained my ankle second Moto I came back and got one position ahead then my first Moto

  • @abc123def456724
    @abc123def456724 11 місяців тому +1

    DeeO, thanks for making this video! I’m going to have my first race in a few weeks. I’ll be racing in the beginner/D class. Do you think that holeshot devices are necessary for beginner or casual racers?

    • @ReturnOfDeeO
      @ReturnOfDeeO  11 місяців тому +1

      Thank YOU for watching! Good luck in your race! No, I think you'll be fine without. They help for sure but for your first race and being in the D class, just focus on being smooth and not getting into a first turn crash. Even if you aren't the first one to the corner, people will be crashing and messing up since it's a beginner class and you can pick your way through if you ride smart and smooth! Let me know how it goes!

  • @richardgal1352
    @richardgal1352 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank you man. My first race is coming up on this Sunday with the confidence you help a lot as there where I struggle.

    • @ReturnOfDeeO
      @ReturnOfDeeO  6 місяців тому

      Oh that's so awesome to hear! Best of luck and enjoy it!

  • @zmb134
    @zmb134 4 роки тому +1

    Hey for my birthday which was 5 days ago I'm getting a 2020 dirt bike

    • @ReturnOfDeeO
      @ReturnOfDeeO  4 роки тому

      That’s awesome man! I’m stoked for you. Happy late birthday!

  • @2chows1dude
    @2chows1dude Рік тому +1

    Where’s the actual race tips?
    Dude you like to hear yourself talk geeeez

    • @ReturnOfDeeO
      @ReturnOfDeeO  Рік тому +1

      They're in the video! At 7:32 you can see them all listed on the screen and easy to read. Thanks for watching!

  • @rileyjames9922
    @rileyjames9922 6 років тому +1

    Whenever anyone asks me for advice my biggest thing is to squeeze the bike with your knees. This helps you stay on the bike say through whoops and rough areas. It also helps me just to feel more confident knowing I am less likely to superman off the back of the bike when I am doing this lol.

    • @bunnyman6321
      @bunnyman6321 2 роки тому

      Do you brake then downshift before a corner or downshift then brake before a corner?

  • @SpringfieldProductions
    @SpringfieldProductions 4 роки тому +1

    At 3:58 I don’t say that they are faster I get pissed and try to overtake them

  • @bobbyphillips2538
    @bobbyphillips2538 6 років тому +2

    All very good tips. Having raced over 40yrs now with reasonable success and only one dislocated finger in all that time,I feel reasonably qualified to advise those who wish to begin racing. My best advice begins with understanding your goals. No matter if you simply wish to race well at a local level or rise to the top of professional racing,your first priority each time you ride or practice is to end that day intact and uninjured. Today's race is nothing compared to you health. So my first suggestion also don't ride over your head. Do not do anything during a race with people watching that you would not do practicing alone. (not that you should ride alone) Don't place pressure on yourself by boasting beforehand. Don't bring your girlfriend. Do bring your most level headed friend. Give him instructions in case of emergency phone numbers, etc. and leave your keys where he knows they are in case he needs to get your truck home for you. Now as to practice. Don't freak if someone vastly faster passes you. Riders of higher skill levels often sneak into beginners practice. Do not attempt to move out of anyone's way,simply hold your line and ride forwards. Attempts to get out of the way cannot be predicted and the guy coming up behind you had no desire to hit you so make no moves that make no sense,just continue forward in a predictable manner. The first moto. My advice is not gonna make many very happy. But here it is. When the gate drops, let everyone go. Yup. Then see how many you can catch and pass, and remember the "hold your line" advice as the fast guys will be coming up to lap you soon. More so if it was a "split gate" with two classes on the track simultaneously. Now after this moto evaluate your performance honestly. Do well? Pass anybody that wasn't lying on the ground? If yes to both then good for you! Now check your bike over for any loose bolts or flat tires,gas it up,and rehydrate yourself,maybe eat some fruit. Second moto start, and every start thereafter? Simply know you will be first into the first turn. It's yours.You own it. Confident. This is no time to be tentative. Want the best hole-shot technique ever? Here it is for the first time in print. And though I never qualified for a Supercross, I have shown that on a gate of forty of the best, I can be expected to be in the top ten going into the first turn.My advice is more about simplifying the process and avoiding anything that adds to the brains workload,especially regarding the effects of changing your line of vision or your head position. For example,pick a spot as you read this out in front of you then look down and left,as if to watch the pin on the next gate to signal the gates drop. Then snap your head back to the spot in front of you. Takes a second to focus and pick it out plus the balance is affected all at a critical moment. Okay, pick your gate as well as you can. Line up straight, both feet down. Clutch just St the point of engaging. Look straight ahead at the line that leads from your gate. Focus past the gate at the dirt. Your gates top tube should be blurry. Clear track ahead,with a blurry top tube of your gate across it. A static visual with no motion. When anything starts to change, GO! This technique is simple and avoids many things that take time or add to the complexity of the start. Not looking down and left aviods turning your head and requiring your eyes to acquire your target, and avoids any delay in the orientation of yourself required to maintain balance. Both feet down does the same. Watch how often one foot downers veer to one side till both feet come to the pegs. Know you own the turn and go. Keep your elbows up and level in case of contact with a rider beside you. Better to bump elbows than lock bars. Now follow what advice we have covered and never allow anger or vanity or adrenaline to make you do what a calm you would not. Remember if you wish to win and race again or rise to the top of the top,that the next race is the more important and preserving your forces (yourself) is the first priority of a leader of an army. And racing is just like a war, with each race a battle. Read Sun Tzu's "The Art of War" and apply it to racing. Do your best to go forwards each moment,lap after lap and all moto. That wins races and races won wins championships.

  • @Im_GONNA_MAKE_IT_029
    @Im_GONNA_MAKE_IT_029 4 роки тому +1

    It’s my first

  • @KiwiNewellLimited
    @KiwiNewellLimited 7 років тому +1

    I've done a lot of cross country races but no pure motocross races. These Tips can really work for every type of dirt bike racing! Great video BTW!!

    • @KiwiNewellLimited
      @KiwiNewellLimited 7 років тому

      also, I'm 13 and I'm on a 2017 KTM 250xc-f. It is very light for a 250 4 stroke but I have a hard time lifting it onto the stand to wash it or work on it. It does have a kickstand but id like to know if you have any tips on putting t\a dirtbike on a stand such as where to hold it etc.

  • @gestovo823
    @gestovo823 7 років тому +2

    hey its my first time having a dirt bike but i have had 4 electric dirt bikes they all broke from me jumping so i upgraded to a pit bike can i race with a pitter?

    • @turner8107
      @turner8107 6 років тому

      76 words of wisdom how old are you u should get a real dirt bike im not sure if tou can race pit bikes

  • @grantwomeldorf4509
    @grantwomeldorf4509 7 років тому +2

    To go with #3, a good confidence boost is race a track you ride all the time. An example is Deeo and aztec. He rides there all the time. He probably knows that track like the back of his hand. It will also help calm your nerves if you know all the ins and outs of the track! Goodluck everyone!

    • @ReturnOfDeeO
      @ReturnOfDeeO  7 років тому

      Very good point! A bad move would be having your first race at a track you've never been to! Great point Grant.

  • @LukePowell932
    @LukePowell932 7 років тому +10

    I race the other day and got my first ever race win

    • @ReturnOfDeeO
      @ReturnOfDeeO  7 років тому +2

      That's awesome Luke, good job and congrats!

    • @callumgianino5489
      @callumgianino5489 7 років тому

      Luke the Dirt bike rider ayyyee you go to ride park

  • @markgirndt2463
    @markgirndt2463 7 років тому +1

    Deeo i also agree, its all about having fun and i feel i end up going faster because i am enjoying it.

  • @babisyou
    @babisyou 6 років тому +1

    when you trying to find tips for your first time in motocross track :
    --What do you expect to learn from the video -> gearing, gears of use, clutch control, how to jump, low speed, how to drive at corners and how you use clutch/gears etc, bike mods, bike adjustments, body positioning
    --What you actually see in every f@@@@ng video -> 1.have faith in yourself, 2.believe, 3.dont be afraid, 4.dont be stressed, 5.dont be nervous, 6.have fun

    • @ReturnOfDeeO
      @ReturnOfDeeO  6 років тому +1

      What you listed is how to ride, not tips for racing. If you don't know how to use the clutch and jump, you shouldn't be racing.

  • @mildaudiophile3879
    @mildaudiophile3879 7 років тому +3

    Keep up the how to videos they really help us all thanks for all you do for the sport

  • @slendytubbies2004
    @slendytubbies2004 6 років тому +4

    Stand up when jumping
    I'm a 10 year old motocrosser
    And my bike is called
    Ktm 65

  • @charliegibson7377
    @charliegibson7377 7 років тому +1

    I've got good positioning and stuff and I've been racing for 3 years on an 85 I just still am not great on mx jumps

    • @ReturnOfDeeO
      @ReturnOfDeeO  7 років тому

      Have confidence in yourself! Start on small jumps and work your way up to bigger and bigger ones.

  • @kelliebrooks9094
    @kelliebrooks9094 2 роки тому

    After 45 year of riding the best thing i suggest is find a good used 80cc...kx 60 or honda crf 150 mini an practice an master that before u buy a yzr250 silver race bullet u dont ride them u point them an shoot them...get good on a mini then step to 2 stroke 125cc before u go to a modern 4 stroke real race bike...start small so if u crash the bike would pound u into the ground....a mini would do that...

  • @spencerharrod882
    @spencerharrod882 7 років тому +3

    hey deeo today we rode at rainbow falls and rode all the way to rampart range! we found the most badass single track. come ride with us at gold camp wednesday!!??

    • @ReturnOfDeeO
      @ReturnOfDeeO  7 років тому

      I work during the week and can't ride man, sorry. Glad you found some sweet riding though.

    • @spencerharrod882
      @spencerharrod882 7 років тому

      youre just scared you cant keep up haha! but love the videos

    • @ReturnOfDeeO
      @ReturnOfDeeO  7 років тому

      Yep, you got me there.

  • @kellienicolebrooksschettin6598
    @kellienicolebrooksschettin6598 5 років тому

    Yeah really big tip,is don't ride past your fitness level,Dee 0,good point don't ride over your head don't ride past your fitness level if u can only go so fast for so long do it,each time you will get a little higher fitness level,meaning u can maintain your speed safely for,4 laps,6laps and 8 laps....u ever wonder why pros get longer races because they can go fast for longer time periods,but god even if u are leading don't zig zag,I mean riding unpredictable going down the right side of the track and then just zip across to the left side,that is probably the number one way to get seriously injured and hurt a fellow rider also...just look at it this way if you do that in a race most likely they will send your ass home...good tips Dee0,best way to ride safe is focus on the race track ahead of u,don't worry about the guy behind u it his job to find away to safely get around u,so look forward,if u worry or look behind u ,u can't ride correctly and your probably going to crash,Don't ride past your fitness level go hard when u get tired back it down and ride safe,little by little u get stronger you will eventually be able to go fast for longer time frames safely,your cardiovascular heart and breathing will get stronger and used to the demand of MX...it is like the equilence of u going and running a full 26 mile marathon cold turkey no training or prep,u mite make it but u will be so sore u will probably sleep two days in a row....thanks dude nice riding at 54 I'm retired,now I'm learning how to skateboard vert in big pools and bowls,at 54,I used to skate a giant half pipe.but never swimming pools just a new challenge,due to boredom,remember if u do,go down to the starting line and watch the starts that will make u a little more in tune with the start proccess....watch a lot of starts..

  • @drumsofreckoning
    @drumsofreckoning 7 років тому +1

    The one thing I would add is be prepared with extra parts and tires, having some money set aside for racing expenses also. I know I underestimated the cost part.

  • @mcdowellvlogs_1372
    @mcdowellvlogs_1372 3 роки тому

    I know this is stupid but I’m 12 and I race in the 65cc 10 and up and I ride a klx 110 and I don’t jump because I don’t get the momentom on a pit bike and my parents keep doubting me on a 65 I’ve never ridden a 65 before but can u do a video on inspiring people no matter what kind of bike you have 😔

  • @tailgateontheroad7155
    @tailgateontheroad7155 Рік тому

    I am 46 years old. I have never ridden a dirt bike but I have always been on the street bikes since I was 20. Do you have advice on me getting into this sport

  • @diegobrah109
    @diegobrah109 7 років тому

    I wanna ride really bad. I only rode 1 time in the past 3 months because my brother's 450 needs rims and my 125 we don't know what's wrong with it

  • @ableto1121
    @ableto1121 5 років тому

    If your bike requires you to turn on the gas, make sure to check it at least 5 times. Maybe ask the rider next to you if you did it correctly, and then mention how you hope you don't loop it out like you do every time you practice your starts. Then ask the rider on the other side of you which way you should turn at the first turn. Ask them to refresh your memory that the levers on the bars are just like a bicycle, rear brake on the right, and the left side is the front brake. Is it 1 down and 4 up, or 1 up and 4 down, and which one of these is the gear changer thing, and what the heck is the other pedal for. They will either be to scared to take off when the gate drops, or laughing to hard.

  • @coolcatamapro9676
    @coolcatamapro9676 6 років тому

    I would say if your beginning you want to learn how to use your breaks and throttle control when you figure that out you will have more control your front break is 90% of your stopping power good to practice in cornering the back break and throttle control on jumps are used a lot start with small jumps and learn these controls and you will advance

  • @maxkirchhoff5659
    @maxkirchhoff5659 7 років тому

    Before you Race you should warm up yourself because if you fall down and your body isnt warmed up you can hurt yourself very bad

  • @dylanspaulding7324
    @dylanspaulding7324 7 років тому +1

    Spot on, always great videos. The only thing I would add goes under the confidence and don't second guess yourself part, and that would be always be committed. it goes hand in hand with the whole don't second guess yourself, but if you're not committed, you may choke up a little at the end of the take off of a jump, and cause you to go nose heavy, and things can take a bad turn like that. But this doesn't go just for jumping, whoops, ruts and all. But great content as always, keep up the good work

  • @millsey6753
    @millsey6753 7 років тому

    Don't let anybody intimidate I race almost every weekend at all different clubs and a lot of people coming up beside you trying to put a scary voice can make you give your line up and hand over to the slower rider who puts on a stupid voice and also don't be afraid of trying to intimidate people yourself as it may get you an extra position or 2

  • @kelliebrooks9094
    @kelliebrooks9094 2 роки тому

    All the great riders started pw 50s kx 60 kx80 an 125s up an up

  • @gestovo823
    @gestovo823 7 років тому

    im kinda afraid of somone just saying hay you have a pitter and your on a track practing yeh i know but i love my pit bike but im just afraid of getting bullyed about it yeh cring and baby but anyone think its bad to practice with a pit bike

  • @hypecomet7_172
    @hypecomet7_172 4 роки тому

    How to get better is push yourself out of your comfort zone the more u do that the better u will be. But just little bits at a time, don’t go out there and try to do upside down whips ur first practice laps because u will crash. Get a feel for racing then push urself to be better

  • @garyknapp1928
    @garyknapp1928 2 роки тому

    Do you know how to play the game dirt break and what is your name on there cause I play on my grandpa's phone just not on some days in Saturdays

  • @alexbliss1589
    @alexbliss1589 7 років тому

    One thing I would like to say is don't follow behind someone make your own line and pass don't follow

  • @harveypearce2489
    @harveypearce2489 6 років тому

    Don’t look back to see who is behind u because whilst your not looking where your going you could cross rut or hit a brick or something making u crash

  • @kellienicolebrooksschettin6598
    @kellienicolebrooksschettin6598 5 років тому

    Yeah riding over your head leave that for Travis Pastrana....

  • @mgdavid598
    @mgdavid598 2 роки тому

    i just losing my head every time someone passes me. And then i go full send and sometimes i catch up sometimes no

  • @CrxmbleFN
    @CrxmbleFN 6 років тому

    Don’t dump the clutch or you’re gonna pop a Willy probably

  • @Madmax1255
    @Madmax1255 7 років тому +3

    I love this video dude I just started racing and this really does help I had a hard time with confidence and all I did for my races was roll to maybe clear a tiny jump thank you

    • @ReturnOfDeeO
      @ReturnOfDeeO  7 років тому +1

      I'm glad I could help you our man!

    • @bunnyman6321
      @bunnyman6321 2 роки тому

      How you making out now?

    • @Madmax1255
      @Madmax1255 2 роки тому +1

      @@bunnyman6321 hahaha my motocross career was short, I moved on to riding on the street

    • @bunnyman6321
      @bunnyman6321 2 роки тому +1

      @@Madmax1255 I'm glad you're still riding

  • @boyaurevlog4339
    @boyaurevlog4339 4 роки тому

    Haw to make doing standing with running motorcycle

  • @blainezinn2874
    @blainezinn2874 5 років тому

    2 to 4 beers before race depending on your weight help with the nerves.no shit.

  • @grayy7098
    @grayy7098 Рік тому

    did my first race, b class and got 3rd, these tips helped alot.

  • @crispy3551
    @crispy3551 3 роки тому

    everyone is nervous before a competition even golfers get nervous

  • @dylanrooney5772
    @dylanrooney5772 6 років тому

    It it fine to hit the inside of a left hand corner then cut the track to hit the inside of a right and corner???

  • @ezrynlieders6112
    @ezrynlieders6112 6 років тому

    This is not the fist time I rode a dertbike I ride a 70cc 4strok at t and t in Spencerwi

  • @Voltage256
    @Voltage256 3 роки тому

    I was a cross country runner in middle-high school I loved the sport bc I love racing but sadly I blew my knee out in a race one time basically ruined any chances in having a college chance for cross country so I looked at any other things that involved racing and found motocross and having so much fun with it!

    • @ReturnOfDeeO
      @ReturnOfDeeO  3 роки тому +1

      I'm glad you found motocross! It sucks about the knee but that's how it goes man.

  • @蕭名峯
    @蕭名峯 6 років тому

    Hi guys i did first race and got 4th place im sucks

  • @bavr1930
    @bavr1930 4 роки тому

    Ha I ruined the 400 exact comments

  • @RadRc123
    @RadRc123 7 років тому

    Hey man can you tell me where your go pro is? When i put mines on my head its looking straight down and when i adjust it its not getting the whole shot and when i put it on my chest it still records a hordible angle?

    • @ReturnOfDeeO
      @ReturnOfDeeO  7 років тому

      Definitely dude! www.ProShot.com - best helmet mount around!

  • @BlueLife03
    @BlueLife03 5 років тому

    I’m not racing but I’d rather know than to not

  • @DuvidGuggens
    @DuvidGuggens 7 років тому

    on First race you shold only think 2 things HOLD YOUR FCKING LINE and YOU DONT NEED TO WIN JUST RACE TILL FINISH FLAG!!!!
    Broke my hand once because i decided to send it instead of jumping on him

  • @ETTANHK
    @ETTANHK 6 років тому

    I've been riding for a year but not race

  • @peytongatlin6090
    @peytongatlin6090 4 роки тому

    Another tip is know your track

  • @kelliebrooks9094
    @kelliebrooks9094 2 роки тому

    Peace be safe have fun dont get hurt

  • @hakdogchanel5364
    @hakdogchanel5364 3 роки тому

    My first race I got first tho🏁

  • @troyengland511
    @troyengland511 7 років тому +1

    deeo i have been riding with the new zealand no.1 cody cooper you might have seen on tv at the first 2 rounds of the outdoors this year but a big thing he said was to ride on the balls of your feet so you can lock your knees to the bike and atack a lot more easy

    • @ReturnOfDeeO
      @ReturnOfDeeO  7 років тому

      That's a general riding tip, not a beginner racing tip. But true all the same.

  • @Norwaydonpatrik
    @Norwaydonpatrik 6 років тому

    i am gone race tomorrow i am scared

  • @dinobones1019
    @dinobones1019 7 років тому

    how to battle through fatigue

  • @nickyyoung1992
    @nickyyoung1992 5 років тому

    I'm afraid off dirt bikes

  • @wovenishere6862
    @wovenishere6862 7 років тому +1

    Thanks man! I'm gonna hit my first race at IMI this year around August or September

  • @shahrulliskandar1379
    @shahrulliskandar1379 2 роки тому

    Thank you..i like your motivation..now i be confident for my race..good job bro👍

  • @Spyglass_07
    @Spyglass_07 Рік тому

    I’m watching this while we’re going to glen Helen for my first ever race and boy did this help. Especially the 5th tip.
    Thanks man

  • @OneDay915-r
    @OneDay915-r 6 років тому

    Can you give me some tips

  • @aidengetto989
    @aidengetto989 4 роки тому

    I'm racing my CR250 in beginner 2 stroke only, ive been riding my whole life, im super nervous, its my first real race

  • @cay378
    @cay378 7 років тому

    Can't exercise that first rule enough, never ride above your head otherwise you'll be exactly like me (Thought I'd be billy badass and decide to jump the biggest jump on the winter track right behind my bud, well my billy badass moment lasted about half a second before I had that thought pop up in my mind, the envious "Oh f**k") Never, I mean never do what your not confident in, no matter who says you can, don't let peer pressure get you, just wait until you're confident about doing it.

    • @ReturnOfDeeO
      @ReturnOfDeeO  7 років тому

      No doubt FPS! Sorry you learned the lesson the hard way. Glad you're okay now though!

  • @Hallowedwanderer
    @Hallowedwanderer 5 років тому

    That's the fucking american dream, not owning a house or a late model suv, no, it's doing what you love, what you've always wanted, shit that you can't do in overpriced thrid world shitholes where this is an elite sport only, for rich people. Not in America, I'm 27 years old and I'm finally getting into mx, wanna practice hard, until I can finally hit some jumps, and fucking live life man!

    • @ReturnOfDeeO
      @ReturnOfDeeO  5 років тому

      That's awesome man, glad you're getting into it!

  • @Bangie
    @Bangie 7 років тому

    heh a tip my old man used to always say is: if you ain't crashing you ain't going fast enough. you gotta always ride to that limit where your constantly on edge feeling like your about to be out of control and crash, then you will have learnt how to be in control at that speed the more you do it. a tip you forgot though is: be prepared. make sure everything is absolutely perfect, from kit preparation, to bike prep and have everything perfect the way you want it and so that you know that you have the correct tools for the job so that it's never in your mind when your racing. I once rode a race with my break lever up in the air after a crash simply because I didn't check the tightness of the nutts on the levers first, now I run them looser so if I go down I can move them back into position etc, every little thing helps.

  • @lkm_6689
    @lkm_6689 5 років тому

    I'm not really a speed demon but I love Moto, my dad was discussing maybe doing trials. Should I go for Moto if it's my favourite even though I'm more cautious by nature?

  • @eliasmilefors0768
    @eliasmilefors0768 7 років тому

    How do you jump better

  • @nateyoung21802
    @nateyoung21802 6 років тому

    Ok my first and only race I locked up and crashed and broke both of my legs. My parents said no more racing and dirt bikes. I luckily talked them into letting me get another bike. They won’t budge on racing. Have fun and be safe.

    • @ReturnOfDeeO
      @ReturnOfDeeO  6 років тому

      That’s too bad man, sorry it went like that. At least you can still ride!

  • @lmao9711
    @lmao9711 5 років тому

    Do NOT ride in your comfort zone! You will not learn anything in your comfort zone. You need to be uncomfortable to learn more. Take it from me, you will be the best mx racer! You just need determination and perserverance, dont tell me "i dont wanna send that i might break my bones" only pussies say that and i know you aint one so send it! Remember you signed up for mx to break bones.

    • @ReturnOfDeeO
      @ReturnOfDeeO  5 років тому

      This is a guide for beginners. Beginners should not ride over their heads. As they progress, they can begin to push the limits. But someone racing for the first time should not be trying to send all the jumps and be out of control. That's awful advice.

  • @LilJumpy743
    @LilJumpy743 6 років тому

    So I know my bike can hit this table top and I know I can clear it but how do I make sure that I don't over jump? Also I haven't raced before and idk if I want to start now especially when I ride a crf250

    • @ReturnOfDeeO
      @ReturnOfDeeO  6 років тому

      Follow someone else who's jumping it so you can gauge their speed and hit it with the same amount of speed.

  • @lbedu9960
    @lbedu9960 6 років тому

    I stoped motocrossing cause it was such an expensive hobby cause i fucking loved it
    maybe something to start again in the future

    • @ReturnOfDeeO
      @ReturnOfDeeO  6 років тому

      I hope you're able to get back into it in the future! Definitely expensive but we love it regardless :)

  • @kawasakikmx1255
    @kawasakikmx1255 6 років тому

    very well said 👍👍👍

  • @praisebaseddonut2636
    @praisebaseddonut2636 6 років тому

    Hey man im a bit late but i have some questions. Is motocross risky (probably) and i am 5’10 can i ride easily cause i heard people having a hard time if they are short.

    • @ReturnOfDeeO
      @ReturnOfDeeO  6 років тому

      I mean yeah it's definitely risky. But you can be safe on the bike and have a great time. I'm also 5'10, so you'll be fine. The pros are much shorter than we are.

  • @cadanwilliams3436
    @cadanwilliams3436 5 років тому

    I don’t race motocross

  • @landinos571
    @landinos571 7 років тому

    Tip 6 if you crash dont stress keep calm beacuse if you stress it will only get worse

    • @jaysparky1464
      @jaysparky1464 5 років тому

      yeah I try to do that and I succeed but then my dad comes and makes it a big problem and get mad at me bc I could of hurt myself and I know he cares about me and I respect that but he did motocross too so I don’t understand why he makes it a big deal other than him just caring for me.

  • @shaedenrobinson7299
    @shaedenrobinson7299 3 роки тому

    Me and my dad have races as I’m twelve and he’s 33 he’s an amazing teacher and he has a Ktm 450 I have a ktm 85 there is no chance I am winning but it’s fun

    • @ReturnOfDeeO
      @ReturnOfDeeO  3 роки тому

      What matters is it's fun, man. And don't doubt yourself, after you get it down you can start winning!