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Motocross Riding Tips - Learn To Jump Safely

One of the most exciting and unique parts of motocross is jumping.

The feeling of weightless exhilaration as your bike soars through the air is amazing to the rider and can be thrilling to watch from the sidelines.

Learning how to jump safely can be daunting for the new rider. Here are some handy hints for successful motocross jumps.

Start small - Just getting used to how a motocross bikes handles in the air is an important factor in learning to jump. What makes the front or back wheel lift or fall, how do you position your body and what should you do with the throttle?

Start with the 'ski jump' - double jumps and even some tabletops can be intimidating for the new motocross rider. Ski jumps allow you to tackle the basic act of jumping alone.

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Always wear the right protective gear when practicing motocross riding tips jumps in particular.

Take it in stages and build up your confidence. Don't go big til you've mastered moving your dirt bike in the air.

 

 

 

Building a Motocross Jump - Jumping & Launch Techniques



Visitor Comments


Posted By Mark on 2008-08-30


Hi Rens,

I had the same problem when I first went from a 125 to a 250 two stroke.

Your body just has to get used to the extra power.

Either better balance (leaning forward more), gripping with your legs or holding your arms stronger... or a combination of all three.

Give it time and more practice and you will get there. Just dont go too big before you're ready.

Posted By rens on 2008-08-25


hi
i got a problem, when i want to make a jump i stand up a little but the problem is that if i give more gas then i get pulled backwards and i go much to fast. how can i give gas without the problem that i get pulled back?(sorry for the bad English)

Posted By Roy on 2008-08-19


when u go off a jump how do control whether the bike is going to nosedive or lean back? Is it easy?

Posted By Mark on 2008-08-19


Hi Roy,

first thing is to make sure you are attempting jumps that are within your ability so you are in a comfortable and relaxed body position.

Moving your body forward to nose the bike down or backward to move the nose up is one method... So body position is a key factor.

Chopping the throttle (quick shut off) as the front wheel leaves the jump will help your bike roll nose down on a tabletop.

In extreme cases revving the bike will help the rear wheel drop if you are nosing down too much. Locking the rear brake can bring the front end down if the nose is going too high.

Posted By Mark on 2007-10-26


Yeah some of it was taken at broadford motocross circuit, but it was a bunch of different tracks all in Victoria though.

Posted By WhipIt on 2007-10-08


Was that at Broady?

Posted By Mark on 2007-10-07


Good to see you were watching so closely Adam :)

He was attempting to land on the downramp (both wheels together) and come up a little short, but good pickup and glad you enjoyed the video.


Posted By Adam on 2007-10-06


I dont know the time, but when theres 2mins 22sec to go he lands with the front wheel first, and you say to land with the back wheel first. Just pointing it out tho, thx 4 the help


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