As a Lego employee, I feel obliged to inform you that Lego is releasing a new motorcycle set on August first: the Yamaha Mt-10. It's the closest they will ever get to replicating your Mt-09, and I know I'll be getting one myself to compliment my MT-03.
I wonder, what does a lego enployee do? Must be real cool working there :) Any Honda's on the way by any change ? I'll get the BMW and the MT10 for the winter to mitigate my withdraw symptoms. Thanks for the headsup 😀
Yessss! Back with the dirt scooter content. Make videos that show your progression and that make you happy. You don’t gotta make videos to only please the street squids. I picked up a YZ250 for trail riding and it’s helped me learn more skills in the street.
This was an excellent video to anyone learning or wanting to start out. Very accurate advice. I've raced dirt bikes for several years and just started riding road, they coexist in the same world but there's a finesse that's style and bike specific. And motocross heightens your level of sense everywhere. Happy riding!
I believe my motorcycle path was the best you could ask for, I started at 25 with no experience whatsoever on a KX125 2 stroke, then had a cb300f Honda, an R3, a drz 400 supermoto, then a grom on knobby tires I off-roaded. Had a crf250L. A ninja 400 (fav) had a svartpilen 401, it broke down so I bought my current 2020 drz400sm 😂but I have my eyes on the mt07…
I ride a 100cc bike for 5 years And that bike thought me so many things I know how to corner faster and how to give traction to front wheel. Since that bike have drum brake setup and 75/90/R18 on both wheels. There are so many people fear that it will slip but I over come that fear and can do amazing corners.
I don’t know if it’s a good idea to suggest to always NOT hanging off on the street. Hanging off is good for taking sketchy or wet corners as it keeps the bike more upright.
Great video that everyone learning should watch. From my own experience I can say everything you said is true. I started with Superbike racing first and eventually went on to try multiple disciplines like Enduro, Trials and even Speedway. As a result I cultivate better bike control and gain a lot more sensitivity. Now I can even setup my own suspension and all this has made me faster on track now than ever before.
Look forward to coming up to a jump super fast and scrubbing the shit out of it, changes the game. Also, when you learn how to carry roll speed and angle through corners on the dirt, next level stuff
Picking your line to avoid 18yr old suicide riders as a 30 yr old at the county fair. Them kids have a respawn in their mind. It gets real on the street with stupid car/trucks drivers doing the suicide typeof riding. Be well. And as always I was entertained
Go to work on black ice, you'll get both wheels losing traction at the first roundabout! And the warm feeling in your pants that goes with it if it's your first time...
Not sure about this. You want to reduce lean angle on the road so applying dirt riding body position for the road will be dangerous. I wont deny there are benefits to learn from dirt riding but to adapt the style for the road is not right. There are too many variables to watch out for. Maybe take these techniques to a track where the environment is controlled.
yep I grew up on dirt bikes it taught me bike control throttle and brake control how to shift well and smooth. I am so glad I grew up on dirt bikes before playing in traffic, in panic situations I knew what worked to avid crash and brakes is not always best option but because I had yrs on dirt bikes all controls were instinct, not a full thought process. also like the leaning, on track leaning is useful but on street is is all show i can corner on a street bike on street never moving my butt one inch on seat except to move forward to shift weight to front for braking sand traction just like a dirt bike, best dirt bike invention was the seat running way up tank for greater weight transfer to front for cornering.
3 months ago I got myself a 250 motocross. Now I can ride my f 850 with the same ease and much more playfully, Tons of differences in control and dynamic balance. Great video. 100% on target.
I used to be scared of bumps and uneven roads before, until me and my brother in law learned how to ride dirtbikes in the mountains. Riding trails and mx tracks can really teach you a lot.
I 100% agree with the elbows up riding position. Personally, I feel like I have more control of the bike on the street, and yes, perhaps this is because I ride motocross as well. It may not be the case for others, which is fine by me. Anyway, it's refreshing to see someone else mention this on the tube. Cheers...
You can always Tell a rider who has multiple formats of riding experience….and you can tell if a person has only focused on one format…namely street riding. Push to improve. Dirt biking will make you a way better street rider.
Great video! After years of riding dirt and nearly a decade of not riding at all, I decided I have about enough time to take a street bike out for a quick jaunt once in a while (for my sanity) in between parenthood and homeowner tasks. Street riding is so different. When I look at you with your dirt bike, it makes me miss all that room to move around in any direction. I enjoy my new hobby but feel a little trapped in between the tank and the passenger seat of my little Ninja 400. Your road bike looks fairly open. Thanks for reminding me that riding styles vary situationally and I shouldn’t forget my moto roots or try to copy what I see in moto gp. Cheers!
I think you would feel more at home on a naked bike on the street such as the Z650 or MT07. I also have a similar background in riding as you. With the nakeds, you will feel more in control and thus less trapped.
What have I learned on the track? Hmm... that I'm bloody slow? 😂 Seriously I tell every new motorcyclist I meet two things. 1 book a track day, 2 book a day riding with the cops (in the UK we call it Bikesafe) so they can tell you what you're doing right, wrong, and can improve.
Wow i can really relate to the 'unsensitive' part of not feeling anything about your setup. And i've raced gokarts and did trackdays with my cars, but i could never make the machine a part of me. That always bugged me and it kinda bummed me out (and thats why i could never get pass the 'enthusiast weekend wanna-be-racer'. Thanks for sharing that. It's something i will work on now that i got into dirt bikes
As a 40y old who always wanted to but never got a good but affordable dirt bike and have ligament tear on right knee do you think I still have a chance?
When I watched the same Fortnine video about rider position on cornering, I had a similar reaction: is this real? I have been riding on the road for 35 years and thought I knew everything about normal street riding. But what I had never learned to do adequately was counter balance when needed. I did it a bit when doing U-turns. But after that video I started to examine my position in corners for the first time in years. After some practice I do better U-turns with conscious counterbalancing and now counter balance in the wet rather that sit rigidly, something I had unconsciously got in the habit of. I have never been a dirt bike rider, but have ridden many dirt roads on street bikes. Had I the MX or dirt bike experience, I’d have learned when and when not to put my weight over the low side or counterbalance to maintain traction. Still, I am happy to keep learning even as a relatively old fart on a bike. I think videos like this one are good as theory lessons that you then take out on the bike and try out.
Now what you should do, I’d go to your local harescramble race or XC (Cross-Country) event. Talk to the riders there and learn about how important certain things are in the dirt and twisting trails with rocks, roots, ruts and all the other hazards you’ll come across on a real single track trail. You will be surprised how many things can get solved or ridden over either just clutch control.
In my opinion motocross is the true test of control on any kind of bike ive been riding and racing since i was 7 and i love it and the community you can always improve and learn something new while having loads of fun in the process
No one ever understands why I say ride a dirt bike first before getting a road bike and this explains it pretty good! I’ll now send this to anyone who is interested haha
Did motocross from 9 years old to 12 years old. 100cc class back then. Dropping bikes gets old quick and makes you learn how to avoid collisions, follow through turns with near 0 traction and accelerate smoothly without spinning up that back tire. Add 3 decades or so to my life, never wrecked a street bike, still have insanely fast reflex skills and can out ride nearly every other rider out there with a 700lb bike.
Great video and I agree. I started on motorcycles way back 1979 and it is true according to my experience likewise, that either motocross or offroad riding has helped a lot in my on road riding. Some may not understand it but it's true. One of the most that helped me is being much more flexible and to think much faster in sudden change of events. Same way in motocross wherein you NEED to make abrupt decisions on what lies ahead on the track. Safe riding everyone.
I’ve ridden mountain bikes for a long time at a advanced level. Also tune into Motorsport for a long time as well. I know you mentioned not to imitate but paying attention to all the positioning and movements for me was the best teacher. For the most part with my MT09 I have been my teacher and all that past experience has helped so much. Thanks for more great content.
That double!!!! +1 for riding with someone better than you. They know the tricks and the spots and the tips to help you get better. And you most likely have skills they don’t and can help them. For me, dirt bikes are new. But I’m good on a hydrofoil and so I teach some of my dirt bike friends how to foil. It works great.
Another great content from you, keep it up... but there one slight promblem you see in your background those power plugs catches my eye (snakes aparently) solution 1 cut them directly wire then in swith box( not a good way to burn your garage), 2 Paint then in white preffer the same color that you used to paint the walls, use this info to create shorts or even a video.
I rode on dirt since 2013 as part of my personal reward for graduating high school. Would never ever forget the VanVan on dirt and REALLY dirty muddy rocky sections around the hill, right behind my uncle's backyard. Funs aside, I got myself into two serious crashes that taught me a lot: _STOP HOLDING THE CLUTCH ON BRAKING OH LAWD!!!! _Land safely, your foot and balance ain't the same on a true playriding folk with nuts and two sh!ts of concerns. The rest molded my natural handling of a dirt bike on almost anything with a straight handle bar to date, and even cornering. I impressed a slew of GS riders who thought I was a stunt man with my monkey balance and countersteering XD
I've ridden since I was 3 years old, in my prime motocross days I'd use up at least 23 litres of gas a day on a 250cc two stroke motocrosser, anyone doing that will get good on a bike, I'd like to ask you Chaos have you ever been in the zone? it's where your riding extremely fast and your mind shuts off, everything happens automatically without even thinking about it, it's a little scary the first time that happens but then you'll realize you've reached a very high level of riding.
Your MT looks sick. I’ve followed ya since you had the R6, and I’ve had the R6 since then too but I’ve been eyeing up the MTs recently. Gonna dig through your videos to see how you find it. Sick video here too, makes me wanna find an MX track 🫠
Arms up or down, it is about effort of pushing forward/pulling backwards on the bars, for one that is new arms down is easier then arms up, as most start to push/pull up and down and that doesn’t turn the bar. On a dirt bike you are in a raised position and you can have better control and balance with arms up, as it is more natural shock absorption also.
As a motocross ride of 5 years I do agree that riding is the best way to improve but the videos by the moto academy do teach you the proper technique like being on your toes so I don’t think you should do what you feel more comfortable doing you should try to do the technique yes obviously not how to wip and stuff because you are not at that level yet but I wish I had the moto academy to watch when I first started because it made bad habits that was harder to brake further down the line but grate video
Great video! Lots of points like improved sensitivity & not feeling the need for speed on streets etc. are very relatable for me. But I’m on the opposite end of the spectrum - Asphalt!I’ve been doing trackdays for 4 yrs and have recently become curious about dirt tracks. I’ve been told that in dirt track or any sort of off road riding, crashing is just part of every day life and one cannot learn fast enough or get good without crashing. What is your perspective on that?
Completely agree, I’ve been racing moto for a few years, and i push myself everytime at the track. I always end up eating it once or twice throughout the day, but it’s all learning when that happens.
Good advice. Thanks. Love my days on small dirt bikes in early to late 1970s. Two strokes 125cc and Yammy DT250. Now ride Kymco AK550 maxi scooter after selling my Triumph Tiger 1050 this year. Each different motorcyle scooter you own brings new challenges and experiences, eg my trail braking is improving as a 68 year old as no need to change gear on Maxi scooter and brakes in each hand using finer motor skills than foot rear brake.
Great video and thank you for sharing! I rode various litre streer bikes for years thinking I was a great rider. When I started racing mini moto 5 years ago I was crashing a lot and getting lapped! Talk about feeding your ego humble pie. Since then I have taken classes, found faster riding friends, tried differnt bikes, invested in good tires, and now I can just about hang with the fast guys in the supermoto series. I'm a coach myself now too. I'm still working on the dirt stuff and I HIGHLY recommend American Supercamp flat track school.
I like your channel because you explain all things about moto like a good Daddy and... Don't get me wrong, you are great with your clips. Like your MT 09 and also your dirt bike. Nice mate, keep it up!
Also, there is reasons to lean off the bike on the street. It's so you can have less lean angle on the bike, thus more traction if you come in a little hot or if road conditions are sketchy. You mentioned the yt videos, check out rocky mountain atv/Mc, they have some good dirt bike setup and skills videos. Transworld motocross used to make "skills" 1-4, those are good motocross training videos.
Bro i just saw that your knees was not squeezing the the bike when you were jumping at 1:17 part probably keep in ming to always squeeze the bike with your legs.
@@glennllewellyn7369 healing times are just so much longer in case of a fall... I reckon with big jumps, if you've got negative thought floating in your mind, it can't help
Small tip, life you clutch and break lever to just under the top of the grip, shouldn't be below the bottom of the grip, should make it easier to learn how to break tap, aswell as it will help you in those oh sh!t moments when you need easy access to the clutch
The attack position is for motocross not for street. If you keep your elbows up on your street bike you'll push the bars more into the ground (vertical) instead of forward (horizontal). If you try to push the bars into the ground you can't countersteer efficiently. This is even more pronounced on a sportbike.
