FIRST TIME ON A MOTOCROSS TRACK | MMX Part 1 

Good job man. We all start somewhere . Your not being a fake like most of the guys that have no ball to attempt this. Throw that baby in 2nd gear and stand on the the balls of your feet the whole time . Keep that throttle on steady every time you hit those table tops. You will be fine. It’s all seat time 💪🏁

You will be just fine…….this is how EVERY PERSON that races or rides first time on track is. I’m glad to see your not afraid to post your experience. Hopefully other new people learning to ride will watch this video and read the comments, to realize there was a first for all of us. Just stick with it, ask questions and don’t care what haters say. It’s all about seat time. Be confident but respect what is that your riding. Great Job 🤘🏻

This is so calming to watch

This is awesome. It brings me back to my first time on a track about 5 years ago. This looks like it was fresh early morning, so they're usually slick. I like being the 1st to the track, and about the 10th one on it. Seat time bro. Seat time. You'll be tearing it up in no time.

awesome man! keep at it! but hold your line, there were a few times i saw you kinda go from one side to the middle or even the other side of the track, i could tell it was from the loose dirt and you not being comfortable in it, but try shifting up a gear and stay light on the front wheel, and especially dont switch lines/sides of track on a jump, the general rule is "roll right" meaning stick to the right side if you're going to roll it, but if youre already on the left or middle just hold that line, if someone faster is coming up, they expect you to hold your line and if you change up suddenly there could be a collision

I'd just like to point out a few things #1- I noticed that when you used the clutch you used all 4 fingers, you want to cover the clutch with 1 to 2 fingers when starting, you also dont need to use the clutch that much in the corners, as long as the bike is moving at a decent speed you dont need to use the clutch. #2-When youre cornering make sure you lean the bike over pretty good, it may be a little intemadating at first but once you get used to it its fairly easy and can make youre cornering speed so much better. #3- Stand up more! it may seem easier to sit down but standing up make the track smoother and you last longer, sitting down makes all the bumps work into the body and cause you to wear out faster, pro's stand 90% of the time, most only sitting in the corners, make sure you learn proper positioning first! @AJCatanzaro does a great job on explaining this kind of stuff. #4- The most intemadating of all, comitment, stuff like sliding around , jumping, even cornering takes some ball to do, once you overcome the fears of falling of doing something stupid, you can jump over the wall that many people struggle with, just commiting to something

Great job dude. Keep putting in time on the bike and build confidence and you will get better and better. One step after another.

Im glad you posted this. Im a new rider and I want to try track so bad but I know i will suck so damn bad. Its good to see someone out there learning and the other riders not trying to kill you. Gives me a little confidence to try it out.

Every pro started where u at today. Keep it up! Amazing sport

This is awesome to see!

Great job, confidence is key work on your form and speed will come as well. Don’t be scared of other riders we like to pass people and I for one am always careful around beginners, keep up the good work boss

You did good man, real good. :)

Dude watching this made me so nostalgic of when I started. Practice makes perfect bro 🤙🏻

Thanks for posting. I’ll never ride MX, but I think it’s great that you are posting your first time out, so people see what it’s like as a beginner in a pastime like this. It’s very intimidating.

Loves this! You will get addicted! Remember it’s the hard that makes it great!

You look good out there !!! Love to see people trying something new,I’ve been riding track for about 20 years now and like seeing how much mx is taking off and how many people come and experience something I have enjoyed for so long,never be afraid too ask some riders for pointers where more then happy to help !!!!

Its all about fun an learning . As long as your loving it , dosnt matter how fast you go Enjoy lad 👍

So glad you posted this, I literally just got my first bike and I want to try going onto a track, It just seems so daunting with all the other guys out there, but yeah gotta get it done.

You got that shit brother! 🤘🏻 even the pros were just learning like you

Hey dude good job. There’s a lot of comments to read, idk if someone has said this but the first thing I noticed was how high up your levers are. I make them a little lower than my wrap around hand guards to where the ends are sticking out a bit. Makes using those a lot more comfortable. Then I would learn how to use the middle finger to pull in the clutch

That’s bad ass man I’m jealous.

Well done. Takes guts to get out there I bet. Keep it up

Keep up the good work man

I haven’t been riding very long at all myself. We all start somewhere. I’ve been doing harescrambles (I have a Video on my page and I ride conservatively too). Like a couple other people have mentioned in the comments, throttle is typically your friend. It will help you power through those slicker spots (good, new rubber also helps). And once you take a couple sight laps you’ll be clearing those table tops in no time (keep a neutral position and steady throttle)

keep at It! it is always a bit tricky to go out ona a fresh ripped track. but first thing I noticed was you need to shim your valves. Your bike should kick over after the 2nd to 3rd kick cold. on riding body position is key. stand up on your toes and get your head over the bars. you control the bike don't let it ride you. cheers

Nice, dude! I hope to get dirt bike one day aswell. Keep it up!

I bought 1 week ago an rm 125 from 2008 and on Monday i'll go on track for the first time in my life! I'm so hyped up!

The track is in perfect shape

dude, i rode competitive moto's as a young buck placing 6th in the 125cc auckland champs, in N.Z. im now in my 70s, so, i bought a 125 again, went to the Taupo mx park thinking this will be great, i nearly shit myself and wasn't much faster than you, so persevere, you will get better, moral = time doesn't heal everything

great job... especially for your first time!

good to see its not just me. at the age of 48 I just got my first bike (yz125) ridden 3 times at a local track/trail (trophy club texas) it is a blast! not sure how long i have before a jump is comfortable but i am testing slowly. Great job man

Great video and lovely bike dude! I hope you've improved lots since this video. One thing I would advise if you haven't already is getting into the habit of using only 2 fingers for clutch and brakes. Seeing as you stalled it quite a few times too I'd say definitely practice and get a feel for your clutch bite.

Hell yeah dude

stand up in proper position and trust yourself and go faster. Everything will be much easier then. The track is actually in perfect condition so its just up to you and start grinding and have fun!

Hell yeah dude! Just be careful around 3:36 getting off the track like that, people can sneak up on you quick and you don’t want to collide. But otherwise good shit man!

Great job! Keep at it!

Great ride! Looks like a fun track.

Thanks for give ME some courage to go out and git er done

Keep going man👍

Not bad for a first time, well done

Hey just a lil tip when ur in a turn try to be in second gear going into it an near the end shift up into 3rd cause that Kawi loves its rpm and u could get some nice speed but good job man for ur first time

Yeh bro nice! Great work for having a go. Stick with it mate and you’ll get more confident and faster and it will be so much easier trust me. Check out a few videos about good body position and riding technique so you have more control of the bike. Learn to stand up more so you’re not getting thrown around by the bike and your legs can act as another set of suspension which helps the bike track straight

Just keep on riding, and hold your line, you'll be fine. Just a little tip, when I was riding MX I'd always spray a light coat of wd40 under the fenders and the bottom of the skid plate, didn't on the engine or exhaust. It would help letting the mud fall off instead of sticking. Granted it wasn't perfect and wasn't necessary all the time just when the track was a bit muddy. It helped with clean up and having a lot of mud in the truck. I'm sure there are other things people used, I've even heard of people using PAM cooking spray, probably smelled great if you got the butter flavor.... good luck and keep riding......

Great job! My local track is also great to learn on. I’m new to the track this year. I put a couple hours in, 4-5 days a week. I’ve never rode a track with so many other things to conquer before even dreaming of a safe take off and landing. I’m glad there are others that are willing to share these moments in history. You WILL make that track your B****. I’m still far from that myself. PRACTICE, PRACTICE , PRACTICE OH YEAH…. Also, I personally watch a lot of videos with tips to get through problem areas so you can get to the really fun part (without the fear of dying. Lol) again, great job and thank you for sharing.

Yes!!! Awesome!!!

fire vid man🔥

We all start somewhere. I started Mx last year and I’m starting to get the hang of it. Watch a lot of mx factory and AJ catanzaro videos on technique it will help a lot.

We all start somewhere. Take advice and keep pushin 👊🏼

Hold your line

Congrats mate. I'm seeing myself with you but you're better! I'm planning to get a ktm85. This will be my first and I'm 42.🤣😂😅😆😁

This will be me when I go on the track for the first time.

Best advice I ever got was to find somebody and follow them and try and do what they do. “Try” being the key term. It’s scary but you can do it, amigo.

I remember my first time on the track, I had the exact same reaction as you haha

Sweet I miss that area in Cali.. where I grew up. Now I’m in Georgia with my 17 450 not knowing where to ride.

I went to a track for the first time last Sunday and after the 3rd lap round I got the hang of it just go faster and it feels a lot easier I was on my crf 250r 2018 modal and the conditions were worse then that

Nice job bro! But for safety riding with no risks in the future you need a coach. Good luck!

Man you did way better than me 😂 my first time I got stuck in some sand and gave up 😂

Haha nice man first time on a track and filming it. I remember the first time as if it was yesterday. Applying the right amount of throttle is the key to success, try to stay on the throttle most of the time and pull it smoothly through corners. Going slow is more difficult than going twice the speed you had going there.

The trick is its only a 200 pound motocross bike once it gets going it is very quick an light in its wheels u have to work to hold it an make it stay in a line use the rear brake drag a little that will act like training wheels dont get nervous when u go thru mud just keep front wheel straight that most important thing ur doingvery good steady proggress good job...kx 250 just keep it a steady pace keep the engine rpm a little higher when the power is on steady the bike wouldnt wiggle around use the rear brake drag an see how it helps...ur doing goid just look ahead....i know its hard but dont worry about rider coming up from behind u...put ur left arm up over ur head so people know ur pulling off..good day not a lot of riders good job....u didnt fall bravo...an u didnt panic...excelent

going faster in the straightaways and corners is good for not falling, when in doubt and throttle out, and always remember to stay in your own lane especially on table tops

U did good mud is a part of first practice race or practice days its fine u get good at going over the mud..time...thanks for sharing i didnt get nervous at all...jk

Nice! Old video but still watched i need some riding buddies if you are ever at mmx. I just rode a track for the first time today.

Hey man I would take your bike in for a valve check. It should start first kick or second. Unless you have mods like cams or ecu sometimes that can make them harder to start.

Yeeaah! 👍

All I have to say is pick a side of the track and stick to it. You don't want to be weaving all around the track. But other than that you just have to practice. Keep up the good work.

the whole comment section has some really good tips but j also recommend checking out a few youtube channels that give some really good tips, such as the Mx factory, AJ Catanzaro, and Rocky Mountain ATV

Hey man, saw that you wanted tips for riding and honestly when it’s muddy like this if you just are on the gas more you’ll not slide out anywhere near as much. Also if you ever wanna meet up you could follow me around the track and I could try and teach you a few things. Great riding though 👍

Great to see all the positive feed back .all you guys have convinced me to hit the track rather then staying on fire trails .

Well that was pretty safe the mud is a little tricky....we say squerrely....but not bad the mud is tricky push both bars away even to keep bars an front wheel sttaight as us go into mud....both hands a little even pressure on ur thumbs wheel keep ftont wheel from wiggling going in to mud puddles...

Thanks

looks just like my first time :) awesome!.. but you need more speed.. im not fast enough yet but i also just started again.. we are pretty much on same lvl lol

I know this sounds counterintuitive, but the faster you go, the easier it is to control the bike. I obviously you reach the “sweet spot” on your speed and not just go balls to the wall. The momentum you create will help get you to dig in around the corners. You gotta start somewhere and much respect for getting her out there.

Bro! Hilarious 😂 just pin that beast let's hear some rpms! You just gotta go bro! All you can do is get hurt

your so good at this keep it up

hey you should try the sand track at mmx, its my favorite track and its so much fun and easy to ride too

first time on a real track i was thoroughly surprised about how slick it it was and it zapped my energy. Now i just let a session or two go first then get on the track after its been broken in a little bit

1.your bike doesn't sound right(might be timing chain) 2. Shift with the clutch. The clutch will wear a lot faster if you don't 3. Stand more 4. Are you getting arm pump often? Your levers look a bit high Best of luck!

Once you have had the back end out from under you a few times and you hit the deck, you stop caring :P sounds bad but falling off a couple times really does help confidence. Just go for it man

4 things, 1 u gotta let the bike warm up before you go out there, 2 if you stay in the outside of the berm it shouldn’t be as slippery, 3 I love how you’re taking a sight lap to get to know the track, and 4 what bike are you riding?

I like how long the video is

keep pushing yourself, just to help you out you don’t need to use the clutch when shifting up👍

A little more speed will help your stability. I remember my first time on a Moto X track. 1987. Lol I raced from 1988-1996. And I just got back into it. Racing 50+ these days. I’m old.

One important thing if ur going slow racing rule is stay to the inside leave the outside of the turn fir the fast guys to get around u and when u exit the track an ur are riding slow on the inside practice exiting the track on the slow side thats the inside this way u wouldnt cross in front of a real fast rider railing around the outside or sailing over a jump at pro speed...if there is a lot of pros out there dont be embarrassed to pull over an watch them si u can learn...an be out of their way..but always try to exit the inside...heres why when riders take the inside line they are useally on the brakes more so fast riders are already thinking about the outside because thats where they pull off the track...an the inside line is slower so if they come up behind u fast they are gonna go outside to be polite if they want to be a jerk they will go inside u but most riders will be nice an go around the outside...in a race its different they will pass u any where there is room...so dont let it bother u...never look back always look 50 to 100 feet infront of u the faster u go the more important that is...never look at the ground next to ur frint tire because thats where u end up...it messes with ur balance head up always

Keep up the good work...but get rid of those hand guards...don't need bark busters on an mx track...good way to break your wrists if you wad up

Try staying in your lane, that comes off as harsh. But when you're sliding around and your front tire wants to go down on you it's because you're cross rutting. Find a lane that has a small rut already made and follow it. Try and stay in it the best you can. Keeps you front zig zagging around the track.

I made the mistake of putting around in 1st gear my first lap on a track. Put it up and 3rd and lug it, it'll be much smoother. Sometimes you half to keep some speed and momentum to smooth everything out

That looks like mmx. E street is the track next door

You were sliding around alot because you were going slow if you go faster get that back tire spinning it won't slide around as much.

The mud is on the track because they put water there so the dust does get real bad an blind ur riding vision u dont want to riding a totally dry track because the dust will be so bad u wouldnt be able to see its dangerous so just take it easy evrrytime u first go out...everytrack does it an the more riders the more water they will have to use..its kind of a little scary but its normal u just gotta keep the bars straight an use rear brake pedal drag till the water works in that is what the pros do so be patient...not many riders..today....

Good job though

im in the same boat as this video right now haha

Try to keep the momentum up you’ll have way more control

Oh i almost forgot when u hit the gas ur body is gonna try to move back on the bike its normal...as u ride keep ur body upper mainly centered in the middle the harder u gas it the more forward u need to be try not to let ur weight go past the front of ur seat ...u go front to middle ...weight to the front gas move to middle keep ur body in the middle of bike after u gas thats ur common ground an main body spot ur gonna ride in...when u get faster u will learn how to move back on the rear tire for more advanced braking...watch others that helps a lot

I have some advice for you look far hold the motorcycle with your legs elbows high your fingers on the clutch and front brake buttons when you enter the left bend the right elbow high and the leg presses the right footrest when you enter the right bend the left elbow high and the left leg presses the lift when you extend your leg must she clings to the motorcycle, if you have to stick out your leg, then just do not stick it on the jump with the same throttle when you add it, it will tilt the bike back when you take it, they bent it forward when you press the brake you must ean back a little, I didn't say everything here, but only a part, so if you want to ride better, I recommend training with a trainer and when you you add gas then lean forward

One day you will look back at this video and be absolutely impressed with yourself.

Bro took like 20 kicks

Hey thinking abt going to a track my first time too. I’m in my late 20s so kinda nervous. Was it fun ? Are u gonna do it again ?

Step one put a little race gas in with ur 93 pump gas...if the gas sit for a week drain it an put it in ur truck keep fresh 93...they make 93 unleaded race gas...mix a half gallon with 2 gallons of 93 pump gas u bije will like...stand a little head over gas cap..try to sit in the corners if they arent real ruf...grip the bike gently with knees...when u go into a left hand turn keep weight on the right outside footpeg an lean an push the bike with ur right knee weighting the foot peg to help the ftont an rear tire plant on the ground...upper bidy forward...eyes look 50 feet ahead or more..use ur ears to hear if riders are coming up behind u..if ur slow try to stay to the inside be smooth with lines as faster riders will be able to get around u dont ever change ur line near a jump over a jump or near the landing in case some one is in the air...practice riding standing up knees bent slighty...if thats not comfortable yet keep a little pressure in ur legs so a kicker bump doesnt send u flying if u hit one by surprise...the big tip is dont change ur lines...for now dont try till look behind u hand in the air if ur gonna pull over or off the track..in Road raving we use a afoot..mx use ur hand clutch probably grip bike with knee in to the tank...just breathe regular keep an eye on holding ur breath when people get nervous they hold their breath...one pro tip is use a little rea brake when it gets rough..try to use the rear brake in between big brake bumps before turns...also get a jump rope or do some jumping jacks before start ruding..or ride ur mountain bike for 5 minutes before ur mitorcycle its important ti warm up..in case u fall u woundnt rip muscles as bad or at all if u warm up...jumping rope is the best just 5 minutes..get the one the boxers use..it heavy...jump rope is good because MX is most legs u turn the bike with ur legs once ur timing get better..if u stay to the inside while ur riding slow its not as bumpy the fast guys are gonna rip up the track more in the main line an to the outside exit of turns faster lines will be more used an rougher...big thing is practice staying at a steady speed an be smooth as u move from one line to another.keep ur right foot on the rear brake u can drag it a little an that will keep rear suspension from bouncing an getting out if control..use ur legs to suck up small bump.....try an ride the smooth lines till u get more confortable with bike moving an bouncing around relax ur arms an hands hold msinly with legs...be smooth slowly work on going faster...if u got time video a real good riders an watch thei body position an try to copy what u see..u getthe why part later...first day dont try to or worry about jumping stuff...thats later...normal riding position should be a little crouch head forward near the handle bars..its called the attack position...ur legs ready to abzorb bumps....grip with knees....have funif u take video of good or pro riders u can really learn body position by seeing in slow motion....how they are on tje bike....pracice standing if u can....have fun.....

Shift down coming in the corners So you don’t so you don’t stale the bike and she effed up on the straightaways so you don’t loop out

If ur serios by a dvd from a riding school an they will useslly have a lot of slow motion video u can learn from....its really important....good job ur doing good at leastvu have some balance...balance is important ....dont fret ur doing well...