How do I get started Dirt Biking?

How do I get into recreational dirt biking?

• I want to get into dirt biking but don't really know where to start. I would intend on riding off-road just recreationally, not necessarily to compete. I've always wanted to ...show more

• Answer:

  First of all you need a bike. You can have a racing bike even if you aren't racing. They have more power and are very light. I would reccomend a CRF150F, CRF150R, TTR125L, DRZ125. Judging by your name I see you are a girl so the CRF150R might be a bit much for a first timer. If you are into eoing fast you might think about 85/150R or maybe even a 125. I am 5'3 and I have a CRF250R and I have been riding one year. Motocross bikes are hard to learn on because they wheelie and take off fast. Bikes are difficult to rent, so you could go down to a HARDPACK track. Its has hard dirt so easy to ride on and you won't get bogged. Most people will let you try their bikes, but 99% of them will be motocross bikes. After you have chosen your bike, you have to reseach where you can ride. Anywhere away from houses that isn't protected you can usually ride on. If the area is strict about sound you might need to get a quiet exhaust. Riding a bike is the same as a manual car, clutch brakes, throttle. It is NOT like a bicycle, brakes are in different places etc. The right side is just simple go and stop. The left side is transmission. AKA slow down speed up, power output. I wouldn't reccommend racing until you have ridden for at least 8 months. And never buy a old bike, they are heavier and less reliable. Enjoy