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Posted by: dpaxson---------------------

well i'm finally going to a real motocross track this weekend. I've rode around my grandma's property a few times and gone off a couple jumps, but never anything big. any tips on how to not kill myself?

Posted by: IndyMX---------------------

Hold your line..

Don't try to race anyone. (unless it's an actual race)

Don't ride beyond your ability.

Find a fast guy, make friends.

Posted by: medwaste---------------------

Nothing wrong with rolling the jumps til you get used to the track. Practice your jumps on tabletops. Leave your ego at home. Have FUN!

Posted by: dpaxson---------------------

well my day at the track went awesome! there were only 3 other riders there so i got the track almost to myself. I only had one painful crash when i wheelied off a jump and fell off the back of my bike but no injuries

here's the pictures my dad took. http://www.new.facebook.com/album.p...2c&id=757893495

Posted by: 89RM---------------------

Pretty cool dude, I've been itching to hit a track myself

Posted by: medwaste---------------------

Congratulations on surviving your first time out on a track. It's great fun, isn't it.

Posted by: High Lord Gomer---------------------

WooHoo! Been able to think about anything besides getting back out there?!?

Posted by: dpaxson---------------------

nope and i'm not gonna be able to go again for another 2 weeks because it's soccer season

Posted by: rmc_olderthandirt---------------------

Quote:

Originally Posted by IndyMX

Hold your line..

Don't try to race anyone. (unless it's an actual race)

Don't ride beyond your ability.

Find a fast guy, make friends.

I keep trying all that, it doesn't always work......

I will often choose the most inside or outside line, only to discover that the guy behind me chooses an even more inside/outside line.

I haven't tried to race anyone but I do occasionally try to keep up with someone.

I am always riding beyond my ability! I keep thinking I am learnng something, but I get a lot of bumps and bruises as a result.

The friends part is easy. Lots of nice people at the track.

Dpaxson: consider yourself lucky that you had the track essentially to yourself! The track I ride breaks the practice up into three groups: Minis, Intermediat to Pro, then beginners and seniors (I qualify on both those). Even broken up there will be 20 to 30 bikes on the track!

Rod

Posted by: dpaxson---------------------

ya i'm really glad there weren't many people there. unfortunately because not many people ride there the owner might not keep the track open much longer

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