The MX Track - How was your day today?
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That can be a bit intimidating ... only takes a split second to get over it .. then forget about it and concentrate on the funneling into the first turn .. Make yourself a single gate to practice with . Does'nt have to be fancy , but get as close to real as you can. Practice , practice , practice...
Had my best day yet at the track yesterday. I was fast, jumped well, (even over-jumped a couple tables), and cornered well. And, I did 2 twelve lap motos without tiring. Probably did 40 laps total.
I didn't get to practice any starts at the gate.
I did speak with a cool A-class rider and he gave me some suspension tips, and I ended up putting 2 clicks into my fork rebound. Not sure how I feel about it yet.
And I almost took out an 8 year old who changed lines and came down on me at the last minute. I'm surprised neither of us crashed. He did pretty good with me rubbing on his back tire though.
Brought the KX and didn't even take it off the truck. I might sell that thing.
I didn't get to practice any starts at the gate.
I did speak with a cool A-class rider and he gave me some suspension tips, and I ended up putting 2 clicks into my fork rebound. Not sure how I feel about it yet.
And I almost took out an 8 year old who changed lines and came down on me at the last minute. I'm surprised neither of us crashed. He did pretty good with me rubbing on his back tire though.
Brought the KX and didn't even take it off the truck. I might sell that thing.
Yea , hard to ride compared to other bikes I've had . Like the YZ 450 F , RM 250 . , But a great bike in other peoples hands . I think it may be the rake , and wheelbase ....
I've been busy at the track lately. Just putting the time in on the yz250.
I'm finding that riding MX is is a lot like learning to play guitar. You practice forever and sometimes it feels like it ain't happening. Then the next attempt it comes. A marker point.
I hit that point last weekend when I hit a set of doubles that required full commitment and are by far the biggest jumps I have ever attempted. You cant see the landing of the 2nd one. I've hit it 15 times since. My corner speed has gotten better too.
Today I went and actually practiced. Did this 90 degree bowl turn 15 times, cleared jump 1 on the main track finally, made sure I do a minimum 5 laps every time, etc.
And just like playing guitar, I hate practicing!
I'd rather just rip it!
I'm finding that riding MX is is a lot like learning to play guitar. You practice forever and sometimes it feels like it ain't happening. Then the next attempt it comes. A marker point.
I hit that point last weekend when I hit a set of doubles that required full commitment and are by far the biggest jumps I have ever attempted. You cant see the landing of the 2nd one. I've hit it 15 times since. My corner speed has gotten better too.
Today I went and actually practiced. Did this 90 degree bowl turn 15 times, cleared jump 1 on the main track finally, made sure I do a minimum 5 laps every time, etc.
And just like playing guitar, I hate practicing!
I'd rather just rip it!
I try to ride at least 2 - 3 hrs. Every day , sometimes life gets in the way .and.. stock car racing .... today was an all day affair ....
5 different bikes , figure 8s , flattracking on loose asphalt millings , trailing , and just a little MX ......
Hardest was the figure 8s on the asphalt millings ...... SKETCHY ..... gonna be sore tomorrow ....
5 different bikes , figure 8s , flattracking on loose asphalt millings , trailing , and just a little MX ......
Hardest was the figure 8s on the asphalt millings ...... SKETCHY ..... gonna be sore tomorrow ....