Well recorded vid, but I feel like the basics of shifting were already covered in another vid, and that was better. I was just coming here to work on shifting while standing, I've ridden bikes for years, but need to improve and learn more about shifting while standing. But I don't feel like you actually covered it whatsoever. Only that we need to be able to do it and why it is important.
These calmly explained instructions should help new riders shift more easily and effectively ! Agree that it will become more natural after time spent on bike. Patient, calm riding style at first helps. Best advice I can give on missing gears?? Don’t show off!! Cheers!!!
Thank you so much Richard! I like to help new beginner rider’s that want to become better safer, and more comfortable on the dirt bike. E able to get to the next level much faster, and more effectively! Thank you for your support!
Haha well I know you like the 0-100 feeling, but rolling on the throttle can help you gain more traction by not spinning the rear wheel! Keep up the great work!
Been working on this myself lately. Learning to keep heels down, legs straight, moving the upper body over the handle bars more as accelerating. You know you hit the sweet spot when you can hit that throttle and are able to counteract that force with body positioning and are not wearing out your arms.
I am so glad that this helped you! It is something you can revisit later, and you will always be able to learn something new you can add to your riding to make you a better dirt bike rider! Are there any other questions you have about your bike or your riding?
I have confidence in you! Just keep practicing and get comfortable while you are riding and the rest will com naturally! How long have you been riding?
That’s great! When you find your wide open space, and shift up into second gear. You will see that Second gear has a little more speed, but much less torque. This will make second gear actually easier to cruise in while riding on your dirt bike! What kind of dirt bike do you have?
Oh nice I like Hondas too! I glad you have been able to get on a dirt bike, now your going to want one to be able to ride more often! How else can I help you with your riding?
Doesn't moving your foot back and forth throw you off balance? Or is that where the knee grip comes into play? As well as practice. OR do you have counterbalance when you move your foot? Newbie especially to standing here! 😀
With riding boots, they're pretty stiff so for me, picking up my entire leg with my toe under the shifter is how I upshift. Downshift looks exactly like he shows. Ideally, your shift should be short enough to not upset the balance of the bike (front to back or left to right).
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Well recorded vid, but I feel like the basics of shifting were already covered in another vid, and that was better. I was just coming here to work on shifting while standing, I've ridden bikes for years, but need to improve and learn more about shifting while standing. But I don't feel like you actually covered it whatsoever. Only that we need to be able to do it and why it is important.
These calmly explained instructions should help new riders shift more easily and effectively ! Agree that it will become more natural after time spent on bike. Patient, calm riding style at first helps. Best advice I can give on missing gears?? Don’t show off!! Cheers!!!
Thank you so much Richard! I like to help new beginner rider’s that want to become better safer, and more comfortable on the dirt bike. E able to get to the next level much faster, and more effectively!
Thank you for your support!
I like the feeling of almost getting ripped off the bike when shifting so I go wide open on the throttle as soon as I shift
Gripping the dirt bike with the knees is a way that you can eliminate that from happening!
@@RadAdventureDude yes I do this other wise I wouldn’t stay on the bike very long the way I ride it 😂
Haha well I know you like the 0-100 feeling, but rolling on the throttle can help you gain more traction by not spinning the rear wheel!
Keep up the great work!
Been working on this myself lately. Learning to keep heels down, legs straight, moving the upper body over the handle bars more as accelerating. You know you hit the sweet spot when you can hit that throttle and are able to counteract that force with body positioning and are not wearing out your arms.
Lots of information to take in, but great tips for me as a new rider. Step by step!
I am so glad that this helped you! It is something you can revisit later, and you will always be able to learn something new you can add to your riding to make you a better dirt bike rider!
Are there any other questions you have about your bike or your riding?
I'm gonna need like a wide open space.....shifting may take me awhile
I have confidence in you! Just keep practicing and get comfortable while you are riding and the rest will com naturally!
How long have you been riding?
@@RadAdventureDude 4 times 😅
That’s great! When you find your wide open space, and shift up into second gear. You will see that Second gear has a little more speed, but much less torque. This will make second gear actually easier to cruise in while riding on your dirt bike!
What kind of dirt bike do you have?
@@RadAdventureDude don't have one but I like the red ones
Oh nice I like Hondas too!
I glad you have been able to get on a dirt bike, now your going to want one to be able to ride more often!
How else can I help you with your riding?
Doesn't moving your foot back and forth throw you off balance? Or is that where the knee grip comes into play? As well as practice. OR do you have counterbalance when you move your foot? Newbie especially to standing here! 😀
With riding boots, they're pretty stiff so for me, picking up my entire leg with my toe under the shifter is how I upshift. Downshift looks exactly like he shows. Ideally, your shift should be short enough to not upset the balance of the bike (front to back or left to right).
Rad stuff