Riding boots, you want to keep your feet looking good. I have seen feet crushed, gashed, burnt etc. Be safe first. They are making girls gear more girlie now. Great to see women ride.
Hi, I got a new motorcycle a few weeks back. It is a 2006 Honda CRF150. I have rode motorcycles before, but have never been able to do a wheelie. I think I just dont have the right technique. How much throttle and pull back would I have to ride a wheelie on this bike?
With a bike like the CRF150F you need to use the clutch to get the front end off the ground. On a MX bike you can just use throttle, but the 150F doesn't hit hard like an MX bike. Start by just practicing getting the front wheel up, but don't worry about keeping it there. Just practice on how much throttle you need when you dump the clutch without flipping over backwards. Try going rather slow in 2nd gear, 1st will wind out too quickly, as you're going along just pull in the clutch, give some gas and dump the clutch. Take it easy at first and keep your foot over the rear brake just in case the front gets too high. Once you master getting the front end up just work on your balance. Try to keep the bike in the lower RPM range, if the rpm's get too high the front will drop as you run out of steam.
I have a 4×4, but I want to get into some ridiculously remote areas with a dirt bike that can be comfortable on the street. It must be 4-stroke and be good on gas. I want it to be light, so nothing over 650cc and be able to handle a 2-up load and some survival gear as well.
Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?
Good old XR650 very dependable great all around bike with lots of aftrer market goodies available and priced well.
The KTM 525/530 also a great bike.
The DRZ 400 Suzuki works well if you want a little more nimble bike they also have a 250
I'm the second owner
Then how is it when people say, "I have X amount of miles and X amount of hours on the bike", do they just keep track of the time or something?
Then how is it when people say, "I have X amount of miles and X amount of hours on the bike", do they just keep track of the time or something?
There are simple hour meters that can be installed on dirt bikes by merely wrapping a wire around the spark plug wire that tracks the firing of the spark. I install these types of meters on all my bikes before they leave the shop (when purchased new) or installed upon picking up (when I buy used).
these usually record to the tenth hour and are relatively inexpensive.
http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=&L2=&L3=&L4=&item=TUC_21-1903&tier2=3039
I'm an alright rider and now I wanna start doing wheelies on my dirt bike. I can't seem to get it up, I start slow 1st gear maybe 2 mphs. Then pop in my clutch, rev it and pop it out. I don't know if that's the right way to do it or not. If you could give me some tips I would really appreciate it.
If you don't have the horsepower to lift the front end by just opening the throttle in 1st gear while rolling slowly, you may not be able to do it reliably.
Try moving back on the seat as much as possible and be ready to back off the throttle or hit the rear brake in case you overdo it.
Never owned a bike. 5'11'' 185 lbs. Looking to buy a used dirt bike, what do y'all think I should go with?
I am 23 yrs old
I am 23 yrs old
If your first qualification is used, that will depend on the bikes available for sale in your area. Couple of general points, though. At 5-11 you will need a bike with a full size frame. Tiny won't cut it, 125-250cc, but check it first, even at those displacements have seen 3/4 size frames .(kind for kids). Have you ever ridden before? If no, lightest bike you can find, you'll be picking it up a lot. Can't even tell you the number of times I've fallen! Check where you will be riding. Some sites have specific equipment rules. Don't spend everything you have, you will need some equipment. Minimum: Helmet, Gloves, Boots. Ever caught a lace in the foot peg in 5th gear so you could not shift? (not a lot of fun) Worry about weight, not displacement. You always have one piece of equipment that will keep you from getting in trouble by going too fast. (Hint, it's the place between your ears.) On Bike condition: does chain shift a lot side to side? Do tires show "age cracks"? Shake steering head, do top of forks rattle back and forth? On rear sprocket, are holes even or"dished" on side? All signs of wear, going to be medium to very expensive. If the bike won't start when you goto look at it, something is very(!) wrong. Get a mechanical friend to go with you to look at bikes to begin with. Ask what he is looking for, so you can do the same later. Best wishes, dirt down and sky up!
I will be doing my first jump on a 250 2-stroke soon but I've never done one before, I've been riding about 9 months now and riding the 250 for about 6, but i don't know roughly what gear to stay in, what to do in the air and stuff like that, can you please help me, tell me what you need to know.
Just keep a steady throttle like in 3rd gear..dont try and gas it at the lip of the jump…Keep even steady throttle..Make sure you have the gas on when you land..About the same amount as when you jumped..That will keep you from swaping and keep you going forward….Start with a table-top..so if you dont make it.. it wont be a big deal if you case the top of it…start small until you get the hang of it….Be carefull 
I cherish my precious head but unfortunatly my passion for bikes outways my budget. when i bought my bike used for a steal i got a helmet thrown in with the deal. thats probably about as good as you can get it. besides that dealers will usually put together a package (not so top of the line gear thrown together for about a 100/200 price) good helmets will cost you 200/300 dollars alone. so my advice - tuck and roll!
How old were you?
When you got it, was it a little too big?
Because I just got my first REAL dirt bike wth gears, but its a Baja unfortunatly.
I am 14-3 years old. 
What brand was it?
When you got it, was it a little too big?
Because I just got my first REAL dirt bike wth gears, but its a Baja unfortunatly.
I am 14-3 years old. What brand was it?
I got my first bike at age 12 it was a Yamaha 80cc It didn't run my pops said you fix it you can have it. it took me 1 yr and six mo. to get it running right. so buy the I was all most to big for that bike.
I am new to Riding a bike and i was wandering if they are similar so that i can get a Dirt Bike (Kawasaki KLX) for Practice before trying trying a ninja
As far as leaning, turning, braking, throttle control, clutch control, and shifting gears, it will definitely help.
Have you thought about a dual purpose bike? You could learn off road, then take it on road when you're ready.