Advice that you've been given that's made you faster?

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Edited Date/Time 12/29/2018 8:07am
Diet?
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Setup?

What single piece of advice has someone offered that made you a better/faster rider? Curious what many of you have picked up over the years...
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Forty 12/27/2018 3:56pm
12/27/2018 3:56pm
This was asked not long ago and I have the same answer. Proper use of front brake
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Monk 12/27/2018 4:03pm
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Forty wrote:
This was asked not long ago and I have the same answer. Proper use of front brake
We're you using it less or more? Or just not at the right time?
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beamer 12/27/2018 4:03pm
12/27/2018 4:03pm
Not to let off the throttle so much
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Forty 12/27/2018 4:07pm
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Forty wrote:
This was asked not long ago and I have the same answer. Proper use of front brake
Monk wrote:
We're you using it less or more? Or just not at the right time?
Not enough. Proper Front brake use is key to going faster.
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luckyguy19 12/27/2018 4:07pm
12/27/2018 4:07pm
Strait from Jason Anderson. I took a clinic with him the summer of 2011.

Being smooth through your turns, not making them multi point turns and constantly being on and off the clutch.

We spent more time working on turns that day then any other aspect of riding. Smooth turns.
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drt410 12/27/2018 4:14pm
12/27/2018 4:14pm Edited Date/Time 12/27/2018 4:15pm
Going slower into turns will make you faster. If your going wayyy too fast you have to slam the brakes as hard as you can so you slow down then have to go again and this off n on is bad for traction/momentum. If you go a little slower ino the turn you can carry more of that speed through it not making as many changes in speed of having to chop the corner in the middle and spinning. Basically the speed your at entering the corner should be the speed you want to carry through it. Dont have more speed at the entrance than you can carry through it.
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ctbale 12/27/2018 4:24pm
12/27/2018 4:24pm Edited Date/Time 12/27/2018 4:26pm
The cornering/ft brake advice that was talked about above and


when riding deep ruts, look as far forward as possible.


And

Ride the bike with your legs, not arms (avoids arm pump)


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psg119 12/27/2018 4:32pm
12/27/2018 4:32pm Edited Date/Time 12/27/2018 4:35pm
*When complaining that others had faster bikes than me.*
"There are 20 something corners on a track and only a few straightaways. Work on your corner speed."
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Cliffy615 12/27/2018 4:34pm
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https://youtu.be/QBYTju5TtC4

This is hands down the best peice of advice I’ve seen given. It’s 100% the correct technique to use yet you see the majority of riders at your local tracks not adopting this method and style
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dpalmer 12/27/2018 4:36pm
12/27/2018 4:36pm
I’m a rookie so I’m loving the comments! Good stuff. It’s been a struggle for me to transition from sport quads to MX. Ruts and turns always looked easy on TV!
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Overdrive 12/27/2018 4:38pm
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Practice with people faster than yourself when ever possible.
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mwr 12/27/2018 4:39pm
12/27/2018 4:39pm
Stop wasting time and money on trinkets and invest in your riding.
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psg119 12/27/2018 4:42pm
12/27/2018 4:42pm
dpalmer wrote:
I’m a rookie so I’m loving the comments! Good stuff. It’s been a struggle for me to transition from sport quads to MX. Ruts and turns...
I’m a rookie so I’m loving the comments! Good stuff. It’s been a struggle for me to transition from sport quads to MX. Ruts and turns always looked easy on TV!
If you've got an area you can make a turn track do that and ride it over and over. And over. Along with the technique tips for these guys and videos, you'll be railing ruts in no time.
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BR8ES 12/27/2018 4:58pm
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The wonderful world of the front brake and it's many uses and keeping your inside turn leg up high with the rad wing and toes slightly turned in, not pointing to the outside lazily.(thanks Jim)
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JMed651 12/27/2018 5:05pm
12/27/2018 5:05pm
When you think you should roll off the throttle. Wait 2 more seconds.
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bvm111 12/27/2018 5:38pm
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Don’t be a p**sy and just go for it.... that was usually followed with a i cant believe you actually tried that after I wrecked Tongue
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Press516 12/27/2018 6:14pm
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It was 40 years ago, but it was being taught how to properly use the front brake...
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mwssquad827 12/27/2018 6:20pm
12/27/2018 6:20pm
Grip with your knees!! Look forward, front brake and ride a TWO STROKE????????
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MotoMo165 12/27/2018 6:25pm
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Forty wrote:
This was asked not long ago and I have the same answer. Proper use of front brake
Monk wrote:
We're you using it less or more? Or just not at the right time?
Forty wrote:
Not enough. Proper Front brake use is key to going faster.
I just started riding again (cr250).. I’ve noticed on some corners (here at my house) I’ll use only front brake, some I’ll use both.. but always use front brake if I brake at all In said corner. I’ve ridden my whole life, but had a break for 4 years and just picked it up again, rode mtn bikes when I didn’t have a dirt bike. I feel like I use front brake much more now than before. How much do you use front brake when your riding moto?
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DB505 12/27/2018 6:26pm
12/27/2018 6:26pm
If you don’t crash once in a while you arnt trying hard enough & Stand up!
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