Riding technique and tips on Vital MX

EriCS1991
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9/21/2021 5:27pm Edited Date/Time 9/22/2021 11:22pm
Anybody here think we should have a technique and riding tips forum going?
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419250f
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9/21/2021 5:43pm
Yes. But it's not cool, so.
Plus everyone here is already pro.
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mx510
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9/21/2021 6:19pm
Watch the AJ Catanzaro videos is my advice. He goes over almost everything.
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JazzyJJ
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9/21/2021 6:19pm Edited Date/Time 9/21/2021 6:25pm
With how stupid the hot takes are around here, I shudder to think of the riding tips that people would throw out. Plus, half of the regulars would just continue with their shtick that they get tips from current pros but can't reveal their secrets.
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9/21/2021 6:24pm
just watch a bunch of James Stewart videos and try to ride like that
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MxKing809
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Weight the inside peg, focus on the rut right in front of the front fender to maintain focus, use more back brake than front, and tuck your elbows in for aerodynamics
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brocster
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9/21/2021 6:57pm
1. Throw away all your braces

2. Unlock your hips

I digress

Carry on…
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kb228
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9/21/2021 7:19pm
Remove your brakes and hold the throttle wide open
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EriCS1991
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9/22/2021 12:02pm
mx510 wrote:
Watch the AJ Catanzaro videos is my advice. He goes over almost everything.
Watch the AJ Catanzaro videos is my advice. He goes over almost everything.
Yes took a class with him
EriCS1991
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9/22/2021 12:07pm
Like a bunch of 5 year olds.
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Dirtfighter
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9/22/2021 12:34pm
Make sure your looking back often😂
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AH387
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9/22/2021 12:41pm
On here? Absolutely not lol. And it's obvious as to why.

Fortunately, classes and clinics from pros and local A riders has become very common. So for most people there should be things like that to attend, near them. I've done a few and feel like it helped, and am hoping to do more.
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Leeham
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Pay me some money and ill coach you. I took this picture of myself a couple years ago.
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murph783
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9/22/2021 1:14pm
Just go to Ryno’s YouTube bro. All you need to know about life and moto is there.

Kidding aside there is a ton of good information on YouTube, and he’s a good source for technique. Nothin beats an in person class though
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Send PMs to Gary Semics. Do what he says. Wink
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RonSkj
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As soon as I saw the title of this thread, Lol.. Here we go, this should be good.
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I get all of my tips from Ronnie Mac. Has worked wonders! Smile
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Front end up over jumps, to lessen the chance of going OTB.

When turning the throttle, lock your wrist and use as much motion as possible out of your arm and shoulder.

Always look back at your roost.
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80sMXbadboy
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9/22/2021 4:48pm
Drag your front brake everywhere except longer straights
and jumps of course..
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9/22/2021 6:54pm
On straights…. Remove your left hand and hang onto the fork tube. Whistling
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9/22/2021 7:17pm
First you need to go out and buy the latest greatest 450 (whichever one wins magazine shootouts), don’t ride it before you bolt as much fruit as possible to it, send the suspension away for the works, coatings, everything. Then buy the latest top of the line gear.
Now you’re ready to go out and ride! Seems to be most dude’s approach these days.

Or, you can get the best bike you can afford, ( doesn’t matter if it’s a few years old), and spend heaps of time practicing and setting up the standard suspension. Once you want to progress a bit further, attend some coaching days at the local track, then practice what they preach. Ride with your mates, do a few races for fun and enjoy!
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gerg
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brocster wrote:
1. Throw away all your braces

2. Unlock your hips

I digress

Carry on…
Haha OP I apologize but most of the replies I'll admit have had me chuckling far more than they should.

Especially the above which I quoted Smile
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9/22/2021 8:32pm
CPR wrote:
First you need to go out and buy the latest greatest 450 (whichever one wins magazine shootouts), don’t ride it before you bolt as much fruit...
First you need to go out and buy the latest greatest 450 (whichever one wins magazine shootouts), don’t ride it before you bolt as much fruit as possible to it, send the suspension away for the works, coatings, everything. Then buy the latest top of the line gear.
Now you’re ready to go out and ride! Seems to be most dude’s approach these days.

Or, you can get the best bike you can afford, ( doesn’t matter if it’s a few years old), and spend heaps of time practicing and setting up the standard suspension. Once you want to progress a bit further, attend some coaching days at the local track, then practice what they preach. Ride with your mates, do a few races for fun and enjoy!
On a serious note, this is a great post.

But some funny ones in here too.
EriCS1991
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9/22/2021 11:21pm Edited Date/Time 9/22/2021 11:22pm
This stuff is pretty generic, I prefer to ride naked and to make sure my ass is directly on the gas cap. I love those little antenna style vent tubes to be honest. If I fart it pushes more fuel into the motor and gives me extra horsepower. All kidding aside there are some things that you just can’t find on YouTube.
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tobz
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9/22/2021 11:34pm
CPR wrote:
First you need to go out and buy the latest greatest 450 (whichever one wins magazine shootouts), don’t ride it before you bolt as much fruit...
First you need to go out and buy the latest greatest 450 (whichever one wins magazine shootouts), don’t ride it before you bolt as much fruit as possible to it, send the suspension away for the works, coatings, everything. Then buy the latest top of the line gear.
Now you’re ready to go out and ride! Seems to be most dude’s approach these days.

Or, you can get the best bike you can afford, ( doesn’t matter if it’s a few years old), and spend heaps of time practicing and setting up the standard suspension. Once you want to progress a bit further, attend some coaching days at the local track, then practice what they preach. Ride with your mates, do a few races for fun and enjoy!
Us Vets do love a bit of fruit though. Too busy running a business to ride, so why not order a few extravagant parts to perve on Cool
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