New Rider FAQ #3 - Any tips for crashing?

motogroove
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motogroove
Edited Date/Time 1/26/2012 9:24pm
Actually, new riders rarely ask this question. I wish I had.

Do not try to "stick the landing" like a gymnast. That's when stuff breaks.
Tuck and roll, baby.
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blake-s
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blake-s 8/26/2010 9:14pm
8/26/2010 9:14pm
the first thing i learned, was too never try to break the fall with your arms. id rather be bruised and sore than in a cast for 6 weeks minimum because i broke a wrist...
wired4speed 8/27/2010 5:39am
8/27/2010 5:39am
Once you have completed the crash get back on the bike. If your shifter is broken utilize your left hand to upshift from what remains bolted to the bike.
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friday10 8/29/2010 8:14am
8/29/2010 8:14am
If you crash on the back side of a jump get the hell off the track, and let the other riders know your bike is there!
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Karlberg19 8/29/2010 8:21am
8/29/2010 8:21am
Have both your feet on the pegs while landing

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