Dirt Bike turning drills. Help!?

Question

I just got a 2007 Suzuki DRZ 125L Dirt bike. I need some help with my turning. I can only make wide turns.Does anyone have an drills / tips? Anything would be appreciated! Im 14 and I weigh 130 pounds. Please dont limit the tips and drills to just turning!

Thanks!

Answer 1

my best advice is to slow down as your coming to where you want to turn then lean down pretty far and give it gas but be careful there is a good chance you will slide so be prepared for it... just practice and you'll get it down

Answer 2

Well, it is all about seat time, you will learn more and more as you ride more and more. I had that exact same problem (turning) and I slowly got better at it. Something you can try is if you are trying to make a slow speed, sharp turn then slow down till you are in 1st or 2nd, put your inside foot down, grab a LITTLE bit of the front brake, then give it a little gas while leaning into the turn a tad. You can see the pro's do it all the time, especially in supercross. Feel free to email me if you have more questions. [e-mail]

Answer 3

scoot pu as far as you can get on the seat get your inside foot out in front and lean into the turn gradually increase your speed... and remember that you are on a trail bike its turning is limited by suspension...

Answer 4

Do what the other guy said, but when you stick your foot out, point your foot in the direction you want to turn, it seems to help.