I need some advice on how to start motocross?

Question

Im 16 years old and have gatherd some money and im lookin to start motocross , im not sure wat bike i should get and were to practice, can any one give me advice ? any pointers will be greatly appreciated.

Answer 1

As long as you are not looking to becoming the next Chad Reed in the space of a few months, 16 is not too old to take up motocross.  There are all levels of racing to suit all levels of ability.  You would do best to start on a 4 stroke 250cc and any of the known brands would be fine as a beginner.  You are too old to race in the 85cc section and the 125cc 2 strokes are slowly disappearing from the grids and honda are not producing on anymore due to pollution.  The 125cc's usually have to race against the 4 stroke 250cc class and the 4 strokes are almost always the front runners unless there is an exceptional rider on the 2 stroke.

Go onto www.dirtwerkz.com and find tracks close to you and go along to a race day to ask a few questions and get to meet a few people.  Then choose what club to join.  you will also need to join the governing body of motocross in the country you are in.  In America that is the AMA and where I am it is Motorcycling Australia.  

Make sure you have all the relevant gear helmet, boots, gloves, jersey, pants, shin guards, elbow guards,goggles, chest protection, and if you can afford it a neck brace.

Go along to the track for practise days and get used to mixing it with the other bikes and find out any club rules and what all the flags means so you know what to do when one is waved you.  

When you have had time to get used to the bike you can then think about racing.

Answer 2

well first of all, you need to know that there is no one brand that is better for everybody. whenever someone asks what bike is better, everyone has their opinions. but in all reality, they are ALL just as high in quality, they ALL have their ups and downs, and its just a matter of what bike is right for a particular person's body structure or riding style. ive owned, rode, and raced a Suzuki rm125 for years, and its worked out great for me. ive also ridden 2 stroke and 4 stroke bikes of other brands, almost all of them. just last year though, i tried out my friends yz250f, and the feel of the suspension and size of everything just fit me perfectly. that will be my next bike. so what i recommend you do first is somehow test some bikes out if you can, and if not just sit on them and use that as a judge. actually, i just figured something out for myself. im assuming you have never owned a bike? if so i dont think it really matters what brand you start out on, because chances are there wont be much of a difference with your amount of riding experience. step 2 is ride. ride anywhere you can... i dont know where you live, but sand pits and trails will do you fine. hit jumps, ride fast, ride in the sand and mud, and all this will teach you valuable skills for racing. then, when you think youve got enough miles on your bike to race it, head over to a track and do what you need to get your bike out there. good luck!

Answer 3

1.Get a Yamaha yz 125. It is is a good bike and it is a motocross bike.

2.Go to the track and practice. You can also get a motocross coach.

3.Make sure you get the protective gear because as a beginner you will crash at least once.

Answer 4

get a yamaha their awesome!!! get a two stroke look at yz 85 and 125 they  are good for racing... practice at a local track,trail, or backyard to get that bike and race gear will be around 5000 all together... :)

Answer 5

have you ever rode a dirtbike before?

it can take a while to get the hang of it, but once you do its awesome!! ok my advice is to stick with a 2 stroke honda or a yamaha. just get the right size for you. go to a bike shop near you and test the sizes out. once you buy your bike, you can practice/race at a local mx track.