Im 15 and i want to race dirt bikes. what should i go about in getting started?

Question

Im 15 and i want to race dirt bikes. what should i go about in getting started?

Answer 1

Before you do anything you need to contact your local motorcycle governing authority to ask a few questions in regards to what classes you would be entitled to ride for your age group.  You also need to find out if you have to have any hours of coaching in whatever country you are from.  In Australia juniors need 5 hours coaching before they are entitled to obtain a race licence.  You will most likely need to belong to a local motocross club before you can obtain a licence to race.  

If you just go out and buy a bike you could well find out that the bike you purchased is not suitable for your age group and or class that you must race in.  

Once you have all that information then you can think about getting a bike that suits your needs.  

For your age I would probably go for a 125cc but if you are small you could race a 85cc or a 150cc.  But the 85cc and 150 would only give you till you are 16 as then you have to go onto a 125cc or 250cc.  

If you do join a local club there will be people who can advise you there as to what would best suit you and what the other kids are riding.

Have fun!

Answer 2

I assume you have at least ridden a dirt bike?  Try racing in local races and see if you can win those first.  Most competitors have been riding and racing since they were 3 or 4.  Experience and practice is everything.  Good luck.

Answer 3

Go to your local dirt bike shop and try out some bikes, starting with the 50 cc bike, and if you think it's too small go up a level, and then when you think you can handle it just right, that is the bike for you. Be sure you are wearing protective gear when doing so.

Answer 4

Start about ten years ago.

Answer 5

It depends on how tall you are and how big you are.  If you've never rode before and your a smaller guy i would go buy an yz 85 from a yamaha dealer.  Also get a HELMET while your at it. You will also need chest protector, boots, jersey, pants, gloves, and goggles.  It starts to add up to all of the gear you need to have will be about 300 dollars in all and thats if you buy the cheap stuff.  Then a bike is 3200 dollars msrp.

Answer 6

It is really pretty simple. At 15 your are getting too old for the 85 class so you will need a 125 or 250F. I would highly recommend the 250F. The 250F is much easier for a new racer to perform well on. Don't take my word for it though. Go to some of your local tracks and see how few people are on 125's, there is a good reason for that. You local bike shop should be able to tell you where the local tracks are if you don't already know. Go watch a few races first before you try it yourself. You will start in the "lites" beginner class (AMA C class). I would really recommend just riding the open practice sessions several times before you run an actual race.

Answer 7

GO GET YOURSELF A 400CC AWSOME CLOTHES A WICKED HELMET AND JUST START RACING