Motocross gear help!!!!!!?

Question

ok, im going motocrossing in a week for my first time (using my friends 70) i dont know anything. what gear should i buy and what do i NEED. how should i ride? any help is great

Answer 1

most places you go to ride (im not sure if your going to an actual track or not) but either way you need. These arent cheap either.

  

Helmet (99-300$), Pants(80-150$),Chest protecter(50-80$), Motocross boots(100+$) and goggles(12-80$)

Idk if your riding a 2 stroke or 4 stroke but either way you need to take it slow and dont try to go and kick butt ur first time, Its a good way to break a bone.

Answer 2

The basics that you really should have

Jersey

Pants

Gloves

Helmet

Goggles

Good quality boots

Chest armour

Elbow guards

Shin guards

If you have not ridden before just ask your friend for some tips and take it slow.

Answer 3

FOX RACING THE BEST  racing cost a lot so u might wanna go cheap and if u just gonna try it for one time

Answer 4

just get a helmet and boots thats all u reall need for something like a 70 and for riding just learn the basic controls and have fun

Answer 5

Hi,

You will need to take the following but i sorted them into to catogries. Whether you are going to ride often or not.

Not Very Often:

Pair of old shoes or boots..

Push bike helmet or a friends dirtbike helmet..

Old Jeans..

Old Shirt - Flanelet..

Often:

Motorbike Pants..

Motorbike Helmet..

Gloves..

Dirtbike Jersey..

Dirtbike Boots..

Googles..

Armour..

Elbow and Knee pads are not really needed but still can be used

Good Luck and have fun!!

Answer 6

Minimum Needs: (also depends on track rules)

-Long pants/shirt

-Helmet

-Boots

-Goggles

-Gloves

Answer 7

DMXS Radio's Beginner's Guide to MX

By: Kevin Kelly

From The Racing Paper Volume 1 Number One (May/June '04)

Here at the DMXS Radio, we've been approached by riders from all over the world for advice on getting started racing motocross. The following are some ideas that should help any aspiring beginner rider become the envy of everyone at the track.

In order to be a racer, you have to look like one. First comes the things you'll need from your local motorcycle shop to make a run for the top. At the top of the list are stickers. Go up to the parts counter and load up on every type of sticker you can find. Tire manufacturers, gear companies, Mr. Yuck-get them all and immediately proceed out to the parking lot and stick them on the back window of your truck. That way the parts guy will know you're a core guy and that you know what's up. It doesn't matter that you have Fox and Thor on there at the same time because you are representing them all. Next thing you'll do is buy two pairs of goggles, one for your eyes and the other to hang from your mirror like fury dice so that everyone knows that you ride. By now you and the parts guy should be tight so hit him up for the 10 percent over retail parts deal and you'll be dialed in for life with him.

The right bike is critical. Go for the classic 1992 RM125, complete with LBZ flame graphics that you "pushed" the salesman into throwing in because that's just how you deal: hard nosed, take-no-prisoners style. Also make sure you pick up some neon green numbers (and of course you'll be running the most epic number ever - 69! - because again, that's how you roll). Leave the slightly bent steel handlebars on there and top it with a vintage DeBruiser bar pad. The deal gets even better when the parts guy tells you that this bike was the hot local pro's bike back in the day, so you know it has been well taken care of.Kevin Kelly (Right) and David Izer (middle) meet a clown at the DMXS Studio

When you place your phat neon green numbers directly on your number plates (which of course have no backgrounds), make sure to angle the numbers to the right which is the hot set up. Fill any remaining spaces on your bike with aforementioned stickers that you purchased earlier, throwing in some "Back Off," Forget the Dog Beware of Owner," "Gun Control Means Hitting Your Target" and "Yes It's Fast No You Can't Ride It" emblems if you can find them.

Gear is the next big thing, so give the parts guy the "late" nod and roll out to purchase your gear online at eBay. We here at DMXS have watched enough pro beginners to know that the gear of choice is either the TX-10 line offered by Honda or any inventory left of Wulf-Sport or Apico Apparel. Wulf-Sport has so many beautiful colors mixed together that you're bound to find something that will match your bike in there somewhere.

Make sure to find the Scott boots and some JT gloves too, and if a helmet with an obscure three-letter name is available, place your bid. You don't have to match up your gear, as you want to show potential sponsors how good you'll look in any brand.

Don't worry if you didn't have enough coin for riding pants, either. We suggest blue jeans tucked into the top of your boots. This will save your pants from getting completely ruined so you can roll to Hooters after the ride and slide the pants out of the top of your boots to reveal fresh, clean denim from the wet knee down.

Now that you have the gear, wear it! Wear your jersey any chance you can-at the mall, at the grocery store, or at your cousin's graduation. You need street cred and this will be the best way to establish that. Another cool thing you can do is to get dressed before you go riding so you can break out of the truck in full gear much like Knight Rider busting out of the back of the semi ready to do battle.

Okay, we've got the bike and the gear, so now it's time to look the part at the track while cruising the pits. This is a very critical skill. We suggest you dress the part, of course. Sleeveless shirt, chain connected to Velcro wallet, black trucker hat (or fitted cap mounted backwards for you old schoolers), black jeans and ultra white shoes that will stand out at the dirty track. Kick the windows down and run some AC/DC "Thunderstruck" timed out perfectly so when you open the door, they are just hitting the chorus. (Note: timing this may take some practice so get it dialed in so you don't exit the truck too early.)

Find a good place to park which usually means slipping in under some ribboned-off area and unloading your bike. Untie the rope keeping your bike strapped in, borrow a ramp or bust out a 2x4 wood plank, and you are in business. Throw your bike on a milk crate and let everyone know you are in the house. Crank the RM up and go straight to 8,000 rpm. This will send chills all over the pits. At this point it's about intimidation so if you do it, do it big and be loud about it. This will get you in the heads of your competitors.

Remember, you haven't even ridden this bike except for up and down the road late at night mastering the shirtless wheelie (which by now you have dialed). So now it's time to hit the track. But don't sign up just yet. Slip out into as many practice sessions as you can, starting with the 85s. There's so many riders out there they are sure not to notice you on the 125.

Here are a few helpful hints when practicing on a crowded track: Try all the different lines available, and swerve left and right until you have all your options covered. This will keep all the riders around you on their toes guessing where you'll go next. Racing is a chess match. Check mate: another rider down, you're the man!Kevin and David go to work on a mullett

You'll also want to test the ultra lean gas/oil mixture you came up with after purchasing your oil at ACE Hardware. No sense buying oil at the bike shop since it's so expensive. It's just oil, right? You want to charge up to jumps, lock the brakes, and then roost everyone behind you. You can gauge how well your bike is running by the height of the roost and the amount of smoke and oil pouring out of the silencer.

Now, let's go over a few basic body positioning techniques that will make you faster. First things first, sit down as much as possible to conserve energy. Sit down on the straights, entering and exiting corners and for God's sakes keep your *** glued to the seat on the faces of the jumps. This way you'll have plenty of energy left to hold on when the bike "wants" to throw you over the front, unlike all the other suckers out there standing up while they ride.

Another thing to focus on is shifting. Shift often. You want to be in 5th gear as much as you can so the bike can reach maximum speed. Proper shifting requires that you let the bike detonate. You want that cylinder to glow a soft orange when you are done with it. That's hot!

The appropriate shifting technique calls for a drop in your right shoulder and elbow as you twist the throttle. Keep the left elbow down for balance, and kick your left knee out each time you shift. Be aware of your surroundings too. Spin your head left and right and keep looking back.

After you ride thru the third consecutive red flag, pull off and race through the pits at high speed to let everyone know you are serious about winning. Remember, it's all about winning and intimidation. You'll probably notice some angry parents and riders waiting for you in your pits but that's the way people react to the new kid in town. It's called jealousy so get used to it. After a bit of cussing and punching they'll get the message that you're here to win at any costs. Promoters like this type of excitement so you'll be in tight with them in no time.

It's time to get to know your new family at the track so get out and meet some people. You'll run the pants unzipped showing your dope boxers and any tattoos you have. Your shirt should be off (regardless of outside ambient temperature), and a gallon of water should always be at your side-always.

Of course, there's the actual racing thing to deal with, but that's another story for another time. It's all about looking the part here, and if you follow our advice, you will look marvelous, dude. See you at the parts counter.