Lastly, make sure to push your head forward so that your chin is over the handlebars.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nThis position won\u2019t be comfortable, but if you see big bumps coming up, make sure you always do the proper rider position. It may look like a small thing, but you\u2019ll soon realize that this position will make it feel impossible to crash.<\/p>\n
Expect that it\u2019ll be tiring to maintain this position for long aggressive rides, so feel free to sit down and relax on manageable sections. But remember, be ready to spring up anytime you\u2019ll need extra power and shock absorbance.<\/p>\n
How To Start the Bike<\/h2>\n
Simply turn the key to the \u201con\u201d position or press the \u201con\u201d button. Then, you need to:<\/p>\n
Decide if you need to use the choke<\/h3>\n
If it\u2019s warm outside or your bike has been running that day, then you may no longer need to use the choke. But if you\u2019re starting in cold conditions, you’ll have to pull out the choke. The choke is often a switch you flip under the battery, like the one you see on the Yamaha TTR-50E. It\u2019s mostly found as a pull-out on the left side of the bike near to where your leg would be when sitting.<\/p>\n
Get into neutral<\/h3>\n
To get into neutral for an electric dirt bike, sit and reach your left foot forward to the gear shifter. Step on the lever in front of the footbeg repeatedly (6 times) to ensure you\u2019re in neutral.<\/p>\n
Now, you can start the engine. On new dirt bikes with an electric start, simply press the button. If you used the choke, make sure to push it back in. It\u2019s nice to leave the bike idle for at least 2 minutes before your ride to warm it up a bit.<\/p>\n
Control, Shift, and Brake<\/h2>\n
For dirt bikes with no clutch, commonly, there are only 3 gears. Repeatedly stepping on the shifter puts you in neutral, then one click up means 1st gear, then 2nd, and 3rd. A good reason why most electric dirt bikes are ideal for beginners is that you don\u2019t have gears and clutch to worry about.<\/p>\n
Braking<\/h3>\n
There are two brakes on a dirt bike, and most beginners gravitate toward the right-hand brake. If you still aren\u2019t used to the feel<\/em> of a hand brake, you\u2019re most likely to pull it like you would on a bicycle. This is dangerous as it may send you flying over the handlebars even at a low speed.<\/p>\nPractice squeezing front brakes gently part way. Don\u2019t press it like you would on a bicycle. Squeezing it fast will press down the front of your bike, which isn\u2019t great if you\u2019re going downhill. On the other hand, using a foot brake controls the back tire, which gives the smoothest stop.<\/p>\n
Since the foot brake isn\u2019t as \u201cgrabby\u201d as the front brakes, if you\u2019re to stop at full speed, you\u2019d come to a smooth stop. It\u2019s easier to use for beginners as you won\u2019t have to worry about having the electric bike seize up and send you flying off.<\/p>\n
Crashing<\/h3>\n
Crashing is not as simple as it sounds. Most dirt biking injuries are situated below the waste. So if you don\u2019t want to make the same mistake, don\u2019t stick out your foot when you feel that you will crash<\/strong>.<\/p>\nIt\u2019s okay to use your foot for stability, but, keep that foot turned horizontal to your bike. Keep it far away from the footpeg, and if you\u2019re crashing, pull that foot in and set it on the footpeg. It\u2019s not a big deal for the bike to lay onto its side on your leg as long as your foot is in a normal rider position.<\/p>\n
Always wear protective gears when riding. This includes a helmet, goggles, gloves, a chest protector, good quality dirt bike boots, elbow and knee guards.<\/p>\n
Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n
For your first rides, everything may still feel a bit awkward. That\u2019s natural since you\u2019re still developing muscle memory. Since it\u2019s your first time riding, don\u2019t take any shortcuts and develop good habits from the beginning and you\u2019ll be a pro in no time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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