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ATTACK THE DOWNHILLS LIKE A PRO ESSENTIAL DIRT BIKE RIDING TECHNIQUES

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 2. Attack The Downhills Like A Pro Essential Dirt Bike Riding Techniques




GETTING THROUGH TECHNICAL TERRAIN WHEN YOU'RE RIDING DOWNHILL ISN'T EASY,
ESPECIALLY ON AN ADVENTURE BIKE, OFF ROAD BIKE OR COMPETITION BIKE.

 Original Article Written by Dirt Action 



When it comes to downhill dirt bike riding, you need to know what you're doing.
That's why we've put together this list of downhill tips to keep you on your
bike.


1. SET YOUR SPEED

This is the most critical dirt biking tip. Get it right and you're on your way
to staying in control; go into this stuff too fast and you're a passenger. Your
riding speed will need to be pretty slow here, probably as slow as you're
comfortable riding. You need to be nice to the bike and also try to pick the
best line. Don't ride too slow - that can cause you to lose your balance more
easily than you should. Find a sweet spot with the speed - not to slow and not
too quick.


2. GET YOUR WEIGHT BACK

The steeper the hill, the more you want to get your body-weight back. This is
for two main reasons: to keep your weight over the rear as much as you can and
also to allow you to brace yourself on the bike and be in a more physically
efficient position. By leaning back you can really brace yourself off the
handlebars and not feel like you're falling over the front of the bike.


3. ABS ON OR OFF?

A tough one to answer but it should be a decision you make yourself based on
your knowledge of the system you're using as well as your experience. Bikes that
have off-road specific ABS systems will handle this type of terrain very well.
If you had a road-only ABS system then things may be different.


4. LOOK FORWARD

You should be constantly scanning the terrain, looking forward and seeing if you
can pick the best line available. Thisi s whenever you're riding off-road - but
especially on the downhills. Don't lead yourself into a dead end or a more
difficult positoin - it's not easy to back up a bike on a downhill like this!


5. BOTH BRAKES

Be sure to use both brakes to control your speed. The front brake is the one
doing the majority of the work, but use the rear too. It will help squat the
back of the bike slightly and also help slow the bike down. Avoid locking it
though - that can cause it skid around sideways. Smooth, progressive use of both
brakes it what you want; you'll be constantly modulating the brake pressure to
get it right and match the changing traction conditions - so be ready for that!


5. SEARCH FOR TRACTION

Your goal in choosing a line through this stuff is to find the most traction you
possibly can. You should be constantly on the lookout for a solid surface you
can grip; anything loose will make it easier to lock a wheel and build speed,
something you don't want to do right here. Don't be scared to get creative in
the search for traction. Weave side to side if you need to. Sometimes rocks that
are fixed solidly into the ground can offer good traction as well. The better
you do this, the easier it becomes. And the only way to get better is through
experience.

So, no matter what trail, road or terrain you are looking to conquer this
season, Ralph’s Motorsports is sure to have you covered! Ralph's Motorsports is
one of the largest Arctic Cat®, Suzuki, Kawasaki and Toro dealerships in
Alberta. However, we started as a mom n' pop Arctic Cat snowmobile shop back in
1970, just north of Calgary, Alberta. Our success has been based on our
commitment to customer service. This has been a big year of growth for Ralph's
Motorsports! Not only have we welcomed Suzuki ATVs and Suzuki Motorcycles to our
line up, we are now Calgary's newest Kawasaki dealer, we have Kawasaki ATVs and
Kawasaki UTVs gracing our showroom floor alongside our Arctic Cat snowmobiles,
Arctic Cat and Suzuki ATVs, and Suzuki Dirtbikes!

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