Basic Motorcycle Driving Skills 1. Steering in place
Steering in place is actually the same as using the accelerator to accelerate steering. It’s just that the angle of in-situ steering is much larger, it can be 360 degrees, or even more.
When turning on the spot, you should use a lower gear, hold the clutch handle with your left hand, use the weight of the motorcycle to tilt naturally, step out with one foot in the direction you are turning, and the handlebar should also be turned. to the direction you are turning. The other foot is on the pedal rod, the knee is close to the body, and the body is inclined outward. When the body is tilted to a large enough angle, the accelerator is quickly added, and the clutch is released. At this time, the rear wheel will start to center on the left foot. Rotation, the angle of rotation can be determined by physical strength.
The application of the in-situ steering technology is very great in real life, especially if you want to leave quickly after parking in a crowded place, in-situ steering is the best method.
2. Lifting the rear wheel
Lifting the rear wheel, like lifting the front wheel, is also one of the basic skills of driving off-road motorcycles, but it is easier to master.
I am afraid that the role of the rear wheel in the performance is unique. I can’t verify the role of other aspects. I hope you can give me more advice.
The best way to lift the rear wheel is to choose the asphalt road with great friction, followed by the plastic track road, and the last is the cement road. On other roads, unless you have a certain skill, it is best not to practice.
The requirement for motorcycles for beginners is that the front brake should be a hydraulic disc, otherwise it will be difficult to lock the front wheel at once. If you are skilled, you can use drum front brakes. It is worth noting that the front wheel is locked, which is very dangerous. The most appropriate use of the brake is to not lock the wheel.
Before lifting the rear wheel, keep the motorcycle at a certain speed and keep driving in a straight line, clamp the body with both knees, so that the person and the vehicle are integrated, grab the front brake handle to lock the front wheel, Hold the handlebars with both hands, lean forward, and shift your center of gravity forward. The motorcycle will lift the rear wheel due to the multiple effects of inertia, the contraction of the front shock absorber and the coordination of the human body.
After lifting, you should release the front brake according to the situation, so that the whole vehicle will not roll forward due to excessive speed.
Particular attention is paid to the choice of road surface and to maintaining a straight line.
3. Jumping
The action of jumping is commonplace in the game, and its skill development potential is also great. Of course, it should also be noted that it is not the person who jumps the fastest who runs the fastest. Jump high, you can do some difficult movements, and the performance is stronger.
When approaching the take-off point, the body adopts a semi-standing position; maintain proper acceleration, if the acceleration is full, it may be dangerous due to the speed of the vehicle; when the optimal take-off point is reached, increase the accelerator. , and pull the handlebars forward at the same time; at this time the car is in the air, when in the air, the knees clamp the body tightly, the accelerator returns to the original position, the waist moves forward, the whole body relaxes, and is ready to absorb the impact force when it hits the ground; when it hits the ground, let The rear wheel hits the ground first, and the front wheel follows, so that the front and rear wheels can absorb the violent impact together. If the front wheel hits the ground first, or if the front wheel doesn’t distribute the impact, it can throw the car off balance.
This is a basic action of single-peak jumping. There are also double-peak and multi-peak jumping. The jumping technique is different. Because the landing location is different, this requires the driver to adjust the posture properly in the air. The front and rear wheels are used together. The principle is to share the impact force from the ground and to facilitate rapid acceleration after landing.
When practicing, you must start from a small platform, and then increase the height after you find the feeling.
4. Lifting the front wheel
Lifting the front wheel is one of the most basic skills in driving an off-road motorcycle. You can think of it like this: If you can’t lift the front wheel, it means that you have not yet stepped into the game of off-road motorcycles. threshold. Maybe this statement is unscientific, but in fact many people think so. So mastering this skill is very important for enthusiasts. We shouldn’t grasp it for the sake of attracting people’s attention, but we should know how useful it is for our actual driving. It is a technique for crossing obstacles such as ravines, rocks, steps, crossbars, etc.
There are two ways. Use the body and the accelerator to lift the front wheel and use the clutch to lift the front wheel.
When using the body and the accelerator to lift the front wheel, you should first maintain balance and control the speed of the vehicle; then lean forward as much as possible to make the front fork contract due to the weight; Use the rebound of the fork to lift the handlebars, increase the throttle properly, and the front wheel will lift.
When using the clutch to lift the front wheel, you should first keep the balance and control the speed of the vehicle well; then tighten the clutch handle and add some accelerators to keep the engine speed within an appropriate range. Finally, quickly release the clutch handle, and the front wheel will naturally lift due to the driving force of the rear wheel.
During the practice, there are many practical problems, such as the power of the vehicle, the degree of coordination between the body and the accelerator, the control of the clutch, the psychological quality, etc., which may affect the success of the practice. Of course, highly skilled people can ride a bicycle on a unicycle, not to mention off-road motorcycles with a certain driving force. Therefore, the first choice for beginners to practice the model with greater acceleration.
After the front wheel is lifted, the accelerator and brake should be properly controlled to adjust the proper height and maintain a good balance. When the front wheel is falling, press the accelerator a little; when the front wheel is lifted too high, step on the rear brake in time, then the motorcycle will maintain the posture of the front wheel being lifted and drive forward.
How do off-road motorcycles lift their heads
1. Don’t be afraid of falling, don’t be afraid of falling, and don’t be afraid of damaging the car, otherwise you can’t let go of your hands and feet, and you won’t be able to practice.
2. The speed of the vehicle must be fast when tilting the head, and the head should not be tilted in place, at least 20km/h.
3. Stand while driving.
Motorcycle Driving Technology Tutorial Washboard Road
The continuous undulating road surface, which we call the washboard road, is the most difficult to walk on. By practicing the right way, you too can pass quickly and safely. Pick the highest gear before hitting the washboard, the higher the gear, the better your suspension will work.
1. In addition to upshifting, another key is to move your center of gravity back. Of course you need to stand and maintain an attacking stance. Position your butt above the rear fender.
2. At the same time, clamp the body with both knees. This will help prevent side-to-side swing and allow you to control better.
3. The stress point of the foot should be on the forefoot, not the arch. And keep your feet parallel to the front, you can avoid injury due to foot impact.
4. Keep your shoulders level with your upper body, straighten the handlebars with both hands, and hold them tightly, ready to resist any impact from the ground at any time.
5. A finger grip on the clutch is also necessary, because you need the car to burst into a sprint at any time to maintain your forward speed and keep the front wheels upright.
6. You should raise your head and look at the place where the road ahead disappears, so that when the road suddenly changes, you can make correct judgments and reflections in a timely manner.
7. The last one, but the most important one, don’t let your front wheel go down too hard, or you will trip over the bump.
Hard dirt cornering
There are a few different techniques for any turn on any motocross track, but there are also mostly similar techniques. Correct technique becomes extremely important when a turn is slippery and dry. This kind of bend is often what distinguishes the top masters among the masters.
When entering a corner: There is no soft soil, no ravines, and it looks dry and slippery in this corner.
After entering the curve, we want the vehicle to travel at the highest speed that can be controlled, so the angle and speed of the vehicle need to be determined according to the inclination of the turn. The greater the inclination, the faster you can go. . If the inclination angle is small, and you enter quickly, it will definitely cause the tire to slip when cornering and lose the best control.
Braking skills: The best way is to stand up and enter this kind of corner. The moment after entering the corner, press the front brake while leaning forward and sit down, and then stretch out your legs to press the center of gravity to the front wheel to increase the grip of the front wheel. This kind of corner must try to put all the weight on the front wheel, so as to maintain the best angle and posture. Because there is no dirt in this place, the front wheel is not easy to grab the ground, so you need to make the front wheel the guiding point of the whole vehicle.
At the turning point: At the turning point, you have to look at the exit and turn on the gas at the same time. At this time, don’t give too much oil, otherwise the front of the car is tilted or the rear of the car is thrown wildly, and there is no way to control the car. Gentle and gentle oiling will enable you to exit corners more smoothly.
Acceleration out of a corner: When the vehicle is about to return to its normal position, the body can return to the center of the vehicle. When the vehicle is upright, twist the accelerator with confidence and boldness. You made a smooth end of a difficult corner.
Muddy and deep rutted corners
Of all the types of turns, deep rutted corners are probably the most difficult and skillful. If the corner is a little more muddy, it will be more slippery and more difficult to control the car. And as the race goes on, the ruts get deeper and deeper.
1. Always look ahead when you are driving, this is especially important when going through muddy, deep rutted corners. If you look at your front sand board, then there will be scenes you don’t want to see, either the speed is not fast enough, or you are about to lose center and lose control.
2. Keep your outgoing elbow higher than the handlebar in the corner, so that your hand can bring the car closer to the angle of the rut as much as possible, and at the same time tilt your upper body inward. . The steeper the corners are, the more you need to lean inward. This is to maintain high speed cornering.
3. Use force on the pedals on the outside, and squeeze the car inward with your knees and thighs, so that your car can have a better grip. At the same time, the other foot needs to be raised to the proper angle, and you don’t want to let the inside foot do bad things for you in this state.
4. Your inner boots must play a vital role in guiding the direction of the wheels. If your feet touch the ground too much at this time, you will definitely lose control or lose momentum. At this time, the upper body is still slightly leaned forward to ensure that the front wheel is properly gripping the ground.
Over sand turns
Although large sand turns on the outside are not the fastest route, they are often the best route to choose from. What we’re going to talk about today is how to navigate that kind of sandy bend.
1. When you enter the corner, it is very important to keep your body in the center of the vehicle (this is different from the muddy, dry cornering skills) because this is a sandy corner You can’t put the center on the front wheel because the sand will trap the wheel. At the same time, you can’t put your body too far back, otherwise the front wheel may hang in the air and lead to insufficient guidance. Therefore, the body needs to maintain the weight of the front and rear wheels evenly, so that the vehicle can be effectively controlled while cornering, and there is sufficient grip.
2. Once you enter a corner, make sure that you keep the accelerator at a certain opening, and you can’t take out or out of fuel. If you enter the corner too quickly, you may not only sink the front wheel into the sand, but also lose the inertial force, and at the same time, the speed will drop. To avoid this, you just have to keep the throttle, your fingers on the clutch, always ready to adjust the revs to prevent your revs from dropping.
3. As said before, but it needs to be repeated, it is crucial to control your clutch with one finger. If you’re entering a corner too soft, you’ll need to adjust your RPM to get the revs up so you don’t lose speed completely, while maintaining your forward inertia.
4. When you reach the turning point, you need to shift your center of gravity to the outside pedal. By pressing hard on the outside pedals, you can make sure that you don’t lean too far out. At the same time, your closed foot is pointing in the direction you are going (forward, not down), this is to maintain your balance and direction.
5. Always keep your eyes on the front… A lot of amateurs don’t know the importance of this, they can only see their front sand board when cornering . There is not much to say about the benefits of looking forward. Compared with friends who often watch our cross-country forum, they all know the benefits.
Maintain high-speed inertia when going up the hill
When you reach the bottom of the slope, the most important thing is to maintain your inertia. But going up a big slope like this will inevitably slow you down, and you’ll have to be careful about obstacles. Is there any way to keep your speed as high as possible?
1. When you are approaching this part, it is very important that you choose the corresponding route in advance. If it is the wrong line, it is completely impossible to occupy a favorable position to maintain the high speed. You must always remember the deep groove ahead in your brain, don’t be careless, and plan before entering. If the front wheel is in a ditch, the rear wheel is not in the correct line. You know the result…
2. Once you enter a ditch in front of you, don’t rush to accelerate, you must make sure that the rear wheels also enter. At the same time, you want to minimize the air time after you have aired on the top of the hill. If you land early, you will have early acceleration. If you find after takeoff that you can no longer fly over the slope in front of you, and you may hit the peak behind, the only way is to pull up the handlebars and try to let the rear half of the front wheel hit the peak, while keeping the throttle . Thirdly, no matter how fast you get in, you’re definitely going to lose some speed. Once you feel the RPM drop, there are two options here. First, pull the clutch a little bit and let the speed rise, and second, downshift to increase the speed. Of course, downshifting is a last resort, so it is recommended to cooperate with the clutch to increase the speed.
3. Always remember, look ahead. In this area you can’t see what’s behind the slope due to the large uphill. So looking ahead here is to let you see the gully in front of you clearly and choose the road in advance. The last thing that will help you maintain control and prevent injuries is that, like this segment, if you’re picking up speed, the car will usually tend to move in the opposite direction of your body. Therefore, it is very necessary to clamp the car with full force to prevent your car from drifting.
Techniques for deep grooves
Body weight distribution: When you enter this area, you must keep your body weight distributed as much as possible to the pedals on the outside side of the vehicle. This maintains balance and correct wiring.
The elbows must be raised: The raised elbows are good for the control of the arm on the bar.
Keep looking straight ahead: you have entered a deep ditch. As long as the first two steps are correct, you will not run out or crash. At this time, you must look ahead and prepare for the back obstacles.
Keep the throttle opening: When entering such ravines and corners, you must keep the throttle, otherwise the rhythm will be completely chaotic when the speed comes down.
High-speed downhill technique
Deceleration: first choose the route of downhill, and then pay attention to the evenness of braking force. The braking distance from the corner should be well controlled and kept at the highest possible speed, and the route out of the corner should be considered.
Brakes: The afterkill is always on the brakes from the top of the hill to the bottom. In this way, your rear wheel will not be bounced. It can also ensure the effective traction of the vehicle. The front brake needs to be used less, you can’t let the front wheel guide less because the brakes are too hard to steer.
Gear: Personally, I don’t think the engine deceleration effect is needed. Relatively high gear can be maintained. Change it out when you’re cornering.
Body Position: Keep your body position in the center of gravity and keep your elbows in an attacking position. This will help you absorb the impact of some unforeseen potholes. At the same time, keep both knees clamped to the vehicle. That way you don’t get bounced either.
High-speed and gentle twin-peak technology
Correct posture is the key; when you ride a motorcycle at high speed to this kind of road section, this kind of double-peak is very gentle, but there will be many consecutive, If the body posture is not correct. The first two might be fine, the latter few might eat your bones.
Leg-foot technique: Keep your feet inward, with your legs clamped to the vehicle, always ready to absorb the force of the shock. Also be careful not to fly too far or too close. Both of these situations will make you fail over this section of the road.
No brakes: On this kind of road, you can’t use the brakes under normal circumstances. If you think you may fly too far, you reduce the accelerator, because you reduce the accelerator on this kind of slope. Big headshots. And your body is in the back of the vehicle. This effect can basically be counteracted.
Takeoff and landing: After you take off, you need to pay close attention. You try to keep your rear wheels on the ground first, and then immediately start the gas pedal, at which time your center starts to move backwards and start to enter the next similar section. But if the rear twin is too steep, you may want to try to get both wheels on the ground at the same time.
