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| Dirt Bike Crashes are sometimes comical, are usually | | | | caused by another rider losing control and crashing into |
| painful, and unfortunately they sometimes have dire | | | | you, or it could simply be caused by a pure and utter |
| consequences. Dirt bike crashes are bound to happen | | | | fluke. That being said, some causes that make you |
| to every rider at some point, and no amount of safety | | | | more susceptible to crashing include: |
| gear is going to prevent you from crashing. | | | | * Fatigue - if you are tired your mind is only half |
| Basically, what you will discover is that there are two | | | | working, and your reflexes and motor skills are not at |
| dirt bike racer categories. The first category is made | | | | their full strength. |
| up of racers who have been down, and the second is | | | | * Lack of fitness - Being in shape helps you better |
| racers who are going to go down. | | | | control and maneuver your body with your bike. You |
| Ask any dirt bike enthusiast and they’ll likely | | | | will also develop faster motor skills, and improve your |
| have a few crash stories to tell you. Some stories you | | | | hand-eye coordination. |
| may hear include classic crash scenarios such as the | | | | * Lack of concentration - You need focus when you |
| slow graceful slide as you lose the rear wheel, here | | | | are riding your dirt bike. You should never race when |
| classical music playing and wonder if it’s ever | | | | you are overly emotional. For instance, if you are angry |
| going to end to the ‘out of the blue’, | | | | because you just had a fight with your best friend, |
| slam into the ground as if a hand reached out of | | | | your mind will be more focused on the fight than it will |
| middle earth and grabbed your front wheel leaving | | | | be on the upcoming turn on the track. |
| your head spinning as your on the ground thinking | | | | * Riding beyond your skill level - You should ride at the |
| “What the…” | | | | level you are comfortable. If you are an inexperienced |
| It’s not just reckless and inexperienced drivers | | | | rider you shouldn't be trying to perform jumps or stunts |
| who wind up in crashes like the one described above, | | | | that are beyond your skill. Recklessly riding your dirt |
| even the most experienced dirt bikers can crash. Thus, | | | | bike is a fast pass to a hospital bed. |
| remember, they can happen to anyone. | | | | * Riding too fast for a section - While you can crash |
| When do dirt bike crashes happen? Dirt bike crashes | | | | at any speed, you are more likely to crash if you are |
| often happen when you least expect them too, and | | | | speeding around certain areas of a track that aren't |
| when you are an inexperienced rider. They can also | | | | designed for that speed. You need to control your |
| happen when a rider: | | | | speed around turns, ditches, etc. Pre-walking a track is |
| * Is in full flight | | | | an important aspect of any motocross meet. |
| * Is going down a straight at full throttle | | | | * Attempting an obstacle you're not ready for - If you |
| * Is barely moving | | | | don't feel comfortable performing a stunt or trick you |
| * Is performing a jump | | | | don't think you're ready for, or you know you are not |
| * Is starting off | | | | ready for, don't do it. It's that simple. |
| * Etc. | | | | Ways to avoid crashes While you may not be able to |
| How do dirt bike crashes happen? Dirt bike crashes | | | | avoid every crash that has your name on it, there are |
| can happen at any time and at any speed. They can | | | | ways that you can improve your chances of being |
| occur: | | | | involved in fewer and less serious crashes: |
| * By hitting a bump | | | | Practice – Take the time to practice and |
| * By clipping tires with another rider | | | | improve your skill level. While practicing won’t |
| * By making the wrong decision | | | | make you perfect, it will certainly reduce your chance |
| * By losing control of the bike | | | | of crashing. |
| * Etc. | | | | Train – Developing a training regimen and stick to |
| Why do dirt bike crashes happen? Usually there | | | | it. If you truly want to enjoy racing your dirt bike, you |
| isn’t any one reason why a dirt bike crash | | | | need to take the sport seriously. Devote time to your |
| happens. Sometimes it’s because something | | | | hobby. |