Been riding for years here in So Cal , Gorman, jawbone , local spots etc. and I find this very informative and helpful. It’s been 4 years since I’ve been on trails where are u riding in this video?

That’s awesome! I’m so glad you found this video helpful! This video was filmed at my house! I’ve been working on building a track, but for now I have some trails that run around the property!

It helped me a lot! I just go a dirt bike for the first time. Thanks!

Your welcome I am so glad this helped you!

Are you sure that I don’t need to use the clutch to downshift? I’m getting my first trail dirt bike soon but not using the clutch to downshift sounds scary lol

Thank you so much! That’s awesome! I am so glad you have found dirt bike riding, and are getting more invested in becoming a better rider! I have a full playlist for dirt bike beginners I really think would help you as well! Always feel free to ask any questions you may have!

Everyone learns by youtube 😂

You can learn anything on KZfaq! Thanks for watching!

Ikr

38 in the same boat as you friend! Better late than never lol 😆

Your so welcome! I am so glad you are getting a bike and feeling more confident! Always feel free to ask any questions you may have!

Did you?

I'm 26 in the same postion. How'd it go?

@@tylerwilson4450 i ended getting mine a week ago it's not that bad tbf once you get used to the clutch everything's a walk in the park

That’s awesome I’m glad you got your dirt bike and starting to master the controls! Now is when the exponential growth begins! Keep practicing, getting more comfortable. I’m stoked to have you as a part of the Rad Family! Just let me know if you have any questions!

That’s awesome dude! I am so glad this helped you! I hope you get your bike soon, and have so much fun!!!

My birthday is in January too!

Nice Jody! Im glad you are getting more comfortable with shifting gears and riding your dirt bike! I also have some dirt bike riding adventure videos if you want to see where I like to ride! Please Subscribe for support! Thank you for joining the Rad Family!

Bruh u follow morgz 😭

I’m so glad to here this helped you gain confidence, and learn in a safe way! Keep having fun!

I'm about to get a bike soon for my first time, my friends will help me how to ride it, would you reccomend a crf250

Yes depending on your size that’s a great bike to start on, just remember to start out slow! Have fun dude!

@@RadAdventureDude yes bro I'm 5,11 tall

Oh yeah then that’s perfect!

That’s unfortunately how it goes. We go down, but always get back up! I would start practicing all the correct body positions to avoid accidents like these! What happened in your crash?

How are you getting on now lad

You’re so welcome! I’m happy I was able to help! Always feel free to reach out and ask any questions you have, I am always here to help!

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I am so glad to hear that this helped you! I have only had a channel for a year and have only taken it seriously the past few months. Please Subscribe and check out my other adventures! I am here to help with any questions you may have on any of the topics I cover. Thanks again MotoMatt! See you on the trails!

@@RadAdventureDude moved since then

2k now lol that was fast

Yeah I’m so thankful to everyone that has joined the RAD Family! I’m almost healed up , and ready to start creating again!

@@RadAdventureDude so once I am rolling just grab clutch kick up to second and let clutch go fast or slow and then gas her

That’s awesome! I’m so glad this helped! Always feel free to ask any other questions you may have!

Your so welcome I’m glad to help! Always feel free to ask any questions you may have!

I really appreciate that! Thanks dude!

Thank you I’m so glad to help! Here is a video more specific for getting a dirt bike started, and also some helpful tips to keep them running! Tips and Tricks on How to Start A Dirt Bike! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bpeHaJmnvNqzcnU.html

Thanks dude! I’m so glad to help! I’m stoked you getting a bike! The ktm 150s are awesome bikes! On jumping just start small, and build up to bigger jumps over time! Always feel free to ask any questions you may have!

Absolutely! I always suggest that too, just to save the dirt bikes transmission! The only times I shift without clutch is when I’m racing, and really trying to dive into a corner as fast as possible! Also making sure the throttle is off, and rpms are not too high will also help save the motor!

What bike?

I glad that your getting a dirt bike they are so much fun, exponentially becoming more fun the more comfortable you get! Always feel free to ask any questions you have! I am always here to help!

I am so glad to hear that! Always feel free to ask any questions you may have!

I’m so glad this helped you, and you had fun riding your dirt bike! It’s such a fun sport with endless exploration! How long have you been riding?

@@RadAdventureDude i have been riding for about two weeks

That’s so awesome! If you ever have any other questions always feel free to ask! I’m always here!

Your so welcome Charles! I’m always glad to help!

Thank you Webby! All I wanted to do was be able to help teach and inspire others get outside and enjoy life!

You are so welcome! I am glad that this helped you! What kind of bike did you get?

@@RadAdventureDude Nothing too crazy just a Chinese bike the magician 250. Good start from what I've heard and its really clean for the price. If I get my endorsement it's already set up for the road too! Just too add I'm already feeling more confident using the clutch.

That’s awesome keep it up! Yeah the 250 is a great bike to start on, and you can ride it for a long time! Have fun on your new bike dude!

That’s awesome that you got on a bike! They are so much fun, and they keep exponentially becoming more and more fun as you gain confidence and control! Keep it up! I’m always here to help anyway I can!

That’s awesome I am so glad to help! Keep it up!

Your so welcome! Always feel free to ask any other questions you may have!

I’m glad this helped you! How did your first ride go?

Yeah how’d it go? 🏍️💨

Hopefully it went good!

I am so glad this helped! I don’t like to hear you went through a big crash, but we all do! The most important part is you learn from your mistakes, and you get back up on the dirt bike! Hope you the best recovery!

Lol! The leech isn't in your skin yet. But I understand the feeling. Having seen a leech that has hairy appearance will make vomit.

How do you go from 4th to 1st 😂

It happens to the best of us!

That’s awesome, let me know when you get a dirt bike! I’ll get you riding fast in no time!

@@RadAdventureDude thanks it might be a month or two

That’s awesome! What kind of bike do you want to get?

I want a used 4 stroke Yamaha with 250cc

That is such a great bike to learn on, and it has plenty of power for you to grow into as well! That’s so awesome I hope you get your bike soon!

Your welcome I’m always glad to help! That’s amazing! I’m so glad for you! What kind of dirt bike do you have?

I always suggest using the clutch when you can, for the transmission of the bike. When you are racing and trying to get faster it can save a little time working through the gears without the clutch! Just make sure to let the throttle off so it doesn’t add additional stress to the motor!

I’m with you dude……clutch down and no clutch up.

Using the clutch when shifting up or down it is good to use the clutch, and let off the throttle every time we shift gears! Thanks for watching!

That’s awesome! The hardest part about learning on a 450 will be how much torque a 450 has. I’m always here to help you with any questions you have, so always feel free to reach out!

Thank you first time out tomorrow let you know how it goes haha

Awesome dude! Be safe and have fun!

@@markmatthewson842 did you die?

No sir! haha I was in EMT school over the winter and spring semester, and it was too much to keep up with videos and going through basically medical school at the same time. I'm done with school and about to jump straight back into making videos just for you!

I really glad I could help!

Thanks for watching, feel free to ask any questions you have!

Thats awesome! Im so glad to be able to help! What size Honda do you have?

thats a great idea Rajiv! Thank you for the advice!

What was it before?

Thank you so much for watching! I really appreciate you!

I’m so glad that you got it figured out! It’s such a huge part of riding! Keep it up!

These were my exact thoughts when I bought my KLR250. I'm slowly get better, just im really nervous to ride on the main roads and stall. And I gotta use the rear brakes more.

I know how it goes, just keep practicing, and you will get much more comfortable and confident over time! Here is a video that can help you with mastering the rear brake! How to Properly use Rear Brake on Dirt Bike! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aK98d65n09S-kn0.html

That awesome! I have an entire playlist for dirt bike beginners you should check out! I will also be coming out with a lot more dirt bike riding tips soon so make sure you subscribe, so you do not miss out!

That’s awesome man keep it up! A 125cc is such a great size bike! Have fun dude!

That’s so awesome! I’m glad this helped! What kind of bike do you have?

That’s so awesome! I’m glad this helped! What kind of bike do you have?

@@RadAdventureDude 2022 kx250

Dude that’s so awesome! That’s a great bike! I’m glad your getting comfortable on your bike! Always feel free to ask any questions you have!

I am so glad that this helped you with your gear shifting! What kind of bike do you ride?

That’s awesome! Always be on the look out for good used bikes, that a great way to find a deal on a bike!

I’m always glad to help!

I’m always so glad to help!

I’m so glad this helped you! Always feel free to ask any other questions you have! I am always here to help!

Thanks i was just wondering if you let the cluth out too quick or too slow what happens?

If you let your clutch out too fast, without the proper amount of throttle on you will stall the bike. Then you can’t really let the clutch out too slow! Hope this helps!

@@RadAdventureDude cheers

Cheers dude! Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out on my future content! I post new riding tips every week, and I’m here to help so always feel free to ask any questions you have!

You are so welcome! I am always glad to help!

Thank you for watching! Always feel free to ask any questions you have!

Wow you have no clue how happy that made me! I have also just created a complete course for new dirt bike riders, that will speed up your progression, and show you everything you need to know about your bike, body position, and what you may see out on the track and trails! This will be released in the next few days! I really feel this course will accelerate your learning curve and get you learning good habits from the very beginning! You can sign up now at radadventuredude.com Thank you so much for all your support!

@@RadAdventureDude I will definitely check that link out and till my thoughts about it to my friends

I am so glad it helped I have an entire playlist of beginner dirt bike tips you may find helpful as well! Im stoked you are getting better on your bike and get to enjoy the freedom it brings! Always feel free to ask any questions you may have I am always here to help!

I am so glad to help! Keep it up

I’m so glad to help!

Your first bike? What did you get?

@@alantaylor6691 I’ve ridden all my life. When I was 3 I started ona crf50. After this comment I ended up with a cr85r, vforce 3, fmf fatty and fmf shorty, hot rods crank, wiseco top end, fresh cylinder. However I was watching this video as I was confused as how to use a clutch.

@@490Adrian Since you were 3?! Lucky you! How old are you now? I'm 44 and total noob to motorbikes. Just learnt to use a clutch on my neighbour's 80 cc 2-stroke dirt bike the other day. But I want a dirt bike of my own! I've recently moved to a 150 acre property so I have all the dirt riding land I could want right at my front door. I could ride everyday if I had a bike of my own.

@@alantaylor6691 12yo at the moment. If I were you I’d get a 230 or a new Honda 250 quad, not too much guts but definitely some bottom end. The Honda 250 quads have a odd technology where there is a clutch but you also can shift without it and no harm, not like shifting without the clutch is bad if you power shift but it’s a good beginner bike. Another thing to look at is a 400ex it’s a trail quad but it’s got some guts to make you happy, just be careful the first couple rides, after you’re adapted. Just make sure to keep up on maintenance and have a tool box filled with goodies.

@@490Adrian A quad would be fun, thanks for the suggestions I'll keep them in mind. How did you get on with learning to use the clutch on your motorbike since your original comment? Got the hang of it? I've had a couple of rides with the clutch on my neighbour's 80 cc but I still have to think about what I'm doing and have stalled a couple of times coming out of bogs. Still haven't 100% got the feel of the throttle/clutch yet.

Your so welcome, I’m always glad to help! Also ask any other questions you may have!

That’s an awesome bike! Glad this helped you! Feel free to ask any other questions you may have!!!

That’s awesome, I’m so glad to hear that!

You are so welcome! I’m really stoked this helped you! Make sure to check out my how to ride a dirt bike playlist to find more helpful tips!

@@RadAdventureDude ok thanks!! I definitely will!

Thats so awesome! I am glad I could help! Keep it up!

You never know what little tips you can pick up to help your riding! Thanks for watching!

Keep it up dude!

I’m so glad to hear that! What kind of motorcycle do you ride?

@@RadAdventureDude Never heard of this brand but it's a Jialing JH125-16

Oh sweet! I haven’t heard of it either, but that looks like fun! What part of your riding are you struggling with? I would love to help you more specifically!

@@RadAdventureDude well right now I don't find any problems except for starting

Perfect! Here is a newer video on how to master the clutch to help you in more detail! Let me know if this helps you! How to use Clutch on a Dirt Bike for Beginners! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/heCHg6adttW6YXU.html

I’m so glad to help! Always feel free to ask any other questions you may have!

That first corner can be a challenge 😂 What type of dirt bike do you ride?

I have a playlist for beginner dirt bike riders you may want to watch! Stay safe and have fun!

that is all it takes is to just keep practicing! The more you ride the easier everything will become!

it always so much fun to ride!

I’m always glad to help!

Thank you so much Dazza! I am glad this video helped! Glad to hear you will be getting a new bike as well, Congratulations on that! Any time you have any questions feel free to ask, I am here to help! Thanks again for joining the Rad family!

I’m so glad this helped!

So glad it helped! Congrats on the new bike! I also have an entire playlist for dirt bike beginners you may find helpful!

@@RadAdventureDude could you please tell me how much money did your dirt bike cost

I got my bike about 3-4 years ago! It was a friends, and I traded another bike for it! You should be able to get a good used bike for around 2-5 thousand! Hope this helps!

I like to suggest always using the clutch to change between any gear! You just don’t have to worry about using the clutch an throttle together unless you are just starting to roll on the dirt bike for the first time.

That’s awesome! I’m so glad to be able to help!

@@RadAdventureDude thank you and now I can clear a big flat top so it really helped my riding improve 🤙🏼

Sweet dude! Just keep practicing, and stay safe!

@@RadAdventureDude ok I will👍🤙🏼

I’m so glad that this helped you Mike! Make sure to always feel free to ask any other questions you have!

@@RadAdventureDude I'm just working on fixing my bikes bogging it's my 1st bike and boggs real bad I got my bike to 2 today but it bogged real bad

Do you know if it is a carbureted dirt bike, or is it fuel injected?

@@RadAdventureDude it's a carb spent today took the carb bowl off cleaned jets tweaked the air fuel mix screw alittle too losse and it came off when riding it dosent bog untell higher throttle but it may be running rich I'm goana turn off my gas and empty the carb because imma let the bike sit untell I get a new carb and intake manifold

Yes getting the jets and carburetor all cleaned will really help you! Also make sure the jet you are using is suggested for the altitude! That is a big thing I see here in Colorado!

That’s awesome! Always feel free to ask any questions you have! I have a new video coming out tomorrow on gear shifting, make sure to subscribe, so you do not miss it!

@@RadAdventureDude will do, thank you!

@@RadAdventureDude took my bike to work today which is about 8 miles one way. Been following your video off memory and did pretty well. Still super nervous going 50 mph even though my bike will do 75 easy.

Oh cool! Stay safe out on the road, and keep practicing!

I am so glad this helped! Feel free to ask any other questions you may have!

Thank you for watching! I really appreciate you!

That’s awesome that’s a great bike to start on! You should also check out my playlist for beginner dirt bike riders, there will be some great tips you could learn, before you even get your bike!

Thank you so much! Haha yeah winter riding can get interesting! Here in Colorado the ground is all white too. It is close to time to go to the desert and get back on the bike! Always feel free to ask any questions you may have!

@@RadAdventureDude You are cool man! I got a 140cc Tao Motors dirtbike and I've been learning the clutch on it! This video really helped me

The biggest thing for me was getting it into that first gear without stalling and I've been working on not feathering the clutch as much and it's been going good! Idk if its working so well because my back tire is spinning out when I let the clutch out but haven't stalled on takeoff in awhile! I watched your other vid too it helped new a lot!

That’s great! All it takes is time, and it will become very natural. If your wheel is spinning out you could possibly use less throttle when releasing the clutch, or release the clutch a little slower! I am so stoked you are getting better and finding these videos useful! Keep up the great work!

@@RadAdventureDude I'm going through all the gears now. I couldn't thank you more

That’s super smart! I hope this helped you!

I’m so glad this helped! Always feel free to ask any questions you have!

That’s so awesome! I will! Also check out my how to ride a dirtbike playlist. I think it will really help you!

So on a dirt bike I like to let the throttle off, and to use the clutch up shifting. This is because when you have the throttle on and shift the motor is under a lot of stress. That additional stress is what can really damage the transmission on the bike! Down shifting you probably don’t have the throttle on because your slowing down, and can shift down without the bike being under as much stress. If racing it’s okay to shift without using the clutch if your worried about the hundredths of a second, but if your just riding and practicing using the clutch will really help your transmission last much longer on your bike! Yeah different types of soil and moisture levels in the soil have a huge impact when braking on the bike!

I dont use the clutch to shift uo or down unless I'm going slow. I just let off the gas for a split second before I shift up.

@@RadAdventureDude when down shifting, the rear wheel is putting the gears under stress (engine braking) you should actually blimp the throttle to take the stress off of the gears. You can shift seamlessly any time there's no load, from the engine or rear wheel, up or down.

That’s awesome! I always suggest to use the clutch to save the transmission of the bike, unless when your racing and really trying to make up the most time possible. When you are coming into a corner, and you are trying to slow down. Once you pull the clutch in it will speed the bike up as it takes the engine brakes off! So this is why I like to shift down without the clutch!

@@joshhead9368 I am the same way, been riding for 20 years. I never use the clutch after 1st gear going up. I will however use for down shifting unless I need to really stop quickly and it's with the proper braking applied. You won't ruin the transmission if it's done right.

I am so glad this helped you! Can I help you in any other areas of your dirt bike riding?

Thank you so much for joining the Rad Family! I really appreciate you!

That’s awesome! You never can learn too much, and never know what little things will really help you improve your riding! Feel free to ask any other questions you may have!