MSF How to Ride a Dirt Bike DVD

MSF how to ride a dirt bike dvdThe Motorcycle Safety Foundation's Dirt Bike School DVD is one of the few (if not the only) DVD that is geared for the total beginner rider wanting to learn how to ride a dirt bike. There are other dirt bike instructional DVDs on the market, but almost all require at least a rudimentary knowledge of the basics such as clutch and throttle control. The MSF How To Ride a Dirt Bike DVD starts at the beginning and presents the info in a step-by-step manner that makes it easy to understand even if you've never ridden a dirt bike before. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation Dirt Bike School released the DVD in 2005 and it's based on the official MSF Basic Rider Course that has taught many thousands of riders the basics of how to ride a dirt bike. It's a very well made, professional quality video.

The lessons on the DVD include:

  • Equipment you should have
  • Controls, pre-ride inspection, and body posture
  • Starting the bike and learning the 'friction zone'
  • Proper stance
  • Braking and shifting
  • Standing up and lower body control
  • Turning and counterbalancing
  • Riding responsibly and riding management
  • Negotiating hills, K-turns, and traversing hills
  • Riding over obstacles

An added bonus - Ricky Carmichael, Chad Reed, Mike LaRocco, and Kevin Windham chime in throughout the DVD to add a few tips and insights. They're all motocross superstars and it's awesome that they took the time to offer a few tips for beginning dirt bike riders.

If you're a beginner dirt bike rider but are a little intimidated or confused about how to get started, the MSF Dirt Bike DVD shows the basic skills needed to ride a dirt bike safely in a clear, concise, and friendly manner.

The How to Ride a Dirt Bike DVD is normally $15 from the MSF store but unfortunately, it's not always available which is a shame as it's a great resource for the beginning dirt bike rider. Here's a link to the MSF online store and if the DVD is out of stock maybe send MSF an email to find out when they're getting more. You can always check Amazon and Ebay for used copies.