Hi All,
I've just bought a 99 model RMX250. It's a great bike, nice and light, really powerful and responsive, however I haven't ridden for 7 years and would like some tips on how to ride properly. Anyway my first problem is riding with boots. They feel so akward! It's like I've got 2 kilo blocks of cement on each foot. My major problem is getting my foot under the gear lever. Because I've got no ankle movement, it's like I need to be sitting on the petrol cap to have my foot at the right angle to change up a gear. My friend says it's fine though. Are you meant to be right up the front of the bike when you change gears? Also I was accelerating really hard on a smooth bit of track and the front end was shaking about like crazy. Are there any techniques to stop this? Would much appreciate any help :cool:
I've just bought a 99 model RMX250. It's a great bike, nice and light, really powerful and responsive, however I haven't ridden for 7 years and would like some tips on how to ride properly. Anyway my first problem is riding with boots. They feel so akward! It's like I've got 2 kilo blocks of cement on each foot. My major problem is getting my foot under the gear lever. Because I've got no ankle movement, it's like I need to be sitting on the petrol cap to have my foot at the right angle to change up a gear. My friend says it's fine though. Are you meant to be right up the front of the bike when you change gears? Also I was accelerating really hard on a smooth bit of track and the front end was shaking about like crazy. Are there any techniques to stop this? Would much appreciate any help :cool: