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[QUOTE="firecracker22, post: 469400, member: 20316"]
Everybody has pretty much covered it--as far as bike selection and learning techniqes.  The problem is there are 2 ways to go about it--the easy and the hard way.  Start on a more aggressive bike, and you will be a more aggressive rider; but the learning curve is much steeper and you will be more frustrated more often.  I wish I had gotten a KDX or something a little better than my first bike, an XR 200.  But it served its purpose and I sent it down the road.  The transition to the KTM was difficult--and amusing for bystanders, as long as they were out of the rock throwing range--but I made it and am a better rider now.  (better being subjective here)

Practice as many good habits as you can now, like keeping your elbows up, using two fingers on clutch and brake, and standing on the balls of your feet rather than the instep.  They are easier to learn now than to re-train yourself to do later.  Don't become bogged down in details though.

Have fun and welcome to the sport!
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