Someone told me that I could seize my engine going downhill since I'm obviously not brave enough to be on the gas
You're right, it's just which someone that's not clear. :confused:Originally posted by Wild Hare
"Someone" doesn't know what they are talking about. ;)
Originally posted by High Lord Gomer
Ohh, you're talking about gentle slopes, I thought you meant really steep hills, like This!
Hmm, maybe that doesn't prove I know what I'm talking about. :scream:
Yamama, I was referring to Wild Bunny not knowing what he was talking about. :confused:
Iron Princess, you didn't need to, I saw the KTM200 in your signature. :)Originally posted by Fe_princess
I should have specified that I was on a two-stroke
Originally posted by firecracker22
I rode with a friend who is a Debbie Matthews MX / Offroad instructor as well as a downhill mountain bike racer. I learned a LOT.
New Concept #1: Keep your weight back. Now most people already know this but not how far back. I thought I was okay but she made me stick my butt so far back it felt like I was about to fall off the bike backwards. BIG improvement. Really exaggerate your riding position—if you sit down, you should land on the rear fender.
New Concept #2: Front Brake techniques. Look at your line down the hill and choose where to brake. Keep your fingers on the lever and wait until there is a good place to apply the brake—someplace with good traction. Apply the brake at these places, and when you’re on roots, loose rocks, or any other traction-less place, just ride it out.
Also, stay really loose on the bike. If you’re fighting the handlebars you’re going to fall.
Now that's awesome :DOriginally posted by High Lord Gomer
Another guy, Uwe, had a much more spectacular attempt, Here.
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