Proper Dirt Bike Gear

This weeks topic is about the proper gear that you should wear while riding a dirt bike. The most important should be the helmet. It protects the head from a bad fall and without it, it possibly could lead to death.

 You would need goggles that fit over the helmet, so bugs or dirt to hurt your eyes or possible blindness.

Next would be the neck brace. This goes around the neck securely, so that it can protect you from a broken neck.

 A person should have proper jersey and pants for riding. Yes, they're heavy, especially in the summer, but they keep you from getting scraps or burns from the engine or falls that could be severe.

 Gloves are also a good idea to have so no scrapes can happen so easily.

Chest protectors are a good thing to have for the safe of broken ribs or any serious injury to the spine.

Knee and Elbow pads are a necessity, just like riding a regular bike. Those and a helmet of course. They protect from getting fractures.

Last, but not least, your socks. The socks are to be worn under the boots. They make special socks for boots The boots are heavy and hard to walk on until they have been broken in. They're the safest foot wear for racing and is highly recommended. They're heavy for secure and hard for easier shifting.

All of these possessions are required for racing and should be worn when riding all times. You never know when you might crash. I always make sure to wear my proper gear when just riding a couple laps at the track. Don't risk your life or a serious injury. It's a great practice, so be safe!

Difference between 2-stroke and 4-stroke

This weeks blog will revolve around the topic of 2-strokes and 4-strokes. You will read on how they are different and how each performs in a dirtbike. Two-strokes are better for enduro and trail circuits because they are lighter weight then the four-strokes. Four-strokes in the 90's were considered heavier and slower than two-strokes. Today, two-strokes are considered slower than four-strokes due to the weight compacity.

In a four-stroke dirt bike, the compacity has changed alot to what it was back then. They are best made for any track and terrain and a 450cc four-stroke is about the weight of a 250cc two-stroke. Four-strokes are also the type to be calm and not too loud, while the two-stroke is much different where it has adrenaline of a power band and lots of noise. I own a 100cc Yamaha two-stroke and I personally like the noise that they give off, but I've also rode four-strokes and they seem to ride a little smoother. I don't have an opinion on which I'd prefer though. Do you?

Honda Dirt Bikes

This week will revolve around Honda Dirt bikes. In 1948, Honda came about when the Honda Motor CO. was founded. Soichiro Honda, who was a mechanic by trade, made this company to provide a solution to Japans war-torn market for they were short of money and fuel. This company was a cheaper and more effecient way of transportation. Alot like the brand Suzuki, Honda was fitting engines of bicyles. In 1949, the Dream D-Type was the first A 98 cc road bike.

Finally in 1959, in Los Angeles CA, Honda had finally left Japan and stretched the to United States. Not long after that, little Honda dirt bikes started coming about in the late 60's. When the year 1972 came around, the first weapon of a motocross dirt bike was created. CR250 Elsinore was a Honda dirt bike that was like no other and had definitely led the way to newer beginning.