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Great forum! I'm a recent convert from sportbikes to dirt and look forward to taking in some of the guided rides and Wednesday night outings with everyone. (Soon to be a paid up member)
A question I have with respect to recommended equipment. I have boots, helmet/goggles, pants, under armour and knee/elbow pads for motocross riding, are all of these items recommended? What about a roost guard? Any items I'm missing and would need?
Great forum! I'm a recent convert from sportbikes to dirt and look forward to taking in some of the guided rides and Wednesday night outings with everyone. (Soon to be a paid up member)
A question I have with respect to recommended equipment. I have boots, helmet/goggles, pants, under armour and knee/elbow pads for motocross riding, are all of these items recommended? What about a roost guard? Any items I'm missing and would need?
Thanks
Can't wait for the dirt season to begin
Welcome Paul.
As a former sportbike to dirt convert I can say you've made a great choice. No need for track days ($$), go as fast as you can with only minor risk of serious injury and expensive bike damage. Couple this with a way more physical workout, better comaraderie and no chance of losing your license= . Crash a sportbike and if your lucky limp to the ATM with your buddies worried about your future, crash a dirt bike and pick up your bike and go again with your buddies laughing at your lack of skill.
You definitely need a roost guard/chest protector, not for roost but for branches and sticks. You also need some type of drink system, gloves and lots of guys use neck braces.
Scott
Apprentice Court Jester 2017 450XC-F 2015 450XC-F 2013 450XC-F
350scott wrote:
You definitely need a roost guard/chest protector, not for roost but for branches and sticks. You also need some type of drink system, gloves and lots of guys use neck braces.
+1 on the chest protector! I was speared by a branch last season, it took me right off the bike.... Luckily I was wearing a chest protector. Ouch. Apparently is was spectacular to watch though.
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Glenn.
2018 KTM 250 XC
2015 Beta 300RR
2013 KTM 450XC-W
"Never run out of real estate, traction & ideas at the same time"
. Crash a sportbike and if your lucky limp to the ATM with your buddies worried about your future, crash a dirt bike and pick up your bike and go again with your buddies laughing at your lack of skill.
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