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Extreme mudding and jumping. You will love this compilation of riders with serious skills. Watch them kick it fast and furious in the mud, through the water and in the air! If you are looking for a new quad or ATV we can help. All of our inventory is certified for the Canadian terrain and comes with many standard upgrades. We can help you find the quad or ATV made right for you. We carry a wide variety of vehicles that will fit into any budget. We are supplying ATV’s in Ontario, Quebec and Manitoba. Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, London, Kitchener, Sarnia, Windsor, Winnipeg and many other popular locations.
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Dirt Bikes – Tips on Choosing Your First Bike
If you are thinking of buying your first dirt bike, you’ll need to consider several factors. There are so many choices offered by dirt bike manufacturers, so choosing the best bike for yourself can be a difficult decision. You’ll need to find out about the different types of bikes on the market so that you can pick one that is a good match for your skill level.
The first thing to ask yourself is whether you will be using your dirt bike for recreational use or racing.
Some manufacturers specialize in bikes for one purpose or the other. If your dirt bike riding is going to be strictly a recreational activity, you need to decide if you’ll be riding on tracks, trails, or both.
Some manufacturers offer a wide range of bikes for both trail riding and racing, so you’ll need to find out which manufacturers produce which kinds of bikes. If your interest is in racing, you can attend local races and ask the riders which bikes or manufacturers they prefer, and why.
Age, size, and experience level of the rider are also important factors in deciding which dirt bike to buy. Buying a bike beyond your skill level can be risky. Along with choosing the correct size of your bike, you’ll want to decide on the optimum power level. Rather than trying to look cool on a bike that is too big or powerful for you, it is much safer to be a good rider on a bike that is suited to your experience.
The next question to ask yourself is whether you want a new or a used bike. If you are a new dirt bike rider, and haven’t yet discovered if you really enjoy it or not, buying a used bike will save you a significant amount of money over a new one. The resale value of any new dirt bike plummets as soon as it leaves the store. And if you decide that dirt bike riding is not your thing, you’re not likely to get a good return on your investment if you try to sell it.
On the other hand, if you end up not enjoying it after buying and riding a used bike a few times, you should be able to get pretty much what you paid for it when you decide to sell it right away. You should also keep in mind, though, that used dirt bikes are similar to used cars in that you never know for sure what you’re getting. It would be good to be somewhat mechanically adept in case something goes wrong on your bike soon after purchase, so that you can troubleshoot and repair it yourself.
The advantage of buying a new bike is that it will probably come with a warranty and won’t require much maintenance in the beginning. But if you enjoy the work, it can be very exciting and satisfying to buy a used bike and make it “new” again.
Whether you buy used or new, it’s almost certain that your bike will be completely disassembled and reassembled at some point, either by you or by your mechanic. If you do your own maintenance, problems are much easier to fix on the spot when you’re riding. Something will eventually break, even on the most well-maintained dirt bike! So it’s a good idea to always have some spare parts, like spark plugs, and a good set of tools on hand.
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Dirt Bikes – a Short History
Dirt bikes, the common name for off-road motorcycles, have evolved from a simple beginning long ago through quite a complex history. The first “motorcycles” were simply bicycles modified by attaching gasoline engines to them. People around the world were intrigued by this amazing mode of transportation, but early attempts proved unreliable. The development of paved roads was still in its infancy at the time, so these “motorcycles” were actually “dirt bikes” from the very beginning. There is no single person or company we can thank for inventing the dirt bike. The evolution of off-road motorcycling can really be credited to the many individual riders through the years who attempted to achieve a better experience by using better tires, suspension, and seats, stronger frames, and improving the control features of their bikes. While it is not identified as the very first dirt bike, Triumph Motorcycles did build a motorcycle in 1914 designed specifically for dirt riding.
These early motorcycles were raced through wooded trails or on mountainous roads in Europe for publicity purposes, which gave rise to the sport of motocross racing, and this most likely began in France. Rather than speed racing as we know it now, these early types of racing were geared more toward individual competitions against time. Motorcyle production, and thus the sport of racing, really took off when scrambles and cross country events were added for spectators’ excitement and entertainment. The word “motocross” evolved at this time from combining the words motorcycle and cross-country. To make it easier for spectators to watch the events, and for racers to be better monitored, these races were eventually moved to shorter, closed tracks. Through two world wars and the Great Depression, off-road motorcycle events took a back seat in most people’s minds, but interest in dirt racing always remained strong among some of the population.
Then, in 1946, after World War II, Soichiro Honda decided that he wanted to produce cheap individual transportation for people. Honda subsequently became the largest manufacturer of motorcycles in the world, and the most familiar name in motorcycles in general and dirt bikes in particular. Other manufacturers joined the ranks through the decades and also became household names. The first motorcycles launched by the other companies were Suzuki in 1954, Yamaha in 1955, and Kawasaki in 1960. The concept of dirt bike racing now seemed long forgotten by the big four, and wouldn’t re-emerge for quite some time, but the seeds of this unique motorsport were now planted. One of the most popular motorsports around the world today is dirt bike racing.
Honda experimented with both two-stroke and four-stroke motors in many different motorcycle models throughout the years; then in 1972, the company produced a competitive two-stroke motocross motor. The Elsinore CR250 hit the U.S. market in 1973. Honda immediately leapt to the top of the motocross racing heap, with the CR250 becoming the fastest production off-road race bike in its class. Finally, in the 1970s, motorcycle manufacturers began to see, because of motocross racing, what they had hoped they’d see. The general public, in large numbers, began to embrace off-road motorcycling as a recreational activity, just like bicycling. A wide variety of dirt bikes, in many different sizes for many different ages and racing classes, were eventually produced by Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha, and Kawasaki. Dirt bikes for children emerged on the market, and dual-use motorcycles were manufactured with both dirt-ready and street-legal tires and features. Dirt bike manufacturing became a specialized market with Maico, Gas Gas, and KTM entering the field.
Dirt bikes are now on a constant evolutionary trajectory, with manufacturers offering new ways to reduce weight and improve suspensions, engines, and overall performance. Millions of people throughout the world enjoy dirt bikes as weekend recreational vehicles. And motocross racing has increased in popularity because dirt bike racing has essentially become an art form. Manufacturers continue to create high quality dirt bikes with cutting edge features, in response to the younger generation’s interest in freestyle and stunt riding.
photo credit: Martin Pettitt
Supercross Motorcycle Racing
Are you thinking about getting involved in supercross motorcycle racing yourself, or for your child? It doesn’t matter if it’s going to be you or your child racing a local supercross track, outdoor motorcross track, or if you’re just going to be practicing in your back yard, it’s important to have the correct equipment. The reason for making sure you have the right equipment isn’t just about performance, but for your safety as well as your child’s.
When it comes to buying the correct equipment it won’t be as simple as it looks. When you get involved in supercross motorcycle racing you will discover that everyone you meet is not necessarily an expert about the sport. A lot of kids tend to idolize, and then want to be like the supercross racers they admire. Lots of adults have favorite racers as well, but they want to get into supercross motorcycle racing more often because they think it looks like lots of fun. The problem comes if you’re not a avid fan of the sport, or not really familiar with it, you can find it difficult to know what equipment you really need to buy.
It would be a good idea to become more familiar with supercross motorcycle racing ahead of time, especially to know more about equipment you will need. Besides the off-road bike itself, there’s quite a bit of safety equipment, including helmets and knee pads, that would be necessary for you to buy. And if you, or your child, are brand new at off-road racing, you will want to consider a greater amount of protective gear for yourselves to start with. Once you get the hang of it, you can always cut back on the additional safety gear, but with some caution.
It’s a good thing to take the time to study and understand how supercross motorcycle racing works and why the safety equipment is needed so you know what you need when you go shopping. Depending on the area you live, it’s possible you could find an outdoor recreational store, or sports store that handles and knows about supercross equipment. You will find it’s better to deal with an outdoor recreational sports shop if you plan to be using off-road bikes. When you’re shopping for off-road bikes that are specifically designed for supercross motorcycle racing you should check out Yamaha, Honda, and Suzuki stores as they handle these types of bikes. All of these dealers tend to carry a large selection of youth motorcycles, and if you have a store nearby you’ll be sure to locate the kind of bike you’re looking for.
Any store where you can buy an off-road supercross motorcyle will most likely have the safety equipment you need to have as well. Even if you currently have an off-road motorcycle, or have already decided to buy one from a private party, you can still check the sports, or outdoor recreational stores, for your safety equipment. However, as we said before, it might all depend on the area you live in. Know ahead of time that not every town or city in the US has recreational sports stores, and if they do, there’s no guarantee that they’ll carry the equipment you’re going to need. If that’s your current situation, then consider going online to shop around.
You will have a much greater selection of products to pick and choose from when you do your shopping online. However, as with everything else, there are pros and cons to shopping on the internet. Obviously one disadvantage is not being able to try on the safety equipment or test ride the off-road bikes. Most of the equipment you’ll need for supercross motorcycle racing is a “one size fits all” when it comes to adults, but with children that’s not always the same deal. Because kids are not like adults, with an average weight or height, you will discover that the youth bikes are built in wide range of different sizes. While you are still able to buy the supercross equipment online for your child, there is still a need to be cautious.
Just keep the points mentioned about in mind when you are ready to start looking and buying equipment for supercross motorcycle racing, and you will do just fine. If you find that you still have questions, whether you decide to go online or shop locally, there should be a company rep who should be more than happy to answer any and all questions that you might have.
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