A mistake I see many beginner-intermediate riders make is gripping both handlebar grips with all 5 fingers and only grabbing the brake or clutch when needed. The problem with this is that you loose control of your bike during that transition from grips to clutch/front brake lever, and if you're doing it while riding through braking bumps, you have a high chance of loosing control of your bike or having your hand slip of the grips. You need to train yourself to ride with 1 finger on each lever, so that you're always ready to use them right away while still keeping complete control over your bike. Continue reading the rest of this quick tip...

Your rear brake can be your best friend in many situations, not just when you want to slow down or quickly rotate your bike. In this article, I talk about the different ways you can use your dirt bike's rear brake and the advantages to using it in many places other then braking areas.

Continue to find out how to use your rear brake to stabilize your bike...