Good bike for off season skills, experienced racer but not a dirt rider

[MarkMarine]

As an aside, I know what the limit feels like on a street bike, I can feel how it handles, if I'm able to float at the edge of traction I know it's dialed in, and if I can't feel it on one side or the other I'm off.
So what is the feedback on a dirt bike? What is the "limit" and what does it feel like?

[csmutty]

In my experience there is a much less definite limit on a dirt bike because of the constant variation of traction.

I define the limit as being on the ground haha.

[Chippertheripper]

I define the limit as being on the ground haha.

I was about to post the same thing.

Momentum is always your friend.

[tls25rs]

Momentum is always your friend.

Until something goes wrong and then momentum very quickly can become painful.....................

Though I agree fully with your comment.

[typeone]

group woods ride before the snow flies... let's do it.

[typeone]

Mark, i had a Leatt chest protector on Saturday, it's got true back protection like road gear. if that's important to you, consider it. it's def hot in the dead of summer but i'm happy i bought it. tried on Paul D's and liked it a lot. perfect fit with their neck brace.

i've hit trees sideways at the collar bone and have been jousted off my bike by a forward facing branch... no major injury. to me, CPs work!

for knee guards, check out the Thor Quadrant on close out. for elbow, look at the lower end EVS. both are great products on the cheap.

[MarkMarine]

Mark, i had a Leatt chest protector on Saturday, it's got true back protection like road gear. if that's important to you, consider it. it's def hot in the dead of summer but i'm happy i bought it. tried on Paul D's and liked it a lot. perfect fit with their neck brace.

i've hit trees sideways at the collar bone and have been jousted off my bike by a forward facing branch... no major injury. to me, CPs work!

for knee guards, check out the Thor Quadrant on close out. for elbow, look at the lower end EVS. both are great products on the cheap.

I'll look at those Leatt chest + neck brace arrangements. I tweaked my neck a little when the bike stood up in a wheelie on the way up one of those gnarly hills. Made me think, as I was superman-ing into the ground, hmm, I should have some more protection here.

[gregp]

Also - If you want a "snappier" power delivery, you can remove the ball and spring from the detent on the power valve cam on the left side of the engine. If you look for the round, slotted cover on the left side, by the exhaust port, just underneath it there is an 8mm hex head bolt (facing downward). This bolt is hollow, and holds a small spring, with a small steel ball that sits on top of the spring. The bolt should have one, or two small copper washers on it. Pay attention to these, as they adjust the amount of pre-load on the spring. This mechanism "locks" the power valve in the closed position, until enough RPM is generated to snap the power valve open, past the detent. Removing the spring and the ball will allow the power valve to open much sooner, and prevent the system from again dropping down into the "low end power" zone, say, when you are entering corners. This is an easy, free modification to try, and you can always put the spring and ball back in. Removing it causes no harm at all.

[Yknot]

I was really disappointed that no one suggested busa before he bought the KDX.

That said, the KDX is a great woods weapon and Gino's was clean. Congrats! See ya in the woods.

[nt650hawk]

Ah crap. I forgot to bring the pants up wit me. maybe we can meet up for you to try em on.

[MarkMarine]

Ah crap. I forgot to bring the pants up wit me. maybe we can meet up for you to try em on.

Any time Gino, and the bike is awesome. Thank you