Maine Motocross School

Controls & Components

• Fuel Valve
• Choke
• Kick Start
• Throttle
• Clutch
• Shifter
• Gears & Neutral
• Front & Rear Brake

Fundamentals

• Mounting
• Dismounting
• Posture
• Body Position
• Finding Neutral
• When To Use The Choke
• Kickstarting the Engine
• Warming Up The Engine
• Shutting Off The Motorcycle

Starting & Stopping

• Body Position Reminder
• Clutch & Throttle Use
• Shifting Into First
• Looking Ahead
• Taking Off
• Stopping
• Start & Stop Drills

Shifting

• Procedure & Technique
• Clutch & Throttle Coordination
• Engine RPM (not to over-rev)
• Upshifting & Downshifting (smooth clutch)

Turning

• Technique & Posture
• Throttle Control
• Leaning Into The Corner
• Looking Ahead
• Turning Left & Right

Hills

• Technique & Posture
• Throttle Control
• Choosing The Right Gear
• Braking
• Looking Ahead

Jumping

• Procedure & Technique
• Throttle Control
• Posture
• Throttle & Brake Gyros
• Looking Ahead

Cornering:

• Procedure & Technique
• Posture
• Throttle & Clutch Control
• Front & Rear Braking
• Berms, Ruts & Flat Tracking
• Looking Ahead

Terrain

• Sand
• Mud
• Rocks
• Logs & Stumps
• Ruts

Gatedrops:

• Procedure & Technique
• Throttle & Clutch Control
• Posture
• Shifting
• Looking Ahead
• Mental Focus

Cornering:

• Procedure & Technique
• Posture
• Throttle Control
• Entry Speed
• Exit Speed
• Looking Ahead

Jumping:

• Seat Bounce
• Preload
• Speed & Timing
• Scrubbing Speed
• Whipping

Advance Offroad:

• Water Crossing
• Rock Gardens
• Large Logs & Stumps
• Deep Mud
• Steep Hill Climbs

Physical & Mental:

• Stretching
• Cardio Training
• Weight Training
• Mental Training
• Target Training
• Nutrition
• Rest & Recovery