The suspension gurus at FFRC have worked their magic on my Suzuki DR650. And they decide to test
it at the local motocross track on a 50 foot table top jump. Two of their motocross riders said the
transformation was incredible and they wanted to get my opinion too as a motocross noob. Gulp.
So it's time for some muppet motocross. I have never ridden motocross. The past few
years I've only been riding trials and slow technical enduro stuff. The guys put me on
the beginners track but even here I am struggling with the Suzuki DR650. Most of the simple jumps
I am coming up short and landing with a thud. I can't see this ending well. Lets go for a lap.
Someone takes my photo and I can't even clear this easy jump with the Suzuki DR650.
Talk about being a fish out of water. I have almost zero experience with motocross jumps,
berms and woops. But all is not lost. At least I don't completely suck on the corners. Lean the
bike, inside foot near the front axle, one butt cheek off the seat. Even with the road
legal tyres I am getting the DR650 around corners without looking like a total noob.
Later on I try the faster motocross track but I simply don't have the
balls to get enough speed and clear the jumps properly. If
I was a bit younger it could be worth doing some occasional motorcross. Supporters might remember
one of our guys, Aaron, did a motocross week session and picked up a lot of speed with his
enduro riding after that point. But while this is fun as a motocross noob, I reckon
I'll be sticking with the slow stuff. And not on a Suzuki DR650 lol. Catch you later.