Never jumped before?
You should learn jumping in small steps.
It's safe easy to learn if you begin learning with small jumps.
Begin with a "table top" jump.
A smooth entry and exit ramp, and a flat top.
If you make a mistake, you aren't at high altitude!
Approach the ramp at a steady speed,
stand on the foot pegs, and maintain a steady speed.
Too much acceleration?
The front wheel will be too high.
Not enough acceleration?
The front wheel will be too low.
Your body is relaxed. Your arms and legs are bent.
This absorbs the impact when you hit the ramp. And when your wheels hit the ground.
It is good when both wheels hit the ground at the same time.
Or the rear wheel first.
If you need to stop quickly, sometimes it is good for the front wheel to hit the ground first.
Then you can use your brakes quickly.
It is also good for jumps on a downhill slope.
There is less chance of the handlebars
being ripped from your hands.
Ho to minimize your air time?
Jumps are fun, so often we try to prolong our flight in the air!
But often we need to minimize our time in the air. An airborne motorbike is actually slowing down.
If possible, choose a path that minimizes your jump.
Also, straighten your legs as you approach the ramp.
When you hit the ramp, bend your legs to absorb the impact.
When you are airborne, straighten your legs.
Then your wheels hit the ground sooner and you can accelerate again.
Reduce acceleration as you hit the
ramp. But not too much or the rear wheel will be too high.
Maximizing your jump! Sometimes you need to jump over an obstacle
or rough terrain. Bend your legs when you approach the ramp
When you hit the ramp, rapidly straighten your legs
and apply acceleration. Then the motorbike
will jump higher and further.
Ready to challenge yourself? Try longer and higher jumps.
Use your brakes the moment your wheels hit the ground.
If you like to live dangerously, use explosives to make your motorbike jump extremely high. LOL!