The Shopwada Journal

Dirt Bike Tips

Sizing help, team-order tips and gear ideas for golf, bowling, billiards, pickleball and archery — from the Shopwada team.

Motocross rider braking into a dirt corner with roost flying wearing a red flame motocross jersey with number 07

How to Brake on a Dirt Bike: Step-by-Step Technique

Body position, engine braking, front vs rear brake and drills to practice safely.

3 min read
Dad kneeling to explain the controls to his child on a small dirt bike wearing a black and green MX Racing jersey

How to Teach a Kid to Ride a Dirt Bike: Step-by-Step

A simple first-ride plan for parents: balance, throttle, brakes, then turns.

3 min read
Rider in an orange skull Moto Racing jersey shifting gears on a dirt bike at a dirt track

How to Shift a Dirt Bike: Shift Pattern and Step-by-Step

The one down, rest up pattern plus upshift and downshift steps for beginners.

3 min read
Young rider in a blue Brraaap motocross jersey pressure washing a muddy dirt bike on a stand in a driveway

How to Clean a Dirt Bike: Step-by-Step Wash Guide

A six-step wash routine, cleaning kit and the spots riders miss.

2 min read
Motocross rider in a red and black Extreme number 07 jersey standing on the pegs through deep sand dunes

How to Ride a Dirt Bike in Sand: Technique and Tips

Body position, gear choice, throttle and line choice for soft sand.

3 min read
Rider in a red dinosaur motocross jersey kick starting a dirt bike at the track

How to Start a Dirt Bike: Kick Start and Electric Start

Kick start and electric start steps, cold vs warm starts and fixes when it will not fire.

4 min read