Dirt Track
Motocross - 4 Important Steps On How To Build Your Very Own Dirt Bike Tracks
Not everyone has 10 acres of land and a Bobcat in their garage so you just have to utilize what you have got. By following some basic steps you can make a better dirt bike track than you would possibly conceive of. As long as you have a little bit of land and a tractor you can make a track that can offer you years of fun riding your dirt bike. Of course, you may perhaps discover that building dirt bike tracks is more fun than actually riding.
Step 1 - Getting Permission is Job Number One
There's no use to go any further till you acquire some essential permissions. Clearly, asking your folks for the go ahead is your first step, but there are more individuals that have to offer their approval as well. You need to make sure you get whatever permits are required that will enable you to legally make and use your track.
It's also imperative to talk with your neighbors regarding your idea. I know it's tough to imagine, but some individuals don't like loud dirt bikes drowning out the sound of their television or additional dust settling on their outside furnishings. Save yourself a lot of headaches by being sure you get consent from your neighbors, or else there is a risk of making a dirt bike track that you can't use. Spending time and money building a nice track, only to have the regional establishment shut you down, will not enhance relations with your neighbors.
Step 2 - Location is Another Important Criteria
Clay is the ideal kind of soil for a track and will usually throw up less dirt than other types of dirt, but the clouds of dust will still be a nuisance to neighbors. If they all own dirt bike motorcycles you probably will not have too much of a problem, however the chances of that are extraordinarily slim. If they appear a bit tense about you building a track so close to their home maybe you can agree to use it on specific days each week.
Let the landscape work in your favor by planning your track using existing hills and elevations. As an example, if you can find a location where the natural landscape already possesses tiny hills you will not need to pay as much time with the tractor building your own personal jumps from scratch.
If you have a choice of selecting a site with dry dusty dirt or good clay soil, don't select an imminent dust bowl. In addition to noise, dirt will be a huge issue for the neighbors. If at all doable, try to settle on a location where an excessive amount of dirt and dust is not going to end up in your neighbor's yard.
Low lying sections of land will turn into muddy swamps during wet weather so plan the track so your paths will be above these sections. It can additionally help if you build the paths at an angle, permitting water to run off instead of puddle. With proper planning you'll be able to eliminate a ton of impending track repair.
Step 3 - Plan Your Course previous to Getting into the Bobcat
Ride your bike through the property before selecting the route that your track will take. This can give you a good image as to the natural flow of the land and permit you to style an appropriate track layout. Dirt bike tracks must be designed to take advantage of the unique terrain that already exists. The track ought to additionally be based on your skill level. As an example, if you're a newbie it most likely isn't sensible to build jumps that you cannot deal with safely.
Safety should invariably come first. When coming up with the layout of your track be sure to think about safety always. Don't make jumps where big rocks and trees can make riding hazardous. If you cannot get away from the trees and rocks place some padded protection like hay bales or old mattresses in front of potentially injurious items. If you're going to crash you want to be able to get up and ride again. Hospital visits are not as enjoyable as they're cracked up to be.
Step 4 - Rev up that Bobcat and Start Moving that Dirt
You might want to get a Bobcat if you do not already have access to a heavy duty tractor of some kind. It is possible to rent one, with or without a driver, at very cheap prices. You may be surprised at how rapidly your track can take form after you begin moving that dirt about.
A couple of good approaches are to place berms at the base of already-existing hills and use natural hills as jumps. It is a smart plan to create as many turns and corners as possible so that you will not be in a position to develop an excessive amount of speed traveling into the jumps.
Following these four steps will help you build a dirt bike track that you'll be able to be pleased with and that will be safe for years to come. Do yourself a favor and spend as much time as necessary planning the layout of the track. A well-designed plan can be safer, a lot of fun, and require less work and track repair.
About the Author
Building dirt bike tracks is generally very rewarding as well as being a considerable amount of fun. Dirt bike motorcycles are exciting anywhere you ride, but racing, jumping, and cornering on your own dirt bike track is actually the most fun imaginable.
Dirt Track Racing - Lavonia, GA - August 2007 - Pt. 1/2
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