wcgiv 0 Posted October 21, 2015 I just picked up a crf70 for my boy. He has never ridden a motorcycle before so I am looking for a place near north county(preferably) to teach him. I never learned when i was a kid so if there is any pointers you guys could give me that would be great. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suspenders 43 Posted October 21, 2015 Pala's kids track has in the past been pretty much empty and is a good training ground. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 561 Posted October 21, 2015 There is a kid's training track at Corral Canyon at the Corral Canyon Campground. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crawdaddy 96 Posted October 21, 2015 http://www.motoventures.com/enews-signup Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spaugh 1 Posted October 21, 2015 Take him out to the dry lake bed at superstition once it cools down a bit. A track is not a great place to learn to stay upright imo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dress4Less 162 Posted October 21, 2015 I just picked up a crf70 for my boy. He has never ridden a motorcycle before so I am looking for a place near north county(preferably) to teach him. I never learned when i was a kid so if there is any pointers you guys could give me that would be great. Bill Good on ya Dad! Next you need to get him into Ice Hockey - serious, you can't beat the combo! My son learned to ride on a JR50 and TTR90 in the Dez off the Cahuilla Trail in the ABDSP area north of Hwy 78. There is plenty of space on either side (west or east) of the trail that is "flat" and somewhat hardpacked...where the sand is not too soft or deep. There are spots that can get busy(depending on the weekend) but, in general there is plenty of space for him to build his confidence and have fun! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amgems 79 Posted October 21, 2015 http://www.motoventures.com/enews-signup +1 for this training. I have heard very good reports about this. And buy this book: http://www.motoventures.com/content/how-to-ride-off-road-motorcycles-techniques-for-beginner-advanced-riders-gary-laplante I've been riding for 48 years and I learned a bunch after reading it. They have a good section on how to teach beginners. After he learns the basics - Ocotillo Wells, around the airport, is a nice flat hardpacked area to start, and then he can venture out a bit as he gets better. Be patient. You are a good Dad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bp619 108 Posted October 21, 2015 I highly recommend motoventure i did their beginning class about 4 years ago learned a lot. Now thinking abiut taking their advanced class Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carguy 1 Posted October 21, 2015 http://www.dirtbikeschool.org/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcgiv 0 Posted October 21, 2015 Thank you everyone for the advice. Motoventure school is definitely is a thing we will both do in the near future. Can't wait to get out there with him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruceh 0 Posted October 23, 2015 There is a mini track for beginners at the Ocotillo Wells Ranger station and visitor center off Hwy 78. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
