{"product_id":"the-dirt-bike-setup-system","title":"The Dirt Bike Setup System","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1220wfn\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"28\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe Dirt Bike Setup System\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"xb8iuk\" data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"90\"\u003eStop blaming the bike before you have actually set it up.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"177\"\u003eA dirt bike can be expensive, capable, and completely wrong for you at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"396\"\u003ePoor sag, bad control position, incorrect tire pressure, the wrong tire choice, or misunderstood clicker settings can make a good motorcycle feel nervous, harsh, unbalanced, difficult to steer, or impossible to trust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"464\"\u003eAnd when the bike feels wrong, riders often make the same mistake:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"490\"\u003eThey start buying parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"691\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"522\"\u003eThe Dirt Bike Setup System\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you a practical framework for dialing in the motorcycle you already own before spending money on unnecessary upgrades, suspension work, or replacement components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"824\"\u003eThis course walks through the foundational setup decisions that have the biggest effect on balance, comfort, traction, and control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"912\"\u003eNo vague advice. No suspension jargon for the sake of sounding technical. No guessing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003eJust a clear process for understanding what the bike is doing and making intelligent adjustments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1016\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1f2i9s0\" data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003eBuilt from 15 years of testing, riding, and answering setup questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003eKyle Brothersen has spent the last 15 years riding, testing motorcycles, comparing components, working through setup problems, and producing more than \u003cstrong data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003e1,500 Dirt Bike Channel videos\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003eOver that time, he has answered thousands of questions from riders dealing with the same frustrations:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1699\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hsax6p\" data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1417\"\u003eWhy does my bike feel unstable?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nnkflu\" data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003eWhy is the front end pushing?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yvlnys\" data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003eWhy does the rear end feel harsh?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1andkjl\" data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1508\"\u003eDo I need a revalve?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dd5wmq\" data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003eWhere should my bars and levers be?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8y68hn\" data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1581\"\u003eWhat tire pressure should I run?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cqjq5k\" data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003eShould I use tubes, mousse, or Tubliss?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1n6v1sn\" data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1699\"\u003eIs the problem the suspension—or is the bike simply not set up correctly?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1776\"\u003eThis course organizes the most important answers into one practical system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1781\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1g27cf9\" data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1804\"\u003eWhat you will learn\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1873\"\u003eBy the end of the course, you will have a clearer understanding of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"2541\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1oq9i60\" data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"1903\"\u003eWhat sag actually controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3htmm7\" data-start=\"1904\" data-end=\"1942\"\u003eHow to measure sag correctly at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9ftun3\" data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1985\"\u003eWhy static sag and rider sag both matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yrai27\" data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2035\"\u003eHow clickers work and what they actually change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9c7rn3\" data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2099\"\u003eWhen adjustment is enough—and when a revalve may be justified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6eohsx\" data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2155\"\u003eHow bar and lever position affect control and fatigue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"upwdco\" data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2206\"\u003eHow to position the rear brake pedal and shifter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wyptub\" data-start=\"2207\" data-end=\"2281\"\u003eWhich small ergonomic changes can make the bike feel dramatically better\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"v5wo2o\" data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2346\"\u003eHow tire pressure changes traction, comfort, and steering feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1e8285n\" data-start=\"2347\" data-end=\"2403\"\u003eHow to choose a tire for your terrain and riding style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cvukyu\" data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2466\"\u003eThe practical differences between tubes, mousse, and Tubliss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cju4fm\" data-start=\"2467\" data-end=\"2541\"\u003eHow to make changes methodically instead of changing five things at once\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2543\" data-end=\"2771\"\u003eThis course will not turn a completely wrong spring rate or damaged suspension into a perfect setup. It will help you identify the basics, establish a reliable baseline, and know when professional work may actually be necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2773\" data-end=\"2776\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1y2cjsu\" data-start=\"2778\" data-end=\"2797\"\u003eInside the course\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"2897\"\u003eYou receive approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"2825\" data-end=\"2869\"\u003e103 minutes of focused video instruction\u003c\/strong\u003e across 10 detailed lessons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"e8j0s9\" data-start=\"2899\" data-end=\"2934\"\u003eModule 1: Suspension Foundations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"g52rzo\" data-start=\"2936\" data-end=\"2981\"\u003eWhat Sag Actually Is—and Why It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2982\" data-end=\"3112\"\u003eUnderstand how sag affects the balance of the motorcycle, steering feel, traction, and the way the bike moves through the terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"gyvpdm\" data-start=\"3114\" data-end=\"3146\"\u003eHow to Measure Sag at Home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3147\" data-end=\"3266\"\u003eLearn a repeatable process for measuring rider sag and static sag without turning it into a confusing workshop project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1hoga01\" data-start=\"3268\" data-end=\"3314\"\u003eClickers Explained—Without the Confusion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3315\" data-end=\"3443\"\u003eUnderstand compression and rebound adjustments in plain English, what they influence, and how to approach changes intelligently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1mvhi6\" data-start=\"3445\" data-end=\"3483\"\u003eWhen You Actually Need a Revalve\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3484\" data-end=\"3619\"\u003eLearn the difference between a setup problem, a spring-rate problem, and a suspension problem that may genuinely require internal work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3621\" data-end=\"3624\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"cn87xe\" data-start=\"3626\" data-end=\"3662\"\u003eModule 2: Ergonomics and Controls\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"eafo3u\" data-start=\"3664\" data-end=\"3698\"\u003eBar Position and Lever Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3699\" data-end=\"3778\"\u003eDial in the cockpit around your body, riding position, and control preferences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1y1m7co\" data-start=\"3780\" data-end=\"3817\"\u003eRear Brake and Shifter Position\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3818\" data-end=\"3926\"\u003eSet the controls so they are easier to reach, easier to use, and less likely to force awkward body movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1of5tst\" data-start=\"3928\" data-end=\"3974\"\u003eSmall Changes That Make a Big Difference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3975\" data-end=\"4085\"\u003eUnderstand how minor adjustments to the cockpit and controls can improve comfort, confidence, and consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4087\" data-end=\"4090\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1ftj963\" data-start=\"4092\" data-end=\"4133\"\u003eModule 3: Tires, Traction, and Terrain\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"rs9z5s\" data-start=\"4135\" data-end=\"4161\"\u003eTire Pressure Basics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4162\" data-end=\"4257\"\u003eLearn how tire pressure influences grip, steering, harshness, rim protection, and overall feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"d55tm8\" data-start=\"4259\" data-end=\"4305\"\u003eChoosing the Right Tire for Your Terrain\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4306\" data-end=\"4414\"\u003eUnderstand the practical differences between tire types and how to match the tire to where and how you ride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"14frfev\" data-start=\"4416\" data-end=\"4450\"\u003eTubes vs. Mousse vs. Tubliss\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4451\" data-end=\"4579\"\u003eGet a straightforward breakdown of the three common systems, including the strengths, tradeoffs, and best-fit use cases of each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4581\" data-end=\"4584\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1c8iz70\" data-start=\"4586\" data-end=\"4610\"\u003eWho this course is for\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4612\" data-end=\"4643\"\u003eThis course is for a rider who:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4645\" data-end=\"5165\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"c3f9oz\" data-start=\"4645\" data-end=\"4707\"\u003eOwns a dirt bike but is not confident it is set up correctly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ftek73\" data-start=\"4708\" data-end=\"4760\"\u003eWants to improve handling before buying more parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mkf49c\" data-start=\"4761\" data-end=\"4806\"\u003eFeels overwhelmed by suspension terminology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1j1ubwu\" data-start=\"4807\" data-end=\"4840\"\u003eHas never properly measured sag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5xeyqs\" data-start=\"4841\" data-end=\"4877\"\u003eDoes not fully understand clickers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13lf87x\" data-start=\"4878\" data-end=\"4923\"\u003eWants better comfort, traction, and control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nsg0og\" data-start=\"4924\" data-end=\"4994\"\u003eIs unsure whether professional suspension work is actually necessary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bcdj7o\" data-start=\"4995\" data-end=\"5049\"\u003eWants a smarter process for evaluating setup changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4f29qk\" data-start=\"5050\" data-end=\"5109\"\u003eRides trails, desert, enduro, or general off-road terrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1a0it02\" data-start=\"5110\" data-end=\"5165\"\u003eValues practical explanation over technical posturing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5167\" data-end=\"5319\"\u003eIt is especially useful for newer and intermediate riders, but experienced riders may also benefit from revisiting the fundamentals in a structured way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"5321\" data-end=\"5324\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"ydfg61\" data-start=\"5326\" data-end=\"5354\"\u003eWho this course is not for\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5356\" data-end=\"5498\"\u003eThis is not a suspension technician certification, advanced chassis-engineering program, or a replacement for a professional suspension tuner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5500\" data-end=\"5616\"\u003eIt does not include custom valving specifications for every motorcycle, rider weight, pace, and terrain combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5618\" data-end=\"5649\"\u003eIt gives you the foundation to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"5651\" data-end=\"5850\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ht7wtp\" data-start=\"5651\" data-end=\"5673\"\u003eestablish a baseline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zxnstb\" data-start=\"5674\" data-end=\"5701\"\u003emake sensible adjustments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gkkaxe\" data-start=\"5702\" data-end=\"5742\"\u003erecognize what the bike is telling you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1e0bd5o\" data-start=\"5743\" data-end=\"5764\"\u003eavoid wasting money\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17mlm2o\" data-start=\"5765\" data-end=\"5850\"\u003ecommunicate more clearly with a suspension professional when outside help is needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"5852\" data-end=\"5855\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"19cebe8\" data-start=\"5857\" data-end=\"5896\"\u003eWhy setup should come before upgrades\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5898\" data-end=\"5963\"\u003eA lot of riders replace parts before they understand the problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5965\" data-end=\"5974\"\u003eThey buy:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"5976\" data-end=\"6115\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1m5to5y\" data-start=\"5976\" data-end=\"5986\"\u003enew bars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6ywfdg\" data-start=\"5987\" data-end=\"6008\"\u003eexpensive foot pegs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ptjv78\" data-start=\"6009\" data-end=\"6026\"\u003edifferent tires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nr4hks\" data-start=\"6027\" data-end=\"6044\"\u003esuspension work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1no7ysr\" data-start=\"6045\" data-end=\"6067\"\u003esteering stabilizers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mcenjl\" data-start=\"6068\" data-end=\"6094\"\u003ecomplete exhaust systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fewnbc\" data-start=\"6095\" data-end=\"6115\"\u003eaftermarket clamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6117\" data-end=\"6147\"\u003eSometimes those upgrades help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6149\" data-end=\"6292\"\u003eSometimes the real problem was incorrect sag, poor control position, the wrong pressure, or a bike that had never been systematically adjusted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6294\" data-end=\"6379\"\u003eThe goal of this course is not to convince you that every stock component is perfect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6381\" data-end=\"6442\"\u003eThe goal is to help you earn the right to blame the hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"6444\" data-end=\"6447\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1np4jpt\" data-start=\"6449\" data-end=\"6466\"\u003eLifetime access\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6468\" data-end=\"6514\"\u003ePurchase once and return whenever you need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6516\" data-end=\"6585\"\u003eYour access does not expire, so you can revisit the lessons when you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"6587\" data-end=\"6764\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mxh6yh\" data-start=\"6587\" data-end=\"6615\"\u003ebuy a different motorcycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ypropj\" data-start=\"6616\" data-end=\"6630\"\u003echange tires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14h3y4g\" data-start=\"6631\" data-end=\"6650\"\u003eadjust suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19h660w\" data-start=\"6651\" data-end=\"6682\"\u003eprepare for different terrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"25fx11\" data-start=\"6683\" data-end=\"6716\"\u003etroubleshoot a handling problem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dsdibs\" data-start=\"6717\" data-end=\"6764\"\u003ereset the bike after service or modifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6766\" data-end=\"6800\"\u003eThere is no subscription required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"6802\" 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