The lip of the jump is the edge where the bike takes off.
Diy dirt bike ramp.
Building a pit bike ramp.
Using your shovel shape the dirt of the take off mound to resemble the curve created by the bike wheel.
The first step in building a dirt bike jump ramp is to dig the ground with the use of a rounded shovel.
Steps in building a dirt bike jump ramps.
Dirt bike loading ramps are generally made of aluminum which provides both strength and a relatively light weight when it comes time to lift and then store them.
Measure the width of the ramp and cut the 9mm plywood to suit.
Ramps will always look much bigger and steeper once they are fully assembled.
Another key to having a good jump is making a good lip.
Digging the ground is not so easy.
If you or a friend have easy access to a backhoe or other heavy duty digging equipment dig out a dirt jump.
Get your ramp deck and align it on the frame.
The back side of the deck should have the horizontal scores that will allow it to flex.
Now for the length you could measure the length of the curve with a piece of string or just blast on.
This should be two feet wide and four feet deep.
Inches would probably work just as well with the same length frame.
12 inches is the tallest i would build the frame of this bike ramp.
How build dirt bike jump with a shovel.
Push against it and drill a pilot hole through the deck into one of the cross members either the left or right side so you can see where the cross beam is located.
Take your front bike wheel and press it into one end of the mound what will be the take off ramp in a few places.
Lay the ply over the curve get your mates to stand on it while you screw it to the cross members about four per cross member should do it.
More tips on using a shovel to build your dirt bike jumps coming soon.
How to make a great motocross jump.
Another thing to keep in mind.
The longer the ramp the easier it is to load the dirt bike due to the incline being more gradual.
Using your shovel pat down any impressions created by the tire ruts until the curve is completely smooth.
If this is not made right then you will not stay as stable in the air.
12 inches is quite tall for a beginner ramp that s only 24 inches wide.
Building a dirt bike ramp is no joke whether you re constructing it out of wood or digging it into the ground.
Then drive a screw to hold it.
They re foldable for easy storage.
