That Helpless Feeling of Killing The Motor in The Air + Video

Seth Fargher
by Seth Fargher
Pull that clutch and pray!


Having your motor cut out while in the air is an unsettling feeling. More than likely this guy tapped the rear brake before he had the clutch lever pulled all the way in. In this instance, it’s best to hold the clutch in so as not to land with your rear wheels locked up. That’s exactly what the rider did and he was able to bump start it immediately after landing.

A post shared by Parker Wewerka (@stretchitout9) on Dec 3, 2017 at 2:13pm PST

Seth Fargher
Seth Fargher

Growing up in Oregon, most of Seth's involvement in the powersports world was limited to what he saw in magazines and videos. Following a brief stint in the corporate world, Seth took a flying leap (literally) and moved to California to pursue a career in freestyle motocross. Though short lived, the opportunity immersed him in the industry and is now a well-established off-road writer.

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