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But Brian, while I understand the dirtbike experience being one of those possible tools(and I especially like your take about newbies getting "too much motorcycle" for their own good)...there is a distinct difference in riding technique required in the dirt as compared to the paved road, and sometimes they conflict in style. I've seen too many dirt-oriented riders place their inside foot down on the pavement in turns when it isn't required or desirable to do so.

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Dwight, I don't want to turn him into Roger DeCoster, I want him to be able to concentrate on mastering an operating skill without worrying about other road users. To be able to make a mistake with no consequence except a little dirt. Many dirt riding techniques are very similar to road ones:
Braking/turning/accelerating in the rain
Raising out of the seat over bumps (our wonderful stock shocks)
Watching out for debris in your path

If you're training for road riding, you don't have to learn jumps, berms, hillclimbs, etc. Just the basics. The learning curve will be steeper. In a month, a little slide won't induce fear, it'll be cool.

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