Balance Tips For Motorcycle Riders - How To Use Your Bodyweight To Steady Your Bike Off-Road

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  • @cristiansirbu82
    @cristiansirbu82 3 роки тому +25

    The best UA-cam channel from were to learn riding and balance an adv bike. Very explicit . Thank you for all this.

    • @advmotoskillz
      @advmotoskillz  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you for your positive feedback... it is really appreciated. Let us know how your practice goes and if there are any other topics you hope to see on our channel in future.

  • @DA-pb5yl
    @DA-pb5yl 3 роки тому +12

    You know Brett tcaks has a great channel and he’s a great instructor, he explains everything really well, but sometimes I get lost in all those words, you are the exact opposite, no talking and just very essential info on little skills, and when to apply them at the right time. This channel is gold.

    • @advmotoskillz
      @advmotoskillz  3 роки тому +3

      🤝Thank you so much for your kind comments. We are very fortunate to have so many established great channels available that have both helped us learn and inspired us to start this channel.
      We are having a great time creating content for the ADV motorcycle community & are so pleased that you find benefit in watching. Looking forward to many more videos ahead.
      Thanks again and safe riding out there! 👍🏻

  • @albishtino6245
    @albishtino6245 3 роки тому +1

    ... zero lectures.. very clear.. super effective...and keeping it simple. What a series! Haven't seen anything on the net regarding riding this helpful frankly. Congratulations and thank you.

    • @advmotoskillz
      @advmotoskillz  3 роки тому +1

      You're very welcome! Thank you for your feedback and hope it helps your training👍

  • @stevenlear6439
    @stevenlear6439 3 роки тому +4

    Great videos, I am on the wiser side of 65 years old. I have been riding in the dirt since 13, but I find that as my age increases my skill level decreases. your videos inspire me to practice what I was once able to do without thinking about.

    • @advmotoskillz
      @advmotoskillz  3 роки тому +2

      Thank you so much! We began this channel to highlight the importance of fundamental skills to be better safer riders. Your comment has inspired us to continue on with this goal. Best of luck with the practice!

  • @echotoday
    @echotoday 3 роки тому +2

    Hard teaching an old dog new tricks but I’m trying. Thanks

  • @Sagitario23
    @Sagitario23 3 роки тому +1

    Exelentes trucos de manejo¡¡ dime . Para rutas con mucho barro tienes .

    • @advmotoskillz
      @advmotoskillz  3 роки тому +1

      ¡Gracias! No tenemos demasiado barro aquí. Pero publicaré un video cada vez que lo tengamos.

  • @gshivasankar
    @gshivasankar 3 роки тому +1

    Amazing Technique explained in Simple.

  • @jesuscuevas1280
    @jesuscuevas1280 3 роки тому +4

    This is the channel I have been waiting since I bought my adventure bike :) . A place where you can learn and then practice.
    Thank a lot for these amazing videos!!

    • @advmotoskillz
      @advmotoskillz  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks Jesus. Glad you enjoy. We have fun and enjoy meeting riders like you.👍

  • @joshvargas1038
    @joshvargas1038 3 роки тому +2

    Helo from México! It's the best Chanel I have suscribe. Me encanta tu canal y estoy aprendiendo Día a Día a mejorar mis habilidades como conductor de mi BMW 1200 GS

    • @advmotoskillz
      @advmotoskillz  3 роки тому +1

      ¡Bienvenido México!
      Me alegra tenerte aquí y sé que estos videos te están ayudando a desarrollar tus habilidades.
      Disfruta ese 1200🏍👏
      Google Translated from:
      Welcome Mexico!
      Glad to have you here and know that these videos are helping you build your skills.
      Enjoy that 1200

  • @akepettersson4847
    @akepettersson4847 3 роки тому +3

    Very , very good and informative !
    I haven’t driven my bike since last time I commented , but I take everything with me until I jump on my bike , hopefully coming weekend.

    • @advmotoskillz
      @advmotoskillz  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks very much for the feedback and glad you like the info! Can't wait to hear your feedback after you apply some of these techniques. Keep visualising them until your next ride 😉🏍

    • @akepettersson4847
      @akepettersson4847 3 роки тому +1

      @@advmotoskillz I’m in Austria now en route to Italy 🇮🇹 with the truck , have a short break , and you bet I’m visualising . And can you imagine how many GS / GSA’s there are out now here 😱

    • @advmotoskillz
      @advmotoskillz  3 роки тому

      @@akepettersson4847 It will be you soon !!

    • @akepettersson4847
      @akepettersson4847 3 роки тому +1

      @@advmotoskillz Absolutely 🏍💨💨💨

  • @MatheusFerreira-lg3pl
    @MatheusFerreira-lg3pl 2 роки тому +1

    Man, your videos are GREAT! Thanks for this!

  • @dovybar
    @dovybar 3 роки тому +1

    A lot of hard work making these videos. Thank you

    • @advmotoskillz
      @advmotoskillz  3 роки тому +2

      Thank you for that! They are a labour of love & we are enjoying every minute. Appreciate the comment and hope you keep enjoying the vidoes.

    • @dovybar
      @dovybar 3 роки тому +1

      @@advmotoskillz oh I'm staying!

    • @advmotoskillz
      @advmotoskillz  3 роки тому +1

      @@dovybar 🤝

  • @IanRobertSanders
    @IanRobertSanders 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing. You make it look so easy. Great videos. Full of useful advice. Thanks.

    • @advmotoskillz
      @advmotoskillz  2 роки тому

      Glad you are finding them helpful and thank you for letting us know!!!

  • @joaoreis1079
    @joaoreis1079 3 роки тому

    Subscribed! This is the kind of work that deserves our attention and increases UA-cam quality! Thank you!

    • @advmotoskillz
      @advmotoskillz  3 роки тому

      Thanks for the sub! Really appreciate your kind words. We are having a great time creating ADV motorcycle content & meeting like-minded riders like you. Thank you.

  • @oneblackdogrides
    @oneblackdogrides 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent video - special thanks for annotating the video, rather than just talking, I find it much easier to follow.
    At 2:40 I saw myself either a) run wide, or b) drop it, but not c) power slide...

    • @advmotoskillz
      @advmotoskillz  3 роки тому +2

      LOL, thanks OBD ... yes, it is a fine line between powering thru it and sending it 😉
      We have all experienced all 3 options for sure, but ... thats why we practice.
      Appreciate your feedback on the format! We are aiming to focus on the riding and give visual cues & tips along the way.
      Thanks again

  • @theGSATrider
    @theGSATrider Рік тому +1

    Very helpful video n channel for diys. Thank you

    • @advmotoskillz
      @advmotoskillz  Рік тому

      Glad it was helpful! Thanks for letting us know you enjoyed it.

  • @sudhirperla
    @sudhirperla 3 роки тому +1

    Fantastic videos! Of all the content, these really focus on demo rather than verbal explanations and hence so easy to practice.
    Thank you for the efforts in coming up great stuff for all of us! Cheers

    • @advmotoskillz
      @advmotoskillz  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you for letting us know you liked the video!!! We are all about "show me" instead of "tell me"....👍

  • @yt9njp
    @yt9njp Рік тому +1

    Excellent tutorial!

  • @paulinzwitserland1110
    @paulinzwitserland1110 3 роки тому +1

    Great control! Great footage! Great tips!
    Thx

    • @advmotoskillz
      @advmotoskillz  3 роки тому

      Thanks Paul! Glad you liked our video👍

  • @philgoogle1535
    @philgoogle1535 3 роки тому +1

    I'm loving your work. Keep it up👍

  • @BraaapoholicBob
    @BraaapoholicBob 2 роки тому

    Best instructional video I have seen. I’m definitely guilty of using way too much pressure on the grips and not nearly enough in the knees especially with this big bike. I have now my 890. I am going to practice this “active riding”. Ty!

  • @kruisr7449
    @kruisr7449 3 роки тому

    Excellent skilled rider. I bow down.

  • @OzyegenTwo
    @OzyegenTwo 3 роки тому

    woow best education chanel , i never before see than on youtube like this

  • @tims728
    @tims728 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent! Sand surfin' safari, its the best. Now I need to go out and practice. Cheers for the tips.

    • @advmotoskillz
      @advmotoskillz  3 роки тому +1

      "Sand surfin' safari" ... that's awesome!! Thanks for taking the time to comment. Let us know how practice goes 👍

  • @juanurbano8190
    @juanurbano8190 3 роки тому +1

    Excelente video. Lo pondré en práctica con mi 1200 GS. Saludos desde Colombia

    • @advmotoskillz
      @advmotoskillz  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you! Let us know how your practice goes for you.
      Google Translate:
      ¡Gracias! Háganos saber cómo le va en su práctica.

  • @neildxb
    @neildxb 3 роки тому +2

    These videos are great! Thanks for putting them out

    • @advmotoskillz
      @advmotoskillz  3 роки тому

      Happy to do so!! Thanks for commenting 👍

  • @kukulkan1319
    @kukulkan1319 3 роки тому +1

    Nuevo sub, el mejor canal para aprender técnicas de off road gracias por ésto, te mereces tener muchos más subscriptores.👍🏍️👍🏍️👍🏍️

    • @advmotoskillz
      @advmotoskillz  3 роки тому +1

      ¡Gracias! Aprecio tu sumiso. por favor comparta con amigos.

  • @johnmyers8588
    @johnmyers8588 3 роки тому

    Loving this channel.. We do the Omega but with cones......much more intimidating! 😖😖😖 Great job!

  • @aimenalwan
    @aimenalwan 3 роки тому +2

    Brilliant video, thanks for sharing 👊🏼✊🏼

  • @GORidingADV
    @GORidingADV 3 роки тому +2

    Great video!👌
    Balance is the most important thing.
    I learned that from the beginning.
    Great exercise for balance practice.
    I will try some day.
    Thanks for sharing.

  • @deesupyo9620
    @deesupyo9620 3 роки тому +1

    Great channel. Very profess!
    Thanks for posting.

  • @vsadventures9402
    @vsadventures9402 3 роки тому +1

    Great tutorials 🤝 thanks 👍 will try it on my next adventure

    • @advmotoskillz
      @advmotoskillz  3 роки тому +1

      🤝Thanks! Definately let us know how it goes!

  • @davidwilliams7220
    @davidwilliams7220 3 роки тому +1

    It would be nice to demonstrate these skills on a non desert surface as we don't have any here in UK

    • @advmotoskillz
      @advmotoskillz  3 роки тому

      It would be great to ride on actual dirt!!! But, we don't have any... good thing is technique is technique and it can be applied on any surface👍

  • @jaideepdass
    @jaideepdass 3 роки тому +1

    I can't thank you enough for this video.
    However I have few questions:
    1. Can you use this technique in rain as well? Or you suggest leaning yourself while keeping the bike upright as a better option?
    2. Can we lean ourselves instead of standing up in off-road while keeping bike vertical?
    3. Are we counter leaning to keep bike as vertical as possible?
    4. Till what speed can we drive when driving off-road?

    • @advmotoskillz
      @advmotoskillz  3 роки тому

      Glad you found the video helpful! These counterbalance techniques are for handeling an ADV bike in off road riding environments at slower speeds. If a bike is traveling faster, you can lean with the bike to get it to turn, especially on asphalt. The goal with counterbalancing is to allow the bike to lean in order to make a turn (at slower speeds) and to be able to quickly react to help settle the bike when experiencing one of those unexpected whobbles when riding off road.

  • @perfectmotoadventurespaulf1968
    @perfectmotoadventurespaulf1968 3 роки тому +8

    I needed to see this, thank you

    • @advmotoskillz
      @advmotoskillz  3 роки тому +1

      Glad you found us Paul. You are most welcome and so pleased to hear it helped. 👍

    • @Ken-ru8et
      @Ken-ru8et 3 роки тому

      Absolutely, feeling the same with what I’m viewing and learning so much.. my GSA can develop me.. thanks

  • @jorgegdl8535
    @jorgegdl8535 3 роки тому +1

    Chingón bro, algo nunca visto, me suscribo al mejor en off road

    • @advmotoskillz
      @advmotoskillz  3 роки тому +1

      ¡gracias! muy feliz de tenerte aqui

  • @thomashinshelwood659
    @thomashinshelwood659 3 роки тому

    Thanks mate

  • @laurian60
    @laurian60 2 роки тому +1

    You are great, really!

    • @advmotoskillz
      @advmotoskillz  2 роки тому

      Thank you. Hope you are getting out to practice some of our drills.

  • @murataydn4542
    @murataydn4542 3 роки тому +1

    Harika video için teşekkürler. 👍

  • @DrGurple
    @DrGurple 3 роки тому

    You did bret dirty with that drum solo

  • @통사모-t3n
    @통사모-t3n 3 роки тому

    언제나 최고의 교육입니다.고맙습니다.👍💪🇰🇷

    • @advmotoskillz
      @advmotoskillz  3 роки тому

      가장 환영합니다. 댓글 감사합니다.🙌

  • @TMAdventuresT7
    @TMAdventuresT7 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome channel, new sub for new rider 🙌🏽

    • @advmotoskillz
      @advmotoskillz  3 роки тому +1

      Welcome to the world of adventure riding! Thanks for the sub 👍

  • @waldo_s
    @waldo_s 3 роки тому +1

    Amazing! 👊

  • @inthislife......
    @inthislife...... 3 роки тому

    Very nice

  • @kokkiematematika1931
    @kokkiematematika1931 2 роки тому +1

    I realize that answering on this public forum might not be desirable. So let me chance an answer... Will a steering stabilizer on an Africa Twin assist with riding sand road, sand wash on gravel road and water crossings?

    • @advmotoskillz
      @advmotoskillz  2 роки тому

      The answer to your question is yes.
      A stabilizer will make a bike feel more secure when the front tire is deflecting off rocks, and ruts when riding on gravel roads, sand roads, and through water crossings. This added stability can make holding onto the handlebars easier as well.
      Stabilizers can be extremely helpful to balance out high-speed wobbles when riding at top speed for long distances in sand.
      However, most of us are not riding full-speed Dakar style on these bigger bikes.
      One of the hardest parts for a rider to learn when riding in sand is to become comfortable with allowing the front wheel to squirm around and then allow it to settle back in a straight line.
      There are many riding techniques that you can learn that will assist you with this process.
      Bike setup/ergonomics is also very important in helping with this as well (handlebar height and angle). Tire pressure is also important.
      For me, I found investing time and effort into developing my fundamental riding skills to be the most important factor in helping me Ride With Confidence. Whether you should invest in one or not… is a personal decision.

  • @marct9444
    @marct9444 3 роки тому

    Muy bien, bravo!

  • @Snowgoodboy
    @Snowgoodboy 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you...

    • @advmotoskillz
      @advmotoskillz  2 роки тому

      🤝Thnaks for letting us know you liked it!

  • @MatheusFerreira-lg3pl
    @MatheusFerreira-lg3pl 2 роки тому +1

    Also, where is this desert area? Could you please share? I love dune riding....

  • @hierrofierro4241
    @hierrofierro4241 3 роки тому

    Pregunta. En el ejercicio de los cuadrados uno dentro del otro... no lo puede hacer sentado en la moto? No entiendo por que lo tiene que hacer parado.. perdonen mi ignorancia yo conduzco coustom siempre.

    • @advmotoskillz
      @advmotoskillz  3 роки тому +1

      Gracias por su pregunta.
      En la conducción de aventuras todoterreno, a menudo nos colocamos tanto sentados como de pie para gestionar mejor las diferentes superficies de conducción (tierra, arena, rocas, ríos, etc.).
      En este video, estamos practicando deliberadamente la técnica de la postura de conducción de pie y el equilibrio activo para ayudarnos a ser mejores ciclistas cuando estamos fuera de la carretera.
      Para los motociclistas que no viajan fuera de la carretera y no quieren aprender la posición de pie, este curso de agilidad de motocicleta definitivamente se puede realizar en posición sentada para practicar curvas cerradas.
      Los beneficios de la posición de pie en la conducción todoterreno incluyen un mejor ángulo de inclinación de la bicicleta a menor velocidad / tracción suelta, la capacidad de transferir el peso corporal de un lado a otro, las piernas pueden amortiguar los impactos en senderos con baches y una línea de visión más alta para ver su alrededores.
      Google Translated from:
      Thank you for your question.
      In off-road adventure riding, we often us both sitting position & standing position to better manage the different riding surfaces (dirt, sand, rocks, rivers, etc).
      In this video, we are purposely practicing the technique of standing riding posture and active balance to help make us better riders when off-road.
      For riders who do not go off-road & do not want to learn the standing position, then this motorcycle agility course can definitely be performed in sitting position for practicing tight cornering.
      The benefits of standing position in off-road riding include improved lean angle of bike in lower speed/loose traction, ability to transfer body weight from side to side, legs can be shock absorbers on bumpy trails, & taller line of vision to see your surroundings.

    • @hierrofierro4241
      @hierrofierro4241 3 роки тому +1

      @@advmotoskillz muy buena explicación! Me gustaron los ejercicios ..y de otros vídeos tambien.

  • @davidmeredith7162
    @davidmeredith7162 3 роки тому

    Well done

    • @advmotoskillz
      @advmotoskillz  3 роки тому

      Thanks David! So glad you enjoy & hope it helps.

  • @ExploradoresdeArgentina
    @ExploradoresdeArgentina 3 роки тому

    Fantastic!!

  • @fuliroka
    @fuliroka 3 роки тому

    Good video

  • @vijayam1
    @vijayam1 8 місяців тому +1

    Brilliant..

    • @advmotoskillz
      @advmotoskillz  8 місяців тому

      Hope you are getting a chance to get some practice in 🤙

  • @Conqueeftador-369
    @Conqueeftador-369 3 роки тому

    Man thank you!

  • @taxiflay7453
    @taxiflay7453 Рік тому +1

    Perfekt 👌👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

  • @mrrmut57
    @mrrmut57 3 роки тому +1

    What modes and settings for the R1250GS?

    • @advmotoskillz
      @advmotoskillz  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for the question Stefan. Like many aspects of riding there is a lot of “personal preferences” and differing options as to “what is best”.
      It is good to try many different settings to get a feeling how the bike responds and develop what YOU like best.

    • @advmotoskillz
      @advmotoskillz  3 роки тому +1

      On these agility courses my 2016 GS is set with the suspension on 1 up and on the soft setting. My legs are not very long and I like to be able to be able to get a foot down quickly if needed for a foot dab.
      Also it is set on Enduropro with traction control and ABS shut off and tires at 2 bar/29psi.

    • @advmotoskillz
      @advmotoskillz  3 роки тому +1

      On most off road conditions I bump the suspension to 1 up with luggage and still in the soft setting (I have old knees) for a little more clearance to ride over obstacles.
      On bigger obstacles/rocky sections I will put it to 2 up suspension, ride past the obstacle and then lower again to a more comfortable setting.

    • @mrrmut57
      @mrrmut57 3 роки тому +1

      @@advmotoskillz Thank you for your reply. As a new GS owner I find your channel and experience invaluable. I look forward to experimenting with the different rider modes and suspension settings you mention. Best, Stefan

    • @advmotoskillz
      @advmotoskillz  3 роки тому

      @@mrrmut57 Congrats on your new bike! Have fun getting to know it & keep us posted on your experiences.

  • @gerardocudich2982
    @gerardocudich2982 3 роки тому

    What does the arrow mean shift up or down ? Some arrows are straight

    • @advmotoskillz
      @advmotoskillz  3 роки тому

      Hi Gerardo. The arrows are actually meant to show a "shift" in body weight for the purpose of counterbalancing the bike. The direction of the arrow point highlights the body weight shift that was demonstrated.
      It was not our intent to imply a gear shift, as we would include numbers and and specifiy "gear" in those cases.
      🤝Apologies for any confusion and thank you for asking. We will aim to be more clear in future videos.

  • @PatRick-bg4dm
    @PatRick-bg4dm 3 роки тому +1

    Great one, why to hell look that so easily? 🤕

    • @advmotoskillz
      @advmotoskillz  3 роки тому

      Thanks so much Pat! One answer to that ... cone weave practice was the key. Amazing how cones practice can improve off-road riding. We dedicated a whole video to cones already ua-cam.com/video/g6nXt9GisRQ/v-deo.html and have another coming soon because its been so important to us.

  • @Steini07
    @Steini07 3 роки тому

    cool skill show i like it.... subscribe ;-)

  • @iamrider2539
    @iamrider2539 3 роки тому

    Can't watch and read comments here 😁

    • @advmotoskillz
      @advmotoskillz  3 роки тому +1

      Just think of it as multitasking training 😉

    • @iamrider2539
      @iamrider2539 3 роки тому

      @@advmotoskillz Nah not this time. This time Im gonna give my full attention to my teacher who's sharing a simplified version of life saving skills.. 💖

  • @Sagitario23
    @Sagitario23 3 роки тому

    MUD

  • @sucramsucram3558
    @sucramsucram3558 3 роки тому +1

    I love this channel! Fantastic content.

    • @advmotoskillz
      @advmotoskillz  3 роки тому

      Much appreciated! Glad to have you here too 👍