I've used this video two years in a row when teaching my 6th graders about radius, diameter, & circumference. Why not? If I can find a great real world example (using my favorite hobby and racer) then I'm going to do it! Thanks Shane...
Your rants and continual comments (and my correction of your bad technique) have actually given a spike to the number of views of our UA-cam vids, plus also the DirtWise DVD orders we have received recently. Thanks for helping get our videos higher up the rankings! Don't bother asking for a cut of the profits though. Keep up the great work mate, you are really helping us out at the moment!!!!
I just did a dirtwise school this past thursday and friday and i loved every minute of and wish i could do it everyday solid class that Jason thomas did!!
You know, you are right mate. From now on I'm going to teach my students to conquer corner ruts by "keeping your feet on the pegs, hover over the seat, and gently lean in" as you originally wrote (even though the top riders use the techniques I mention). From what I now understand you are an internet guru who used to be able to ride fast in a straight line, or some claim to fame like that wasn't it? Anyway, YOU WIN mate! Please take your rants about incorrect technique somewhere else now......
Have you ever thought about doing this drill in a figure 8 pattern to avoid the dizziness & work left and right sides during the same drill? Great content here. 👊
Awesome. We used to have one of those in our riding area. Everyone liked it. One weekend we were camping and riding by the circle rut having a few beers. One guy says, "You feel drunk when you come out." This other guy says, "I'm drunk when I go in." Lol. We all had a good laugh.
It teaches you to have very precise corner rut technique which is essential for the trail. It is such a great feeling when you are able to do it correctly - isn't that one of the main reasons why we ride dirt bikes?
I would like to see any of these, keyboard jockeys keep up with MR.WATTS any were in the woods or cross country course, Shane Watts is a MASTER DIRT BIKE RIDER and TEACHER, so just stay behind your nice little desk's and keyboards with your minds and your mouth shut while we're out trying new ways to go faster and have more fun riding our DIRT BIKES while you people play with your keyboards and dream about doing something real. THANK'S from NOR-CAL!!!!!
In defiance of the great UA-cam tradition of posting rude, negative comments, I am going to say well done - and I don't even ride any more. I'd just recommend putting your URL in the video description.
It a great way to learn excellent corner rut technique (exact same skills), and definitely to gain the commitment to lean it over and get on the gas hard instead of hesitating which a lot of riders have a huge issue with. But probably the main reason is because it is such an enjoyable feeling to rip around and conquer it - isn't getting that buzz and satisfaction the main reason why we all ride dirtbikes????
great stuff Shane very quick ,but riding like that in the stix is a bit tricky good for moto trax though takes a lot of energy to flip back the other way for the next turn in the bush .
Yes mate, I did stay at the front of the seat - check on the "overhead" shots and you will see that there is only about 2 inches of seat showing. If you go any further forward you can't get enough bike lean angle because your thigh keeps the handlebars propped up.
Yes John, keep your foot above the ground when starting out, but once you tip it over past a certain point (a very significant lean angle) you have to then slide your foot across the ground for support. When you get the bike all the way over there is no where else for your foot/leg to go except for being up higher and out in front of you. Have fun with it mate!
And young people, let's clarify that the "inside line" is indeed a corner rut. Our friend Eric here seems to have a real issue at acknowledging that. Whether you make a Circle Rut or not, it is a great way for you to master all of the key points of the technique that RC uses whether he is ripping around the inside corner rut, or railing the outside berm and being slow and stupid....
I remember when I first watched this video. I was a highschool kid living with my parents 8 years ago, and the resulting circle rut that I made is still visible on satellite images to this day. Thank you UA-cam algorithm haha.
If you get down deep enough to where the sand is possibly more compact, and moist, to help hold its shape, then yes. It's going to be hard though to establish and keep a solid wall to support the excessive lean angle.
im making one right now:) cant wait for it to be ready (thinking 2 more days) so i want my foot dragging on the ground holding me up like you did? i thought i would rest it about 2 inches over the ground and have it there in case the bike started to tip over for some reason.
Do you know who Shane Watts is? I think you need to do your research because Shane Watts is known as one of the best off-road motorcyclist in the world! YES the WORLD!
These circle ruts look great! I want to make one at our local track for the kids to practice on... including myself... what are the dimensions of this one?
to work on your corner rut skills, and because it's very enjoyable when you get it right. Having fun is the main reason for riding dirt bikes, isn't it?
The purpose of putting your foot out is to weight the front tire. It helps the front tire sit a little more. Most of your cornering should be done with your suspension in its stroke. The idea of the foot up high(NOT out to the side) can be to weight the front and keep the suspension in its stoke or just simply raising it through a deep rut. Sitting on your gas tank will also help weight the front tire as well, But once through the apex and accelerating you should have your foot back on the peg.
Honestly I thought the same thing until I road a 450 for a couple laps and I found I liked the 250 as its much easier to muscle the bike around as compared to the 450. I'm about 6 foot 175 pounds so the 450 might be better if you're a bigger rider.
Proper riding technique is keeping your feet on the pegs as much as you can. Only taking your foot of when you need to. Your foot should never drag on the ground. Then if you are railing a berm or a rut that fast your foot should be out in front of the ground with the toes pointed in towards the forks.
I've used this video two years in a row when teaching my 6th graders about radius, diameter, & circumference. Why not? If I can find a great real world example (using my favorite hobby and racer) then I'm going to do it! Thanks Shane...
Ha! Thank you. :)
tcartermusic quit your job! No one likes teachers
I wish i had you for sixth grade
@@JackHerer666 you are a cyber bully
@@JackHerer666 get a job ASS HOLE.
I like the part when they turn right
Didn't have the acreage to make a lefhand track I guess
Lol nice
same
too many people say that
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I like it when they have two of these so you can work on your lefthand rut turns as well.
😂
A "figure 8" rut?
How much time must one spend in the circle rut till you bore through to China?
I did the math for that 2 stroke he rides and being that china is about 20,000 miles away it would take him 69 years
@@kebbikes1777 not 68 or even 70 years?!
Yeah but the lava in the middle will slow him down by 6969 years
Your a legend and a riding freak Wattsy. I watched the GNCC when you toweled everyone up on your 125. Brilliant.
Hey mate,
After watching your video I have started digging one of my own.
Keep the good vids comming.
Thanks
What a great idea! Circle rut gives you the biggest bang for your buck for practice time. Thanks for the video!
Wow. That's a really great way to drill riding ruts, and make it second nature. Nice idea.
Your rants and continual comments (and my correction of your bad technique) have actually given a spike to the number of views of our UA-cam vids, plus also the DirtWise DVD orders we have received recently. Thanks for helping get our videos higher up the rankings! Don't bother asking for a cut of the profits though. Keep up the great work mate, you are really helping us out at the moment!!!!
dragging your bars like that is crazy, awesome skills.
Congrats mate, I'm stoked for you!!!!
Still amazing to watch after all these years
I just did a dirtwise school this past thursday and friday and i loved every minute of and wish i could do it everyday solid class that Jason thomas did!!
Never seen an orange power ranger
that's because you ride a girls bike LOL
@@MrStingray186 girls have better bikes, I know a girl who just got a new Kawasaki
You know, you are right mate. From now on I'm going to teach my students to conquer corner ruts by "keeping your feet on the pegs, hover over the seat, and gently lean in" as you originally wrote (even though the top riders use the techniques I mention). From what I now understand you are an internet guru who used to be able to ride fast in a straight line, or some claim to fame like that wasn't it? Anyway, YOU WIN mate! Please take your rants about incorrect technique somewhere else now......
this man is great, great tips. thank you.
Cheers mate, stoked you had an enjoyable time at the DirtWise school and thought that it was beneficial. Keep on roosting!
Have you ever thought about doing this drill in a figure 8 pattern to avoid the dizziness & work left and right sides during the same drill? Great content here. 👊
Awesome. We used to have one of those in our riding area. Everyone liked it. One weekend we were camping and riding by the circle rut having a few beers. One guy says, "You feel drunk when you come out." This other guy says, "I'm drunk when I go in." Lol. We all had a good laugh.
I'm surprised the cops didn't show up!!
Get it, cops like doughnuts;) I'm hilarious.
Yamawhore hahahahaha
Yes mate, it definitely will help you as it really teaches you to commit to the rut and execute it correctly, thus making ruts on the trail easier.
G'day Ashton, I was only going probably about 15mph but the "G" forces in effect made it feel like I was going about 100mph!!!!
Im stuck in a rut feel like my lifes goin in circles
You are stuck in a rut but
not the 1 in this video.
@@chrisiollich4890 oh well done m8 fkn hillarious
Respect Shane. Bar ends in the dirt....awesome skill mate . Most peeps would lose their bowel at the G loads you are pulling...
It teaches you to have very precise corner rut technique which is essential for the trail. It is such a great feeling when you are able to do it correctly - isn't that one of the main reasons why we ride dirt bikes?
I would like to see any of these,
keyboard jockeys keep up with
MR.WATTS any were in the woods or cross country course,
Shane Watts is a MASTER DIRT
BIKE RIDER and TEACHER, so
just stay behind your nice little
desk's and keyboards with your
minds and your mouth shut while we're out trying new ways
to go faster and have more fun
riding our DIRT BIKES while you
people play with your keyboards
and dream about doing something real.
THANK'S from NOR-CAL!!!!!
Love the video! subbed man! keep it up
How james stewart learned to scrub haha
this is awesome!! even his foot has its own rut!
It was awesome!!!!!!
In defiance of the great UA-cam tradition of posting rude, negative comments, I am going to say well done - and I don't even ride any more. I'd just recommend putting your URL in the video description.
It a great way to learn excellent corner rut technique (exact same skills), and definitely to gain the commitment to lean it over and get on the gas hard instead of hesitating which a lot of riders have a huge issue with. But probably the main reason is because it is such an enjoyable feeling to rip around and conquer it - isn't getting that buzz and satisfaction the main reason why we all ride dirtbikes????
that looks soo fun. crazy speed.
hey Shane, just want to say that this is an awesome video, screw all the negativity!
That's sick nice tips wattsy
that is the sickest circle rut every
great stuff Shane very quick ,but riding like that in the stix is a bit tricky good for moto trax though takes a lot of energy to flip back the other way for the next turn in the bush .
Yes mate, I did stay at the front of the seat - check on the "overhead" shots and you will see that there is only about 2 inches of seat showing. If you go any further forward you can't get enough bike lean angle because your thigh keeps the handlebars propped up.
Thanks for the kind words mate!
Yes John, keep your foot above the ground when starting out, but once you tip it over past a certain point (a very significant lean angle) you have to then slide your foot across the ground for support. When you get the bike all the way over there is no where else for your foot/leg to go except for being up higher and out in front of you. Have fun with it mate!
Thanks for sharing this.
very well done,a bit intimidating!! I want to take one of your classes!! are ya's ever coming back to Michigan?
I've coughed up a lugi in my helmet, but never blown chunks...yet. Thanks for posting!
And young people, let's clarify that the "inside line" is indeed a corner rut. Our friend Eric here seems to have a real issue at acknowledging that. Whether you make a Circle Rut or not, it is a great way for you to master all of the key points of the technique that RC uses whether he is ripping around the inside corner rut, or railing the outside berm and being slow and stupid....
Awesome vid
I remember when I first watched this video. I was a highschool kid living with my parents 8 years ago, and the resulting circle rut that I made is still visible on satellite images to this day. Thank you UA-cam algorithm haha.
if you keep just riding in this circle, it will become a nice circle rut, i made one here in florida and its perfect!
If you get down deep enough to where the sand is possibly more compact, and moist, to help hold its shape, then yes. It's going to be hard though to establish and keep a solid wall to support the excessive lean angle.
you ride a circle rut better than anyone ive seen :)
Nice this is our next tool
im making one right now:) cant wait for it to be ready (thinking 2 more days) so i want my foot dragging on the ground holding me up like you did? i thought i would rest it about 2 inches over the ground and have it there in case the bike started to tip over for some reason.
Do you know who Shane Watts is? I think you need to do your research because Shane Watts is known as one of the best off-road motorcyclist in the world! YES the WORLD!
Now THAT'S how you rail a corner!
That is awesome! I will never be good enough to do that
Come down to kiwi land and run a couple of riding schools. Love wot you do mate, awsome.
These circle ruts look great! I want to make one at our local track for the kids to practice on... including myself... what are the dimensions of this one?
3:12 =)
That was pretty sick.
I got dizzy just watching... Great vid Wattsy...
Good on ya mate!!!!
Thank you! Circular ride! I really want ...
Our circle rut was made in softer sandy soil that absorbs any torrential downpours fairly quickly.
to work on your corner rut skills, and because it's very enjoyable when you get it right. Having fun is the main reason for riding dirt bikes, isn't it?
How do you make a circle rut do you just ride in a circle a bunch of times or do I use a shovel?please help thanks!!!
is the whole engine getting right ammount of lubrication when its tilted like that for that long on high revs?
Either get some mates, a couple of shovels, and a free afternoon, or pay someone to dig it with a mini-excavator, ha!
How do you keep it dry!!? We made one with a mini excavator and it was awesome for about 2 weeks, then it rained hard..
Nice work wattsy, mater the neighbors are crying because they are sick of noise!!!!!!
Bloody master on a bike!!
I like your bike what year? and is that factory backed or are you by yourself
I
do you jus ride in circles to make one of these because i want to make one soo bad it looks like fun
do you have enough stickers on your bike?
King Carl Enduro no
no
How many hours have you been around that rut, 'cause it lookes pretty deep for a rut circle
I want to see a race on this circle track!
This look bad ass! I have to find a place in the desert where I can do this.
I could never do a rut like that
The purpose of putting your foot out is to weight the front tire. It helps the front tire sit a little more. Most of your cornering should be done with your suspension in its stroke. The idea of the foot up high(NOT out to the side) can be to weight the front and keep the suspension in its stoke or just simply raising it through a deep rut. Sitting on your gas tank will also help weight the front tire as well, But once through the apex and accelerating you should have your foot back on the peg.
Eric has left the chat.
His foot slipped off the peg and he lost all his toes in the chain.
You spin me right round baby, right round.
Sick!
great corner training, anyone who doesn't understand that doesn't have, and never had a dirtbike.
would it be possible to make one for a dirtbike and a quad?
Never seen nothing like this....F*ckin Awesome Skills !!
sick brah.
Now how hard do I RAIL the rut?
Honestly I thought the same thing until I road a 450 for a couple laps and I found I liked the 250 as its much easier to muscle the bike around as compared to the 450. I'm about 6 foot 175 pounds so the 450 might be better if you're a bigger rider.
Be sweet to make a figure 8 of this. Just have to be up coming across center
Is that "track" from the '21 SX season (short lap times?)?
Like a boss
GOOD👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks you👏👏👏👏
dirt wise is wise so i need help
im 13 on a rm250 25 and want to sell it to get a yz450f as i dont like the power style on the 250 do i do it
Is there any way do make a circle rut in sugar sand? because thats all i have down here :/
I would love to try this, although, I know it would end badly, lol! Id be worried about how the hell to get out of it once I got going, hahaha!
Holy crap!!!!!!!!
u look a bit like ricky carmichael
sorry ill rephrase "all motocross bikes use either a wet or semi dry sump" apart from the yzf which uses a dry sump,correct me if im wrong though!
Proper riding technique is keeping your feet on the pegs as much as you can. Only taking your foot of when you need to. Your foot should never drag on the ground. Then if you are railing a berm or a rut that fast your foot should be out in front of the ground with the toes pointed in towards the forks.
Whats the point? Does this make you take corners better?
so what happens if your dragging foot hits some unseen protruding rock or root? at that speed I'm guessing your knee or hip is going to explode....?
I'm all dizzy
You mad me dizzy ‘ just watching you!! Do figure 8 good for left and right turning angles
I only rode it for about 5 minutes, but it took much longer than that to dig it out!