My wife just gave me an evil stare when i told her that I was watching your channel to learn to jump my Cb500x. Big mistake, next time i wont tell her lol
It’s all about context. If I’m pretty far from assistance or on a multi day ride, I don’t mess around, especially if I’m alone: I ride pretty conservatively. Go slower, go around, find another route. If the ride is close to home or I’m with others or if help is easily available, I find the obstacles, bulldog it and push a bit harder. It’s all about risk versus reward and knowing your skill and comfort level. I’ve had both an injury and a mechanical failure (separate incidents) far from assistance and it’s miserable and costly.
Thank you for sharing your experience. I am new to ADV riding and I often do stupid things. I was riding a trail 15 miles from my home. Adrenaline took over and I stared going rough. I was alone in a areas know for Leopards and Hyenas. Whatever you said started making sense when I lost my way and next thing I know my front tyre is flat. It was pretty stupid of me to be honest. I can’t agree more to your advice. Thank you once again for sharing.
Finally a new episode. I like your tipps & tricks, how you take riding techniques apart. And you explain the steps very clear and well, Dusty. Günter from Nürnberg/Germany
Thank you, Sven and Jim. Most of us have had a whiskey throttle situation and it is not fun and, as you have both stated, can have an unfortunate ending. The best way to help with that is to practice throttle input doing different drills. Turning drills (slower more gentle input) and accelerating/decelerating drills (quicker more abrupt input) are great for this.
Dusty. Thanks for the response. Hopefully this topic can be captured in an upcoming video. Areas of interest for me would be 1) Beginner settings for off-road settings on modern bikes - specifically throttle response. 2) hand position to reduce whiskey throttle and 3) a walk through of throttle exercises. Really love this channel and hopeful this content can one day be added. cheers.
I have found that keeping 1 or 2 fingers on the front brake lever, as we're meant to do, really helps modulate my throttle inputs. This also helps in rough terrain like whoops where the movement of the bike tends to affect throttle inputs.
Great instruction Dusty. I can’t emphasize enough what a great training experience West38 gives at their camps. Took level 1 north of Fort Collins, CO as a newbie 52 yo w a 850 GS and rode the COBDR w a group of friends made at camp. Took level 2 the next year and rode expert terrain w the same group in Sturgis for the GetOn!. It’s like learning the coolest thing ever with a group of buddies you’d go drinking with! Thanks from taking me from watching long way round to heading to Baja next spring.
Another great informative video! Hope to see other videos in the near future. Enjoyed meeting you and the team at the training class in Springfield last month; very helpful!
i was looking for this info of how to lofting ..... So NO clutch involved in this ? ( its more about going on high rpm ? ) Thank Dusty, you are the best !
First thing I want to do is get on a motorcycle with more Reliability than BMW... I'm German it hurts me to say it... But BMW is NOT the Most Reliable motorcycle... 'Nuff said!!!...
Had my hopes up for austrian bikes but I keep reading so many horror stories about them. What makes you think that BMW isn't reliable? Which ones are? Japanese?
@@theunheardprophet4315 Statistics, BMW is NOT as reliable as it used to be. The most reliable motorcycle is Yamaha... Sorry, I used to be a BMW guy. No more...
Okay, so it's called lofting! I did this all the time without even thinking much. I started doing this in order to not slow down on a speed breaker on the city roads. Then took it to the trails 😅
Don't you know the bikes to heavy to do that? You need a lighter, more nimble off road oriented machine to do that. I know because all the riding forum experts told me so. In all seriousness, after riding 5k in a month on one of those 'light is right' dirt machines I'm ready to step up to a GS. I'd rather learn to ride a big bike off road and enjoy the long range comfort I need to actually get to where the good riding is. Thanks for the inspiration.
Informative videos. Thank you. On adventure bikes with traction control, would you need to turn off traction control in order to do a loft or a momentary wheelie? Thx
Cowboy. Actor. Accident Attorney. Little League Pitcher. World Series of Poker Star. Motorcycle Instructor. I can picture all these people being named “Dusty Wessels”.
Hello and welcome again. I hope they're all good. Thanks for this kind of videos...I haven't put much into practice, but I've enjoyed all your videos explaining the techniques. Speaking of jumping on bumps, I've tried it twice in the past and yes it's fun and creates butterflies in the stomach for a trail/adventure bike of medium displacement and let's say heavy (TRK 502X). Thanks and good curves.
The word "clutch" is not mentioned once in this video. I'm guessing you're not a fan of clutch pop techniques for getting the front wheel up in these situations, and that's fine, but I think the audience needs a little info on the role of the clutch here, even if the role is "don't touch it".
Interesting point. Chris Birch (KTM and enduro champ) recommends clutch and throttle use. This video just uses power of motor. On the big bikes I suppose throttle alone works. Smaller bikes might need the pop.
Hi Spooky and Michael. Great points! You are both correct. I am only using throttle input in these situations that I am demonstrating. Luckily, the GS has enough low end torque that I don't need the clutch. Chris Birch's videos on using both clutch and throttle are awesome!!
Hello there, my English isn't really good, but i will try it 😎. Does anyone know, where i can buy this "Zylinderprotection" for the 1200 gs adv, which you can see in the Video on the first picture? This Protection is absolutly perfect! ....especially for Offroad- Beginners. Best Regards
Good video…thanks. What’s your advice for scrubbing speed off once you have lofted or jumped. I find I just get faster and faster! 😳 The ledge later in the video…I would go up that slowly. Too much risk trying to take it fast. Brain over bravado. 😁
Thank you, Michael. Haha, I have done the same thing from time to time. I misjudge the landing or run out and am carrying more speed than I want. In that case, I like to slow down fast by braking. Of course, all this is dependent on terrain, trail, traction etc. Nevertheless, I have found myself braking after finishing either of these maneuvers.
Simply, thank you. Good content and explanations. Personally I don't get to ride enough, usually alone, and 70+. I have some beautiful riding close by, but no cell service, houses, people, etc. These videos give me something to work on, be aware of, and how to pick my battles so to speak to ride another day. SW CO/UT, GEN1 KLR. Does a KLR loft 😀.
I'm not saying do it but i started jumping railroad tracks that cross over roads. It's just enough of a bump to get a bit of air and nicely slanted on the other side for a soft landing.
"blip and hold"? given that a blip is to put throttle down then let it go... so you want us to blip it, then hold at zero throttle? not very good advice, yr gonna pitch yr front wheel into the ground.
Hi Bharadwaj. I agree with mikemerrill175. This bike specifically reduces the amount of traction control in enduro pro. You can shut off traction control but, you will want to know what that feels like. If you are wondering what is best, find a few different loose and firm traction environments and try both.
Interesting technique & good video Wes: well explained! I'm going to practice this for sure as I can see the many situations lofting and jumping on my 1200cc could come in handy.
⚠️WARNING⚠️: jumping adventure bikes is very risky for the transmission! If you hold the clutch in, the motorcycle WILL bounce. You have to match the speed of your landing to the gear and throttle position.
Dusty, I see you're wearing the Marrakesh jacket/pants. I also wear those. I'm currently on a K1600GTL, but thinking of switching over to a GSA. Have you upgraded the armor to level 2? Looks like the Marrakesh makes good off road gear!
Great vid a thank you! Question when chopping the throttle for a loft...what is your clutch position? Do you leave it engaged or disengage it then pop the clutch the same time you throttle and lift?
Don’t use the clutch for this. The engine braking is what initiates the loading on the front suspension and you don’t want to over torque when throttle blipping as that could cause you to get too much front end lift causing you to loop. This is why gear selection is important so your in the higher rev range as you approach the obstacles. That should provide all the power needed for a smooth, controlled execution of the loft or jump. It’s not the same as enduro riding where you are going over very large logs or rocks with a light weight bike. Hope this helps. ✌️
Hi Matthew. Thank you, MichiganMoto! I could not have said it better. I didn't use the clutch in this video or for this skill demonstration. This was all throttle input.
can't wait for it to cool off so I can try this out. I'm in Sol Cal, but it's 100+ in the dessert at the moment. This is like watching Warren Miller ski films in the summer.
Great advice on the blip, didn't know when to do it from a street glide perspective and was late on a dirt bike. Went from a KLX 300 SM that I knobbied out to now a KTM 890 Adventure S. Just getting used to the low center but blips on those little pot holes coming soon. Get out and ride. So scenic is why I do it, well that and un-explainable fun too.
Hey, It's not the price of the rubber but more the cost of having a rim bend and then repaired. A front wheel is not trailing and therefore easier to bend. The rear wheel is trailing and also supported by the engine power to pull itself up the slope. Sorry for not using all the professional terms.
My wife just gave me an evil stare when i told her that I was watching your channel to learn to jump my Cb500x. Big mistake, next time i wont tell her lol
wives are the fun police
It’s all about context. If I’m pretty far from assistance or on a multi day ride, I don’t mess around, especially if I’m alone: I ride pretty conservatively. Go slower, go around, find another route. If the ride is close to home or I’m with others or if help is easily available, I find the obstacles, bulldog it and push a bit harder. It’s all about risk versus reward and knowing your skill and comfort level. I’ve had both an injury and a mechanical failure (separate incidents) far from assistance and it’s miserable and costly.
Matthew, I could not agree more! Great comment. I certainly choose to do either of these based on many factors and those being at the top!
Thank you for sharing your experience. I am new to ADV riding and I often do stupid things. I was riding a trail 15 miles from my home. Adrenaline took over and I stared going rough. I was alone in a areas know for Leopards and Hyenas.
Whatever you said started making sense when I lost my way and next thing I know my front tyre is flat. It was pretty stupid of me to be honest. I can’t agree more to your advice. Thank you once again for sharing.
It's been 1 year since the last one... But yeahh let's start this new journey 🍀
We're back!
Great to see you again. Best motorcycle instruction channel in UA-cam
Wow, thanks, Jorge.
Thank you, Jorge!
It's been a while!
Finally a new episode. I like your tipps & tricks, how you take riding techniques apart. And you explain the steps very clear and well, Dusty.
Günter from Nürnberg/Germany
Thank you, Gunter.
Hi Dusty. What’s the mode setting on your GS when you loft and jump in this video? Thanks
GS has such a light front anyway. No need to get aggressive. I tractor over everything. The 650+lbs isnt lightening up on the trail.
Dusty, love the video. Any tips on giving a throttle blip without introducing a whiskey throttle situation. I might be speaking from experience ;)
I also have this question after just breaking my ankle from a whiskey throttle induced accident.
Thank you, Sven and Jim. Most of us have had a whiskey throttle situation and it is not fun and, as you have both stated, can have an unfortunate ending. The best way to help with that is to practice throttle input doing different drills. Turning drills (slower more gentle input) and accelerating/decelerating drills (quicker more abrupt input) are great for this.
Dusty. Thanks for the response. Hopefully this topic can be captured in an upcoming video. Areas of interest for me would be 1) Beginner settings for off-road settings on modern bikes - specifically throttle response. 2) hand position to reduce whiskey throttle and 3) a walk through of throttle exercises. Really love this channel and hopeful this content can one day be added. cheers.
I have found that keeping 1 or 2 fingers on the front brake lever, as we're meant to do, really helps modulate my throttle inputs. This also helps in rough terrain like whoops where the movement of the bike tends to affect throttle inputs.
Really useful and no BS. Thanks. 👍
ok MOTOTREK is BACK ! Now I must click on the notification bell.. hope this rings in less than a year :D ;) welcome back !
Great instruction Dusty. I can’t emphasize enough what a great training experience West38 gives at their camps. Took level 1 north of Fort Collins, CO as a newbie 52 yo w a 850 GS and rode the COBDR w a group of friends made at camp. Took level 2 the next year and rode expert terrain w the same group in Sturgis for the GetOn!. It’s like learning the coolest thing ever with a group of buddies you’d go drinking with! Thanks from taking me from watching long way round to heading to Baja next spring.
Awesome!! So happy for you! You are riding like a boss and it will be a blast to take your group to Baja 🙂
Fantastic video as usual!
A little bit beyond my skill level at the moment, but practice, practice, practice. Eventually I’ll get there!
Awesome video! I am glad you are making new videos!! Keep them coming.
Please don't stop educating us and making such world class delightful videos and what quality man 🥰
OK
Thank you!
Another great informative video! Hope to see other videos in the near future. Enjoyed meeting you and the team at the training class in Springfield last month; very helpful!
Thank you, Randy.
I like to practice with my GS on the local roads where the city puts in "speed jumps".
Dusty's back! Nice one, it's been a long time since a new video landed.
i was looking for this info of how to lofting ..... So NO clutch involved in this ? ( its more about going on high rpm ? ) Thank Dusty, you are the best !
Thank you! Correct, no clutch with this specific technique. That is also assuming your bike has enough torque to use the throttle only...
@@west38moto53 Thanks, about the torque ... will see, its a 650 GS Dakar '03 ..... i guess it wont have a problem lofting .....
First thing I want to do is get on a motorcycle with more Reliability than BMW... I'm German it hurts me to say it... But BMW is NOT the Most Reliable motorcycle... 'Nuff said!!!...
Had my hopes up for austrian bikes but I keep reading so many horror stories about them. What makes you think that BMW isn't reliable? Which ones are? Japanese?
@@theunheardprophet4315 Statistics, BMW is NOT as reliable as it used to be. The most reliable motorcycle is Yamaha... Sorry, I used to be a BMW guy. No more...
@@dwightbernheimer331 I heard it was Honda
@@theunheardprophet4315 Every other Year LOL
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Wow I didn't think ya'll would ever be back! It's been too long! Happy to see a video from ya'll!
Awesome tips! What trail is this?? It’s beautiful!
Roughly goo.gl/maps/aCtsoTm7sdU3SZmr8
Okay, so it's called lofting! I did this all the time without even thinking much. I started doing this in order to not slow down on a speed breaker on the city roads. Then took it to the trails 😅
You're finally back! Beautiful scenery and excellent instruction. Keep it coming!
Will do, David.
Don't you know the bikes to heavy to do that? You need a lighter, more nimble off road oriented machine to do that. I know because all the riding forum experts told me so.
In all seriousness, after riding 5k in a month on one of those 'light is right' dirt machines I'm ready to step up to a GS. I'd rather learn to ride a big bike off road and enjoy the long range comfort I need to actually get to where the good riding is. Thanks for the inspiration.
Thank you, D W. I agree 🙂
Hello my favorite video Woho I'm excited
Agree with the good to see you back comments.
Great, well informed and explained video.
Now it's the practice to get it right
finally a new vid, we need moooooore!!!
Informative videos. Thank you. On adventure bikes with traction control, would you need to turn off traction control in order to do a loft or a momentary wheelie? Thx
good1
Solid video Dusty! 🏁
AYO 1year break
Really liked this, ty. I haven't been on a bike for way too long
Great video! A bit more of an advanced technique. I’m in for the challenge!
That was a really good explanation. Thanks !
You're welcome!
Cowboy. Actor. Accident Attorney. Little League Pitcher. World Series of Poker Star. Motorcycle Instructor. I can picture all these people being named “Dusty Wessels”.
Plan to attend one of your training sessions.
Hello and welcome again. I hope they're all good. Thanks for this kind of videos...I haven't put much into practice, but I've enjoyed all your videos explaining the techniques. Speaking of jumping on bumps, I've tried it twice in the past and yes it's fun and creates butterflies in the stomach for a trail/adventure bike of medium displacement and let's say heavy (TRK 502X). Thanks and good curves.
Thank you, Jorge.
Yeahhhhh Dusty!
Been looking for something like this - thanks!
The word "clutch" is not mentioned once in this video. I'm guessing you're not a fan of clutch pop techniques for getting the front wheel up in these situations, and that's fine, but I think the audience needs a little info on the role of the clutch here, even if the role is "don't touch it".
Interesting point. Chris Birch (KTM and enduro champ) recommends clutch and throttle use. This video just uses power of motor. On the big bikes I suppose throttle alone works. Smaller bikes might need the pop.
Hi Spooky and Michael. Great points! You are both correct. I am only using throttle input in these situations that I am demonstrating. Luckily, the GS has enough low end torque that I don't need the clutch. Chris Birch's videos on using both clutch and throttle are awesome!!
Great to see some new content! :)
Hello there, my English isn't really good, but i will try it 😎.
Does anyone know, where i can buy this "Zylinderprotection" for the 1200 gs adv, which you can see in the Video on the first picture? This Protection is absolutly perfect! ....especially for Offroad- Beginners.
Best Regards
Good video…thanks. What’s your advice for scrubbing speed off once you have lofted or jumped. I find I just get faster and faster! 😳
The ledge later in the video…I would go up that slowly. Too much risk trying to take it fast. Brain over bravado. 😁
Thank you, Michael. Haha, I have done the same thing from time to time. I misjudge the landing or run out and am carrying more speed than I want. In that case, I like to slow down fast by braking. Of course, all this is dependent on terrain, trail, traction etc. Nevertheless, I have found myself braking after finishing either of these maneuvers.
Missed you guys.
->The best motorcycle instruction channel on UA-cam ❤️
Wow, thanks!
What is the maker if the moto pants you have on? Thanks for the tips!
Klim, Mike.
Thx
Thanks Kevin Magnussen
Simply, thank you. Good content and explanations. Personally I don't get to ride enough, usually alone, and 70+. I have some beautiful riding close by, but no cell service, houses, people, etc. These videos give me something to work on, be aware of, and how to pick my battles so to speak to ride another day. SW CO/UT, GEN1 KLR. Does a KLR loft 😀.
Thank you, John.
Love this Rusty, thanks for these videos, brilliantly done indeed!
Great info!
Excellent instruction.
Glad it was helpful!
As a non native English speaker i fix the speed of video to 0.75 that makes perfect to me:)
Thanks for great sharing
I'm not saying do it but i started jumping railroad tracks that cross over roads. It's just enough of a bump to get a bit of air and nicely slanted on the other side for a soft landing.
Welcome back!
And if you remember, turn off your TC. TC will otherwise interfere the trottle response and you may land front wheel first😮
Glad you're back. Waiting for the upcoming videos.
Right-on, Madeira! We've got more on the way.
Hey Dusty! great video... do you have any link about what you are wearing? i really like your jacket and your trousers
Do you recommend grip puppies for offroad?
Hello Felipe. I have never used them.
"blip and hold"?
given that a blip is to put throttle down then let it go... so you want us to blip it, then hold at zero throttle? not very good advice, yr gonna pitch yr front wheel into the ground.
You are back! Good to see :) I missed these videos
It’s ok if you see them coming lol
Finally after a long time. Good to see you back.
Great to be back!
Good 👍
Thanks
great video. what is the model of your jacket ?
its look very good
thank you
Great simple explanation! Cheers from UK
Welcome back Tim and Dusty!
Thanks, Stefan!
Awesome video, I only have a monkey bike now though, lol!
@mototrek hi there, great videos, do you have videos on shifting gears while standing
Stop trying to reinvent the wheelie...!
🙂
Glad you cleared that up. I thought lofting had something to do with eating late night 🌮 🛎 😅.
Love your videos, thank you for making the effort and sharing your content! Nicely explained and great teaching style. Greetings from Switzerland
Thanks, Mike!
💯🙏🏽🖤🏍️💨
Thanks, dude. It's a really awesome video!
Good video and very instructive, what tires do you recommend for a 50/50 use and a 650 cc and 50 hp trail bike? Thank you
Black and round
Thank you, Manu. I have been using different combinations of the MotoZ tires and really like them.
You're back! nice!
Yeah!
Welcome back Dusty!!
Great to see you back guys!
Thank you, Rod.
Should we turn off the traction control while lifting front wheel?
Use enduro pro on a GS. Up comes the front on demand.
Hi Bharadwaj. I agree with mikemerrill175. This bike specifically reduces the amount of traction control in enduro pro. You can shut off traction control but, you will want to know what that feels like. If you are wondering what is best, find a few different loose and firm traction environments and try both.
Dusty can you detail your riding gear you wear? Thanks
Great information, Thanks.
Interesting technique & good video Wes: well explained! I'm going to practice this for sure as I can see the many situations lofting and jumping on my 1200cc could come in handy.
Thank you, Florian.
noice
Thank you, Mario. Haha, I don't have that skill but I have seen it done. I would watch instruction on that too... 🙂
Are those Klim pants?
Yes, Dave.
⚠️WARNING⚠️: jumping adventure bikes is very risky for the transmission! If you hold the clutch in, the motorcycle WILL bounce. You have to match the speed of your landing to the gear and throttle position.
DO NOT TUG ON HANDLBARS WHEN JUMPING.
Is there any clutch specifics for the loft? Or is this all throttle control?
Dusty, I see you're wearing the Marrakesh jacket/pants. I also wear those. I'm currently on a K1600GTL, but thinking of switching over to a GSA. Have you upgraded the armor to level 2? Looks like the Marrakesh makes good off road gear!
Great vid a thank you!
Question when chopping the throttle for a loft...what is your clutch position? Do you leave it engaged or disengage it then pop the clutch the same time you throttle and lift?
Don’t use the clutch for this. The engine braking is what initiates the loading on the front suspension and you don’t want to over torque when throttle blipping as that could cause you to get too much front end lift causing you to loop. This is why gear selection is important so your in the higher rev range as you approach the obstacles. That should provide all the power needed for a smooth, controlled execution of the loft or jump. It’s not the same as enduro riding where you are going over very large logs or rocks with a light weight bike.
Hope this helps. ✌️
Hi Matthew. Thank you, MichiganMoto! I could not have said it better. I didn't use the clutch in this video or for this skill demonstration. This was all throttle input.
When you loft... Do you only work with the throttle, no clutch?
Dusty, voce e o cara, gosto muito de suas aulas e de ver toda sua habilidade com a motocicleta! show mesmo. Abraço e obrigado. Valeu.
Thank you, Nilton.
Keep up the good work brother 👍
RETURN OF THE KING
Good video, but too much talking.
Excellent video and quiet advanced training!
Thank you very much!
can't wait for it to cool off so I can try this out. I'm in Sol Cal, but it's 100+ in the dessert at the moment. This is like watching Warren Miller ski films in the summer.
Great advice on the blip, didn't know when to do it from a street glide perspective and was late on a dirt bike. Went from a KLX 300 SM that I knobbied out to now a KTM 890 Adventure S. Just getting used to the low center but blips on those little pot holes coming soon. Get out and ride. So scenic is why I do it, well that and un-explainable fun too.
What a great instructional video ! Now I want GSA 1200...
is a rear wheel/tyre less expensive than front wheel
Hey,
It's not the price of the rubber but more the cost of having a rim bend and then repaired.
A front wheel is not trailing and therefore easier to bend. The rear wheel is trailing and also supported by the engine power to pull itself up the slope.
Sorry for not using all the professional terms.
Great answer, Andreas.
Where you guys been? Tell me you have been shooting a whole pile of content!!! We've missed you!