Love when I get a notice that Rich has uploaded a new vid! Been at this for over 40 years and he always teaches me something new. What a great sport for mind and body. Thank you Mr Larson, you are an excellent ambassador of the sport.
Rich you are the best online hard enduro teacher out there. I’m always thinking to myself, “wow he really breaks each skill down into a few parts that I can more easily comprehend.” For example, making sure to tell us to be on the side of the bike that it’s moving towards. It would be so easy to leave that pearl out but it happens to be extremely important. Thanks for your dedication to the sport and to your fans.
I’ve been riding all my life but I still find your videos to be helpful. I stopped about 15 years ago. But am getting back to it now. I’m 65 and never put that much thought into it. So I believe these techniques will be helpful.
Friend, you do an excellent job of promoting Hard Enduro techniques. I would like to suggest a video, I've seen thousands of videos on the internet, but none on the specific suspension adjustment for the Hard Enduro, especially not a video with the details that you usually give us. Return adjustment, compression (high and low vfelocity), SAG, blade and valve modifications, etc... Any motorcycle height adjustment? What is the ideal suspension and shock setup for Hard Enduro in extreme locations?
That starter motor tip is brilliant. It's crazy the amount of times I roll back when I pull the clutch in to use the starter and end up in a bad spot. I never thought about preemptively using the starter Definitely gonna use that one. One other useful thing is when you're pulling the bike using the tug strap at the back you can use the clutch without the throttle to get a little more push from the rear wheel without stalling. It helps in some situations.
Thanks, I’ve never used the starter in that situation but I definitely will be practicing. I do use the starter when pushing in small increments when needed. Works great when getting back on trail or might need assistance driving and pushing over obstacles.
So earlier this year on a ride I learned a similar technique on my yz250x. On a steep climb if I stall the bike I ll hold it on the hill in gear, pull in the clutch right to the friction zone then kickstart it and maintain my position on the hill with more or less clutch engagement, once it’s running again, whichever is needed. Do you have any tips for situations like that for the kickstart only guys? Love the videos keep ‘em comin
Hi Rich. Great tips again. The second tip how to get the rear wheel unstuck was a new one to me and much welcome. A general request not just related to this video. I would love to see footage of you in actual Extreme Enduro competition where you are winded. Like watching the best ones on earth, they seem like a normal mortals in the middle of the competition and start doing the same mistakes as rest of us. In teaching point of view you could talk about how to minimize the "damage" and keep pushing to the next obstacle when you feel you can´t hold the bar anyone / or have the strength to lift the bike. It always seems so easy when done with fresh energy.
This was super helpful thanks! I'm hoping at some point you can focus on how to do this kind of stuff on the east coast, with slippery muddy rooty conditions. Bsically how to ride tough stuff when there's hardly any traction to be found.
As always, Thanks for the videos! I broke my thumb when I crashed in July and your videos keep me excited to get back on the bike. Will you be at TKO next weekend?
Excellent close ups of the wheel pinch. Thank you for your efforts. I noticed you use the middle finger for the clutch. Most trials guys use the index. Is it a grip strength thing or some other reasons?
From Philippines here..:). Been practicing online for a year now.. 😂going to apply what I learned from you next week during my vacation.:) thank you again
Great stuff, as always, Rich. You may have answered this before, but do you have a favorite clutch? One that gives a consistent engagement point and doesn't fade? Manual Rekluse, Hinson, Barnett, or just stock? Any favorite gear oil brand or weight?
In the last tip, I saw some riders putting one foot on the peg (to gain more traction) and push with the other leg, when the track is not super steep, and it's very useful in uphill trenches to regain momentum.
Rich, Just did a Jarvis training dayin NH the day after Romaniacs ended, Graham used the landowners bike. When he launches the bike ther's no pre throttle loading, it's just this one quiet BRPP and he's up on top of a seven ft rock. I'm wondering if he's using the tire pressure you mentioned. Still can't wrap my head around it. I've been doing your exercises so I did pretty good that day, Thanks
Jarvis is a master of power delivery. He understands how to find the minimum power output for what ever obstacle he is riding. I would almost guarantee he is loading the engine but his understanding of body position as well as power delivery and collection create an almost unrecognizable precision in that tractable power sound.
Hi Rich! Just a few question. Will this technique burn your clutch because of too much friction? Will it also applicable in muddy terrain? From Philippines here.
I never would have thought to use the starter to bump the bike forward, probably because I only just got a bike with electric start (I've ridden them) and I've always been afraid of burning something out (I still tend to go straight for the kick start) even when I don't have to) also I'm just not that good
Another excellent vid! Mind if I ask a question about the Beta 300 racing. I currently own a 2018 300 rr & looking to upgrade. Mostly Washington state mountain single track, rocks, roots. No racing, B+ speed. Do you find the KYBs at all harsh in the slower technical stuff?
That clutch technique is outstanding but at the cost of bike parts these days the starter trick is not something I would make a habit of doing but there are times when the old saying applies," desperate times calls for desperate measures".
Wish I had seen this video before I left my bike in the woods on that super loose side hill last night😂. Oh well, it was an adventure and I learned what not to do when riding alone....
In response to the last part where you have to push, it doesnt hurt to be strength training for the sport. Its a tough sport and skill is the most important quality to hone, but after that strength is incredibly helpful.
Don't you risk shearing the wood drift key by putting added resistance on the flywheel? Had a buddy shear his during a Baja trip. We ended up fabricating a replacement from a hardened washer using a file and hack saw to get it as close as possible to the right size and shape.
Great tips... too bad I'm too short to ride a real dirt bike and no longer have the stamina to deal with this sort of thing. While I'm at it though I'll take a moment to complain about the piece of crap tires that came on my new Honda CRF300... IRC Trail something or another. Can't wait to be rid of them.
Mountain-moto-bike-climbing you show is unbelievable until it becomes reasonable and worth trying. Those moments of challenge make my head so hot, that I have to rest and cleen goggles of steam (when the clutch is happy being colder than the head :) ; eggs kept below boiling temp. I suppose...). In the middle of a climb I have to have a break like camping at least :) I know the bike can handle it, but what about the head (when vanilla ice in the speakers is not enough). You are more like the jumping acrobat using bike to climb rather than a rider. Discovery channel can show you animals falling down from where you train your bike flying with no enough endurance, but enough of stamina. Walking tracks you show caused insights to the first aid more with caution... :)
😂 This is some crazy stuff! Respect to anyone who can do this, but if I had to guess, these skills are only available to the top 0.1 % of riders! I dropped my bike two days in a row, just trying to roll it backwards out of it's parking spot on level paved ground! 🤣
A left hand rear brake is a lot cheaper than a starter. I can't imagine how bad the situation would get when you burn out your starter for you guys that don't have a kick start also.
Most guys use their left handed rear brake incorrectly. They can only modulate one or the other and they’re very dependent on it rather than using proper Throttle and Clutch Control. That being said, I put 200 hours on starters doing this exact technique and they don’t burn out. I just say that in the video because well…. somebody’s always got something to say.
@@IRCTireUSAMoto I guess I should add I also have rekluse auto clutches on my bikes, so it makes that modulation with the left hand brake easier. I also have my brake lever pointing almost straight down, so it's easier to hold it with my index finger, and clutch with my middle.
My wife loves that finger technique on the crotch , I mean clutch… seriously though . I am a full on fan of your channel dude. Great effort and follow through with all your videos . I am very surprised that you don’t have more followers. Thank you for the videos and information.
Hello, Please come to Israel to teach riding for a few days. We will arrange accommodation and everything you need. The Holy Land, not to be missed. Or I will come to you in the USA to study. How can I contact you privately?
@hairyyeti21 wow. Not only is Rich one of the most accomplished riders in the sport today, he is an exceptional instructor, incredibly articulate, and genuinely kind (having just taken a two day class from him in Olympia, WA). He puts hours into creating this amazing content and all you can offer is criticism of how he pronounces the word “often” seriously? Come on man. Gratitude and respect for someone who has earned it without question. Rich, I am cracking open a Sapporo in your honor and hope I can learn more from you as “ofTen” as possible! ;-)
Love when I get a notice that Rich has uploaded a new vid! Been at this for over 40 years and he always teaches me something new. What a great sport for mind and body. Thank you Mr Larson, you are an excellent ambassador of the sport.
Thanks so much for the kind words!! I really appreciate it!
Rich you are the best online hard enduro teacher out there. I’m always thinking to myself, “wow he really breaks each skill down into a few parts that I can more easily comprehend.” For example, making sure to tell us to be on the side of the bike that it’s moving towards. It would be so easy to leave that pearl out but it happens to be extremely important.
Thanks for your dedication to the sport and to your fans.
Great editing and camera work. Demonstration and explanation is on point, as always!
Much appreciated!
I’ve been riding all my life but I still find your videos to be helpful. I stopped about 15 years ago. But am getting back to it now. I’m 65 and never put that much thought into it. So I believe these techniques will be helpful.
A big thanks. Great tips. Thanks for sharing. It says a lot about you as a person. Helping others.
Thanks for watching!
Rich Larsen is the best !! Love you bro, you don't know how much your videos have improved my riding ..immense!! Thanks again from down under
Friend, you do an excellent job of promoting Hard Enduro techniques.
I would like to suggest a video, I've seen thousands of videos on the internet, but none on the specific suspension adjustment for the Hard Enduro, especially not a video with the details that you usually give us.
Return adjustment, compression (high and low vfelocity), SAG, blade and valve modifications, etc...
Any motorcycle height adjustment?
What is the ideal suspension and shock setup for Hard Enduro in extreme locations?
These are solid questions. Especially given that I’m only 5’8”, I’m curious about sag and height setup.
Again! another super high level of a break down video! thanks Rich!
Noyce! great tips man. thanks for all the killer training content.
I appreciate the support! 🙌
Another awesome video, thank you! Nice camera work!
Diggin the retro jersey/pant colors, Rich. 👌
Starter tip is great! I use it all the time to move my bike around in super awkward spots.
You're surprising us everytime! God bless you! Be careful. Greetings from russian enduro colleagues.
Many thanks! I discovered your channel a few days ago… You give us so much tips! By the way, now I want a Beta 2 strokes! Cheers from France!
Great to hear!🙌
Oh man - Rich know always my NEEDS! Just yesterday I was in trouble and tomorrow I can use your TIPS! Much Love❤
That starter motor tip is brilliant. It's crazy the amount of times I roll back when I pull the clutch in to use the starter and end up in a bad spot. I never thought about preemptively using the starter Definitely gonna use that one. One other useful thing is when you're pulling the bike using the tug strap at the back you can use the clutch without the throttle to get a little more push from the rear wheel without stalling. It helps in some situations.
Thanks for watching!! 🙌🙌
What this mean "electric start"😁
Been riding for 40 years but that clutch "pump" trick was new to me, gonna have to give that a whirl.
Thanks, I’ve never used the starter in that situation but I definitely will be practicing. I do use the starter when pushing in small increments when needed. Works great when getting back on trail or might need assistance driving and pushing over obstacles.
Lars! These are really cool tips thanks for that! Cheers from Hungary 👊😁
Rich,
Greetings from SW Montana. You are absolutely one of the teachers of enduro out there. Keep up the truly great work.
I’m coming to Kalispell in a few weeks!
@@IRCTireUSAMoto Any chance you’ll make it to North Idaho?
Love your content Rich! I have an 04 200. Lacking the engine characteristics of modern bikes and no e-start. Makes semi-hard enduro real hard 😂
Thanks Rich, much appreciated!
So earlier this year on a ride I learned a similar technique on my yz250x. On a steep climb if I stall the bike I ll hold it on the hill in gear, pull in the clutch right to the friction zone then kickstart it and maintain my position on the hill with more or less clutch engagement, once it’s running again, whichever is needed. Do you have any tips for situations like that for the kickstart only guys? Love the videos keep ‘em comin
Interesting content! Thanks for sharing it!
Great tips. Thanks so much!
Hi Rich. Great tips again. The second tip how to get the rear wheel unstuck was a new one to me and much welcome. A general request not just related to this video. I would love to see footage of you in actual Extreme Enduro competition where you are winded. Like watching the best ones on earth, they seem like a normal mortals in the middle of the competition and start doing the same mistakes as rest of us. In teaching point of view you could talk about how to minimize the "damage" and keep pushing to the next obstacle when you feel you can´t hold the bar anyone / or have the strength to lift the bike. It always seems so easy when done with fresh energy.
Great tips, thanks Rich
This was super helpful thanks! I'm hoping at some point you can focus on how to do this kind of stuff on the east coast, with slippery muddy rooty conditions. Bsically how to ride tough stuff when there's hardly any traction to be found.
Nice! Love it! See you tomorrow!
Great tips. Will try them this weekend for sure.
Hope they work!
Great stuff! That starter tip is clever ;)
Thanks! 😁
Really good explained 👍
Great Video Rich, love your way of explaining things
I appreciate that!
Fantastic video as usual! Cheers from Brasil!!
Thank you! Cheers!
Very good tips. Thanks.
Are your boots water proof?
.. I need to get a fan for my KTM 350 excf. In situations where I'm not moving forward coolant starts boil.
Good Day
I would like to purchase the JX8 or the V33-S tires. Any idea what site I can purchase those from and the cost? I live in AZ.
Thank you Rich for these tips. Those seems really really advanced. I’m not sure I’ll have one day the skill that requires them 😂.
You’ll get there!!
As always, Thanks for the videos! I broke my thumb when I crashed in July and your videos keep me excited to get back on the bike. Will you be at TKO next weekend?
Looking down at my kickstart on the 2006 KDX, I can't figure this out.
what if bike has no electric start.
should you add rekluse? Or is there another technique. Sorry im newbie to hard enduro
Auto clutches are junk
Excellent close ups of the wheel pinch. Thank you for your efforts. I noticed you use the middle finger for the clutch. Most trials guys use the index. Is it a grip strength thing or some other reasons?
From Philippines here..:). Been practicing online for a year now.. 😂going to apply what I learned from you next week during my vacation.:) thank you again
Best of luck! Thanks for watching!
Great video as always. Do any Hard enduro riders use left hand brake set up?
Not that I know of
Wait, how do I use the e-start tip on my '17 Yammerhammer?
Thank you!I always was curious about how riders start the bike without rear brake in this situations.
Glad to help!
Great stuff, as always, Rich. You may have answered this before, but do you have a favorite clutch? One that gives a consistent engagement point and doesn't fade? Manual Rekluse, Hinson, Barnett, or just stock? Any favorite gear oil brand or weight?
Thank you very much.
58 year old Nub and loving trails on my KDX
In the last tip, I saw some riders putting one foot on the peg (to gain more traction) and push with the other leg, when the track is not super steep, and it's very useful in uphill trenches to regain momentum.
Definitely a rad technique used in Romaniacs
chest/elbow or ribs on the seat is a bit easier keeping both feet on the ground, But if you dont have clutch control its all useless.
Great video ! What bars are you using on that bike ?
These are the Astra Aurora series
Hej, which pick you lik to use.
Hey Rich! Can I use a nms18-285 plushie with a jx8 on my 2.15 rim? It’s showing a 305 on the fitment chart but I can’t find one !!
Yes you can! It will be soft but that’s a solid hard enduro set up!
Rich, Just did a Jarvis training dayin NH the day after Romaniacs ended, Graham used the landowners bike. When he launches the bike ther's no pre throttle loading, it's just this one quiet BRPP and he's up on top of a seven ft rock. I'm wondering if he's using the tire pressure you mentioned. Still can't wrap my head around it. I've been doing your exercises so I did pretty good that day, Thanks
Jarvis is a master of power delivery. He understands how to find the minimum power output for what ever obstacle he is riding. I would almost guarantee he is loading the engine but his understanding of body position as well as power delivery and collection create an almost unrecognizable precision in that tractable power sound.
Did you get the chance to watch Ezerberg this year!?
Of course!
I hold my throttle open on uphills to throw roost and dig a trench to slow down the guy behind me
😂
😂😂
Hahahhaahaahhahahahaha
😂
Great tip!
Do you also let your engine leak some oil so it gets extra slippery for the guys behind you?
I sometimes push the bike from the rear with my hip while turning in really steep sections. turns easier and more comfortable.
As always, great video, thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
thats a great tip i will be using it for sure !!
Hi Rich! Just a few question. Will this technique burn your clutch because of too much friction? Will it also applicable in muddy terrain? From Philippines here.
Dang it my kick starter is useless, I guess I have to find an easier way around 😂 great video like always
I never would have thought to use the starter to bump the bike forward, probably because I only just got a bike with electric start (I've ridden them) and I've always been afraid of burning something out (I still tend to go straight for the kick start) even when I don't have to) also I'm just not that good
thank you Rich, again 🙏
Another excellent vid! Mind if I ask a question about the Beta 300 racing. I currently own a 2018 300 rr & looking to upgrade. Mostly Washington state mountain single track, rocks, roots. No racing, B+ speed. Do you find the KYBs at all harsh in the slower technical stuff?
I would say for me they aren’t harsh but I think most would say they are too stiff
That clutch technique is outstanding but at the cost of bike parts these days the starter trick is not something I would make a habit of doing but there are times when the old saying applies," desperate times calls for desperate measures".
You should do the romaniacs enduro competition, you probably be a dangerous competitor to billy bolt💪🏻
That’s very nice of you to say but I wouldn’t be anywhere near the top
Love the videos!!!!
Thanks tor watching!
Nice. I knew about #1, cuz I get stuck. 😂 But I’ll practice #2 and #3 this weekend.
🙌🙌
Always some new info its endless proces of enduro education
It is endless!!
Tip #3 👍🤜🤛 Thank you
No problem 👍
Wish I had seen this video before I left my bike in the woods on that super loose side hill last night😂. Oh well, it was an adventure and I learned what not to do when riding alone....
Enduro riders are nuts!
Being in this situation is so frustrating I’d be crying asking myself WHY?
In response to the last part where you have to push, it doesnt hurt to be strength training for the sport. Its a tough sport and skill is the most important quality to hone, but after that strength is incredibly helpful.
Thanks!
Welcome!
Don't you risk shearing the wood drift key by putting added resistance on the flywheel? Had a buddy shear his during a Baja trip. We ended up fabricating a replacement from a hardened washer using a file and hack saw to get it as close as possible to the right size and shape.
I actually told a couple guys the trick about the starter out on the trail they thought I was crazy
I
LEGEND!!
Great tips... too bad I'm too short to ride a real dirt bike and no longer have the stamina to deal with this sort of thing. While I'm at it though I'll take a moment to complain about the piece of crap tires that came on my new Honda CRF300... IRC Trail something or another. Can't wait to be rid of them.
Course most bikes won't run the starter with the clutch let out and in gear. But
Mountain-moto-bike-climbing you show is unbelievable until it becomes reasonable and worth trying. Those moments of challenge make my head so hot, that I have to rest and cleen goggles of steam (when the clutch is happy being colder than the head :) ; eggs kept below boiling temp. I suppose...). In the middle of a climb I have to have a break like camping at least :) I know the bike can handle it, but what about the head (when vanilla ice in the speakers is not enough). You are more like the jumping acrobat using bike to climb rather than a rider. Discovery channel can show you animals falling down from where you train your bike flying with no enough endurance, but enough of stamina. Walking tracks you show caused insights to the first aid more with caution... :)
Soooo ya telling me i should upgrade from my 2011 kx450.
My right leg muscles are definitely bigger then my left😂
12/50 or 12/52 gearing if you do hard enduro, its the besttttttttttt
What them fingers do? 👀
I love your videos.. I've learned a ton from your content. But the situations you have your bike in this video really stress me out.. haha
😂😂
What are your thoughts?
Very good texhniques but too difficult for me, ill practice pivot turnt first
😂 This is some crazy stuff! Respect to anyone who can do this, but if I had to guess, these skills are only available to the top 0.1 % of riders! I dropped my bike two days in a row, just trying to roll it backwards out of it's parking spot on level paved ground! 🤣
All I can focus on is that wicked rad color scheme you’re wearing TBH
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A left hand rear brake is a lot cheaper than a starter. I can't imagine how bad the situation would get when you burn out your starter for you guys that don't have a kick start also.
Most guys use their left handed rear brake incorrectly. They can only modulate one or the other and they’re very dependent on it rather than using proper Throttle and Clutch Control. That being said, I put 200 hours on starters doing this exact technique and they don’t burn out. I just say that in the video because well…. somebody’s always got something to say.
@@IRCTireUSAMoto I guess I should add I also have rekluse auto clutches on my bikes, so it makes that modulation with the left hand brake easier. I also have my brake lever pointing almost straight down, so it's easier to hold it with my index finger, and clutch with my middle.
Starting a Yamaha WR without the clutch all the way in, is a negative....it won't crank at all.
My wife loves that finger technique on the crotch , I mean clutch… seriously though . I am a full on fan of your channel dude. Great effort and follow through with all your videos . I am very surprised that you don’t have more followers. Thank you for the videos and information.
isnt that terrible for the starter?
I think we talk about that in the video
Wish I had electric starter >D
Looks much easier to control When your 7 feet tall
Hello,
Please come to Israel to teach riding for a few days. We will arrange accommodation and everything you need. The Holy Land, not to be missed. Or I will come to you in the USA to study. How can I contact you privately?
First comment keep it up Rich!
🙌
you are one of the best riders I know, but please, the "t" is silent in the word "often". pronounce often with the "t" silent.
blogs.illinois.edu/view/25/76120#:~:text=It%20used%20to%20be%20we,Grammatical%20Pedantry%20Syndrome%2C%20or%20GPS.
You should get checked
@hairyyeti21 wow. Not only is Rich one of the most accomplished riders in the sport today, he is an exceptional instructor, incredibly articulate, and genuinely kind (having just taken a two day class from him in Olympia, WA). He puts hours into creating this amazing content and all you can offer is criticism of how he pronounces the word “often” seriously? Come on man. Gratitude and respect for someone who has earned it without question. Rich, I am cracking open a Sapporo in your honor and hope I can learn more from you as “ofTen” as possible! ;-)
@rieju300 😂 thanks man. Remember what I said about learning a language in the clinic!
@@IRCTireUSAMoto😂
@@Rieju300 he will be a even greater person with proper use of the english language!
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Jesus. I have neither the strength nor the height to attempt any of these techniques. I'm 5’5. I can't overcome physics. 😆