Been riding for nearly 40yrs. I think all these points are relevant to road riding too. I nearly didn't watch, but it was delivered in a really good way, not patronising or judgemental at all. Great stuff 👍🏻
I ride 365 days. Once in winter i lost control on a icy bridge and found myself lying on the road. I rushed to pick up my bike as fast as possible (because of other cars) But while picking my bike half way up it slighted on the icy surface away from me. I hurted my backbone so badly that i had to go to the hospital. So my crash was not the problem, i didnt hurt my self at all....it was just the hurry to pick up my bike..................safe ride to all the readers. (and by the way.... nice video and well made :-) )
Wow, like a strange twist on whether we are more dangerous than motorcycles. --- Great story, and hope the back has healed. Thanks for the note. More videos ahead.
I can’t hardly pick up my KLR anyway … I’m in my 70’s. I have to plan it out carefully when I drop it (been known to happen!). Slipped a disc just lifting it up on a stand to change a tire. Trip to the hospital via ambulance - thank goodness my sweet wife was there.
@@RIDEAdventures wait, so no lessons are required? I had to spend over €1000 just for lessons alone. And I think a couple of €100 for the riding tests. With the chance of failing of course. That was 10 years ago in the Netherlands.
I'm 64 and have been riding since I was 15. The list you make goes over very important parts and is excellent for all types of riding. On road and off. A key point you made that people tend to ignore is your bike will go where your eyes are looking. Another if you weigh 80 pounds you have no need for a 800 pound motorcycle that you cannot pick up. If your a great rider you might not crash, but simple things do happen. If you fail to put your side stand down on a hard surface it can sink in dirt causing the motorcycle to fall when it's parked. If you cannot pick the bike up by yourself get a lighter bike. Ride smart if a car cuts you off it might have been a blind spot where the driver of the car did not see you. Showing the driver your middle finger and screaming at them is foolish, remember the car is heavier than your bike, you piss them off they can hit you with their car and knock you off your bike or worst. Use your head not only to wear a helmet but to use your brain to avoid situation that can end badly for you.
Wow, a motorbike instructor / guide that actually talks sense! They're few and far between on RUclips as anyone and everyone with a camera is, apparently, an instant "expert". Really good tips there that are really well explained. I've just hit that subscribe button. One I'll Definitely bear in mind is parking near the side of the road when I go abroad. In the UK, because we drive on the left, the bike leans away from the road. The fact it leans into the road abroad hadn't occurred to me at all.
David, we're so glad if anyone gains good safety or other info in these videos, so thanks for mentioning it and subscribing. More vids like this on the way, and thanks for noting the credibility in what we're producing. RIDE on!
@@Quambi222, thanks for that positive note. Yesterday's video did cover some of the trips we have available, but www.rideadv.com/ is best for explaining that. More fun to talk about bikes and gear and such on RUclips : )
This is a great list. The biggest mistake I find myself doing even after many years of off road riding is not fully utilizing the capabilities of the bike I'm riding. When attacking difficult terrain, especially steep inclines, I've found that it's best to stop over braking or over steering and just let the bike do what it does best. It seems like every jam I've gotten into was the result of my holding back and not trusting what the bike was capable of.
Steve, thanks for the positive note, and yea, there's something to be said about finding a "flow" for what the bike can/wants to do, and guiding it in the direction/position we want it to be in. Such a fun challenge......imagine all that we are coordinating. So fun. Thanks!
Truth! Steep decent on rutted loose baby heads this weekend with too much input to try & slow the beast down. Told myself out loud to just "let it go & ride".Things got a little faster & a lot less frantic once i loosened up & just let it roll.
I call it 'ride the pony' - stay in the saddle and just keep pointing the wheel where you want to go, if youre flowing with the bike you'll be surprised what you can get out of, and into, and through.
@@lessmore444 I also yell at myself sometimes just let the bike do its thing , also will congratulate myself outloud when I do something the right way like avoiding a rock or pothole .
The nice thing about having a high horsepower machine is that I can give the riders in front of me plenty of room but still know that I can easily catch up if I need to do so. I generally ride towards the back of the pack and let the leaders discover speed traps and other unpleasant things.
The one on group rides is why I enjoy going solo. I have not found someone who matches my pace. I don't ride fast and I don't go too slow. I also hate when folks stop every 5 min to take a picture, have a cig, or need a wee. So far solo seems to be the best for me. The other tips, very useful!
Nathan, thanks for the note. Yea, something can be said about having other riders/friends around us when riding for safety reasons, but it can also lead to disaster. Enjoy riding in groups, or solo....however you want to, and just RIDE on!
54 and only ever been a road rider, just getting into the adv "scene" and really appreciate videos such as this. Great info and in easy to follow format. Thank you
I agree about riding experience. No matter if you've been riding 30 years, as you mention, it doesn't mean we have developed the best skills. Bad habits can follow you all your life. Thanks for passing on your knowledge and in such an accepting manner.
leaning uphill while turning around is the #1 most important tip. I always tell people this when theyre new because it's not intuitive, a lot of people will instinctively lean towards the direction movement, which is fine on the road on completely flat terrain but is 100% wrong on a slope and will cause you to drop your bike.
I just got a new bike after a long time off motor cycles, a CRF250 to keep it real and in my skill set. Rode on road for the first time in over 20 years, every thing came straight back but I am not going to take that for granted so will do a refresher training course and stick to my skill set (low at moment), so thanks for the excellent up-load. This will go to saved section.
Darren, welcome back to the freedom of motorcycle riding! There are other videos there in our Adventure Motorcycle Training Series, so please feel free to take advantage, and we'll see you out there .... on the road, or the trail : )
I always have the "Jiffy" stand down when I roll the bike off the center stand just to quickly transition. I keep my foot out of the way quite simply. Great advice and another great video from this guy. He, the Brit and the Canadian kid are my go to reviewers of motorcycle "stuff".
I love the 1250gsa, and I don't blame anyone for getting one. But so many people have those bikes and are not built for them. Wet weight with no gear or panniers is 591. So many people get bikes that are too big for them to pick up alone. Solid advice
Thanks, and yea, it's quite clear when someone is uncomfortable on the size of bike they are riding (often too big.) Get them on an appropriately-sized option, and the swifter/better riding and smiles become apparent. Thanks for commenting.
Great video and tips. After decades of riding & racing mounting bikes and picking up a dual sport bike the thing that always gets me is focusing my eyes too close in front of the bike as the speed increases.
It's almost like it's supposed to be a "gaze" over all that lies before us, and around us, right? Apparently whatever you're doing is working out (after decades) so keep it up : )
Keeping distance: when I taught MSF I asked my students how far they think they travel in one second at 60 mph; the guesses were wild, but when I told them that at 60 mph they are traveling about 88 ft / sec it got their attention.
Just one more thought...when going around a blind curve, especially on dirt roads, DON’T cut the corner! Stay way into your own “lane”. The closer you cut the corner the greater the likelihood someone will be coming too fast from the other direction at the same time. Murphy is alive and well!
Yeah was going to add the blind corner but don't need to now. This is a big one and I have actually had a fellow rider do thus to me after I turned around to find out where he was after waiting too long for him
so i just wrote a comment, but forgot to mention that i got here from DorkintheRoad! He supports you unabashedly, and did a couple of really nice vid's of your trainings
Dropped my bike for the first time yesterday. I made two of these mistakes trying to turn around on a steep dusty track. I now have a real appreciation for off-road skills and training.
Robert, thanks for the feedback, and hopefully the drop wasn't too bad. Funny the timing....then seeing the video. We all put a bike down from time to time, but if it can be avoided....
Thanks for the heads up my friend, we all fits in every mistakes aspect of riding. Be aware always in how I'm doing and correct ourselves along the road. We want to be a better and conscious rider. Thanks 👍
Hey thank you for your clear no nonsense training advice. We ALL know all about what you said but it is really great to listen to someone saying it in a direct comprehensible way to remind us of what we have learned but don't always think of. Again, many thanks.
I appreciate that, thanks for saying so. We just kicked-off filming Season 3 and the first video comes out Sunday: "Is the Honda CB500X an Adventure Bike?"
I wish I knew these tips 20 years ago-all are very useful and relevant. I don't Adv ride anymore but they are still needed from time to time for cruising.
Thanks for sharing these! I'm about to try adventure riding for the first time; I've been on-road since getting my license in 2006. I bought a Versys-X about a week ago. Glad to have some good, sound "before you start" advice, including riding the bike that's the right size for you. I wish I was taller than 5'4", but at the tender age of 39 I'm probably done growing. 🤔
Laura, thanks for commenting, and welcome to your upcoming adventures! You're probably about to shoot-up when you hit 40 like so many of us have : ) so maybe a bigger bike someday, although the Versys-X is pretty big and a great bike. RIDE on and see you out there! - Eric
I saw the South African flag there. My home country, and yes, be polite and nice. A lot of good guys in the SAPS, but also a lot of rotten eggs with a bit of an agenda based on who and what you are. Work with them, and be nice. If you experience corruption, report it later andget the leak out for sure. The video is great and informative, thanks a lot. Keep it up. Lots of advice here that most of us don't even think about. Bike size: So true! Confidence comes with loving and trusting the machine. TW200 goes anywhere (Amigos angola). :)
Yea, something to be said about "traveling in numbers," as it may have something to do with limiting encounters with the rotten eggs. Love the TW200! Thanks for commenting and sharing.
The very first point was and should be taken into account for countries who drive on left like we do in Australia dismounting on the shoulder isn’t a problem on shoulder as it’s on the left but when overseas driving on right side and getting off the left is definitely something to remember not to do !
always learn something new & thank you. Target fixation, pre-load and front braking, situational awareness. Heckin' yeah. My favorite of the bunch -- "slow hands make fast riders." Happy Thursday!
we found out the hard way that you MUST dismount 1meter further out of the roadline to be safe. A friend got hit on his side panier from a driver who was on his phone while exiting a turn. Thankfully only the paniers got damaged and his gear protected him.
As and when you were talking i was nodding my head for some of the points . Man, all the points you mentioned are out of your own experience. Even though they are basics. It's important to share it with everyone. Keep doing more video bruh ! Subscribed for genuine content 🙂
Funny to see that the sometimes most obvious things make you think, mmm didn't think of that. Love the point of To much Distraction; Sometimes you'll see people so busy with navigation, pictures, video, etc etc that they actually forget to enjoy the surroundings (not only happening in adventure riding). Like your video's 👍🏼
Perhaps the best argument towards using the front brake is the fact that most bikes have 2 front wheel rotors and only a single back wheel rotor and the front rotors are generally bigger than the back brake rotor. The same applies to cars off course :-) nice video ;-)
Excellent point! I'll never forget, I once witnessed a rider narrowly avoid a highway collision by locking up his rear brake. When in the aftermath, we all asked him how he did it, how much front brake, etc. he said "front brake? Are you kidding me? Use the front brake? I don't want to kill myself!" We figured he's a lucky dude : ) ---- Thanks for watching and sharing this good point.
Good instructional video. What surprises me most is that you felt the need to make it. Nearly 60 so been riding dirt before the term ADV was invented. So my question is how many guys and gals are coming into market who really don't know the basics. (A a lot) ( B some no a little) ( C no experience at all). Thanks Aussie Jeff
Good question, but just imagine: Every day, somewhere in the world, someone is gaining a first interest in riding. Or taking the first steps toward getting a motorcycle or their license. We just made the video hoping it helps anyone avoid mistakes. As mentioned in the video, even long-experienced riders have been seen making mistakes. RIDE on!
I have been riding motorcycles for over 45 years l always take bikes of the centre stand with the kick stand down, never managed to get my foot under it lol
Love it. Intentional or not, it also reminds of a reference to the band, Toto's hit single. Now what is that nickname people have for the CB500x that's escaping me......all funny stuff. ---- Thanks for the note, and RIDE on!
Brilliant video. Thankfully, I'm so bloody nervous about riding a motorbike (test in Feb 2022), I went with a nice, light (yeah, it's relative :)) G310GS.
Thx Eric, great vid, I totally agree with you, I started to learn these skills 50 years ago, on road and off-road, also on a mountainbike and the last 45 years they served me well and the first 5 years, well, you need some time to learn… and still learning. These skills work on every sort of bike.
A lot of great info , I was fortunate to have started on 175 cc trail bikes and have done a lot of off road riding in the last 35 years. I cringe when people buy a 550 lbs adventure bike and think they are going to learn to ride off road on it . The advertisements are very misleading when these professional rider's are flying down gravel roads sliding sideways. One thing I disagree with is pulling a big bike off the center stand with the side stand up. I always take a wide stance and never have my feet close to the side stand. I've felt it's safer if you loose balance coming off the center stand. I never came close to hitting my foot in 50 year's of riding.
Careful. In the comments below, others have admitted the foot-crush happened to them. And having seen it happen....just be careful. We all make mistakes. Have fun out there.
You have great videos. You offer good information without coming across as an elite racer or spoiled millenial. Good stuff man! Stay real and approachable.
Sorry to say, but this video should be called, "13 Common Mistakes All Riders Make." All of these "mistakes" apply to both on and off road. The simple truth is to be safe, ride safe, and use common sense. If you are unable to think that turning the bike around downhill would be a good idea, you probably shouldn't be riding. Trust me folks, common sense goes a long way and I appreciate RIDE Adventures for uploading this video for the simpletons. Have fun and get out and explore what the world has to offer.
Bradley, thanks, and you're right: We got caught in the 'keywords of our niche," being most-known for our dual sport "ADV" routes. Most/all points apply to more genres of riding though. RIDE on!
Greetings from India! 🇮🇳 Just started riding and these tips are astonishingly helpful. Brief and excellent explanations with equally wonderful visuals! You have me hooked on. Subscribed instantly, Sir! ✨
Robert, thanks for sharing and the compliment. We actually have "another 13" mistakes video on the way. Many of them you've perhaps seen over the years.
I was once on a group ride in Pennsylvania/New Jersey when a rider 1/4 mile ahead on the highway in traffic locked up his rear brake to avoid a crash with a car. In the aftermath, we all discussed, and someone asked "how much front brake did you use?" (or something to that effect.) The guy who avoided the crash nervously responded: "use the front brake....are you kidding? I don't want to kill myself!" Lucky guy that he pulled it off....cause of course, front brakes are for decoration, right : ) Thanks for the comment. --- Eric
What a great video and tips you shared in this video--just really wise, practical advice that is sure to save a lot of riders pain, delay and embarrassment if they only are willing to listen and learn. Just fantastic that riders with your experience share their knowledge, as the tips you describe in this video will be learned one of two ways, i.e., the hard way, by actually making the mistake and dumping your bike, injuring yourself, etc., or the better way, actually setting one's ego to the side and learn from the sage masters of the sport who are generously sharing their expertise so we don't have to learn the hard way. Well done, and great filming by the way--some beautiful vistas and shots in this one.
Jmaninaz1, thanks for the great feedback! Yep, even those of us who have been riding a long time can still learn from others, and what a better way to learn, by video, instead of by personal/accidental/expensive mistake. We appreciate your note. More videos on the way :)
Agree to every single word. Learned some of them the hard way myself during my early riding days about 10 years ago (get too close to other rider, pointing the bike downhill, both feet on sloping ... Ofc... I fell over... And immediately panicked and tried to pick up the bike almost immediately)... Lol Almost choose the wrong bike as well back a couple years ago... Used to want the BMW R1250GS, but after just sitting at it, i immediately thought "this bike is far too big and too heavy for me to be enjoyable" so i used the money to buy secondhand Ninja 650 and KTM 450 EXC and save the leftover money for the trip...
Excellent move. We've talked about that in other videos like KTM 790 Adventure S vs. Honda CB500X. They do about the same thing, but one leaves a lot of money for travel. Thanks for sharing....ride on!
Sadly I made the mistake of buying too big. I got the Tiger 1200 and parking dropped it already as well as on a gravel hill because it was just too heavy to keep up once it tilted far enough. I was buying used and there really was not many better options available (being pressed on time did not help). Probably looking to sell it and buy a smaller one after this winter. Amazing bike, for sure. Done over 4000km in the past 2 months on it solo and with pillion/baggage. But The bike feels like it wants to go 200km/h all the time while I have tight twisty roads and city everywhere around me! :D
Yea, what a great bike it is, but maybe not for every rider, or every situation. Maybe check out our other videos, particularly one where we compare the Tenere 700 and the Africa Twin. Both a bit lighter and more agile than the big 1200's. Quite a few other mid-size bike reviews we've done: ruclips.net/video/a8E-e8fncTs/видео.html
Great riding advice. I see a lot of guys with some bad tires. Not sure where it comes from, but I ride off road a lot and knobbies are fine out on pavement, but worn down 80% road tires suck when it gets a little wet or sandy off road. Great job, we've all had some close calls and riding too close is nuts. One friend who we've ridden so well together we're like twins, just cut in front of me and locked it up to ask a pedestrian for directions, I was coming up on him and had no room. Nonetheless, he was at fault, but I also was way to comfortable riding side by side with him too. Spread out. And be respectful. That was nice you mentioned that up front. By candy, Red Bulls, stickers and give them to people and kids. You'll be warmly received really quickly when traveling overseas.
Great list! Thanks, and each example well shot. I ride cautiously, for 23 yrs now at 57 yrs old, but had my second major moto accident this May. Your tip “Give yourself a few more seconds following distance” applies I think. Hope this is useful info for someone else: Again it was the combination of several things that just happened all at the same time. Sunken manhole road hazard caused swerve of vehicle ahead (also looked as if they could possibly be turning on the street on the left) I then saw what they were going around and passed it in right of the lane; the car then came back into the lane but did so in a bee-line across the lane and made a hasty, braking right turn. Did not see an indicator, but the brake lights came on so quickly it looked like the car was backing up! I was still in the right of the lane and had not transitioned to the left of the lane again. Gearing down and breaking I collided into the right side of the car, just behind rear wheel, at approx 50-60 kms/hr (70km zone). Shit happens so quickly. I think my trailing distance became too close with maneuvers around the sunken manhole and then coupled with the very sudden deceleration and hasty turn, I was caught in the corner. I’ll claim 1/3rd blame here! But it doesn’t matter, on a bike vs car you are going to lose. So as you say in the tips, “give yourself that several more second follow distance”. If I had started with more than the usual prescribed distance I would have been back in left side of our lane, and easily have flicked around that car. Accident: I slammed off the car and was sent right over it, landing on the pavement approx 25’. I stood up and came around to pick up my bike with the help of a guy who ran over to help (VStrom 650 with three cases loaded for a 2 hr trip getaway to ocean). But, what I remember is the close-up of the side of the car and then the ceiling lights of the hospital going by as they wheeled me in. The Constable told me what happened. Concussion and tissue damage to left knee, right shoulder, right heel and left wrist. I was lucky. I also always ride in full gear-including a collar, full ADV calf high boots, knees/shoulders/elbows/hips/hands all in CE1/D30 or hard point armour. My first accident was hitting a coyote early morning Sept ‘03 (Concours 1000 then) at 130kms/hr (110 km posted). Tree shadows passed over centre line right to left. Coyote came across from right right up a shadow, invisible until it entered bright sunshine about 10’ infront. Was instant. Fur went under me, then it was the sound of my helmet grinding loudly on asphalt and the view of sky, trees and my legs going by out my ff helmet. Tumbled then slid on my back, spread arms and legs to speed brake which flipped my over onto my face, got flipped again onto my back and just waited until I came to a stop, 220’ down the road. Being a projectile and not being able to do a thing about it is a very unnatural feeling as a human! I rolled to the shoulder and stood up carefully to make sure I was in tact and no blood from anywhere. All in leathers at that time, scraped up right hand palm and ass cheek (wearing chaps, which are nearly useless because guess what parts they don’t cover and guess what hits the road first nearly all the time? Chaps are for cowboys, get yourself gear made for riding a motorcycle not a horse). Coyote dead 120’ and Concours came to stop 480’ down the road in the opposite lane soft shoulder. Thank goodness it was early and no oncoming traffic to deal with a 650lb motorcycle skating toward them in their lane and some idiot sliding headfirst in the other. Lesson Learned: Wait until the sun is higher in the sky if travelling through wooded roads. Injury was right shoulder mobility, and I was able to ride the Connie the remaining 80 km home, missing several parts. I was lucky. That was a wrong time/space type of accident that just happens, nothing to do about it. Shit happens, and really quickly. As my fighter pilot friend (RET, and a long distance rider) told me, “a few more scrubs of your toothbrush that morning, and you wouldn’t have hit that coyote”. Thanks again for these tips, and I hope my long winded examples are also helpful to improve someone else’s day down the road.
Those shadowy areas always sketch me out. Think about it every time I end up in them. The contrast messes with the eyes and makes all the terrain virtually invisible. Thanks for sharing
@@quikboarder93, absolutely, shadows are a moment we could all be better off by slowing down a bit. Especially out here in Oregon where we have open range cattle, roaming as they wish.....sometimes in the shadows.
Most of the time most accidents happen either the first 15 minutes of a ride before you really warm up into your groove Or the last 15 minutes of an adventure when your tired & start to relax
Great video guys. Heading into winter, I'd like to see more info about riding in cold and inclement weather. Anything from the gear you use, changes to the bike setup, to traction (throttle, brake, steering, peg weight, etc) control. Appreciate all the time and effort you all put into these videos. Thanks!
David, thanks, and we posted the perfect video a month or so ago: ruclips.net/video/t6JJEFD1J1o/видео.html ---- That and others that will help are on the Channel, be sure to Subscribe and hit the Notifications button : )
#2 OMG, I thought I was the only person in the world who had done that! Good to know I'm not alone. Of course, it only took the pain of doing it once to teach me to put the side stand up when taking the bike down off the center stand.
Yikes, hopefully it didn't result in a hospital trip for you. We also should have mentioned that having the sidestand down.......when it hits the ground, if there's a highpoint, or rock or something there, it can often "throw" the bike to the right side, and become a mess as well. Anyway, you're set now. Thanks for watching : )
Much better than the usual 'Avoid these 5/ 7/ 9/ whatever mistakes' type video. I dislocated my right thumb rushing to pick up my bike after dropping it outside my kids' school, purely out of embarrassment...
7:17 to 7:23. I couldn't agree more. I thought about that honda AF, but I realized a few things: 1. MPG is my main priority. cb500x at mostly ..worst case..at or sub 60mph speeds consistently yields me 70+ mpg with 42 psi front and 46 psi rear tires with a 175 pound rider ( gear and all) where as I"d be lucky as hell to get even 60 mpg with the same speeds on the Honda AF 2. It's at the heavier end of the middle weight class ( which is a class I prefer to not go above...ever)..A..because I WILL eventually drop it again and I don't want to pick up a 530+ pound bike. 450 something is already heavy enough as it is and I'm no Jeff Cavalier from Athlean X yet :D 3. AF Costs much ..much more than my cb500x 2019 did when I bought it basically brand new around 10 months ago. 4. I don't need an engine that is a liter size or bigger. sub 650cc is plenty. Hell my 471cc in my cb500x is plenty as I don't need to do triple digits and risk killing myself. I would save that more advanced riding speed scenario for the race track with a different bike.
With regards to "SIZE MATTERS," (choosing the right sized bike) glad you agree, and tomorrow's video will dive further into that point. ---- Thanks for sharing! Great bike, that CB500X as you might have seen in our review of it.
#14 cutting blind corners. I live way up a dirt road and see this all the time. People assume that when they hit dirt all rules of the road go out the window. It's a great way to end up as a hood ornament.
Very well done and said. Seem all of this over the years and a lot is common sense. I did have some issues with the South Africa Police on so many occasions but thats another story.
Yikes, and yea, there's always the chance of catching the border official who's either crabby, constipated, or whatever the case may be. Smiles and patience go a long way: ) Thanks for commenting.
Yikes, Seb, glad it wasn't worse. These bikes sure do get heavy once past top-center! Thanks for sharing. Folks: It does happen. And if it does, get the heck away from that bike, fast.
1) + 2) is for people who close their trousers with a hammer ;-)) 5) picking up the bike "wrong". Err OK.. for me anyway i can get it up is right and preferably i get it up facing the bike! because I usually fall off on a steep (or not so steep) slope and the moment you pick the bike up you need to be in control of it.. otherwise it'll fall right over AGAIN ! :)) ...TOTALLY AGREE WITH 13) also took me some time to realize that proper determined use of the front break is way better AND LESS SCARY! than almost not breaking at all ;-))
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Been riding for nearly 40yrs. I think all these points are relevant to road riding too. I nearly didn't watch, but it was delivered in a really good way, not patronising or judgemental at all. Great stuff 👍🏻
Was thinking the same thing
Absolutely. Very universal and good bike riding tips.
I ride 365 days. Once in winter i lost control on a icy bridge and found myself lying on the road. I rushed to pick up my bike as fast as possible (because of other cars) But while picking my bike half way up it slighted on the icy surface away from me. I hurted my backbone so badly that i had to go to the hospital. So my crash was not the problem, i didnt hurt my self at all....it was just the hurry to pick up my bike..................safe ride to all the readers. (and by the way.... nice video and well made :-) )
Wow, like a strange twist on whether we are more dangerous than motorcycles. --- Great story, and hope the back has healed. Thanks for the note. More videos ahead.
I can’t hardly pick up my KLR anyway … I’m in my 70’s. I have to plan it out carefully when I drop it (been known to happen!). Slipped a disc just lifting it up on a stand to change a tire. Trip to the hospital via ambulance - thank goodness my sweet wife was there.
This should be required watching for every motorcycle safety course around the world.
Curtis, wow, thank you for that fun much appreciated feedback. More videos ahead, and sincerely.....thanks.
lol, i am more curious how much one spend to get a licence worldwide
@@sdqsdq6274, here in the U.S., the International license costs only about $25 at any AAA Travel store.
@@RIDEAdventures wait, so no lessons are required? I had to spend over €1000 just for lessons alone. And I think a couple of €100 for the riding tests. With the chance of failing of course. That was 10 years ago in the Netherlands.
@@sjoerdhoempert2295, not sure we ever said anything about lessons being required or not. Pardon, a bit confused.
I'm 64 and have been riding since I was 15. The list you make goes over very important parts and is excellent for all types of riding. On road and off. A key point you made that people tend to ignore is your bike will go where your eyes are looking. Another if you weigh 80 pounds you have no need for a 800 pound motorcycle that you cannot pick up. If your a great rider you might not crash, but simple things do happen. If you fail to put your side stand down on a hard surface it can sink in dirt causing the motorcycle to fall when it's parked. If you cannot pick the bike up by yourself get a lighter bike. Ride smart if a car cuts you off it might have been a blind spot where the driver of the car did not see you. Showing the driver your middle finger and screaming at them is foolish, remember the car is heavier than your bike, you piss them off they can hit you with their car and knock you off your bike or worst. Use your head not only to wear a helmet but to use your brain to avoid situation that can end badly for you.
Wow, a motorbike instructor / guide that actually talks sense! They're few and far between on RUclips as anyone and everyone with a camera is, apparently, an instant "expert". Really good tips there that are really well explained. I've just hit that subscribe button.
One I'll Definitely bear in mind is parking near the side of the road when I go abroad. In the UK, because we drive on the left, the bike leans away from the road. The fact it leans into the road abroad hadn't occurred to me at all.
David, we're so glad if anyone gains good safety or other info in these videos, so thanks for mentioning it and subscribing. More vids like this on the way, and thanks for noting the credibility in what we're producing. RIDE on!
I agree. This is great content- useful and not so much about self promotion as you often find with many RUclips videos.
@@Quambi222, thanks for that positive note. Yesterday's video did cover some of the trips we have available, but www.rideadv.com/ is best for explaining that. More fun to talk about bikes and gear and such on RUclips : )
Check also Brett Tkacks
@@ridewyominggood shout, he's great. I'm already a big fan of Bret both back in the days of MotoTrek and now on his own channel.
This is a great list. The biggest mistake I find myself doing even after many years of off road riding is not fully utilizing the capabilities of the bike I'm riding. When attacking difficult terrain, especially steep inclines, I've found that it's best to stop over braking or over steering and just let the bike do what it does best. It seems like every jam I've gotten into was the result of my holding back and not trusting what the bike was capable of.
Steve, thanks for the positive note, and yea, there's something to be said about finding a "flow" for what the bike can/wants to do, and guiding it in the direction/position we want it to be in. Such a fun challenge......imagine all that we are coordinating. So fun. Thanks!
Truth! Steep decent on rutted loose baby heads this weekend with too much input to try & slow the beast down. Told myself out loud to just "let it go & ride".Things got a little faster & a lot less frantic once i loosened up & just let it roll.
I call it 'ride the pony' - stay in the saddle and just keep pointing the wheel where you want to go, if youre flowing with the bike you'll be surprised what you can get out of, and into, and through.
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I also yell at myself sometimes just let the bike do its thing , also will congratulate myself outloud when I do something the right way like avoiding a rock or pothole .
Probably one of the best dual sport motorcycle videos i've ever seen
Huge thanks for that, Aubrey! We've got more vids coming every other Tuesday, so we hope they help. RIDE on!
The nice thing about having a high horsepower machine is that I can give the riders in front of me plenty of room but still know that I can easily catch up if I need to do so. I generally ride towards the back of the pack and let the leaders discover speed traps and other unpleasant things.
Hahahah that's true
My friends and I call that using Blue Bait...:D I speed a lot...but honestly only when someone else is ahead of me speeding faster.
The one on group rides is why I enjoy going solo. I have not found someone who matches my pace. I don't ride fast and I don't go too slow. I also hate when folks stop every 5 min to take a picture, have a cig, or need a wee. So far solo seems to be the best for me. The other tips, very useful!
Nathan, thanks for the note. Yea, something can be said about having other riders/friends around us when riding for safety reasons, but it can also lead to disaster. Enjoy riding in groups, or solo....however you want to, and just RIDE on!
All good. I particularly note the point about fixation on a rock or something to the detriment of avoiding same!
54 and only ever been a road rider, just getting into the adv "scene" and really appreciate videos such as this.
Great info and in easy to follow format.
Thank you
Neil, welcome to this ADV world, and thanks for saying so....and for watching! Glad if any of it helps.
I agree about riding experience. No matter if you've been riding 30 years, as you mention, it doesn't mean we have developed the best skills. Bad habits can follow you all your life. Thanks for passing on your knowledge and in such an accepting manner.
Well said! Thanks for the note.
leaning uphill while turning around is the #1 most important tip. I always tell people this when theyre new because it's not intuitive, a lot of people will instinctively lean towards the direction movement, which is fine on the road on completely flat terrain but is 100% wrong on a slope and will cause you to drop your bike.
Great job man! I’ve been riding motorcycles for 58+ years. This information is ALWAYS good to hear.
Thanks, The Captain. More videos ahead : )
Thanks for the advises I've riding bikes for 40 years and still have things to learn. Again thanks and keep the videos coming.
Trond, thanks for the positive feedback, and yep, even the reviewer (me) still has things to learn. "Every little bit," right. ---- Eric
I just got a new bike after a long time off motor cycles, a CRF250 to keep it real and in my skill set. Rode on road for the first time in over 20 years, every thing came straight back but I am not going to take that for granted so will do a refresher training course and stick to my skill set (low at moment), so thanks for the excellent up-load. This will go to saved section.
Darren, welcome back to the freedom of motorcycle riding! There are other videos there in our Adventure Motorcycle Training Series, so please feel free to take advantage, and we'll see you out there .... on the road, or the trail : )
I always have the "Jiffy" stand down when I roll the bike off the center stand just to quickly transition. I keep my foot out of the way quite simply. Great advice and another great video from this guy. He, the Brit and the Canadian kid are my go to reviewers of motorcycle "stuff".
Thanks for the note, glad to have made your Top 3! More videos ahead. Glad if they help anyone.
I love the 1250gsa, and I don't blame anyone for getting one. But so many people have those bikes and are not built for them. Wet weight with no gear or panniers is 591. So many people get bikes that are too big for them to pick up alone. Solid advice
Thanks, and yea, it's quite clear when someone is uncomfortable on the size of bike they are riding (often too big.) Get them on an appropriately-sized option, and the swifter/better riding and smiles become apparent. Thanks for commenting.
Great video and tips. After decades of riding & racing mounting bikes and picking up a dual sport bike the thing that always gets me is focusing my eyes too close in front of the bike as the speed increases.
It's almost like it's supposed to be a "gaze" over all that lies before us, and around us, right? Apparently whatever you're doing is working out (after decades) so keep it up : )
Keeping distance: when I taught MSF I asked my students how far they think they travel in one second at 60 mph;
the guesses were wild, but when I told them that at 60 mph they are traveling about 88 ft / sec it got their attention.
Just one more thought...when going around a blind curve, especially on dirt roads, DON’T cut the corner! Stay way into your own “lane”. The closer you cut the corner the greater the likelihood someone will be coming too fast from the other direction at the same time. Murphy is alive and well!
Yeah was going to add the blind corner but don't need to now. This is a big one and I have actually had a fellow rider do thus to me after I turned around to find out where he was after waiting too long for him
The best 13 minutes of my life!! Great tips and nicely presented!
Thanks for saying so, hope it all helps :)
@@RIDEAdventures thanks man...definitely
Excellent production. You are a first class communicator..
Thanks again for saying so.
Great advice… one to always live with while riding..🙌🏽👍🏻
Thank you
Greatest lessons for bike riders
Thank you again 😊
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so i just wrote a comment, but forgot to mention that i got here from DorkintheRoad! He supports you unabashedly, and did a couple of really nice vid's of your trainings
That Dork is one of the coolest guys.....thanks for saying so : )
Dropped my bike for the first time yesterday. I made two of these mistakes trying to turn around on a steep dusty track. I now have a real appreciation for off-road skills and training.
Robert, thanks for the feedback, and hopefully the drop wasn't too bad. Funny the timing....then seeing the video. We all put a bike down from time to time, but if it can be avoided....
Thanks for the heads up my friend, we all fits in every mistakes aspect of riding. Be aware always in how I'm doing and correct ourselves along the road. We want to be a better and conscious rider. Thanks 👍
Hey thank you for your clear no nonsense training advice. We ALL know all about what you said but it is really great to listen to someone saying it in a direct comprehensible way to remind us of what we have learned but don't always think of. Again, many thanks.
I appreciate that, thanks for saying so. We just kicked-off filming Season 3 and the first video comes out Sunday: "Is the Honda CB500X an Adventure Bike?"
I wish I knew these tips 20 years ago-all are very useful and relevant. I don't Adv ride anymore but they are still needed from time to time for cruising.
Excellent, glad if the info helps. Yep, some non-dirt good points in there, too. RIDE on!
Thanks for sharing these! I'm about to try adventure riding for the first time; I've been on-road since getting my license in 2006. I bought a Versys-X about a week ago. Glad to have some good, sound "before you start" advice, including riding the bike that's the right size for you. I wish I was taller than 5'4", but at the tender age of 39 I'm probably done growing. 🤔
Laura, thanks for commenting, and welcome to your upcoming adventures! You're probably about to shoot-up when you hit 40 like so many of us have : ) so maybe a bigger bike someday, although the Versys-X is pretty big and a great bike. RIDE on and see you out there! - Eric
I saw the South African flag there. My home country, and yes, be polite and nice. A lot of good guys in the SAPS, but also a lot of rotten eggs with a bit of an agenda based on who and what you are. Work with them, and be nice. If you experience corruption, report it later andget the leak out for sure.
The video is great and informative, thanks a lot. Keep it up. Lots of advice here that most of us don't even think about.
Bike size: So true! Confidence comes with loving and trusting the machine. TW200 goes anywhere (Amigos angola). :)
Yea, something to be said about "traveling in numbers," as it may have something to do with limiting encounters with the rotten eggs. Love the TW200! Thanks for commenting and sharing.
Great demeanor, good info, well formatted. Bravo!
James, thanks for the great feedback. More videos ahead, so please be sure to Subscribe and hit that Notifications button. See you out there : )
The very first point was and should be taken into account for countries who drive on left like we do in Australia dismounting on the shoulder isn’t a problem on shoulder as it’s on the left but when overseas driving on right side and getting off the left is definitely something to remember not to do !
Yeah haha good point. Definitely something to be aware about when crossing borders with lane direction swaps.
always learn something new & thank you. Target fixation, pre-load and front braking, situational awareness. Heckin' yeah. My favorite of the bunch -- "slow hands make fast riders." Happy Thursday!
Yea, finesse = fast, with a bit more fun : ) Thanks for the note.
we found out the hard way that you MUST dismount 1meter further out of the roadline to be safe. A friend got hit on his side panier from a driver who was on his phone while exiting a turn. Thankfully only the paniers got damaged and his gear protected him.
Glad he wasn't injured worse, but yea, some dangerous moments have been created by this out there. --- Thanks for watching and sharing.
As and when you were talking i was nodding my head for some of the points . Man, all the points you mentioned are out of your own experience. Even though they are basics. It's important to share it with everyone. Keep doing more video bruh ! Subscribed for genuine content 🙂
Thanks, and yea, some are not so newsworthy to well-experienced riders who strive to improve. Hope you enjoyed your nap : )
Nice straightforward and helpful video!
Funny to see that the sometimes most obvious things make you think, mmm didn't think of that. Love the point of To much Distraction; Sometimes you'll see people so busy with navigation, pictures, video, etc etc that they actually forget to enjoy the surroundings (not only happening in adventure riding). Like your video's 👍🏼
Thanks, and yea, we stare at screens and such enough at home and in the office. Remember to breathe and enjoy the rest of the world. RIDE on!
Perhaps the best argument towards using the front brake is the fact that most bikes have 2 front wheel rotors and only a single back wheel rotor and the front rotors are generally bigger than the back brake rotor. The same applies to cars off course :-) nice video ;-)
Excellent point! I'll never forget, I once witnessed a rider narrowly avoid a highway collision by locking up his rear brake. When in the aftermath, we all asked him how he did it, how much front brake, etc. he said "front brake? Are you kidding me? Use the front brake? I don't want to kill myself!" We figured he's a lucky dude : ) ---- Thanks for watching and sharing this good point.
It was amazing brother thanks for helping us out
Thanks for saying so, glad if it helps : )
Good instructional video. What surprises me most is that you felt the need to make it. Nearly 60 so been riding dirt before the term ADV was invented. So my question is how many guys and gals are coming into market who really don't know the basics. (A a lot) ( B some no a little) ( C no experience at all). Thanks Aussie Jeff
Good question, but just imagine: Every day, somewhere in the world, someone is gaining a first interest in riding. Or taking the first steps toward getting a motorcycle or their license. We just made the video hoping it helps anyone avoid mistakes. As mentioned in the video, even long-experienced riders have been seen making mistakes. RIDE on!
Common sense for experienced riders. Good info for all.
Jerry, thanks for the note. More videos ahead every other Tuesday.
I have been riding motorcycles for over 45 years l always take bikes of the centre stand with the kick stand down, never managed to get my foot under it lol
Glad if it's worked out so far. Some folks even just in the comments have reported injuries from this, so let's all be careful : )
Solid advice even for experienced riders. Thanks.
Tony, thanks for the note, glad if the info helps :)
Solid list! I'm new rider as of 2 months ago, and my 250 Rally has been dubbed the "Africa Single" by the guys I ride with. 😁
Love it. Intentional or not, it also reminds of a reference to the band, Toto's hit single. Now what is that nickname people have for the CB500x that's escaping me......all funny stuff. ---- Thanks for the note, and RIDE on!
Ahhh that is one great nickname;)
@@andreborges3849, just remembered it! Folks are calling the Honda CB500X the "Halfrica Twin"
Absolutely fantastic, simple, straight forward video. Thank you for taking the time too make and share this.
N R, thanks for that great feedback. RIDE on!
awesome sharing of experience but also your bikers psychology and even more your bikers philosophy. Thanks for sharing
Glad you enjoyed it!
This video just woke me up to the idea of adv riding in other countries. more adventure.
It's a big, beautiful, motorcycle-friendly world out there. See you in it : )
Seriously great advice! Alot of new riders need to know these things. This could have saved me lots of struggle.
Thank you!
Glad if it was helpful. RIDE on!
0:48 Big advantage of being Australian and driving on the left hand side of the road, whenever I park and step off the bike I'm stepping off the road
Brilliant video. Thankfully, I'm so bloody nervous about riding a motorbike (test in Feb 2022), I went with a nice, light (yeah, it's relative :)) G310GS.
Thanks for that note, and that's a great bike to get yourself going with. Plenty of others out there if you ever decide otherwise. Good luck!
Thx Eric, great vid, I totally agree with you, I started to learn these skills 50 years ago, on road and off-road, also on a mountainbike and the last 45 years they served me well and the first 5 years, well, you need some time to learn… and still learning.
These skills work on every sort of bike.
Hans, thanks for watching and the kind words.
Great video! I like your style, man. Your calm and friendly demeanor is conducive to good teaching.
I appreciate that, thanks for saying so. More videos like this are being worked on year-round. --- Eric
A lot of great info , I was fortunate to have started on 175 cc trail bikes and have done a lot of off road riding in the last 35 years. I cringe when people buy a 550 lbs adventure bike and think they are going to learn to ride off road on it . The advertisements are very misleading when these professional rider's are flying down gravel roads sliding sideways.
One thing I disagree with is pulling a big bike off the center stand with the side stand up.
I always take a wide stance and never have my feet close to the side stand. I've felt it's safer if you loose balance coming off the center stand. I never came close to hitting my foot in 50 year's of riding.
Careful. In the comments below, others have admitted the foot-crush happened to them. And having seen it happen....just be careful. We all make mistakes. Have fun out there.
You have great videos. You offer good information without coming across as an elite racer or spoiled millenial. Good stuff man! Stay real and approachable.
Dave, thanks for the great feedback. More videos on the way, and we hope they all help. RIDE on!
5:30 i am happy i just took Bret Tckaks advice and just left the street pressure as is. Maybe a -10% front and rear if the terrain is gnarly.
Sorry to say, but this video should be called, "13 Common Mistakes All Riders Make." All of these "mistakes" apply to both on and off road. The simple truth is to be safe, ride safe, and use common sense. If you are unable to think that turning the bike around downhill would be a good idea, you probably shouldn't be riding. Trust me folks, common sense goes a long way and I appreciate RIDE Adventures for uploading this video for the simpletons. Have fun and get out and explore what the world has to offer.
Bradley, thanks, and you're right: We got caught in the 'keywords of our niche," being most-known for our dual sport "ADV" routes. Most/all points apply to more genres of riding though. RIDE on!
Your list of mistakes are awesome. Thank you for the information 🙏.
Glad if it was helpful! Thanks for saying so.
Greetings from India! 🇮🇳
Just started riding and these tips are astonishingly helpful. Brief and excellent explanations with equally wonderful visuals! You have me hooked on. Subscribed instantly, Sir! ✨
Welcome aboard, and thanks for the great feedback! More fun and videos ahead. Glad if the info helps.
VERY WELL DONE Sir ! I have been a motorcycle instructor for many years. That is an excellent presentation ! Thank you
Robert, thanks for sharing and the compliment. We actually have "another 13" mistakes video on the way. Many of them you've perhaps seen over the years.
very good i see lots of riders just using that Rear Brack front braking is so much safer and looking ahead roll of and roll on great video
I was once on a group ride in Pennsylvania/New Jersey when a rider 1/4 mile ahead on the highway in traffic locked up his rear brake to avoid a crash with a car. In the aftermath, we all discussed, and someone asked "how much front brake did you use?" (or something to that effect.) The guy who avoided the crash nervously responded: "use the front brake....are you kidding? I don't want to kill myself!" Lucky guy that he pulled it off....cause of course, front brakes are for decoration, right : ) Thanks for the comment. --- Eric
Thanks a lot. You’ve got a new subscribed here. Fantastic video!
Franklin, welcome to the channel, thanks for the note, and we're glad if this info, or more videos ahead help. RIDE on!
Thanks for your most welcome advice from the Netherlands 👍
Great tips! Cheers from Brasil
What a great video and tips you shared in this video--just really wise, practical advice that is sure to save a lot of riders pain, delay and embarrassment if they only are willing to listen and learn. Just fantastic that riders with your experience share their knowledge, as the tips you describe in this video will be learned one of two ways, i.e., the hard way, by actually making the mistake and dumping your bike, injuring yourself, etc., or the better way, actually setting one's ego to the side and learn from the sage masters of the sport who are generously sharing their expertise so we don't have to learn the hard way. Well done, and great filming by the way--some beautiful vistas and shots in this one.
Jmaninaz1, thanks for the great feedback! Yep, even those of us who have been riding a long time can still learn from others, and what a better way to learn, by video, instead of by personal/accidental/expensive mistake. We appreciate your note. More videos on the way :)
Excellent points and presentation!
Thank you kindly!
Good logic here, very well delivered also 👍🏻👍🏻
The pulling over too close won't happen in Australia because we ride/drive on the correct side of the road. Great vid btw,just having a stir
Thanks, and yea.......funny how the world got going with so many opposite strategies : )
@@RIDEAdventures I thought it was to oppose the British. I do everyday hahaha
Don’t you also ride upside down ? 😜
@@tafftastic only on our kangaroos ! They enjoy larger feet with suction cup so that they /we may hang upside down on this crazy planet
Good advices and great attitude got me into subscribing...!
Welcome aboard, thanks for the note, more videos ahead : )
Agree to every single word.
Learned some of them the hard way myself during my early riding days about 10 years ago (get too close to other rider, pointing the bike downhill, both feet on sloping ... Ofc... I fell over... And immediately panicked and tried to pick up the bike almost immediately)... Lol
Almost choose the wrong bike as well back a couple years ago... Used to want the BMW R1250GS, but after just sitting at it, i immediately thought "this bike is far too big and too heavy for me to be enjoyable" so i used the money to buy secondhand Ninja 650 and KTM 450 EXC and save the leftover money for the trip...
Excellent move. We've talked about that in other videos like KTM 790 Adventure S vs. Honda CB500X. They do about the same thing, but one leaves a lot of money for travel. Thanks for sharing....ride on!
thank you so much Sir from PH.... super informative channel...
Sadly I made the mistake of buying too big. I got the Tiger 1200 and parking dropped it already as well as on a gravel hill because it was just too heavy to keep up once it tilted far enough. I was buying used and there really was not many better options available (being pressed on time did not help). Probably looking to sell it and buy a smaller one after this winter. Amazing bike, for sure. Done over 4000km in the past 2 months on it solo and with pillion/baggage. But The bike feels like it wants to go 200km/h all the time while I have tight twisty roads and city everywhere around me! :D
Yea, what a great bike it is, but maybe not for every rider, or every situation. Maybe check out our other videos, particularly one where we compare the Tenere 700 and the Africa Twin. Both a bit lighter and more agile than the big 1200's. Quite a few other mid-size bike reviews we've done: ruclips.net/video/a8E-e8fncTs/видео.html
Great stuff man. Thanks for this list. Ride safe!
Bob, thanks for the note, we're glad if any of this info helps. RIDE on!
Great riding advice. I see a lot of guys with some bad tires. Not sure where it comes from, but I ride off road a lot and knobbies are fine out on pavement, but worn down 80% road tires suck when it gets a little wet or sandy off road. Great job, we've all had some close calls and riding too close is nuts. One friend who we've ridden so well together we're like twins, just cut in front of me and locked it up to ask a pedestrian for directions, I was coming up on him and had no room. Nonetheless, he was at fault, but I also was way to comfortable riding side by side with him too. Spread out. And be respectful. That was nice you mentioned that up front. By candy, Red Bulls, stickers and give them to people and kids. You'll be warmly received really quickly when traveling overseas.
Close call out there! Glad it sounds like you pulled it off, and yea, it's amazing what a few extra seconds of breathing room can do for us. RIDE on!
Great list! Thanks, and each example well shot. I ride cautiously, for 23 yrs now at 57 yrs old, but had my second major moto accident this May. Your tip “Give yourself a few more seconds following distance” applies I think.
Hope this is useful info for someone else: Again it was the combination of several things that just happened all at the same time. Sunken manhole road hazard caused swerve of vehicle ahead (also looked as if they could possibly be turning on the street on the left) I then saw what they were going around and passed it in right of the lane; the car then came back into the lane but did so in a bee-line across the lane and made a hasty, braking right turn. Did not see an indicator, but the brake lights came on so quickly it looked like the car was backing up! I was still in the right of the lane and had not transitioned to the left of the lane again. Gearing down and breaking I collided into the right side of the car, just behind rear wheel, at approx 50-60 kms/hr (70km zone). Shit happens so quickly. I think my trailing distance became too close with maneuvers around the sunken manhole and then coupled with the very sudden deceleration and hasty turn, I was caught in the corner. I’ll claim 1/3rd blame here! But it doesn’t matter, on a bike vs car you are going to lose. So as you say in the tips, “give yourself that several more second follow distance”. If I had started with more than the usual prescribed distance I would have been back in left side of our lane, and easily have flicked around that car. Accident: I slammed off the car and was sent right over it, landing on the pavement approx 25’. I stood up and came around to pick up my bike with the help of a guy who ran over to help (VStrom 650 with three cases loaded for a 2 hr trip getaway to ocean). But, what I remember is the close-up of the side of the car and then the ceiling lights of the hospital going by as they wheeled me in. The Constable told me what happened. Concussion and tissue damage to left knee, right shoulder, right heel and left wrist. I was lucky. I also always ride in full gear-including a collar, full ADV calf high boots, knees/shoulders/elbows/hips/hands all in CE1/D30 or hard point armour.
My first accident was hitting a coyote early morning Sept ‘03 (Concours 1000 then) at 130kms/hr (110 km posted). Tree shadows passed over centre line right to left. Coyote came across from right right up a shadow, invisible until it entered bright sunshine about 10’ infront. Was instant. Fur went under me, then it was the sound of my helmet grinding loudly on asphalt and the view of sky, trees and my legs going by out my ff helmet. Tumbled then slid on my back, spread arms and legs to speed brake which flipped my over onto my face, got flipped again onto my back and just waited until I came to a stop, 220’ down the road. Being a projectile and not being able to do a thing about it is a very unnatural feeling as a human! I rolled to the shoulder and stood up carefully to make sure I was in tact and no blood from anywhere. All in leathers at that time, scraped up right hand palm and ass cheek (wearing chaps, which are nearly useless because guess what parts they don’t cover and guess what hits the road first nearly all the time? Chaps are for cowboys, get yourself gear made for riding a motorcycle not a horse). Coyote dead 120’ and Concours came to stop 480’ down the road in the opposite lane soft shoulder. Thank goodness it was early and no oncoming traffic to deal with a 650lb motorcycle skating toward them in their lane and some idiot sliding headfirst in the other. Lesson Learned: Wait until the sun is higher in the sky if travelling through wooded roads. Injury was right shoulder mobility, and I was able to ride the Connie the remaining 80 km home, missing several parts. I was lucky.
That was a wrong time/space type of accident that just happens, nothing to do about it. Shit happens, and really quickly. As my fighter pilot friend (RET, and a long distance rider) told me, “a few more scrubs of your toothbrush that morning, and you wouldn’t have hit that coyote”.
Thanks again for these tips, and I hope my long winded examples are also helpful to improve someone else’s day down the road.
A "taco bar" of course, no alcohol : ) Thanks for the note, glad if any of the info helps.
Those shadowy areas always sketch me out. Think about it every time I end up in them. The contrast messes with the eyes and makes all the terrain virtually invisible. Thanks for sharing
@@quikboarder93, absolutely, shadows are a moment we could all be better off by slowing down a bit. Especially out here in Oregon where we have open range cattle, roaming as they wish.....sometimes in the shadows.
OooO 6:41 botswana foot and mouth control barrier 😄👏
Great video!
Thanks. Just not "foot in mouth" when they give us permission to record : )
Most of the time most accidents happen either the first 15 minutes of a ride before you really warm up into your groove Or the last 15 minutes of an adventure when your tired & start to relax
Another good notion we should keep in mind, and we'll address in upcoming videos (exhaustion, mindset, etc.) Thanks for sharing.
SOLID advice - thanks!
Glad if it was helpful!
Good reminder.
Great video guys. Heading into winter, I'd like to see more info about riding in cold and inclement weather. Anything from the gear you use, changes to the bike setup, to traction (throttle, brake, steering, peg weight, etc) control. Appreciate all the time and effort you all put into these videos. Thanks!
David, thanks, and we posted the perfect video a month or so ago: ruclips.net/video/t6JJEFD1J1o/видео.html ---- That and others that will help are on the Channel, be sure to Subscribe and hit the Notifications button : )
Once again these tips and common sense suggestions are simply explained with no BS! Epic presenting 👍
Solid advice 🚵
#2 OMG, I thought I was the only person in the world who had done that! Good to know I'm not alone. Of course, it only took the pain of doing it once to teach me to put the side stand up when taking the bike down off the center stand.
Yikes, hopefully it didn't result in a hospital trip for you. We also should have mentioned that having the sidestand down.......when it hits the ground, if there's a highpoint, or rock or something there, it can often "throw" the bike to the right side, and become a mess as well. Anyway, you're set now. Thanks for watching : )
@@RIDEAdventures Fortunately, I got away with it. Sore foot for a day or so, but nothing broken.
Good to hear good advices!
Thanks, more videos like this ahead, so be sure to Subscribe and hit the Notifications bell : )
Much better than the usual 'Avoid these 5/ 7/ 9/ whatever mistakes' type video. I dislocated my right thumb rushing to pick up my bike after dropping it outside my kids' school, purely out of embarrassment...
Bob, thanks for the fun image and scene, hope the thumb heeled. --- This stuff does happen folks : )
Excellent advice for all riding!
7:17 to 7:23. I couldn't agree more. I thought about that honda AF, but I realized a few things:
1. MPG is my main priority. cb500x at mostly ..worst case..at or sub 60mph speeds consistently yields me 70+ mpg with 42 psi front and 46 psi rear tires with a 175 pound rider ( gear and all) where as I"d be lucky as hell to get even 60 mpg with the same speeds on the Honda AF
2. It's at the heavier end of the middle weight class ( which is a class I prefer to not go above...ever)..A..because I WILL eventually drop it again and I don't want to pick up a 530+ pound bike. 450 something is already heavy enough as it is and I'm no Jeff Cavalier from Athlean X yet :D
3. AF Costs much ..much more than my cb500x 2019 did when I bought it basically brand new around 10 months ago.
4. I don't need an engine that is a liter size or bigger. sub 650cc is plenty. Hell my 471cc in my cb500x is plenty as I don't need to do triple digits and risk killing myself. I would save that more advanced riding speed scenario for the race track with a different bike.
With regards to "SIZE MATTERS," (choosing the right sized bike) glad you agree, and tomorrow's video will dive further into that point. ---- Thanks for sharing! Great bike, that CB500X as you might have seen in our review of it.
Excellent suggestions; wish someone shared similar wisdom, with me, fifty years ago.
Hopefully no injuries or heavy costs sustained since then, thanks for the note. More videos like such on the way.
Really good video - great job.
Thank you very much, more videos ahead!
#14 cutting blind corners.
I live way up a dirt road and see this all the time. People assume that when they hit dirt all rules of the road go out the window. It's a great way to end up as a hood ornament.
Good one, and a point that should make it into "another 13" video we'll have. This goes for cars/trucks, too. Thanks for commenting.
Very well done and said. Seem all of this over the years and a lot is common sense. I did have some issues with the South Africa Police on so many occasions but thats another story.
Yikes, and yea, there's always the chance of catching the border official who's either crabby, constipated, or whatever the case may be. Smiles and patience go a long way: ) Thanks for commenting.
Tip number 4 - I've broke collarbone becouse of maneuver like this, my downhill leg was to short :(
Yikes, Seb, glad it wasn't worse. These bikes sure do get heavy once past top-center! Thanks for sharing. Folks: It does happen. And if it does, get the heck away from that bike, fast.
@@RIDEAdventures yep, I'll never again try to save my bike from falling. Much better to lift it up after, than wait for ambulance 😅
Great video And on long tours: sleep enough!
1) + 2) is for people who close their trousers with a hammer ;-))
5) picking up the bike "wrong". Err OK.. for me anyway i can get it up is right and preferably i get it up facing the bike! because I usually fall off on a steep (or not so steep) slope and the moment you pick the bike up you need to be in control of it.. otherwise it'll fall right over AGAIN ! :))
...TOTALLY AGREE WITH 13) also took me some time to realize that proper determined use of the front break is way better AND LESS SCARY! than almost not breaking at all ;-))
Very much appreciated, all your hard work in making these videos
Thanks for noticing. Lots of work, but the fun type : )
Thank you sir for your valuable guidelines regards
It's my pleasure, more videos ahead. Thanks for watching.
Great advice! even for experienced riders,
Well put. We can all keep learning...or get reminders. Thanks for commenting and watching.
Grate list! Very common stuff. Thumb up 👍🏻 to let more riders see it!
A really good, informative video that has been well produced and edited. Nice work!!
Craig, thanks, more videos ahead. Heading out for filming again tomorrow. RIDE on!