Start green laning, How to, Green lanes for beginers
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- Опубликовано: 1 июн 2024
- Hey up RUclipsrs, Start green laning, this weeks we discuss how to get into green laning, from buying a bike, equipment, setup and riding lanes
Come and join us on another adventure
00:00 - 00:51 intro
00:53 - 06:05 What bike to buy ?
06:06 - 09:25 Suspension setup
09:26 - 13:04 What to wear
13:05 - 15:02 How to find green lanes
15:03 - 18:23 Green lane etiquette
18:24 - 23:15 Why suspension is crucial
23:24 - 27:08 Thins to try whilst learning
27:09 - 30:10 Sum Up
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"these bikes get tired and like to lay down every now and again" hahaha class mate, dont we all?
Hey up ahrimas, does yours do the same ?, they say if your not falling off them, you're not pushing hard enough 🤭, do you ride the lanes ?
Tyre pressure - 12psi rear, 14psi front, dont have your valve stem nut tight - run it up under the cap - prevents valve getting ripped if it creeps. Use rimlocks! Trackers are a good trail tyre.
Run your clutch and front brake perches a bit looser so they rotate on impact rather than break perch or lever.
Dont have your chain too tight .......
Learn how to change a tube - a 21 inch tube will do both wheels for a 'get you home' fix. Short motion pro levers are good.
Take your bikes tool kit, tube, levers, small pump and a rag/workshop gloves.
That'll do :-)
Hey up A Gee, great tips there, thanks for sharing, hope you are well 😁
@@SIMONB1 all good here thanks Simon, hope the same applies.
All's great here 👍
Top advice about the suspension. 25 years ago I bought my first brand new bike, a Ducati 900 SS. Brilliant machine. The suspension was top notch, and adjustable for preload, compression, and rebound. After running it in, I took it to a proper windy road round some coastal cliffs and slackened everything off to the mid-point of adjustment. (Already an improvement in itself). I took a notebook and a pencil and started making adjustments, one notch at a time, first to the front end, then the back end, and noting on a chart whether the effect was positive or negative. It took me all afternoon but once I'd finished, the bike was transformed. I tried fiddling with it over the years I owned it, but basically, for solo riding, the setup was perfect.
Hey up Eddy, thanks for watching and posting a positive response 😁, yes suspension setup is a great way to get the most out of your bike and make it perform the way it should, what u riding nowadays ?
@SIMONB1 Hahahaha... I have a wife who really loves me, so I get to ride two bikes. A Moto Guzzi V7 Centenario and a KTM 890 Adventure. Which is why I've started watching your channel, because I've ridden over 30 years on the road, but never really off-road, so it's all new to me.
Great stable is that, just missing a Sunday bike now 🫣, my wife must really love me as Ive 10 in the garage 😲, if your ever in the lakes on the KTM and fancy some lanes , give me a shout 😁, ride safe, Simon B 👍
@SIMONB1 Cheers buddy, that's actually quite a possibility because I've lived in Spain since the mid 90s and would definitely fancy a bit of touring up to the UK when it's roasting hot here in the summer! Same to you, if you fancy some "Dusty light brown" laning in Spain, let me know!
been at it about 7 years now and honestly best thing I've done .couple of mates got me into it and we go all over . Spain in winter but uk got some great places .Wales fantastic and if you get the chance Isle of Man . I live in East Yorkshire and the north York moors on my doorstep and loads to offer.barmouth Wales a great weekend.i will say please try go with a pal as if you have a fall and I only say this as my pal hit a sheep and proper did some injuries to himself .luckily we was there to get him back to the van.2 months off work for him though.I do road riding summer and off road winter with the same group of lads and I'm the youngest at 50 . lifes for living . great video this cos its something you think about but don't know how to get into it . TRF groups great as a start but a little repetitive unless you have a good active group near you with plenty of activities going on .
Hey up Kevin, I tried it 20 years ago and didn't get on with it, wish I'd carried on 🤭, I started trials at 50 nearly 4 years ago 😎, then started green lanes, been to isle of man, there are a few recent videos on the channel from there, if your ever thinking of the lakes give me a shout and I'll show you round 👍, ride safe, Simon B 😎
6-7 years since i did any lanes. this video is as good a guide as any to starting.
Hey up Gary, thanks for watching and dropping a heart warning comment, when are you going to start riding the lanes again 🤔
Great video Simon. Hopefully it is something that will stay accessible and not get shut down by the objectioners. Lots of good advice. Thanks for sharing
Hey up Richard, thanks for your kind words, much appreciated, ride safe, Simon B 👍
This. Video is the one I e been waiting for. This is the best I ever seen so far that explains everything a beginner needs to know.
I’m trying to get my brother into green lanes. And in fact we have just got the crf 300l.
But no worries. It’s the this you talk about which he needs to know.
I’ve said these same things myself. But he seems not to listen.
Is it a brother thing ?
Anyway. Yes a fantastic video.
So many thanks to you…
One year ago you posted this video. Why have I not seen it before ?
Is it a keyword that I’ve not used ???
But yes.. 💯 this is the o e that all beginners need to hear and see.. 👍👍
Hey up Dave, thanks for finding the video then watching and dropping a comment, much appreciated, thanks for your kind words, there are also others that go into detail on the subjects , have a look on the channel playlist, under green lanes, if you have any questions, DM me on any of my social media, links in the description box below the video 😉, ride safe Simon B 😎
@@SIMONB1 will do Simon. I have watched a few. And subscribed. Great channel. And straight…
Great video Simon - Plenty of great information for getting started out! 🤟
Hey up Kyle, thanks for watching and dropping a comment much appreciated, ride safe, Simon B 👍
Very informative, well made video. Thanks for the content.
Hey up, thanks for watching and dropping a comment, do you ride or thinking of starting off road ?
Thanks for the advice you covered plenty for a total novice getting into enduro. Spot on pal, thanks 👍
Hey up Azzbo thanks for watching and dropping a comment, what u riding and where you ride ?
Subscribed I enjoyed this video thanks Dude! 😎
Hey up superscaley, thanks for the sub, thanks for watching and taking the time to drop a comment, much appreciated, ride safe Simon B 👍
Fantastic video keep em coming….
Hey up Jon, thanks for the positive feedback, thanks for watching and dropping a comment, much appreciated, do you ride off road ?
Fantastic video Simon,very informative for a newbie rider
Hey up yatesey8527, thanks for the kind words, do you ride the lanes ?
@SIMONB1 got some gear & saving for a bike. Did my full bike licence the other month, so I'm getting prepared.Watching videos like yours help
Just about to get a tenere 700 mainly for green laning fun and touring, great info thank you
Hey up, thanks for watching and dropping a comment much appreciated, enjoy the 700, it will be a blast, ride safe, Simon B 😎
What a great video with loads of helpful information especially on the suspension Simon, I’m wanting to start green lane in so this is brilliant cheers
Hey up David, thanks for your kind words, glad you found it helpful, it's a great pass time , have you got a bike yet ?
@@SIMONB1 just bought a CRF 300l literally 30 minutes ago Simon 👍pick it up from Honda on the 25th, can’t wait, I’m in Glasgow Scotland so need to hit the border to get some lanes,as we can’t green lane here 👎
@@Davidlouis3 all that open space in Scotland and no lanes 😲, weird isn't it, if you ever down the lakes , give me a shout 👍, I have some videos starting soon that will go into detail of the video, the first is 3 ways to find green lanes, should be out this weekend, ride safe, Simon B 😎
@@SIMONB1 thanks Simon il definitely be looking for loads of info and tips, always down that way on my bigger bikes but normal roads,
Appreciate your help bud. We’ve got loads of trails etc but illegal on a bike 🤦♂️
Thanks for that Simon very informative I’m new to green lanes and I pick my KTM 250 TPI six days on on the fist of March and can’t wait to hit the lanes
Hey up Richard, thanks for watching, glad to be of help, be like Christmas soon again 🤭, as I say get out there and practice 😉, ride safe, Simon B 👍
@@SIMONB1 Cheers Simon I’ll be starting with things like the Old coach road fist then build up but with mountain biking since the late 90,s I,m hoping to pick it up fairly quickly
Great video,and a new sub.just done a few training days and joined Glass, but so confused about what bike to get.Looked at crf and 701's but would love to get a gasgas 350 but seriously worried about spending more time on the spanners than riding. decisions decisions.😊
Hey up Dan, thanks for watching, bikes is a big desicion, the CRF is a good starter get one that's a few years old so you don't mind dropping it, or just get the gas gas, 4 stroke, same as the KTM and as I said nearly 600 hours on my 350 excf it's only oil change at 30h and it's just matinance that's normal, hope you get one soon, ride safe, Simon B 👍
Another great blog Simon. I noticed you use a camelback hydration system. what’s it like to use/carry thinking of using mine on the adventure bike when doing longer rides. Ride safe mate.
Hey up Steve, thanks for watching, the PAC is a kriega trail 9, really well made and comfortable, it's hard keeping hydrated on a motorcycle, but something like this would help, ride safe, Simon B 👍
Good video. I do disagree with the not using the front brake when off road. Theres a reason mx bikes have a bigger disc on the front. Progresive pressure on the front brake will push that knobby tyre into the mud giving grip.
Hey up hyper piper traildog, thanks for watching and dropping a comment, I can agree and also disagree 😁, up in the lakes we don have much mud, all loose slate, rocks and stone so that's why I don't use the front brake, also most won't be moving very fast so no need for the large front brake, where are you in the country, what do you ride ?
@@SIMONB1 I'm in West Yorkshire and ride the Peak District mostly. I've just put a video up this morning from Saturday in the Lakes. Glorious weather. I ride a Tenere' so don't have an Enduro. Keep up with the videos. We need people like you to promote the sport .
@@joncopley990 I'll take a look , ride safe Simon B 👍
Not necessarily gonna advise anyone else do this. But for green laning you don't even need an off roading bike. I rode my grom for 3 years down green lanes with just a knobly rear tyre before I eventually upgraded the stock suspension 😂
Hey up dorench, you are right, you can ride these lanes on anything, as long as it's legal 😉, be fun on done lanes 😁, just a bit hard work, thanks for dropping a comment, ride safe Simon B 😎
Smashing!
Hey up Tom, glad you enjoyed it, have you just started or thinking of it ?
There’s a method called bracketing for setting up suspension, I use it for the mountain bike you ride the same bit of trail and make small changed and see if it’s better or worse till you get the feeling you like
That's the one, you'll be an expert when yours arrived 😁, makes it easier to ride 👍
That's a good idea 👍
Hi Simon, great vid as usual. I’ve just started putting a few vids up myself (no chat though) so nothing like yours. I’m a local lad too. Where is Bolder Alley in Grizedale, that looks awesome. Does that link to Coniston ? I have Glass maps 👍🏻
Hey up Andy ,it's just at the visitor centre, it links up to Esthwaite, thanks for watching and dropping a comment much appreciated, ride safe, Simon B 👍
Love the green lane riding and I’ve just started posting ride outs and videos.. I’m new to video editing and new to plotting routes with my Garmin so jumping in the deep end 😂
Hey up TarksNO1, it is great fun, also helps with road riding, thanks for watching and dropping a comment, much appreciated, ride safe, Simon B 😎
@@SIMONB1 might see you out at some point
Great vid 👍🏽 . Any advice on good 125cc bikes to start greenlaning for the first time ?
Hey up greeni, KTM do a 125 pick them up good prices, any think with a long travel suspension will do, hope you get sorted, ride safe, Simon B 😎
Great vid, i wonder if you could answer a question on Tyre choice. I see alot of riders running what looks like 100% off road tyre patterns. How should people approach this as some Green lanes and rides like the TET trails have a fair few miles of road work. What is the chance of getting pulled over by the police whilst on a road section and getting a fine for non road legal tyres.
Hey up mark, there is no problem with tyres in the road as long as you don't buy super sticky enduro tyres, a go to tyres is the Michelin trackers, they are road legal and are great off road and road legal, so there's no issues, hope that helps , thanks for watching and dropping a comment, ride safe Simon B 😎
17:01 Another question Simon please. My DRZ SM is Irish registered and taxed. There is no MOT for bikes here yet. It is insured. So is it ok without a UK MOT to use on a green lane. (Bike is in tip top shape). Thank you. Jimmy.
Now that's a question I don't know, if you can ride that bike on the road over here, you can ride it on a green lane as it's the same as a road but it's not tarmac'd so all good, 😎
My kawasak klx450r is perfect for the lanes
Hey up tooth fairy, you must have been riding a while to handle a 450 😉😲
New sub
What area are you riding looks like I have done it before
Hey up Jordan, thanks for the sub, we are riding in the south lake District, where are you from ?
The most difficult part is actually finding a trail that hasn;t been downgraded. Local Authorities find it an amusing torture for bikers to put a TRO halfway up a great trail to ruin it for you and "walkers" just love to report you for riding on bridlepaths. I gave up and went electric MTB, no number plates, no driving licence and no problem.
Hey up John, it's not that difficult to find new lanes, I have a video coming soon to show this very subject 👍, I also bought an emtb, hope your not riding on footpaths 🤔, that has it's similar issues, as your only legal on bridleways, thanks for watching and dropping a comment, much appreciated, ride safe, Simon B 😎
No numberplates, not subject to Road Traffic Act, go where you want ........ carefully.
I agree with everything up until you said “your top end of your body is not that important” 10:49 😂 your body is only there to support your grey matter, without it you won’t be able to go out green-laning. Protect the GREY to enjoy the GREEN! Great content, subbed 👌
Hey up tekkytwo, thanks for watching and taking the time to drop a comment, do you ride the lanes ?
Hi, I payed for the premium OS maps. I planned a route on it but it didn't follow me. I had to keep moving the map on my phone screen. Is there more than one OS app to download to do that? Thanks
Hey up Alan, I'm guessing you have the new version of the app, as it's been updated, you need to press the pointer button twice to follow, message me on socials so I can send you a photo 😎
Hi Simon. Im 50 and just started my interest in green laneing. Did a day in wales and loved it.
Any advice ib where to look for a bike ? Thank you for your advise. I’ve subbed 👍
Hey up blue boy2, thanks for the sub 😁, depending where you are in the UK, eBay is your friend , or if you join the TRF group in your area, I'm sure they would have a Facebook page you can ask on there, be closer to you and the bike probably hasn't been abused, where in the UK are you ?
@@SIMONB1 Hi Simon. I’m in Cambridge.
Any recommendations on a first dirt bike Ie makes, cc etc
I did enjoy the KTM 400 in wales but I hear parts are starting to become difficult to sauce.
@@J-Mc72. a nice excf 250 or a 350 would be good, the Honda's are ok but 35kg heavier 😲, something cheap to start with as you'll be lying it down a lot, so a 10k bike will hinder your progress as you'll be frightened to drop it 🤭, but your not pushing hard enough if you aren't falling off it 😉, hope you get sorted, ride safe, Simon B 👍
@@SIMONB1 thank you for advice. At least I’m on the right track now. So much confusion because you want a descent bike but not overboard. 👍
I'm thinking about a voge 300 rally as my first trail bike... missing my kle 500, ok For short easy trails.
Now time for big boy pants riding 😁
Is ther groups that go out regularly? I'm the only one out my friends with a full licence an really wanna get into it😢
Hey up, you need to find out your local TRF group and see when they go out, most groups have regular rides, where in the country are you ?
That's still a lot of servicing. My DR650 had done 135,000km and the engine has never been opened. What's the point of extra power of you never use it. Just get a donkey.
Hey up bush pig, compared to you Dr yes, but the excf is what, 50kg lighter more nimble and easier to pick up 🤔, it's a funny old world, if we all liked the same it would be rather boring, stick with what u like, but try something different, you may like it, thanks for watching and dropping a comment, much appreciated, ride safe, Simon B 👍
I agree with everything else you said. I pootle about on gravel roads in Australia, I only go out there to see the wildlife, take some pictures and enjoy the nature. I've no interest in upsetting the landowners and farmers.
You don't have to be a hooligan to own a KTM 😂, have you seen the other bike I have the KTM 690 enduro, that's a lot more adult like 😎, where in Australia are you ?
@@SIMONB1 @SIMONB1 Haha, we have a lot of wannabe holligans here. I've nearly bought a KTM myself in the past, I have nothing against them. I'm near Brisbane but used to live in the UK. It's nice to see the beautiful countryside. Subbed.
Where is please?
Hey up Paul, it's the lake District, Cumbria 😁, check out www.epicmotorcycletours.co.uk they do guided green lane tours in the area
Will do!!! Your videos are absolutely awesome!!!!
Where was you in this video pal?
Hey up Ben, I'm up in the lake District and these were a few of our green lanes, do you ride lanes ?
@@SIMONB1 just started got my bike from that way, was envying the roads have to make a visit again
I like ur video bud but like you said you need tax and insurance etc and your driving on a road with out tarmac.thats not off roading i have 350 sxf ktm not road legal tho just better not get caught lol you seem like a lovely bloke and enjoy watchin ur videos
Hey up kellyskinner8839, too old to be doing illegal stuff nowadays 😉, it's only £80 fully comp and £30 road tax, saves your bike being crushed 😲, thanks for watching and dropping a comment much appreciated, ride safe, Simon B 😎
People hate Muffs,but I always have the last laugh…this ain’t no fashion show !
Hey up Joel, yes and at a tenner they are great for the winters, where do you ride ?
@@SIMONB1 Used to ride everywhere,based in Manc…my back is little bit interesting at the minute…so not done much for a year,But yeah,done ALL the ‘biggies’ Peaks,Lakes,Dales,Wales,IOM (well worth a visit) AND even Romania (ride where you like !)It’s ace dirtbustin,I miss it.(701 and Exc 300)
I haven't done much since covid, but got into green laning many years ago. The biggest problem...by far...is the secretive nature of it. I could never understand it, nobody wanted to share information. Even the app for GLASS and TRF was woefully inadequate, out of date, inaccurate, and sometimes incorrect. I just wasn't prepared to risk my clean licence by trusting Trailwise. I ended up doing my own research and checking.
A lot of lanes in Yorkshire where I live were getting TRO'd and restricted or downgraded. The nature of green laners at the time seemed to be "close ranks" and keep quiet. It didn't work. While the ethos appeared to be "green lanes are for everyone" there was an unmentioned supplement of - "but don't tell them"..
I hope its better now. People should share and compare information without having to fork out for it.
As for equipment....anything that's safe. I've seen a Fiat Panda green laning. And one of my best days ever was a laning day in North Yorkshire about 40 years ago on my girlfriends Yamaha DT80...!
At present I've a Defender 90 300tdi and a Suzuki DRZ400 , but sadly not the health at the moment to get out there.
Great vid - keep 'em coming
Hey up budget nuclear, I think it's a bit secertive due to people just buying things and wanting to go off road 🤔, I get a bit protective as all the hours research I have put in to find and plan the routes 😲, the TRF group is very welcomeing now, do ride outs etc, thanks for watching, if you ever wanting a ride round the lakes get in touch, gladly take you around, ride safe, Simon B 👍
i cant even afford a motorcycle i greenlane on a mountain bike lol
Hey up, might be the time to start saving 👍, much the same on a MTB but on the motorcycle you don't have to pedal 🤭, ride safe Simon B 😎
@@SIMONB1 yeah im trying to save up for a chinese 125