"Le'me teach you how to do something stupid" possibly the greatest intro to any motorcycle lesson. 😂 If your gonna do something stupid, at least do it correctly. Great video. One of the better ones I've seen on the power turn.
Brett as usualy is right-this maneuver is no joke! I sure wish I'd seen this excellent clip by Bret 18 months ago. I'd been practicing power turns off my 1200GS in my gravel driveway. Then, one day, I came upon a public dirt road that had been recently graded, it had 1" of fluffy dusty dry dirt but underneath it was as solid packed clay, flat as a pool table. The dust made it look perfect, but there was too much traction, AND I suddenly decided to perform the maneuver seated on the GS, because I was showing off. I know the bike probably wasn't leaned far enough which contributed to my failure. When the bike didn't break traction, I gave it much more throttle popped the clutch, then my vision blacked out. The person I was with said the bike leaped into a spin as it fell onto it's side, and my outboard leg flew straight up in the air as I was thrown backwards. The violence of the 125HP without traction control had my legs in a split with one foot planted firmly on the ground the other over my head. I sustained a hamstring tear that still has not properly healed despite medications, PT and working out twice a week with a pro trainer. Don't be stupid like I was.
"the bike probably wasn't leaned far enough" I wouldn't say that contributed, I'd say that was the entire problem. Your hand, on the grips, should be down around your knee. That gets a heap of weight off the wheels and onto your foot, less traction for the bike and more traction for you. If you're not strong enough to lean over a 1200GS... don't do this manoeuvre. Your foot *must* more grip than your back wheel or there's zero chance of this going well.
Techniques like this or wheelies are useful not because of the "cool" factor, but because if you know how to do this, it means that you simply have better control of the bike you are riding. Personally, I can't try either because I'm afraid of potential damage to both the bike and myself. :(
Although I chuckled at the "teach you how to do something stupid" intro, I actually found this to be a really informative post. Where I ride regularly are 14ft. wide fire roads and I am tired of having to use the Austin-Powers-Golf-Cart method of turning my bike. I feel like if I could safely master this off-bike power turning technique it would save me a lot of effort on these tight fire roads. Thanks!
I yell Austin Power's quotes when I do the 400 point fire-road u-turns too. When I'm on my 800GS it is too tall for me to be comfortable doing a slide 180, but now on the KTM 790 I feel a bit more capable. "a bit" is the operative part of this claim.
This is funny. I was up in Capitol Forest on my T7 the other day, found myself on a trail that dead ended in a creek, and roosting the ass end around was about the easiest way to get twisted around and outa there. BTW - Nice move with the helmet-hat thing. If I tried that I've probably rip an ear off.
Great video as usual. Sometimes a power turn is way easier if you need to get turned around in a tight spot. It would be helpful to get a GPS class in how not to go down the wrong trail when two of them are close.
Fortnine introduced me to this concept and I've used it a few times, mostly for fun, but thank you for expanding on it. Also, that red bike sounds like it's about to explode, at least from this side of the camera.
Such a simple matter on a dirt bike, such a challenge on a 500 lb ADV. I have a modest inseam. I have zero problem doing this with a full dirt bike even with a taller seat. But the combination of height and weight of big ADV have me standing to the inside instead of straddling the machine.
Nice video Bret, I do this manoeuvre in many of my reviews and often get asked how to do it. Now I can just refer viewers to this video, cheers mate 👍.
@@BretTkacs I saw the U turns for trails video. A couple of weeks ago I got in a situation where I needed to turn around to avoid a deep gravel/sand wash. The trail was narrow with a rise on one side, that technique worked like a champ - thanks!
amusing and useful video as usual with you on this channel (pity you don't come to Italy for your lessons). But a huge thumb up for the advices on cleaning up the mess before leaving, wiping away the skid marks. Enjoying riding off road is great, but doing it respectfully to the environment is something to be never left at home
very good there, impressive with the speed and synchronicity with which you take off your helmet and put on your cup... there is some complex with the peeling
when i attempt this my brain keeps holding the rear brake when doing leftys and i completely stall the bike. Cali desert has forced me into getting good at sand the last 6 weeks. hope to see you this spring in virginia! thanks for showing oopsies, even the best of us aren't perfect.
I'm currently "instructing" (I'm nowhere near qualified to be an instructor, but I'm the only person they know that rides motorcycles) My niece on riding a dirt bike, I have her study most of your videos and then apply them in the real world. we're currently only riding established hard pack trails. But since you made this video I'm going to have to teach her this too cuz chances are she watched this already.
I can do all of these things…as long as it’s on your bike! My experience from MX days is a crash is not a simple tip over, but rather more a mousetrap like motion to the ground. I really wish I had more trials bike experience.
Thank you. 2 years ago I have returned to 50/50 riding at 52. I’ve been working hard and this is a technique I’ve been wanting to learn! Can you show us how to do it to the right?
I did include a few b-roll shots to the right. The technique is the same although most riders feel more natural to the left. My recommendation is get comfortable left then switch to the right.
After lunch on a ride, while everyone was slowly waddling to turn their bikes around, I leaned, revved and dumped clutch. Unfortunately, it was on wet grass... the rear wheel skidded out and hit another bike hard. Luckily it was wheel to wheel impact and missed the other rider's leg by inches. I did something stupid then, but now I know how to do it with more control :-)
Depending on the make and model of your bike, it may be cheaper to buy a DR650 and learn how to do this on that before attempting it on the big adventure bike ;)
@bret I notice you always ride with an arai helmet in these videos. Why do you prefer that helmet and How are they for weight? Looking to replace my heavy bell adventure helmet and would value your opinion
The XD4 is a good helmet for dirt focused ADV work as it vents air very well. I am currently ordering a replacement and going back to the Shoei Hornet which is old design bit not as old as the XD series. The Shoei works better with my arclites, has a more optically correct sheild and has a quick removal sheild. At the price of the XD4 it rediculous to require tools to pull the sheild. ruclips.net/video/sN2rWHCtPDw/видео.htmlsi=bUicmnXHgj2xMJOC
I showed left and right in the b-roll but for learning most riders prefer left turns. I believe learn to your side of comfort first, then work on the other side 👍
I feel like you missed the most important thing to know in this technique... if the back wheel has more traction than your foot it's going to end in disaster. It's absolutely critical to get as much weight as possible off the back wheel and onto that foot. How much depends on the tyre and the ground.
If you are worried about teaching bad tricks, don't be. My grandfather was a flight instructor. Eventually every student got the experience of him walking out to the small aircraft, him ripping up their flight plan, and the jolly "Today you are learning aerobatics" before practicing rolls and loops until they ran out of gas. The reasoning was that the first time you are upside down, you are going to panic. He wanted that first time to be intentional.
Thanks Bret, something else. What's your thoughts about the new Revit Echelon jacket? I bought this jacket and it don't feels like a €700 jacket. (When you compare it to a Defender or so) what's your opinion about it?
I like the Echelon jacket and pants but the Sand 4 (jacket) is still the best bang for the buck and the Defender is still my #1 pick based on features, performance and flexibility while traveling.
It was a single screw that was allowing the sheild to rattle. It loosened up with the offroad trail riding. Once I tightened it up everything was fine again
"Le'me teach you how to do something stupid" possibly the greatest intro to any motorcycle lesson. 😂 If your gonna do something stupid, at least do it correctly. Great video. One of the better ones I've seen on the power turn.
In the 70’s, that’s pretty much how our sex-education teacher started his class . . .
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Brett as usualy is right-this maneuver is no joke! I sure wish I'd seen this excellent clip by Bret 18 months ago. I'd been practicing power turns off my 1200GS in my gravel driveway. Then, one day, I came upon a public dirt road that had been recently graded, it had 1" of fluffy dusty dry dirt but underneath it was as solid packed clay, flat as a pool table. The dust made it look perfect, but there was too much traction, AND I suddenly decided to perform the maneuver seated on the GS, because I was showing off. I know the bike probably wasn't leaned far enough which contributed to my failure. When the bike didn't break traction, I gave it much more throttle popped the clutch, then my vision blacked out. The person I was with said the bike leaped into a spin as it fell onto it's side, and my outboard leg flew straight up in the air as I was thrown backwards. The violence of the 125HP without traction control had my legs in a split with one foot planted firmly on the ground the other over my head. I sustained a hamstring tear that still has not properly healed despite medications, PT and working out twice a week with a pro trainer. Don't be stupid like I was.
"the bike probably wasn't leaned far enough" I wouldn't say that contributed, I'd say that was the entire problem. Your hand, on the grips, should be down around your knee. That gets a heap of weight off the wheels and onto your foot, less traction for the bike and more traction for you. If you're not strong enough to lean over a 1200GS... don't do this manoeuvre. Your foot *must* more grip than your back wheel or there's zero chance of this going well.
admire your honesty and it may help someone else
Techniques like this or wheelies are useful not because of the "cool" factor, but because if you know how to do this, it means that you simply have better control of the bike you are riding. Personally, I can't try either because I'm afraid of potential damage to both the bike and myself. :(
Although I chuckled at the "teach you how to do something stupid" intro, I actually found this to be a really informative post. Where I ride regularly are 14ft. wide fire roads and I am tired of having to use the Austin-Powers-Golf-Cart method of turning my bike. I feel like if I could safely master this off-bike power turning technique it would save me a lot of effort on these tight fire roads. Thanks!
I yell Austin Power's quotes when I do the 400 point fire-road u-turns too. When I'm on my 800GS it is too tall for me to be comfortable doing a slide 180, but now on the KTM 790 I feel a bit more capable. "a bit" is the operative part of this claim.
This is funny. I was up in Capitol Forest on my T7 the other day, found myself on a trail that dead ended in a creek, and roosting the ass end around was about the easiest way to get twisted around and outa there.
BTW - Nice move with the helmet-hat thing. If I tried that I've probably rip an ear off.
love the bloopers :D
Someone watched them!!! 😅🤣
of course I did!!@@BretTkacs
Good video, the best advice though is the part about cleaning up when you are done 👍, seen places just torn up...
You’re not the first to teach this topic, but you are the best at it 👏
I think, before you start, traction control should be off (if possible) like on my KTM 890 Adv. Even then it was not easy to do. Thnx Bret!
Great video as usual. Sometimes a power turn is way easier if you need to get turned around in a tight spot. It would be helpful to get a GPS class in how not to go down the wrong trail when two of them are close.
Fortnine introduced me to this concept and I've used it a few times, mostly for fun, but thank you for expanding on it.
Also, that red bike sounds like it's about to explode, at least from this side of the camera.
"Let me teach you how to do something stupid". Every male in the area: "You had my curiosity, now you have my attention"
Such a simple matter on a dirt bike, such a challenge on a 500 lb ADV. I have a modest inseam. I have zero problem doing this with a full dirt bike even with a taller seat. But the combination of height and weight of big ADV have me standing to the inside instead of straddling the machine.
Me too
Love it. ❤
Bret be like: before you do stupid things, let me show you how to do it properly 😂
Nice video Bret, I do this manoeuvre in many of my reviews and often get asked how to do it. Now I can just refer viewers to this video, cheers mate 👍.
Thanks for sharing with others. I also have a U turns for trails that is a good video. ruclips.net/video/bmisVkMjX34/видео.html
@@BretTkacs I saw the U turns for trails video. A couple of weeks ago I got in a situation where I needed to turn around to avoid a deep gravel/sand wash. The trail was narrow with a rise on one side, that technique worked like a champ - thanks!
@@JohnLaCroixRenaissanceMan that's fantastic 👍
Well, I can see that this is going to take some practice and a helper to pick the bike up 100 times....
If anyone dares to do this, USE BOOTS. you may get your leg trapped below the bike at some point ....and just get a cheap 250 to play
amusing and useful video as usual with you on this channel (pity you don't come to Italy for your lessons).
But a huge thumb up for the advices on cleaning up the mess before leaving, wiping away the skid marks.
Enjoying riding off road is great, but doing it respectfully to the environment is something to be never left at home
It's easiest on wet grass, because it's very slippery. Good place to start off with (and it doesn't damage the tire).
that MotoMorini sounds like it got some loose parts.
Came here to comment the same thing. Sounds worse than my KLR.
Maybe(I can barely hear all the rattling over the normal engine thump.)
The screw on the windshield loosened up... full review coming soon
I thought maybe it had a Ducati clutch
@@luketembreull8138
very good there, impressive with the speed and synchronicity with which you take off your helmet and put on your cup... there is some complex with the peeling
when i attempt this my brain keeps holding the rear brake when doing leftys and i completely stall the bike. Cali desert has forced me into getting good at sand the last 6 weeks. hope to see you this spring in virginia! thanks for showing oopsies, even the best of us aren't perfect.
I'm currently "instructing" (I'm nowhere near qualified to be an instructor, but I'm the only person they know that rides motorcycles) My niece on riding a dirt bike, I have her study most of your videos and then apply them in the real world. we're currently only riding established hard pack trails. But since you made this video I'm going to have to teach her this too cuz chances are she watched this already.
I checked out your bike when I was over in Spain last month. Nice ride.
I was practicing this. Thanks for the vid. Good job again😊
The fun of trail riding is cleaning up afterwards ;-) Thanks for your video, very useful as usual. Günter/Nürnberg
I appreciate that he told me to bail on this video before the first minute was over.
I can do all of these things…as long as it’s on your bike!
My experience from MX days is a crash is not a simple tip over, but rather more a mousetrap like motion to the ground. I really wish I had more trials bike experience.
The stupider the trick, the better it feels when you nail it!
Too true
Dude, you go the new Echelon Jacket! Tell All!
Thank you
Great video Bret!...In a difficult place on my 1290 SAR loaded...I prefer the "drop&drag around" technique!....😄😂.
Thank you!
nice! thank you
I keep forgetting to shut off the TC all the way!
Hell yeah brother! 😈
nice
good to know
Remarkable skill to pwerturn a Celica
Fun time to practice
I am loving the swayambhunath eyes on your helmet. 🙏
Me too! I had to have them when I was in Nepal. Best helmet decor ever.
Another great video! Keep up the good work.
I used to do this all the time on my KTM 200 EXC. I can't even imagine doing it on my V-Strom.
Thank you! I like your intro very much.
I'm glad you like it... Nothing like a touch of honesty
It's time to practice. And cleaning up after yourself on dirt roads.... Yes, it works in Poland as well.
I just recovered from a broken arm and wanna learn more stupid stuff please :D
My bike is fubar already :P
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Not going to lie. That looks terrifying.
Thank you!
Welcome!
Thank you. 2 years ago I have returned to 50/50 riding at 52. I’ve been working hard and this is a technique I’ve been wanting to learn! Can you show us how to do it to the right?
I did include a few b-roll shots to the right. The technique is the same although most riders feel more natural to the left.
My recommendation is get comfortable left then switch to the right.
Love the Chanel!
That's great, thanks 👍
Protip: If your bike has traction control, make sure you turn it off before trying something stupid.
True... I forgot to mention that 🤣
Thanks
You had me at "Let me teach you how to do something stupid". 😛
😳🤣
thx for the warning.
hahah! : ) I love these turns!
Leaving a deserved thank you in the comments
After lunch on a ride, while everyone was slowly waddling to turn their bikes around, I leaned, revved and dumped clutch. Unfortunately, it was on wet grass... the rear wheel skidded out and hit another bike hard. Luckily it was wheel to wheel impact and missed the other rider's leg by inches. I did something stupid then, but now I know how to do it with more control :-)
😳... 🤣
Brilliant..
Damn good video
Can you still do this with a bike that has ABS engaged ?
Thanks,,
are you doing it in the first gear or second?
Why does that bike sound like its about to fall apart?
A screw was loose on the windshield adjustment. Snugged it up and it quiet again. Stay tuned for a full review
Thanks for the lesson. I guess on my honda dct this is a non starter 🙂. However, i have a question. Do you apply the front brake? Thanks!
The DCT is one of the best bikes for pivot turns! It is so much easier
@@BretTkacs i’ll wait for the video then ☺️. Thanks for the reply. But how about my question about the front brake, please?
Done it all the time, but on the cement floor😊
Depending on the make and model of your bike, it may be cheaper to buy a DR650 and learn how to do this on that before attempting it on the big adventure bike ;)
Hey Bret! I was wondering how tall are you? I cant flat foot my T7 so this technique seems imposible to me. Im 5´10
I love to learn stupid shit... puting this on a to learn list :D
Do you have to disable traction control to do this. A silly question I am sure
If you have TC, yes. The Morini doesn't have TC so it wasn't necessary
@bret I notice you always ride with an arai helmet in these videos. Why do you prefer that helmet and How are they for weight? Looking to replace my heavy bell adventure helmet and would value your opinion
The XD4 is a good helmet for dirt focused ADV work as it vents air very well. I am currently ordering a replacement and going back to the Shoei Hornet which is old design bit not as old as the XD series. The Shoei works better with my arclites, has a more optically correct sheild and has a quick removal sheild. At the price of the XD4 it rediculous to require tools to pull the sheild.
ruclips.net/video/sN2rWHCtPDw/видео.htmlsi=bUicmnXHgj2xMJOC
Brett: “Let me teach you how to do something stupid.” AKA: Hold my beer…Watch this.
Dude, love your lessons and vids, but what is up with the cap?
What's wrong with my cap?
@@BretTkacs nothing is wrong, it is just a swift motion from helmet to cap, that I was wonderering what the story around it was.
@@Kudosfromamsterdamhe just likes having a cap and has perfected the transition
I noticed that you only turned the bike to the left, is that because it's easier/safer for clutch and throttle control?
I showed left and right in the b-roll but for learning most riders prefer left turns. I believe learn to your side of comfort first, then work on the other side 👍
I don't do stupid things... but okay, teach me!
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Story of my life. Lack of inseam have prevented me from doing a lot of fun things! 😢
I feel like you missed the most important thing to know in this technique... if the back wheel has more traction than your foot it's going to end in disaster. It's absolutely critical to get as much weight as possible off the back wheel and onto that foot. How much depends on the tyre and the ground.
I thought I covered that?
hahahahahahah that intro ahhaha :)
If you are worried about teaching bad tricks, don't be. My grandfather was a flight instructor. Eventually every student got the experience of him walking out to the small aircraft, him ripping up their flight plan, and the jolly "Today you are learning aerobatics" before practicing rolls and loops until they ran out of gas. The reasoning was that the first time you are upside down, you are going to panic. He wanted that first time to be intentional.
the moment u said lemme teaxh u something stupid...i hit like...
Thanks Bret, something else. What's your thoughts about the new Revit Echelon jacket? I bought this jacket and it don't feels like a €700 jacket. (When you compare it to a Defender or so) what's your opinion about it?
I like the Echelon jacket and pants but the Sand 4 (jacket) is still the best bang for the buck and the Defender is still my #1 pick based on features, performance and flexibility while traveling.
I still miss the drums.
Me too... I also miss having a camera guy and an editor. I believe in content first and MotoTrek lost focus.
I have lightweight motorcycles, with great traction, and low low horsepower. That equals a leaned over wheelie! 😂😂😂
Yes it does
The 1200 GS is a pretty special pig 🐖.... the candy of meat 🥓 really 😍... ownership is enough stunt! Anywhere is possible..
I do love my GS
Maybe stupid but it can be stupid fun just like power slides.
Hell yeah!
pevet!
Just ONE failure? 🤣🤔🤣
Guess I would produce several SEASONS...
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Really sketchy maneuver! 😂 Good thing I perfected it as a kid.
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The thing about learning to break traction in a turn is...dont try to become adept in one day.
Am I the only one who heard an unhealthy rattle when you started that bike? I think you need to have it looked at.
It was a single screw that was allowing the sheild to rattle. It loosened up with the offroad trail riding. Once I tightened it up everything was fine again
great video...loved it
so learn it on a dirtbike.
This is Africa. We don't have another way of turning a bike around.
Good grief ! The hat was off and the helmet was not on at the end there - there's a first, Bret 😉
Yes, a very rare occurrence. I never understand why he is paranoid about his thinning hair, and I am very well qualified to say that.
@@MrEtnorbif I was paranoid why would have have repeated videos without my hat? So confused 😮
That's one rattly Moto Morini.
It's amazing how one loose adjustment screw can make so much noise 🤣. All fixed now. It loosened up after being abused in the sand and on the trails
I'm not sure how these comments work with a DCT, as there is no "popping of the clutch"
That bike sounds like it's made out of Lego.....
The screw for the windscreen loosened up and the whole thiymade quite a racket... It's quiet now
Try it on a lighter bike first. Preferably, someone elses..... 😛
Sorry but I skip this one.
I guess you took my advice 🤣😍👍
If you are going to do something stupid, might as well learn how to do it from a professional. 🙂
The obligatory unnecessary Utuber spiel....sfts.
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