I ride a GSA and 890R - I dab for two reasons...back on track and control...and to eliminate dumping the bike and spending more energy to bike the bike up - Great stuff Bret and agree if you drop down on the seat - you can get that leg caught up get hurt...keep these coming...always more to learn
I just bought a 2013 triumph 800 XC with 20,000 miles on it is there anything you can tell me that I need to look out for or they known for bad valves or any known problems please let me know so I can look into it . I've seen a lot of people say different things but I trust what you guys say so if you could just give me a hint it be cool
How much dabbing is actually full weighting of the opposite peg? Would a foot wave be as effective? I think this may be why a sitting dab is next to useless.
A dab is used because you are no longer in balance with thrust forces (gravity, acceleration, lateral slip, etc) so there is like light pressure on the opposite peg at best
Which is why it is useful to be able to get at least one foot down comfortably. People, please stop telling short off road riders they don’t need to be able to touch the ground.
@Urban Adventurer 100% agree with you! I'm a short guy. I've found I wreck/tip over a lot more on tall bikes. It just helps so much to be able to reach the ground.
Thanks for hitting this topic once again! I think you covered it even better this time. I really take your videos to heart and try to apply them to my riding and refer my buddies to them. Really appreciate your work, it's help me enjoy off roading even more!
It is incredibly helpful to have all the properly executed "dabs" in the video so we can see exactly what you are talking about when it comes to placement and duration compared to the "plant". This little maneuver has saved me so many times and often elicits a laugh in my helmet as well as all followers who caught my "correction" on the trail. Thank you for the vids and keep up the great work.
Gone back to the hat trick then Brett. Just want to comment on your presentation skills, I’ve watched you over the years ( from the other channel days) and of course with your own channel and you’ve become an even better communicator, you’ve always been good but after watching this episode I was compelled to post a note. Saludos from the Ecuadorian Amazon (sucua to be exact) where I’m working my way down from Cartagena Colombia to Argentina.
A Hollywood Dab goes to one side. An ADV dab also only goes to one side. Keep your other foot on the peg. No kindergarten-style legs dangling on both sides lol. 🚷
Thanks for the videos. Maybe I missed its but, I've noticed that you ride a wide range of bikes. My questions is, which bike is in your garage right now?
All well and good provided you are tall enough to be able to dab! At 5 ft 3 I'm not sure that will work so well for me as I am tiptoe only on my bike but I will try it out slow speed on soft grass and see.. I trust your advice absolutely so let's give it a go !👍
Great content as always, Brett. I was wondering if you could possibly do a segment in the future on managing the bike on tight fire roads? I ride in the Pine barrens in NJ - the fire roads are about 12- 14 feet wide. I have been trying to teach myself techniques for turning the bike around within a 14 feet width (brake slides, J-turns, etc.) - my goal is to not have to get off the bike and walk it back and forth to turn around. Thanks! Chris from The 333 Motovlog.
i understand what you mean, I havent mastered that level of control yet either - i think its only possible with lots of practice and under favorable conditions.. I remember Bret made a video about U'turns but it wasnt a 12 foot wide trail 🙂
I don't know if I can do that here in VA before I head back to ID but if I capture enough b-roll I can try to edit on my way back to ID. I'm in the perfect place for that video!
This is a great lesson and I actually had to do this on my street bike today. I was turning a corner from a full stop. Midway through my turn my rear tire found an oil spot and started to slid out. I simultaneously rolled off the throttle and did a quick dab, allowing me to bring the bike back to a safe lean angle and follow through with the turn without missing a beat. You can never account for what the conditions may throw at you but having skills in reserve to counter those conditions is worth it’s weight in gold. ✌️
Your comment brought me to consciousness that the dab can happen on either side of the bike. If I wanted to pick a niggle with the video, it would be that the demonstration/explanation only was shown on the left side of the bike. Practicing should be on either side.
Great hat/helmet swaps today!!! 🤣🤣🤣 Thanks for the great video. I have been doing dabs when needed intuitively as needed, without intending to. Now I know how to do them properly and can focus on making them them more safe and effective.
Notice how he extremely quickly, in a thoroughly practiced, and rehearsed manner, swaps his helmet for his hat. So deceptive to look casual, but just perfect enough to hide the shame of his male pattern baldness. Now notice it in every one of his videos. Bret, my brother in Christ, no need to hide your self perceived shame. We accept you for the man you are, and the help you provide to us all, without judgement or scorn.
Hi Brett. I agree with you. Can you explane in one of your next videos the physically backround of the dab. What is the bike doing before and after the dab? Has the dab changed the way of the bike and how?
I'd say it's a quite... strange move. Like 2:25: you do this dabbing and... your foot slips on mud. Would be epic. To me it looks like if you're forced to dab, then it means you just have done something wrong a second or two ago.
Excellent video and explanation of dabs! Not the kind I typically prefer, but I'll often do more of the latter when I get the first painfully wrong... ;)
Great video, Bret! This reinforced what I recently experienced training with DART/Bill Dragoo! Makes a huge difference in being able to maintain/recover control when we encounter an unexpected upset!
I luv your tutorials and watch them with eager wishfulness. Thanks I also have a T7 Yamaha but would like to know where you got that decal kit for this bike... Very nice.
From the perspective of riding a big ADV bike: If the goal is to remain on the pegs at all times(I agree), then, wouldn't a dab contribute too much to a weight shift, leading to worse outcomes? Especially if you're vertically challenged. Meaning, rather than dabbing and dropping so much of your weight off to the side or worse(while moving over rough terrain), I'd rather focus on using the side/peg that still has contact/traction and my grips to counter the situation and re-establish my balance over the center of the bike. Seems like a safer option, albeit a tougher skill to master perhaps on a BIG ADV bike? Dabbing seems like a crutch, unless it's used on a lighter dirt bike. Thoughts?
they way he puts on the cap right after he removes his helmet is amazing! none will notice anything
The transition from helmet to hat is like a well performed dab. Quick and effective.
Always amazed by his proficiency in this (and many) tasks
I ride a GSA and 890R - I dab for two reasons...back on track and control...and to eliminate dumping the bike and spending more energy to bike the bike up - Great stuff Bret and agree if you drop down on the seat - you can get that leg caught up get hurt...keep these coming...always more to learn
My trial mindset said "Ew so much dab!"
Great vid 😉
That’ll be one point for just thinking of a dab! 😊
Lesson to be reviewed next week. Fits with my observations. I will check. BR form Poland
Thanks for helping me stay upright 🍻
Thank you Dave for supporting mye making more videos... Bret-
Great as always!
Great video,excellent lessons to remember. Thanks
Thanks
Great content Brett!!
Dab is trickier or dangerous with the rear panniers, right...?
Bret! you wearin that flat underneath yer helmet!!!?
@2:25.... I would die if my bike moved sideways like that. And you're just laughing 😢
🤣
Thanks!
Thanks for helping keep this channel going, Bret-
When you see a V dip in the trail what’s your technique for rolling through it
I just bought a 2013 triumph 800 XC with 20,000 miles on it is there anything you can tell me that I need to look out for or they known for bad valves or any known problems please let me know so I can look into it . I've seen a lot of people say different things but I trust what you guys say so if you could just give me a hint it be cool
How much dabbing is actually full weighting of the opposite peg? Would a foot wave be as effective? I think this may be why a sitting dab is next to useless.
A dab is used because you are no longer in balance with thrust forces (gravity, acceleration, lateral slip, etc) so there is like light pressure on the opposite peg at best
come to florida and ride our sand!
Great,,,
How did you get a World Raid?? I thought those weren't sold in the US
That's standard T7 with world ride sticker on it 😉
I’m pretty sure Bret actually has inherited billions of dollars and hires the best special effects artists to cgi in his hat swaps that defy physics.
Which is why it is useful to be able to get at least one foot down comfortably. People, please stop telling short off road riders they don’t need to be able to touch the ground.
@Urban Adventurer 100% agree with you! I'm a short guy. I've found I wreck/tip over a lot more on tall bikes. It just helps so much to be able to reach the ground.
Thanks for hitting this topic once again! I think you covered it even better this time. I really take your videos to heart and try to apply them to my riding and refer my buddies to them. Really appreciate your work, it's help me enjoy off roading even more!
It is incredibly helpful to have all the properly executed "dabs" in the video so we can see exactly what you are talking about when it comes to placement and duration compared to the "plant". This little maneuver has saved me so many times and often elicits a laugh in my helmet as well as all followers who caught my "correction" on the trail. Thank you for the vids and keep up the great work.
Master of the motorcycle, guru of the hat swap.
Thanks a lot from Germany. Your Channel helps me to become a much better rider👍🏻
I dab my hat on after removing my helmet
Gone back to the hat trick then Brett. Just want to comment on your presentation skills, I’ve watched you over the years ( from the other channel days) and of course with your own channel and you’ve become an even better communicator, you’ve always been good but after watching this episode I was compelled to post a note. Saludos from the Ecuadorian Amazon (sucua to be exact) where I’m working my way down from Cartagena Colombia to Argentina.
A Hollywood Dab goes to one side.
An ADV dab also only goes to one side.
Keep your other foot on the peg.
No kindergarten-style legs dangling on both sides lol. 🚷
Thanks for the videos. Maybe I missed its but, I've noticed that you ride a wide range of bikes. My questions is, which bike is in your garage right now?
¡Gracias!
Thanks for that. Very informative and helpful.😊
All well and good provided you are tall enough to be able to dab! At 5 ft 3 I'm not sure that will work so well for me as I am tiptoe only on my bike but I will try it out slow speed on soft grass and see.. I trust your advice absolutely so let's give it a go !👍
Great content as always, Brett. I was wondering if you could possibly do a segment in the future on managing the bike on tight fire roads? I ride in the Pine barrens in NJ - the fire roads are about 12- 14 feet wide. I have been trying to teach myself techniques for turning the bike around within a 14 feet width (brake slides, J-turns, etc.) - my goal is to not have to get off the bike and walk it back and forth to turn around. Thanks! Chris from The 333 Motovlog.
i understand what you mean, I havent mastered that level of control yet either - i think its only possible with lots of practice and under favorable conditions.. I remember Bret made a video about U'turns but it wasnt a 12 foot wide trail 🙂
I don't know if I can do that here in VA before I head back to ID but if I capture enough b-roll I can try to edit on my way back to ID.
I'm in the perfect place for that video!
@@kloppskalli he has so many information on adventure, another great one is the side stand pivot.
Hi Bret, AFAIAC you can leave your cap at home.
No need to be so vain.
Ormai guardo i tuoi video solo per imparare la tecnica del berretto. Sono calvo anche io e devo capire come fai. 😆
Very useful information. Thanks for the instruction. Keep them coming .
1:16 impressive, i had to rewatch multiple time how fast the hat is on!
This is a great lesson and I actually had to do this on my street bike today. I was turning a corner from a full stop. Midway through my turn my rear tire found an oil spot and started to slid out. I simultaneously rolled off the throttle and did a quick dab, allowing me to bring the bike back to a safe lean angle and follow through with the turn without missing a beat.
You can never account for what the conditions may throw at you but having skills in reserve to counter those conditions is worth it’s weight in gold. ✌️
Your comment brought me to consciousness that the dab can happen on either side of the bike. If I wanted to pick a niggle with the video, it would be that the demonstration/explanation only was shown on the left side of the bike. Practicing should be on either side.
Smile and laugh while you dab because... "Attitude matters!" Great video Bret. 😊
Moto 101. KEEP YOUR FEET ON THE PEGS lol
That is the fastest transition from helmet to hat ive even seen.....
Your helmet to hat transition is fascinating
Simple in theory but profoundly articulated. Thank you Bret.
For a R1250GS, Do you recommend installing any sliders to protect the bike when dropped? Fork or final drive sliders
I use protection for the valve covers for tip overs. I also run shorter levers.
Thank you Bret. Great tips on dabbing to keep balance.
Thank you for the wisdom.
when are you going to put up a video on teaching that helmet to hat technique
And you need to sell merch so I can buy some
This was a good tip, thank you.
Right on spot! Thanks
Thanks!
Thank you very much for helping me make future videos...
Bret-
Great lesson.
Thanks a lot.
Spot on as always!😊
Great hat/helmet swaps today!!! 🤣🤣🤣 Thanks for the great video. I have been doing dabs when needed intuitively as needed, without intending to. Now I know how to do them properly and can focus on making them them more safe and effective.
Helmet/hat transition master :)
I'm not very skilled.. but with your instructions and practice I am becoming better.. thank you so much Bret from Italy
Bet you’re getting better. 💪🏽
Enjoy! 🏍️💨
Very well explained, Bret. Not to sit down. A dab is another technique in your offroad weaponry. Thanks a lot, Günter/Nürnberg
Great video. Is that in capital forest? I live in Olympia
Notice how he extremely quickly, in a thoroughly practiced, and rehearsed manner, swaps his helmet for his hat. So deceptive to look casual, but just perfect enough to hide the shame of his male pattern baldness. Now notice it in every one of his videos. Bret, my brother in Christ, no need to hide your self perceived shame. We accept you for the man you are, and the help you provide to us all, without judgement or scorn.
Thanks!
Hi Brett. I agree with you. Can you explane in one of your next videos the physically backround of the dab. What is the bike doing before and after the dab? Has the dab changed the way of the bike and how?
I'd say it's a quite... strange move.
Like 2:25: you do this dabbing and... your foot slips on mud. Would be epic.
To me it looks like if you're forced to dab, then it means you just have done something wrong a second or two ago.
Excellent video and explanation of dabs! Not the kind I typically prefer, but I'll often do more of the latter when I get the first painfully wrong... ;)
Around 9:04 - I see a red GS, looks like it has a 21 inch front conversion ?
Yes... That is instructor Paul
@@BretTkacs Ahh okay cool. Bike looks great with the 21
WHAT handlebars and or tripple clamps are you running on that T7 ??
I knew nothing about this and I have been doing the sitting thing since I step out of the tarmac (a couple years now). Huge. Thanks a lot
Great video, Bret!
This reinforced what I recently experienced training with DART/Bill Dragoo! Makes a huge difference in being able to maintain/recover control when we encounter an unexpected upset!
I gott'a learn that trick on how to put skully cap on my head while taking my helmet off, that is just too smooth
Great. I've learnt this the hard way, but have become quite adept at it.
I was waiting for a banger and torch to pop out the whole time bastards
Another great educational video Bret!...thank you!
TY from Croatia.
Thank you for helping me keep making these, Bret-
As always an amazing lesson.
I luv your tutorials and watch them with eager wishfulness.
Thanks
I also have a T7 Yamaha but would like to know where you got that decal kit for this bike... Very nice.
Looks like the official GYTR kit
Yet another great video and lesson! 😀
Thanks
Thank you for the support!!
From the perspective of riding a big ADV bike: If the goal is to remain on the pegs at all times(I agree), then, wouldn't a dab contribute too much to a weight shift, leading to worse outcomes? Especially if you're vertically challenged. Meaning, rather than dabbing and dropping so much of your weight off to the side or worse(while moving over rough terrain), I'd rather focus on using the side/peg that still has contact/traction and my grips to counter the situation and re-establish my balance over the center of the bike. Seems like a safer option, albeit a tougher skill to master perhaps on a BIG ADV bike? Dabbing seems like a crutch, unless it's used on a lighter dirt bike. Thoughts?
In theory yes however reality is there are times we get thown off balance, the point of a dab is to get back in balance.
Thanks!
... and thank you for helping me help you! Bret-
Man thats a sweet ride, happy trails 🙏
As a 5’5” rider on a GSA1250, I’ll probably avoid dabs as best I can.
Thanks! Good details
Every dollar helps me make the next one, thanks 🙏 Bret-
You are doing a great job, not a single thumb down and 300 up, congratulations & thanks!
i like my dabs on friday evening after work 😁