You addressed this age old problem so well, especially feathering the clutch. I recently had to climb a very steep, very wet and boggy bank, that very one else stopped half way up having bogged down. Increased the revs, 3rd gear and feathered all the way to the top. Then went back down and rode two other bikes, pushed the remainder. You have a unique talent of being able to put the point across in a manner that is easily understood, well done and keep up the good work. Weighting the pegs is a skill that takes time too, very few have the patience or the understanding but your explanation left little doubt as to the benefits. Keep smiling, keep riding.
Maintaining traction and reducing wheel spin also helps keep the trails in better shape for longer. It's frustrating to watch riders without these skills digging holes in the challenging trails.
You will not see this but have been trying to help my wife ride for years. I am a foot taller than her so your videos have helped out tremendously. Thank you thank you.
60 guys dislike that this amazing woman can do better than them... sore losers. Thanks Megs you are amazing explaining all, I'm getting better on the bike.
Just check how a bikes clutch works. Its construction is way different compared to a car. Its oil lubricated to get proper cooling when slipping the clutch. I've got 500h offroad and never ever repaced a clutch. Even not after 300h on the same bike with lots of clutch slipping. But dont do that on a car! It will destroy your clutch. Since its not the same kinda clutch.
Likewise, but I ride a vintage four-stroke trials machine. The clutch is used as a torque converter, two-strokes generally have less torque on the low end, one way to more torque is to rev the XXX out of the motor, and slip the XXXX out of the clutch. It's a good idea to change the transmission oil more frequently as the clutch plates shear the oil molecules
Megs, nice tips! Clutch control is a very important skill. My first bike, Yamaha had a cable-actuated clutch. It was much more effort than my KTM with a hydraulic actuated clutch. Thereafter, I quickly realized how much easier it was to control the clutch and get traction based on clutch modulation. One of the reasons why clutch modulation is so helpful is because it dampens out torque pulses coming from the engine in drive or from the pulses coming from varying ground surfaces when coasting downhill.
Once again you've knocked it out of the park meggs you do these instructional videos so well they're easy to understand your techniques thanks for sharing.Maybe I'll see you passing me on your second lap in Odessa lol
Just want to thank you Meg, my 13 y.o. daughter is taking your lessons to heart, as am I (a 63 y.o. male). After 40 years of street riding, I’m taking up single track and MX...I hope to get to a point that I don’t suck too much. Thanks for the help.
Dang your videos are awesome. The info you put out is some of the best ‘how to’ I’ve seen. I’ve been riding in the woods for thirty years. I only wish I were able to watch your videos many years ago because your instruction is the best on the subject that I’ve seen.
The best video I've seen yet explaining how to use the clutch. And the weight management instruction was a bonus. Thank you! You have a new subscriber.
You're a really good Ryder I have no excuse now I keep saying to myself my bike is too tall for me. I just don't have the skill yet and you proved that in this video thank you
A helpful and informative video. Substantive engaging content presented in simple terms that are easy to understand. Professional grade video and sound quality. I look forward to watching more video's. Nice job.
thank you very much for the tips ... i'm a beginner and i'm recording my evolutions haha .. i hope to apply your techniques on my next track! thank you again
The slow mo is great, getting to see where the tyres touch, spin, grip etc. I might add, most of the dudes I see out in the bush would benefit from seeing this vid. Keep em coming kiddo 😬
I loved this soo much! I just got a dirt bike and have rode on the river three days so far. I am learning fast but I'm still really new. The crew wants to go to some place called Crossbar Ranch this weekend which is difficult terrain with rocks and hills and RUclips recommends this!!!!! Sub'ed!
Thanks for the great advice! As a newer rider who started just over two years ago, I definitely could have used these pointers on my week long mountain moto trip last summer. I managed though. :)
Great videos. Love seeing you ride. When I was into rock climbing, I always noticed the girls used better technique because they don't have the muscle to rely on. Same here. I've really been working on keeping my feet on the pegs and pegs and proper dabbing in the rocks. Takes practice and discipline, but it pays off.
Want to ask if you have ever tried mousse tubes? I do a lot of single track in Colorado and they have helped tremendously with rear tire grip as well as the front tire not rebounding off rocks and terrain. And you don't have to worry about pinch flats! They aren't for everyone and take some getting used to but i love them.
I watch a lot of videos that involve traction. I often wonder what NASA would do if given a specific problem. They used metal wheel/tread for the Mars rover, but they were on articulated legs.
Thanks for this Megs! I'll be up practicing on the little (don't hury me) bike this weekend then hopefully moving skills to the slightly larger (might hurt me) bike later!!
I tried some rough trails on my xr650, (first time) same trails i rode years ago on my 4x4 4wheeler....wow way harder but way more satisfying once over it.
I rode a XR600 for years in the 90's, was a great bike almost indestructible. Then rode a KTM 520 when they first came out it blew my mind, I felt like a mountain goat up any trail or big rocky hills.
You addressed this age old problem so well, especially feathering the clutch. I recently had to climb a very steep, very wet and boggy bank, that very one else stopped half way up having bogged down. Increased the revs, 3rd gear and feathered all the way to the top. Then went back down and rode two other bikes, pushed the remainder. You have a unique talent of being able to put the point across in a manner that is easily understood, well done and keep up the good work.
Weighting the pegs is a skill that takes time too, very few have the patience or the understanding but your explanation left little doubt as to the benefits.
Keep smiling, keep riding.
Maintaining traction and reducing wheel spin also helps keep the trails in better shape for longer. It's frustrating to watch riders without these skills digging holes in the challenging trails.
You will not see this but have been trying to help my wife ride for years. I am a foot taller than her so your videos have helped out tremendously. Thank you thank you.
60 guys dislike that this amazing woman can do better than them... sore losers. Thanks Megs you are amazing explaining all, I'm getting better on the bike.
I've spent my entire life trying not to "ride" the clutch to increase its life. this is very interesting!
Just check how a bikes clutch works. Its construction is way different compared to a car. Its oil lubricated to get proper cooling when slipping the clutch. I've got 500h offroad and never ever repaced a clutch. Even not after 300h on the same bike with lots of clutch slipping.
But dont do that on a car! It will destroy your clutch. Since its not the same kinda clutch.
Ooouw! Slip it and Rip-it!!
Likewise, but I ride a vintage four-stroke trials machine. The clutch is used as a torque converter, two-strokes generally have less torque on the low end, one way to more torque is to rev the XXX out of the motor, and slip the XXXX out of the clutch. It's a good idea to change the transmission oil more frequently as the clutch plates shear the oil molecules
If you spent your whole life learning how to replace clutch plates you could of been riding the way you want for an occasional $60
really??? are you a truck driver???
I've been riding for 45years and I just learnt something new. I may have even done what you're explaining, and never knew it. 👍
Thank you, seriously. This video made a huge difference for me.
Megs, nice tips! Clutch control is a very important skill.
My first bike, Yamaha had a cable-actuated clutch. It was much more effort than my KTM with a hydraulic actuated clutch. Thereafter,
I quickly realized how much easier it was to control the clutch and get traction based on clutch modulation. One of the reasons why clutch modulation is so helpful is because it dampens out torque pulses coming from the engine in drive or from the pulses coming from varying ground surfaces when coasting downhill.
Thank you! I'm a newbie 2-stroke clutch user and a moto addict. Really appreciate bids like this!
Once again you've knocked it out of the park meggs you do these instructional videos so well they're easy to understand your techniques thanks for sharing.Maybe I'll see you passing me on your second lap in Odessa lol
Excellent Megs, thank you!! Now I am eagerly awaiting the sequel, 'Effective Clutch Control!' :-)
Just want to thank you Meg, my 13 y.o. daughter is taking your lessons to heart, as am I (a 63 y.o. male). After 40 years of street riding, I’m taking up single track and MX...I hope to get to a point that I don’t suck too much. Thanks for the help.
4:17 Sick little section. Well done. Perfect. Awesome!
Watching you handle the bike with short legs is priceless I need to get better with avoiding touching down in bad places
I really appreciate your time and effort teaching strangers 😊
Tires right for the condition and suspension setup helps too.
Dang your videos are awesome. The info you put out is some of the best ‘how to’ I’ve seen. I’ve been riding in the woods for thirty years. I only wish I were able to watch your videos many years ago because your instruction is the best on the subject that I’ve seen.
Nice riding. Thanks for sharing. I'll go practice some of this tonight.
Stumbled on your channel out of blue and realized how many valuable tips there are! Thank you!
Cuz I’m a pretty small teen you’re my hero for this stuff lol
@Max Sand hell yeah she's a badass
Am 17 , but more towards street riding
Just love your ability to finesse through the crudity.
Tom Meyer Thanks Tom!
learning how to clutch is life changing, wasn't so aware of weighting the pegs. Thanks!
The best video I've seen yet explaining how to use the clutch. And the weight management instruction was a bonus. Thank you! You have a new subscriber.
I see you are able to defy the laws of physics on some of these obstacles! Very nice
You're a really good Ryder I have no excuse now I keep saying to myself my bike is too tall for me. I just don't have the skill yet and you proved that in this video thank you
you do a very good job of explaining, thank you. And I have watched many, many videos on dirt riding.
gary barry Thank you! 😊🙏
love these . so helpful for a new+old rider
Thank you for helping us being better riders!
I’m a trail noobie and this video addressed a few questions I’ve had. Thanks!
Awesome as usual, I like your point about he foot dab , gotta keep wait on the opposite foot ,
Love your style 😍
Very technical riding there Megs you make it look so effortlessly easy 😎
Thanks for keeping it short and to the point. Good info. I find it easier to practice this stuff on the trials bike first.
Thanks for the tips. I’ll try to remember this stuff. I’m such a newbie
A helpful and informative video. Substantive engaging content presented in simple terms that are easy to understand. Professional grade video and sound quality. I look forward to watching more video's. Nice job.
thank you very much for the tips ... i'm a beginner and i'm recording my evolutions haha .. i hope to apply your techniques on my next track! thank you again
If you can't feather a clutch, you will ~never be much of a dirt bike rider of any type.
She works for a clutch fiber company obviously - LOL, Awesome videos! Different from a lot of others I have seen. Always learning thanks!
Thanks Megs for your vids.They really help
Great tip. You make it look easy, you are such a great rider.
you're a great teacher. Thanks for the clutch control tip.
Great format , with clear voice, awesome vids, tks Braappp
your skill is way above mine, thanks for sharing
Very nice Meg!! Thanks for sharing..
This vid will help me where I ride keep up the content megs brapppp thanks 🙏
My friends:how do you keep up on a 125cc 4t when we are in 250cc 4t
Me:the gass bois the gass
Impressive information and riding skills go girl!
You have a new fan! Amazing skills, thanks for the video and advice
Raj Chacko No problem! Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment :).
Wish I had watched this before my epic fail trying to climb a steep hill of loose shale on my YZ250X here in New Mexico. Great video, subscribed!
John Smith Thank you! I appreciate that!
Great vid, a lot of people can benefit from this information
The happy revs @ 01:00 put a smile to my face :P
Thank you this is very helpful... i experience a lot of standing still but don't have any traction.. i will try it..
Weighting the pegs is technique, as proven by someone of Meg's stature. Go little one go!!! Lol
My arse is low to the ground too so I can’t get away with bad technique like taller dudes seem to do.
Thanks Meg, at 50 you have taught me a lot!👍
Another Excellent video, well done
Very good video! Well done!!
I learn more from you then even Graham Jarvis. How I just have practice practice practice. That the hard part.
Nah that's the FUN part! :-)
The slow mo is great, getting to see where the tyres touch, spin, grip etc. I might add, most of the dudes I see out in the bush would benefit from seeing this vid. Keep em coming kiddo 😬
Glen Mack I’m glad you liked it, Glen!
I loved this soo much! I just got a dirt bike and have rode on the river three days so far. I am learning fast but I'm still really new. The crew wants to go to some place called Crossbar Ranch this weekend which is difficult terrain with rocks and hills and RUclips recommends this!!!!! Sub'ed!
Awesome tips and executed perfectly. Good work!
Amazing girl riding motorcycle trail keep and safe always God bless pretty
Thanks for the great advice! As a newer rider who started just over two years ago, I definitely could have used these pointers on my week long mountain moto trip last summer. I managed though. :)
Awesome tips, I love the camera work you use to show how you are wieghting etc. Awesomes :-)
Always good to see another video from you.👍😁👍
You very good girl.
You will enjoy your ride longer with elbows protection...
just dont fall lol
Thank you for that video, your explain is amazing. Greets from spain.
Good tips, me and the fam are new riders and appreciate this. Thanks
Great videos. Love seeing you ride. When I was into rock climbing, I always noticed the girls used better technique because they don't have the muscle to rely on. Same here. I've really been working on keeping my feet on the pegs and pegs and proper dabbing in the rocks. Takes practice and discipline, but it pays off.
This video is pure gold, thank you!
Wow 👏...you're a beast! Good stuff!!!
Want to ask if you have ever tried mousse tubes? I do a lot of single track in Colorado and they have helped tremendously with rear tire grip as well as the front tire not rebounding off rocks and terrain. And you don't have to worry about pinch flats! They aren't for everyone and take some getting used to but i love them.
youre good and made that look easy... im just starting off and would have crashed on every one of those
Thanks for your VDO.. very good for me
Very nice technique mel
Thanks for the tips and technique..
Moto xtrail from philippines🇵🇭..
Xr125🏍️..
I don't even ride yet but this made perfect sense. Thanks for the video.
Great advice look forward to applying these tips!
I watch a lot of videos that involve traction. I often wonder what NASA would do if given a specific problem. They used metal wheel/tread for the Mars rover, but they were on articulated legs.
Thanks for this Megs! I'll be up practicing on the little (don't hury me) bike this weekend then hopefully moving skills to the slightly larger (might hurt me) bike later!!
Nice job Lady!
I could never ride those rock areas! Maybe once we have flying bikes, I’ll stop tipping over!!
Hell yes !! Great advice !!
Super useful insights!! thanks!!!
Great video, you riding amazing well. Those trees would scare me silly though!! 8-0
Buck-wild is a great word. Had to google it and found MTV.
Well DONE! Learned on an OSSA TRIALS BIKE.😁
Way to break it all down, good examples too, makes me want to go ride rocks! ✊️
Thanks. Nice advice
SPEED IS KEEEEY!
Also stand up, the rear suspension will use you to transfer energy if your sitting down
Same as well with the clutch, iv never rode the clutch.. Its a 2 stroke i just control the throttle never had a problem. She has great points tho
Keep on with this nice work!! Greetings from Greece!!
thanks Meg
Out standing
Good job!
I tried some rough trails on my xr650, (first time) same trails i rode years ago on my 4x4 4wheeler....wow way harder but way more satisfying once over it.
I rode a XR600 for years in the 90's, was a great bike almost indestructible. Then rode a KTM 520 when they first came out it blew my mind, I felt like a mountain goat up any trail or big rocky hills.
@@ccenduro 🤣🤣🤣
excellent instructional vid - thanks!
This actually helped
Always great advice.
Nice one meggs
It's all about the clutch, the clutch, the clutch It's all about the clutch. Lol Time for another cover song!!!!
You are amazing couch! 🍀👌🏻
Awesome...
From Indonesia with luv