As a 5.3" woman solo rider, I find a personal resonance with these videos. Many times, while I might look awkard on my bike but have great control esp in the Ladakh and such terrains. Keep posting please and stay safe. Thank you. much love 💓from India 🇳🇪
This is (one of) the exact scenarios I lowered my bike for. I really wanted to be able to get both feet down for something like this, but I've sacrificed a lot with that suspension drop. I think after all these videos you've convinced me to un-lower her. THANK YOU.
Well,by lowering,you defeat the whole purpouse of it and almost completely annule their caracteristics = ) . How you lowered it (change the front and back suspension,or ?) and by how much ? How tall is the seat from factory,anyhow ?
Really nice and informative videos for many riders, regardless of gender or height. Thanks for making these techniques easy to understand and follow. Even thought I'm 6', I still appreciate the tips and technique guidance. Brava.
Double wow!! You got an old subscriber (67 and riding a VStrom 650) that has not given up or lost interest in learning from those who know more than me. Thanks!
Great video. I was recently taught this technique at an off-road school. The only difference was that we dismounted before doing the clutching. We used our hip to help support the bike. I think this method might provide more control and would be safer if the bike were to topple with you sitting on it. Not certain, but just a thought.
The way you hande this bike is amazing! I am 5'8 and 1250GS is my dream bike but I am so scared of it's weight and dimensions. I rode 2 bikes heavier than 240kgs and I dropped both of them. How you maneuver with this 280kg beast is like me maneuvering mine MT07.
I am a guy who recently traded my 2018 HD sportster for a GS 850. I am so in love with my new bike, though on occasion I second guess my decision because of the heaviness and height of the BMW. (I am just over 5 ' 9") And I grew very attached to my sporster. But all my doubts disappear when I am actually riding the GS 850. Your videos are right on. Just the 2 that I have watched were totally helpful for my needs. Adventure bikes are tall and somewhat heavy for any rider, so practice and understanding technique is applicable for all riders. Thanks for the videos.
Saw your channel today. I'm also 5,3. It is like a wish comes true. Watched all videos in one sitting. Keep going. Double thumbs up to you. Can you pls do a video on how to move back a motorcycle on difficult obstacles or uphill by sitting on it?
Anyone riding a RallyeX gets my vote. Great tips. I dont think I heard you say "Dont rush this!" enough. This maneuvere can go very ugly real fast before you can even say "ohh sh%t"
I'm not an adventure ride but thinking about it, this info was very help-full. your 250kg GS is a light weight compared to my 400kg cruiser, Glad I found your channel, hope its still going.
You know that would work for big fat guys like me too. But I have to say, that even thought I used to ride a BMW F650 Dakar, I prefer smaller and lighter bikes in the dirt. That 1200 GS is just too heavy. Heck my F650 was too heavy. Give me something more like the Honda CRF250L for dirt riding. However when it comes to short people, I highly recommend my current ride - the Honda Fury. The seat is only 25 inches off the ground and I drag my foot pegs around every corner so this is a pavement only machine.
Thank you very much for the video -- very informative and helpful. I'm also not that tall and I intend buying a 1200GS (I had a Varadero for years which also is heavy bike) so am interested in picking up all the tips I can so that I can ride my GS on trails without any worries. Greetings from Zimbabwe!
I have seen this technique before, not necessarily directed toward short people. What bothers me as an owner of a GS and former owner of a K1200LT is that it's necessary to learn a complete strategy 'to deal with the height and especially weight of our BMWs. It shouldn't be this hard doing what should be fun.
If you are going to do this in gear, at leas use a higher gear like 3rd or 4th , this will give you lower engine brake because you have inverted ratio since the wheel give the input to engine, also this saves you from wear on gearbox
You dont have to nurse it down at the end so much, you can just ride out of it, also, we do steep hillclimbs all the time on 1200gs, keep your momentum up always keep the back wheel rolling, dont stop and dont stall, then you leasten your chance of landing up in this situation
I understand momentum and how to get to the top. That's not the point of this video though. If you are pushing yourself, you don't always make it to the top. :P
Sold my gsxr 750 and got this massive f850gs.. ur video pushed me to go for it… and now we are learning each other and I love it.. still learning in stops… deciding what side to put my foot down… 😅😅. Thank you 🙏🏼 thinking of taking an adv. class in dirt.. do I really need bmx boots or just the adv boots ok?
First of all is to stop and check what the hilly terrain looks like before going on to the hill. This maneuver you show is very dangerous. So first step is to avoid hills if you are not going to pull it all the way up.
Your front wheel will NOT hold you on a steep, dirt hill if you are pointed uphill. All the weight is on the rear wheel and your bike will slide backwards. This is not an opinion; this is just the rules of gravity. :-P
Me encanta todo lo haces, te admiro mucho con todo el respeto, crees que puedas agregas subtítulos en español a tus videos. Gracias, eres una gran inspiración
when we doing Enduro we choose a motorcycle that fits on our body type, because we have to choose a machine that we can control with its weight, to drive it comfortably on dirt, so what reason to get such a big BMW ?? Its very heavy, very big, There is no reason it was built It... is only for walking on asphalt
@@MrApplesaucestuff Your little mind must understand that, my government does not tell anyone What to buy, it makes sense when someone wants a motorcycle to go for an off-road ride not to get a BMW.. that is big, is not good, and does not do for off road ride.. ride another motorcycle do exactly the same things you would do with a BMW and you would understand the differencethe,, country I come from was big and your country then did not exist, Show respect and be humble otherwise I will punish you my small child...
Whats the height of this bike and whats the height of this girl .. i am 5 4 and i shy to buy g 310 gs as it has 830 mm seat height . I dont know if i wouls able to ride it properly or not .
Are those light on the side standard or not ? If they're not,can you tell me the firm,model and light output ? If they are,please look closer at them and see it they have any insciption on them,please :D .
@@motoikandi Well,aproximately how big are they ? Can you "wrap" your hand around them ? Also,do you have a video showing their power and spread ? How do you know the clearwater are brighter ? Are yours and clearwater waterproof ? How much were the cyclops compared to clearwater ? Do they have any other name then "aux lights" ?
GREAT POINTER.! :-) I notice this video is marked as being taken in Denver, Colorado. Is this where you Live & Ride Kandi.? (smiles) - Angel (Girl Rider)
A sweet and brave rider. Are you really under 5’5” ? How tall exactly ? I am 5’5” and constantly have the 1200GS in mind but afraid getting close to it. Perhaps handling the V-Strom 650 could be easier to handle, I thought. 👍🤔
No one needs a bike that big. Think about it this way: if you ride offroad, you will drop it eventually. Do you really want to lift all that weight? Or ask for help every single time?
I am a 5’6” man riding a big adventure bike, and I need this kinda tutorials. You are my master now, Sister.
I admire what you do. For short riders it is more difficult than for a taller person.
As a 5.3" woman solo rider, I find a personal resonance with these videos. Many times, while I might look awkard on my bike but have great control esp in the Ladakh and such terrains. Keep posting please and stay safe. Thank you. much love 💓from India 🇳🇪
This is (one of) the exact scenarios I lowered my bike for. I really wanted to be able to get both feet down for something like this, but I've sacrificed a lot with that suspension drop. I think after all these videos you've convinced me to un-lower her. THANK YOU.
Well,by lowering,you defeat the whole purpouse of it and almost completely annule their caracteristics = ) .
How you lowered it (change the front and back suspension,or ?) and by how much ?
How tall is the seat from factory,anyhow ?
Really nice and informative videos for many riders, regardless of gender or height. Thanks for making these techniques easy to understand and follow. Even thought I'm 6', I still appreciate the tips and technique guidance. Brava.
Thank you for patiently helping your students to understand the lesson.
no one told or demonstrated such skills before. Great video and learning experience.
Wow.
Thank you so much for this helpful video.
It is so helpful not only short guys but also newbies in offroad riding.
"Now that's it! Now you know how...." You forgot to tell us how tired we'd be after....that maneuver wears me out!
I am simply terrified in the situations you got out of in this video, Really great advice, thanks!
Double wow!! You got an old subscriber (67 and riding a VStrom 650) that has not given up or lost interest in learning from those who know more than me. Thanks!
Antonio Perez - LOVE that you are still riding, and learning!
@@motoikandi even the day we die we are learning, we learn ow to die. LOL
This is great advise. I'm new to dual sport and I haven't done some steep heels for that same fear. Thank you!!!!
1 word: RESPECT
You are my HERO! I'm a short girl on a KTM 390 Adventure and my feet can barely touch the ground. I needed this lesson!
Glad it could help, Valerie!
This is a good tip for any rider; especially those new to, or less experienced off-road.
Great video. I was recently taught this technique at an off-road school. The only difference was that we dismounted before doing the clutching. We used our hip to help support the bike. I think this method might provide more control and would be safer if the bike were to topple with you sitting on it. Not certain, but just a thought.
The way you hande this bike is amazing! I am 5'8 and 1250GS is my dream bike but I am so scared of it's weight and dimensions. I rode 2 bikes heavier than 240kgs and I dropped both of them. How you maneuver with this 280kg beast is like me maneuvering mine MT07.
wow that looks super easy but i am sure its super hard. It feels like there almost no weight to the bike the way you handle it. Awesome!!
just don`t buy same bike if you 150 cm and 40 kg girl. 650 gs this is ur choise for everything!
I am a guy who recently traded my 2018 HD sportster for a GS 850. I am so in love with my new bike, though on occasion I second guess my decision because of the heaviness and height of the BMW. (I am just over 5 ' 9") And I grew very attached to my sporster. But all my doubts disappear when I am actually riding the GS 850. Your videos are right on. Just the 2 that I have watched were totally helpful for my needs. Adventure bikes are tall and somewhat heavy for any rider, so practice and understanding technique is applicable for all riders. Thanks for the videos.
Thanks for watching!
Saw your channel today. I'm also 5,3. It is like a wish comes true. Watched all videos in one sitting. Keep going. Double thumbs up to you.
Can you pls do a video on how to move back a motorcycle on difficult obstacles or uphill by sitting on it?
This is awesome! Really handy for all type of riders
You did that well. These bikes are so heavy even for a tall guy like me.
Anyone riding a RallyeX gets my vote. Great tips. I dont think I heard you say "Dont rush this!" enough. This maneuvere can go very ugly real fast before you can even say "ohh sh%t"
IamthePMofAustralia - so true!
I'm not an adventure ride but thinking about it, this info was very help-full. your 250kg GS is a light weight compared to my 400kg cruiser, Glad I found your channel, hope its still going.
You are amazing, for such a hight to turn that heavy GS adventure. Amazing. Grettings from Slovenia and Vstrom 1000 XT rider.
Thank you very much!
Koša Slovenec
Thanks very much mummy
Excellent video! Thank you! 👍🏻
You know that would work for big fat guys like me too. But I have to say, that even thought I used to ride a BMW F650 Dakar, I prefer smaller and lighter bikes in the dirt. That 1200 GS is just too heavy. Heck my F650 was too heavy. Give me something more like the Honda CRF250L for dirt riding. However when it comes to short people, I highly recommend my current ride - the Honda Fury. The seat is only 25 inches off the ground and I drag my foot pegs around every corner so this is a pavement only machine.
In my opinion, it doesn't matter what you ride, as long as you're out riding! Happy riding, Jay!
Great stuff for short guys too. Like me!
Absolutely!
Thank you very much for the video -- very informative and helpful. I'm also not that tall and I intend buying a 1200GS (I had a Varadero for years which also is heavy bike) so am interested in picking up all the tips I can so that I can ride my GS on trails without any worries. Greetings from Zimbabwe!
Awesome ! great techniques !
You made it look easy and I learned something new. Great job and thank you!!
Great video , thank you
When you are determinant to ride.. you ride everything! A very well done my friend. Regards from Malta Europe
I have seen this technique before, not necessarily directed toward short people. What bothers me as an owner of a GS and former owner of a K1200LT is that it's necessary to learn a complete strategy 'to deal with the height and especially weight of our BMWs. It shouldn't be this hard doing what should be fun.
Great to learn these techniques, thanks for taking the time :)
If you can rescue a big bike in that awkward situation, you can rescue it anywhere!
If you are going to do this in gear, at leas use a higher gear like 3rd or 4th , this will give you lower engine brake because you have inverted ratio since the wheel give the input to engine, also this saves you from wear on gearbox
I'm 6' 3", I needed this video!!! Thank You!
You dont have to nurse it down at the end so much, you can just ride out of it, also, we do steep hillclimbs all the time on 1200gs, keep your momentum up always keep the back wheel rolling, dont stop and dont stall, then you leasten your chance of landing up in this situation
well, you do hillclimbs if hills are like the one in this video. real hillclimbs you don't do on that wallowing tank.
I understand momentum and how to get to the top. That's not the point of this video though. If you are pushing yourself, you don't always make it to the top. :P
i rather doubt they do steep hills on 1200...or on anything over 150kg wet, for that matter
Sold my gsxr 750 and got this massive f850gs.. ur video pushed me to go for it… and now we are learning each other and I love it.. still learning in stops… deciding what side to put my foot down… 😅😅. Thank you 🙏🏼 thinking of taking an adv. class in dirt.. do I really need bmx boots or just the adv boots ok?
How about going off road with a bike which doesn’t weight 350kg ?
Yup!...... Horses for courses
Where’s the adventure in that?
What bike would you suggest for a short person?
by this logic you should drive a golf cart since you not a race car driver. stfu commie
Now that is very impressive, thank you for the demo
Great advice, thanks! 😊
Awesome 👏
Subscribed for this practical explanation
ever thought abt entering the Crossfit Games, Bravo for you
just forwarded
to my girlfriend. perfect topic. Great video.
Superb and well executed. Thanks.
excellent video. right to the point. i learned something today. thanks
Brilliant ❤
First of all is to stop and check what the hilly terrain looks like before going on to the hill. This maneuver you show is very dangerous. So first step is to avoid hills if you are not going to pull it all the way up.
She is, what you call, an expert.
Thx a lot for this vid. You earned yourself a subscriber.
Thanks
I don’t do dirt, but that was cool!
Thats a big machine for sure !
Nice!
brilliant skills.
Muy bien gran maestro.. es interesante siempre aprendo cosas nuevas. Muchas gracias
Amazing, please show to overcome a situation when the rear tyre locks up.
Wowwwwwww amazing rider 🔥🔥🔥makes me more confident on getting that Gs of my dreams
Omg I pass you the scooter to himalayan and I feel a little heavy and you drive the gs1200 like was bicycle 😂🙏
Bravo
Great job 👍...
Fantastic!
Thanks
great video for a starter
Cool 👍👍
best tips
Its´s also a short boy problem ;-)
Brilliant, thanks
or if turning to the left side, just put the bike in neutral and use your front brake instead of clutching. A whole lot smoother imo
front wheel is just gonna slide, there's no weight on it...
Your front wheel will NOT hold you on a steep, dirt hill if you are pointed uphill. All the weight is on the rear wheel and your bike will slide backwards. This is not an opinion; this is just the rules of gravity. :-P
Nice tip. Thank you
very good
Friggin excellent
absolutely brilliant!!
Me encanta todo lo haces, te admiro mucho con todo el respeto, crees que puedas agregas subtítulos en español a tus videos. Gracias, eres una gran inspiración
Nice tutorial; thanks!
Good and educative video. Thanks!!
when we doing Enduro we choose a motorcycle that fits on our body type, because we have to choose a machine that we can control with its weight, to drive it comfortably on dirt, so what reason to get such a big BMW ?? Its very heavy, very big, There is no reason it was built It... is only for walking on asphalt
because its AMERICA . go back to 3rd world hole you came from. We buy what we feel like not what government tells us to buy.
@@MrApplesaucestuff
Your little mind must understand that, my government does not tell anyone What to buy, it makes sense when someone wants a motorcycle to go for an off-road ride not to get a BMW.. that is big, is not good, and does not do for off road ride.. ride another motorcycle do exactly the same things you would do with a BMW and you would understand the differencethe,, country I come from was big and your country then did not exist, Show respect and be humble otherwise I will punish you my small child...
Because I can! And I choose a bike that can handle all terrain well.
How about if you decide you want to continue up the hill after your bike was off and stopped?
Whats the height of this bike and whats the height of this girl .. i am 5 4 and i shy to buy g 310 gs as it has 830 mm seat height . I dont know if i wouls able to ride it properly or not .
I am 5’2” and the seat height on this bike is around 32”. My current bike is around 33”. It’s hard at first, but gets easier with practice.
I love that hill in my truck
HOLY.... AMAZINGNESS....
Güzel video olmuş. Göztermiş olduğunuz pozisyonla asfaltta karşılaştım. O zaman sıkıntı yaşamıstım. Şimdi daha rahat olurum sanıyorum. Teşekkürler.
It's amazing you did
Really helpful - thanks :)
Africa twin for life ❤
Are those light on the side standard or not ? If they're not,can you tell me the firm,model and light output ?
If they are,please look closer at them and see it they have any insciption on them,please :D .
motanelustelistu - these are the Cyclops aux lights. I really like them, but will probably get Clearwater lights next time. They’re much brighter.
@@motoikandi Well,aproximately how big are they ? Can you "wrap" your hand around them ?
Also,do you have a video showing their power and spread ?
How do you know the clearwater are brighter ?
Are yours and clearwater waterproof ?
How much were the cyclops compared to clearwater ?
Do they have any other name then "aux lights" ?
You rocked !!!
GREAT POINTER.! :-) I notice this video is marked as being taken in Denver, Colorado.
Is this where you Live & Ride Kandi.? (smiles) - Angel (Girl Rider)
AngelFace MotoRider - I sure do!
NICE.! I Live & Ride up here in Canada. (peace sign)
Great channel, going to check Your tricks :) Nice job!
Question, isn’t this bike to big for your site? Is it comfortabele enough?
It’s big, no doubt. But if you practice enough, it becomes easier.
V much useful
What tyres are on the GS? Great video.
I think Mitas E07+ Link: www.mitas-moto.com/en/products/motorcycle--trail--tires/e-07-plus
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A sweet and brave rider. Are you really under 5’5” ? How tall exactly ? I am 5’5” and constantly have the 1200GS in mind but afraid getting close to it. Perhaps handling the V-Strom 650 could be easier to handle, I thought. 👍🤔
No one needs a bike that big. Think about it this way: if you ride offroad, you will drop it eventually. Do you really want to lift all that weight? Or ask for help every single time?
I am 5'2". It's always intimidating at first, but with practice, you can do it!
Great video! That's impressive - thanks for the tips.
Isn't that bike a 850mm height seat.. need to be at least 1.8m tall to put your feet on the floor.