13 Common Mistakes Adv Riders Make
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 มิ.ย. 2024
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🏍️Hey ADV RIDERS, welcome to another video in the adventure motorcycle training series. Today. I wanted to talk about some of the most common mistakes I've seen adv riders make while running tours across the world. It is something we stress a lot to our riders that come with us on trips because ending up in the hospital in the middle of your once in a lifetime trip can be a total show stopper and it makes us sad when we see that most of them could have been completely avoidable. Anyways, hop-off that Adventure Motorcycle for a sec and come watch this one because I think you're going to perhaps learn a thing or two.
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0:00 Introduction
0:48 DISMOUNTING TOO CLOSE TO THE ROAD
1:36 CRUSHING YOUR FOOT WITH THE KICKSTAND
2:16 TURNING AROUND THE WRONG DIRECTION ON SLOPES
2:57 FAVOR YOUR LEAN UPHILL ON TURNAROUNDS
4:07 HURRYING TO INCORRECTLY PICK UP A BIKE
6:11 BE PATIENT AND RESPECT AUTHORITY
10:10 AVOID TARGET FIXATION
10:57 TOO MANY DISTRACTIONS
11:35 #13 FRONT BRAKE SHYNESS - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
Been riding for nearly 40yrs. I think all these points are relevant to road riding too. I nearly didn't watch, but it was delivered in a really good way, not patronising or judgemental at all. Great stuff 👍🏻
Was thinking the same thing
Absolutely. Very universal and good bike riding tips.
#8 - Just sold my Africa Twin and got a CRF 300L Rally. Slower on the highway and not tons of power, but SOOOOO much easier for smaller 150 pound me
and as ppl say Slow Bikes are more fun Then Fast one :D
At 150 lbs you might be one of the few people that the stock suspension on the Rally is actually sprung for.
It’s a great bike, you will enjoy it for sure.
Ended up selling the 300L Rally after a knee injury and surgery.
Got a Tiger 900 GT Pro, useing it just for sport touring
Just one more thought...when going around a blind curve, especially on dirt roads, DON’T cut the corner! Stay way into your own “lane”. The closer you cut the corner the greater the likelihood someone will be coming too fast from the other direction at the same time. Murphy is alive and well!
Yeah was going to add the blind corner but don't need to now. This is a big one and I have actually had a fellow rider do thus to me after I turned around to find out where he was after waiting too long for him
I ride 365 days. Once in winter i lost control on a icy bridge and found myself lying on the road. I rushed to pick up my bike as fast as possible (because of other cars) But while picking my bike half way up it slighted on the icy surface away from me. I hurted my backbone so badly that i had to go to the hospital. So my crash was not the problem, i didnt hurt my self at all....it was just the hurry to pick up my bike..................safe ride to all the readers. (and by the way.... nice video and well made :-) )
Wow, like a strange twist on whether we are more dangerous than motorcycles. --- Great story, and hope the back has healed. Thanks for the note. More videos ahead.
I can’t hardly pick up my KLR anyway … I’m in my 70’s. I have to plan it out carefully when I drop it (been known to happen!). Slipped a disc just lifting it up on a stand to change a tire. Trip to the hospital via ambulance - thank goodness my sweet wife was there.
This should be required watching for every motorcycle safety course around the world.
Curtis, wow, thank you for that fun much appreciated feedback. More videos ahead, and sincerely.....thanks.
lol, i am more curious how much one spend to get a licence worldwide
@@sdqsdq6274, here in the U.S., the International license costs only about $25 at any AAA Travel store.
@@RIDEAdventures wait, so no lessons are required? I had to spend over €1000 just for lessons alone. And I think a couple of €100 for the riding tests. With the chance of failing of course. That was 10 years ago in the Netherlands.
@@sjoerdhoempert2295, not sure we ever said anything about lessons being required or not. Pardon, a bit confused.
Good logic here, very well delivered also 👍🏻👍🏻
Great stuff man. Thanks for this list. Ride safe!
Bob, thanks for the note, we're glad if any of this info helps. RIDE on!
Wow, a motorbike instructor / guide that actually talks sense! They're few and far between on TH-cam as anyone and everyone with a camera is, apparently, an instant "expert". Really good tips there that are really well explained. I've just hit that subscribe button.
One I'll Definitely bear in mind is parking near the side of the road when I go abroad. In the UK, because we drive on the left, the bike leans away from the road. The fact it leans into the road abroad hadn't occurred to me at all.
David, we're so glad if anyone gains good safety or other info in these videos, so thanks for mentioning it and subscribing. More vids like this on the way, and thanks for noting the credibility in what we're producing. RIDE on!
I agree. This is great content- useful and not so much about self promotion as you often find with many TH-cam videos.
@@Quambi222, thanks for that positive note. Yesterday's video did cover some of the trips we have available, but www.rideadv.com/ is best for explaining that. More fun to talk about bikes and gear and such on TH-cam : )
Check also Brett Tkacks
@@ridewyominggood shout, he's great. I'm already a big fan of Bret both back in the days of MotoTrek and now on his own channel.
These are really good. Insightful and practical. I appreciate that you clearly have the experience to know what's actually important.
Adam, thanks for the note. We're glad if the info helps anyone, anytime : )
Totally agree.
Great tips, thanks a lot!
Great demeanor, good info, well formatted. Bravo!
James, thanks for the great feedback. More videos ahead, so please be sure to Subscribe and hit that Notifications button. See you out there : )
The nice thing about having a high horsepower machine is that I can give the riders in front of me plenty of room but still know that I can easily catch up if I need to do so. I generally ride towards the back of the pack and let the leaders discover speed traps and other unpleasant things.
Hahahah that's true
My friends and I call that using Blue Bait...:D I speed a lot...but honestly only when someone else is ahead of me speeding faster.
All good. I particularly note the point about fixation on a rock or something to the detriment of avoiding same!
Thanks a lot. You’ve got a new subscribed here. Fantastic video!
Franklin, welcome to the channel, thanks for the note, and we're glad if this info, or more videos ahead help. RIDE on!
Grate list! Very common stuff. Thumb up 👍🏻 to let more riders see it!
thank you, usefull and simple tips
This instructor is obviously experienced and offers excellent common sense actions to adventure riders to avoid stupid mistakes.
Solid advice even for experienced riders. Thanks.
Tony, thanks for the note, glad if the info helps :)
thanks for the share, good tuto
Thank you for this great video and the wonderful reminders
Glad if it helps, thanks for commenting : )
All great advices. Thank you
I'm 64 and have been riding since I was 15. The list you make goes over very important parts and is excellent for all types of riding. On road and off. A key point you made that people tend to ignore is your bike will go where your eyes are looking. Another if you weigh 80 pounds you have no need for a 800 pound motorcycle that you cannot pick up. If your a great rider you might not crash, but simple things do happen. If you fail to put your side stand down on a hard surface it can sink in dirt causing the motorcycle to fall when it's parked. If you cannot pick the bike up by yourself get a lighter bike. Ride smart if a car cuts you off it might have been a blind spot where the driver of the car did not see you. Showing the driver your middle finger and screaming at them is foolish, remember the car is heavier than your bike, you piss them off they can hit you with their car and knock you off your bike or worst. Use your head not only to wear a helmet but to use your brain to avoid situation that can end badly for you.
Absolutely fantastic, simple, straight forward video. Thank you for taking the time too make and share this.
N R, thanks for that great feedback. RIDE on!
Very practical tips. I have been riding for the past 6 years and these points are really very common mistakes. thanks for summing up and putting it in a video with no nonsense... just straight talk... 👍👍
Target fixation is something new that I learned. Also, the rest of the tips with visual aids in this video are top notch.
Bluecamaroz28, we're glad if any of this info helps. Thanks for the note, and RIDE on!
Thank you for this video Eric.
Since I'm new to adventure riding I will make sure not make those mistakes.
Ride safe.
Welcome to this huge world of possibilities thru adventure riding, and thanks for the comment!
Probably one of the best dual sport motorcycle videos i've ever seen
Huge thanks for that, Aubrey! We've got more vids coming every other Tuesday, so we hope they help. RIDE on!
Great advice, thank you.
Glad if the info helps, and thanks for commenting.
Great video guys. Heading into winter, I'd like to see more info about riding in cold and inclement weather. Anything from the gear you use, changes to the bike setup, to traction (throttle, brake, steering, peg weight, etc) control. Appreciate all the time and effort you all put into these videos. Thanks!
David, thanks, and we posted the perfect video a month or so ago: th-cam.com/video/t6JJEFD1J1o/w-d-xo.html ---- That and others that will help are on the Channel, be sure to Subscribe and hit the Notifications button : )
AMAZING video and tips, thank you for sharing it!!
Nelio, thanks for the great feedback, more videos on the way every other Tuesday, so be sure to Subscribe and hit the Notifications button. See you out there :)
Excellent reminders.. well done.. there is always something to learn or be reminded 👍
Brian, thanks for the note. We're glad if it helps anyone.
Great video and a great series. Thanks.
Rocket Rolls, thanks for the great feedback, more videos on the way!
Thanks for the advises I've riding bikes for 40 years and still have things to learn. Again thanks and keep the videos coming.
Trond, thanks for the positive feedback, and yep, even the reviewer (me) still has things to learn. "Every little bit," right. ---- Eric
Very useful tips explain very clearly, especially for new riders like me. Thanks a lot! Keep up the good work!
Glad it was helpful, RIDE on!
Seriously great advice! Alot of new riders need to know these things. This could have saved me lots of struggle.
Thank you!
Glad if it was helpful. RIDE on!
thank you bro. for your motorcycle riding tips, I learned a lot from you
Thanks brother 👍
A really good, informative video that has been well produced and edited. Nice work!!
Craig, thanks, more videos ahead. Heading out for filming again tomorrow. RIDE on!
As a newer ADV rider, this has definitely given me some more perspectives on things to keep in mind.
Already ran into the hill turnaround one just this past week - so seeing it in there brought on a chuckle and an Oh Yeah, that's no joke!
Great down to earth presentation of valuable info!
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Erik, thanks for the great feedback, and we hope your sidehill turnaround involved staying upright. If not, at least now it won't in the future : ) Thanks again!
@@RIDEAdventures - Thankfully was able to stay upright but it was a close call and a definite learning (how not) by doing moment 😎.
Would also add that getting off the bike and walking that difficult section to get a better idea of the line to take (up or down) on single track steep lanes is also a great way to help stay upright.
Have done that plenty of times with 4 wheeled adventures, and the perception that a bike can do it easy is not always true.
This is a great list. The biggest mistake I find myself doing even after many years of off road riding is not fully utilizing the capabilities of the bike I'm riding. When attacking difficult terrain, especially steep inclines, I've found that it's best to stop over braking or over steering and just let the bike do what it does best. It seems like every jam I've gotten into was the result of my holding back and not trusting what the bike was capable of.
Steve, thanks for the positive note, and yea, there's something to be said about finding a "flow" for what the bike can/wants to do, and guiding it in the direction/position we want it to be in. Such a fun challenge......imagine all that we are coordinating. So fun. Thanks!
Truth! Steep decent on rutted loose baby heads this weekend with too much input to try & slow the beast down. Told myself out loud to just "let it go & ride".Things got a little faster & a lot less frantic once i loosened up & just let it roll.
I call it 'ride the pony' - stay in the saddle and just keep pointing the wheel where you want to go, if youre flowing with the bike you'll be surprised what you can get out of, and into, and through.
@@lessmore444
I also yell at myself sometimes just let the bike do its thing , also will congratulate myself outloud when I do something the right way like avoiding a rock or pothole .
Hey thank you for your clear no nonsense training advice. We ALL know all about what you said but it is really great to listen to someone saying it in a direct comprehensible way to remind us of what we have learned but don't always think of. Again, many thanks.
I appreciate that, thanks for saying so. We just kicked-off filming Season 3 and the first video comes out Sunday: "Is the Honda CB500X an Adventure Bike?"
Thanks for sharing these! I'm about to try adventure riding for the first time; I've been on-road since getting my license in 2006. I bought a Versys-X about a week ago. Glad to have some good, sound "before you start" advice, including riding the bike that's the right size for you. I wish I was taller than 5'4", but at the tender age of 39 I'm probably done growing. 🤔
Laura, thanks for commenting, and welcome to your upcoming adventures! You're probably about to shoot-up when you hit 40 like so many of us have : ) so maybe a bigger bike someday, although the Versys-X is pretty big and a great bike. RIDE on and see you out there! - Eric
Good to hear good advices!
Thanks, more videos like this ahead, so be sure to Subscribe and hit the Notifications bell : )
I like your video. You came up with a huge quantity of useful tips. Thanks!
VERY WELL DONE Sir ! I have been a motorcycle instructor for many years. That is an excellent presentation ! Thank you
Robert, thanks for sharing and the compliment. We actually have "another 13" mistakes video on the way. Many of them you've perhaps seen over the years.
Great vid dude, thanks.
Bruno, thanks for the note, we hope any of it helps.
Beautiful. I started filming almost. I hope to have some interesting shots like you soon. Greetings from Serbia.
Hello to Serbia! We've got a little footage from there we'll included someday, too. Yea, we've ridden a lot of the world. Come along sometime : )
Excellent advice for all riding!
Thanks a lot. Super useful!
That is an excellent and very informative video my friend. Thank you so much for all the great tips. Some of them are logical but excellent reminders :)
Glad if it was helpful, thanks for saying so!
Great video, some basic things that we should always have in mind :)
thyron, thanks for that great feedback. More videos like this ahead.
Good job. Spot on. Ride on!
Great video!!! Thank you
Glad if the info helps, RIDE on!
Be patient and respect authority - I guess same goes when you deal with locals. being polite will make your life easier everywhere
Well said!
Thank you for the information!
Our pleasure! More videos ahead (one premiering right now.)
Another great video Eric! Thanks for the reminders and new info.
Thanks, Nancy! You've appeared in a few of these videos, so stay tuned : )
Seem such obvious advice. Always good to be reminded, love your delivery.
Thanks for that great feedback!
Great job man! I’ve been riding motorcycles for 58+ years. This information is ALWAYS good to hear.
Thanks, The Captain. More videos ahead : )
excellent, thank you!
Glad if the info helps : )
great video, thanks!
You're welcome, thanks for saying so : )
Excellent advice , simple and straight to the point. By the way nice bike Eric.
Pablo, thanks! There's probably 13 more I could come up with, but hopefully this helps some folks for now.
Very very informative video! thank you very much for this. Definitely new subscriber & 👍👍
George, thanks for the great feedback, and welcome to our Channel. Heading out now to film more videos, we're glad if this info helps : )
More great advice for the newbie and the experienced rider. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Great tips! Been riding forever and still learning!
Aren’t we all brother. Thanks for the comment
I wish I knew these tips 20 years ago-all are very useful and relevant. I don't Adv ride anymore but they are still needed from time to time for cruising.
Excellent, glad if the info helps. Yep, some non-dirt good points in there, too. RIDE on!
excellent video, clear, concise, sensible and much of it apply's to everyday riding on roads to, spot on.
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for the note!
Great Job!
Great tips
Very much appreciated, all your hard work in making these videos
Thanks for noticing. Lots of work, but the fun type : )
Very good advice! Excellent vid!
Glad if it was helpful, Thanks!
This was great info.. Thanks for the great video!
Glad if you enjoyed it! Thanks for the note.
SOLID advice - thanks!
Glad if it was helpful!
Solid advice 🚵
From a very new rider, thanks for some logical tips. Great practical video!!!
Mark, thanks for the note, glad if the info helps, and welcome to the freedom of riding, RIDE on!
Nice video. Very insightful, and nice communication delivery. Learned a lot from you. Well done and thanks!
Chito, thanks for the great feedback. More videos ahead.
Great video! I like your style, man. Your calm and friendly demeanor is conducive to good teaching.
I appreciate that, thanks for saying so. More videos like this are being worked on year-round. --- Eric
Really good practical advice!
Thanks, Michael, more videos on the way.
This is such a great video! I consider myself probably an intermediate rider. I've upgraded from be careful on the street to actually I wanna take the next step and go long distance.
I learned a lot from this video, especially the squat to pick up the bike! Omg that's changed my life haha. I make a lot of these mistakes (fortunately without any serious consequences yet) and now I know.
Really great production value and we'll delivered. Man your tours look like so much fun. I can't wait to join one some day.
Thanks for watching and saying so. Now the trick is to remember all 13 points when each moment arises, and we don't have TH-cam in front of us. Have fun, and keep exploring. We'll be out there, too. See you on tour one of these days : )
Absolute good solid advice on real world riding. Much appreciate your video and so most riders. Excellent video.
Julian, thanks.....more videos on the way : )
I always have the "Jiffy" stand down when I roll the bike off the center stand just to quickly transition. I keep my foot out of the way quite simply. Great advice and another great video from this guy. He, the Brit and the Canadian kid are my go to reviewers of motorcycle "stuff".
Thanks for the note, glad to have made your Top 3! More videos ahead. Glad if they help anyone.
Brilliant video that's so appropriate for road as well as off road riding.
Thanks, and we've got more/similar going into production soon here, so stay tuned/subscribed : )
Really good video - great job.
Thank you very much, more videos ahead!
Great video and tips. After decades of riding & racing mounting bikes and picking up a dual sport bike the thing that always gets me is focusing my eyes too close in front of the bike as the speed increases.
It's almost like it's supposed to be a "gaze" over all that lies before us, and around us, right? Apparently whatever you're doing is working out (after decades) so keep it up : )
Great tips, Thanks
Glad if the info helps, and thanks for the note! Next video publishes in about a couple of hours (KTM 790 Adventure R Pro's & Cons) so stay tuned : )
Awesome! Thanks for sharing this ideas, idol~!
Thank you! Cheers!
hello! Thanks for share your knowledge.
Safety and knowledge is never enough and regardless of the age of each one of us or driving time, when it comes to riding motorcycles with the guys, whether in town or out of town, inside or outside our mother country. I've seen a lot of people get hurt and others I'll never see again. All of us who live the pleasure of two wheels is important to be alive and in good health so that we can continue to enjoy this motorcycle pleasure
Excellent advice :)
Nice straightforward and helpful video!
Great tips! Thank you for sharing. Like your videos.
Glad you like them, thanks for saying so : )
Thank You for those tips . I am a beginner at my age (57) but pasion never dies . From Transilvania all the best ! 👍✌️
Thanks for the note, glad if the info helps, and hello from Oregon. RIDE on!
All true. Great video!
Very wise suggestions, are most appreciated, thanks !!!!
Great advice… one to always live with while riding..🙌🏽👍🏻
Common sense for experienced riders. Good info for all.
Jerry, thanks for the note. More videos ahead every other Tuesday.
always learn something new & thank you. Target fixation, pre-load and front braking, situational awareness. Heckin' yeah. My favorite of the bunch -- "slow hands make fast riders." Happy Thursday!
Yea, finesse = fast, with a bit more fun : ) Thanks for the note.
Watched this and thought “wow, this looks like my backyard in Central, OR” Looked y’all up and you’re based out of Bend like I am! Just got my first ADV bike and looking forward to getting out on some trails. Thanks for the tips!
Welcome to the ADV riding world, thanks for the note, and see you out there!
Thanks very much great information
Thanks, Barry, glad if the info helps anyone : )
Good advices and great attitude got me into subscribing...!
Welcome aboard, thanks for the note, more videos ahead : )
Thanks for the heads up my friend, we all fits in every mistakes aspect of riding. Be aware always in how I'm doing and correct ourselves along the road. We want to be a better and conscious rider. Thanks 👍
Great tips!
Glad you think so!
Great tips here man!
Glad you like them! Hope the info helps anyone/everyone.