I can’t thank you enough for this series of videos! Picked up a G650GS the other week and am a relative beginner rider (got a TW200 in September) and 5’2”, so I was a bit intimidated by the bike. Your tips and drills made a huge difference for me vs. my first few rides before seeing your videos, and I felt like I was in total control today on my first big ride on the bike - got onto some gravel, too!
RESPECT! I’m 6’4” and have owned a 2018 R1200GS Rallye (a true Rallye with Sport aka GSA suspension) and now a 2019 R1250GS Exclusive. Being taller, I have counted on my height to overcome most obstacles. Which, real world situations have proven inaccurate and have shown me to be more humble. Your videos confirm no matter your height/weight, you can learn things without knowing you’re actually learning! I too have leaned how to maneuver my GS with a little to no movement as possible. We all need to practice more and become ONE with our bike. Knowing how to transfer weight and understanding our bikes uniqueness are important tools to help us become better riders. Practice, even if not in an empty parking lot or under the best case scenario, is also important to overall safety and confidence. Ride on! Ride what makes YOU happy. CHEERS!
I'm just about to make my motorcycle drivers license and as a 5' 3" woman this are just amazing tips! I definitely will practice that! Thank you so much! =)
Thank you for sharing, I am going to practice this technique for myself and my daughter. Our heights is below 5’ 5” ; and I am now really happy + confident to get the 1250GSA. Thanks again.
I know you're in Patagonia having a amazing and fun time, but I thought you'd like to know that I did A ONE MINUTE TRACK STAND last night!!!! 😁😁😁 Thanks to your video!
Thank you very much for your drills. I'm 4'11'' and I ride F700GS. I have problem with full stop. I'll hope these drills will help me to control the balance.
Riding a month now, cb500x and I am 5 foot 4 so things been trivial. I dropped 2x due to bike leaning to right as left foot went to touch ground at a stop. I find I Excell at everything so far but stood have me stumped. Some are perfect others I tap dance the left foot or I have had the bike drift to the right cause my bars to turn right and my reaction to save the bike cause the fall or almost fall. I am praying I can end this, 3 rides since and haven't dropped and plenty of stop signs, but God forbid the left side of the ground is declined and I have farther reach, I go to touch left foot down and bike wants to go right or lean right cause my foot to rise on the left and bike lean to right, once that begins it's all over and bike down. Hoping to shave some out of my seat and it not kill my ride comfort but enhance the experience due to more balance and less drop fear. Thanks for the video, curious why you like to lean forward for that exercise also
You could do it with a little practice. I used to believe the same thing, but I was determined to learn, and I did. Most of it is all in your head. You can do it!
Hi Moto iKandi, I am looking for some advice please. I am a brand new rider (my only experience is the 2 day MSF course) and my husband and I are getting into adventure riding. I too am small stature (5' 2") and I am looking to buy the new KTM 390 Adventure. I think it fits me similar to the way your bike fits you. Now I really appreciate all the lessons and the motivation that you have given me (and clearly many other riders as well), that small people can ride large bikes. But I am wondering if a brand new rider can safely learn to ride on a bike like this, or if it's better to start with a smaller bike and then move up to the adventure bike after gaining more experience. Thank you for your time, and your teaching, and I love what you're doing!
verdon tomajko - the KTM 390 is a great bike. However, I think you should sit on many bikes and see what feels best. Having only one foot down is uncomfortable at first, but practice doing the balance drills and it will become second nature. Once you’re moving, it’s the same as any bike. The trick is keeping the bike balanced when starting and stopping on your tippy toes or only using one foot. You can do it!
@@motoikandi Thanks so much for the encouragement. I actually decided to start with a small road bike, the BMW G310R, and then graduate up to an adventure bike once I get comfortable on this one. I really think that was the right choice for me.... and I am loving learning to ride on my little red 310!!
I have owned many bikes, but I like this one the best because it fits my mission. I like to do multi-day trips with camping gear on the back of my bike. The R1200GS is the Swiss Army knife of bikes, in my opinion.
I don't ride off road, but I am a short male who rides cruisers. You knowledge has been very helpful. You deserve many more subscribers.
I can’t thank you enough for this series of videos! Picked up a G650GS the other week and am a relative beginner rider (got a TW200 in September) and 5’2”, so I was a bit intimidated by the bike. Your tips and drills made a huge difference for me vs. my first few rides before seeing your videos, and I felt like I was in total control today on my first big ride on the bike - got onto some gravel, too!
Short guy here. I've only just discovered your channel but these short girl videos are very useful and inspirational too. Thanks for making them.
Hi, I’m not a very tall guy. Im 5’ 6” and this is what I was trying to learn, some techniques. thank you so much.
RESPECT! I’m 6’4” and have owned a 2018 R1200GS Rallye (a true Rallye with Sport aka GSA suspension) and now a 2019 R1250GS Exclusive. Being taller, I have counted on my height to overcome most obstacles. Which, real world situations have proven inaccurate and have shown me to be more humble. Your videos confirm no matter your height/weight, you can learn things without knowing you’re actually learning! I too have leaned how to maneuver my GS with a little to no movement as possible. We all need to practice more and become ONE with our bike. Knowing how to transfer weight and understanding our bikes uniqueness are important tools to help us become better riders. Practice, even if not in an empty parking lot or under the best case scenario, is also important to overall safety and confidence. Ride on! Ride what makes YOU happy. CHEERS!
Gene Bachman - thanks, Gene!
I'm just about to make my motorcycle drivers license and as a 5' 3" woman this are just amazing tips! I definitely will practice that! Thank you so much! =)
I have not a short problem (i'm 1,90 cm) but I find very cool what you do in your videos! TOP!!!
Thank you for sharing, I am going to practice this technique for myself and my daughter. Our heights is below 5’ 5” ; and I am now really happy + confident to get the 1250GSA. Thanks again.
U r videos most informative ...For short riders and best tips for adventure ride...
Thanks for making these videos...
...............U r follower....
Really useful. Thanks for sharing this
I know you're in Patagonia having a amazing and fun time, but I thought you'd like to know that I did A ONE MINUTE TRACK STAND last night!!!! 😁😁😁
Thanks to your video!
Impressed with the track stand drill, gonna try that
Brilliant just one word absolutely impressed
@1.58 now we see how short your legs really are. Thank you for your perseverance in finding a way and sharing your experience!
Been riding GS’s for years and only dropped them twice... both times I needed to get help to pick it up! It’s my biggest fear when riding off tarmac!
Thank you very much for your drills. I'm 4'11'' and I ride F700GS. I have problem with full stop. I'll hope these drills will help me to control the balance.
Keep at it!
Muchas gracias por este video.
I'm not short but all of these drills are solid.
Eres una experta en el dominio de la moto. Muchas Gracias por compartir los videos. Un Abrazo.
Bravo
Great, u will inspire many to overcome their problems also
Nice skills and balance, but the most impressive thing is your name... Kandi Spangler has to be the best name ever!
Riding a month now, cb500x and I am 5 foot 4 so things been trivial. I dropped 2x due to bike leaning to right as left foot went to touch ground at a stop. I find I Excell at everything so far but stood have me stumped. Some are perfect others I tap dance the left foot or I have had the bike drift to the right cause my bars to turn right and my reaction to save the bike cause the fall or almost fall. I am praying I can end this, 3 rides since and haven't dropped and plenty of stop signs, but God forbid the left side of the ground is declined and I have farther reach, I go to touch left foot down and bike wants to go right or lean right cause my foot to rise on the left and bike lean to right, once that begins it's all over and bike down. Hoping to shave some out of my seat and it not kill my ride comfort but enhance the experience due to more balance and less drop fear. Thanks for the video, curious why you like to lean forward for that exercise also
Amazing skills, bravo.
Love this video very much... appreciate it. Thanks.
Вы молодец! Восхищаюсь 👍
Thanks!
Wow amazing.. Thank u for sharing ur knowledge and skills..
Thanks! Very inspiring!
wow, track balance !
Great!
You would reach the soil easily if you buy the Honda Africa Twin Adventure 20202. Its seat is narrower
Renzo Leturia - I’m not sure. I have not sat on this bike yet!
Молодец,девка!
Hi! I want a bike so much... Maybe on day... I really love your vídeos!
Good video 👌 5'3" here 😂 I'd be terrified of too big of a bike , I'd tumble 😂
5'2 ditto 🤣
You could do it with a little practice. I used to believe the same thing, but I was determined to learn, and I did. Most of it is all in your head. You can do it!
By the way, I am 5'2".
@@motoikandi wow
Lighter bike might help. I am similar to your height. I ride 310GS which is much lighter.
You are amazing 😻
Thanks for the great video it's given me a good insight as I'm short too.
Glad it was helpful!
You're a champion 💪
Great tips.
Hi Moto iKandi, I am looking for some advice please. I am a brand new rider (my only experience is the 2 day MSF course) and my husband and I are getting into adventure riding. I too am small stature (5' 2") and I am looking to buy the new KTM 390 Adventure. I think it fits me similar to the way your bike fits you. Now I really appreciate all the lessons and the motivation that you have given me (and clearly many other riders as well), that small people can ride large bikes. But I am wondering if a brand new rider can safely learn to ride on a bike like this, or if it's better to start with a smaller bike and then move up to the adventure bike after gaining more experience. Thank you for your time, and your teaching, and I love what you're doing!
verdon tomajko - the KTM 390 is a great bike. However, I think you should sit on many bikes and see what feels best. Having only one foot down is uncomfortable at first, but practice doing the balance drills and it will become second nature. Once you’re moving, it’s the same as any bike. The trick is keeping the bike balanced when starting and stopping on your tippy toes or only using one foot. You can do it!
@@motoikandi Thanks so much for the encouragement. I actually decided to start with a small road bike, the BMW G310R, and then graduate up to an adventure bike once I get comfortable on this one. I really think that was the right choice for me.... and I am loving learning to ride on my little red 310!!
@@verdontomajko3700 BMW also makes a G310 GS which has the lowest seat height in the GS range.
Hi madam may I know what’s brand of side mirrors you using?
Doubletake mirrors. www.doubletakemirror.com
I like to do these drills in a foam pit.
Food vid. FYI, Track stands came from Velodrome racing, not MTBing.
Much respect girl and you gotta beautiful Bike
Very good.
Great vids. Thanks. Thick soles will only get you so far, you show how being a balanced soul will get you all the way!
Wow thx i am only 5’7”
Is there anyone who can do this practice at 1:05 (walk around) with Tenere 660
Very nice
Very informative video ..btw how tall your are?
5'2".
Is that a car with 2 wheels?
😁
Not only short giro problems! Males too, thx
I'm 5.6 height can ride this bike?
moon v - you certainly can!
@@motoikandi I mean no problem any issues long travel and some offroading
Because I love the big gs so so so
So why did you pick this bike?
I have owned many bikes, but I like this one the best because it fits my mission. I like to do multi-day trips with camping gear on the back of my bike. The R1200GS is the Swiss Army knife of bikes, in my opinion.
Kandi, what is the seat height of your bike ?
sergiuq - not sure exactly, but I think 32.5”.
@@motoikandi 😮 Oh wow!
nice video, enjoy it together with my wife. ¡¡¡
Those techniques will not pass your test for a bike licence
А забыл, ещё и старая))))
huhuhu ! Girls on a bike looks like a toad!