I assume that when cornering and placing weight on the outside peg you should always be standing? Also a have a KLR650 with more on road based tyres so assume you will be getting a lot less grip from these tyres over knobbies? In its current configuration it’s pretty dicey even going in a straight line, especially in very loose gravel.
Definitely. To do it sitting down would be counterbalancing, is quite achievable and preferred by some. I prefer to stand for most dirt riding - it just works best for me. Knobbies will definitely give you far greater traction but again, road oriented tyres will get you most places if you're careful / skilled enough. I ride 70/30 knobbies as I find them great on both dirt and tar. The correct pressure when riding hard packed gravel roads can make a big difference too.
@@danstevenson3262 if you are sitting, your centre of gravity is higher because your weight is transferred to the bike via your butt but if you stand, your weight transfers to the bike via your feet. Its also easier to shift your weight from peg to peg if you are standing.
I reckon you've nailed it right there Dan - speedway riders are trying to slide the bike which is easier from the seated position. If you want to avoid that, then standing with weight placement on the outside peg is the best way that I know of. Also, I just got back from a ride with a bloke that sat for 95% of the trip and he managed with perfect control at good pace. It's definitely a preference thing - I like the control and stability I get from being up on the pegs
Short and sweet. Well done sir! Thank you 🙂
It works for sure, I was doing this last week, thanks for the tip.
You're welcome
Nice and simple advice, great stuff 🤙🏼
Nice and simple. Really wanted to see you slide that rear around as your final shot though...
Would've taken me 3697 takes to get that shot right Larry..
@@escapeartist7900 I can't believe that...
love the tips. keep them coming please...
Thanks Jim, will do
I assume that when cornering and placing weight on the outside peg you should always be standing? Also a have a KLR650 with more on road based tyres so assume you will be getting a lot less grip from these tyres over knobbies? In its current configuration it’s pretty dicey even going in a straight line, especially in very loose gravel.
Definitely. To do it sitting down would be counterbalancing, is quite achievable and preferred by some. I prefer to stand for most dirt riding - it just works best for me. Knobbies will definitely give you far greater traction but again, road oriented tyres will get you most places if you're careful / skilled enough. I ride 70/30 knobbies as I find them great on both dirt and tar. The correct pressure when riding hard packed gravel roads can make a big difference too.
What I love about this, aside from the useful info, it comes without the other 9 minutes of complete bulls...it 99% feel the need to include
Cheers Scott. It can't be said about all my videos but I'm glad you appreciated it in this one.
would. have been good to know riding Kangaroo Island gravel a few years back. excellent, and I'll be trying on my ADV Vespa PX200 (not kidding !!)
Have you got knobbies on your Vespa?
@@escapeartist7900 Absolutely - Heidenau K58's on 10" wheels is something else !!
That's brilliant! I'd love to see that.
good stuff mate.
Cheers Justin
Why do people stand up on a smooth corner?
I do it for greater control of the bike. If the bike slips it is far easier to correct it while standing.
@@escapeartist7900 It only seems a recent thing to stand up. Try sitting down as you have a lower centre of gravity.
@@danstevenson3262 if you are sitting, your centre of gravity is higher because your weight is transferred to the bike via your butt but if you stand, your weight transfers to the bike via your feet. Its also easier to shift your weight from peg to peg if you are standing.
@@bwflorence I am old school and cannot grasp this standing. I never see speedway riders standing but whatever suits I say.
I reckon you've nailed it right there Dan - speedway riders are trying to slide the bike which is easier from the seated position. If you want to avoid that, then standing with weight placement on the outside peg is the best way that I know of. Also, I just got back from a ride with a bloke that sat for 95% of the trip and he managed with perfect control at good pace. It's definitely a preference thing - I like the control and stability I get from being up on the pegs