Great video again! At 54 years my aim is not particularly to become a faster rider but to become a safer rider resulting from increased techniques. Your videos are really helpful!
I’m 56 and just got a 300L to take a trip down memory lane. I’m revisiting all the people and places that were important to me, seeing them one last time. (While I still can remember them)
Many thanks to your efforts to help all of us who are interested to become better riders! I'm new to riding, but thanks to your videos and my willingness to practice regularly; I don't appear to be as new as I am (unless folks are just saying nice things to me to make me feel good). You're the best Rich. Looking forward to meeting you someday. I have been able to go on some amazing adventures that others (who've been riding for MANY years) could not go on due to their inability to control their machine. Many thanks for many years. You've made what I thought to be impossible for me, possible!
This video should be the first one before the ten part series. This is the most fundamental movement in riding, I think. You are right that many on TH-cam do not even mention this technique even though it is essential in proper riding form. I like the one handed drill too. It really helps you feel if you're using too much arm.
Outstanding content! I’m taking what you’ve taught and gone from using way too much energy for my pace to not really using much energy at all. Good job, man
What a GREAT video! My knee won't allow me to practice this way, but it's nice to have these basic concepts laid out so clearly--I wish I'd seen this 40 years ago. But thank you, Rich Larsen--your teaching are very important!
What a revelation Rich. That lack of weight shift timing is the reason why I'm exhausted after riding with my much more experienced colleagues who are 5-10 years older than me. I thought it was just me trying to exaggerate my body position in turns but realise now its not just side-to-side but back and forth as well. I'll be definitely practising one handed stop-and-gos obsessively from now on. Thank you so much Rich👍
I’m back to the dirt at 43yrs old and man I wish I never stopped riding dirt. I have up street riding and won’t go back but I believe dirt riders make better street riders because of the loose terrain and being able to react to situations faster. I’m really not trying to go super fast but to be better and able to perform when different obstacles come up and mostly to be a safer rider. These videos are very helpful for me and a lot of other riders, I hope to find better riders to ride with to help me in my progression and just have more fun doing it without holding people up. Arizona has very unforgiving terrain and falling or crashing isn’t an option with Sharp rocks and cactus everywhere! 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼
At 51 and with a new 300L this video and many others by you are my guide. Thank you. I’ve learned so much from just this video it’s crazy. The only problem is that all I want to do is go practice.
This is a great video, I flew Cobras and Apaches in the Army for quite a few years and your breakdown of each maneuver reminds of some of the Instructor Pilots that would give our annual Check Ride. I’m 65 and just got back into riding looking to be a very good technical rider. Thanks for your help.
This is fantastic! You explain it so much better than I could ever hope to do. And you are so right when you say that a ton of other videos mention the attack position or any of the other key terms but none of them talk about the preemptive movement needs to happen but so many people just gloss over because it has become second nature to them. Thank you for doing what you do and helping all of us become better riders!
Good video, Rich ✌️ Love the comment on being well rounded I spend every December riding motocross on 4-strokes in SoCal with my dad and I find when I get back to hitting rocks on my 2 stroke my commitment has improved, my willingness to rev the bike out increases, and my overall skill level on all things hard enduro takes a jump In my mind in order to be good at hard enduro you have to be good at every type of dirt bike riding Probably why Mani Lettenbichler has said his training routine is 3 days of riding, one rest day, 2 days of riding, rest day, repeat; all split between mostly hard enduro, with a bit of trials and motocross every week
Greetings from Melbourne Australia just getting back into the enduro and really enjoying your content. Love your choice on the bike I've just purchased the Beta 300 RR looking forward to reacquainting myself with both the machine and body mechanics after a few years away from the sport
Once again, thank you for the great info. About the arm pump, I now have a habit of just slowing down and resetting when I start feeling arm pump. This usually happens in the beginning of my ride before I am warmed up and riding too fast for my brain, but afterwards IT'S ON. Hey I wish I would have had this information a month ago as far as pulling the clutch in. It only took once to learn that mistake. I took a turn too fast and as soon as I pulled the clutch the bike actually sped up and I went off track towards a tree, didn't hit it, but I sure did learn what I did wrong really quick.
Thank you very much for all the helpful videos. I see the tangible improvements in my riding👍. One question about braking without a clutch - I do focus on this a lot, but I struggle to ride very steep downhills without pulling the clutch when braking…simply the speed preventing engine stall even at 1st gear is too high. I guess at such scenario using clutch is inevitable:)?
Thank you again for these videos Rich! I'm gonna conquer one of those concrete barriers this year. Right after I figure out where they come from. Big goal for me I've been working towards. This is the year, I can feel it.
That bit about reactivity vs proactivity on the bike is a great point I hadn't really considered. I'm a novice rider and everything I do has always been reactive (except for sitting/standing obviously) and I've never realized that's an issue. Awesome video as usual!
Do you live near these spots? I've seen quite a bit of your content lately on social media too. Didn't realize you were in my area. Thanks for the content man. Good stuff!
Thank you for these videos. Without your advice, riding enduro would have been frustrating. I've recently purchased an Electric Motion Escape to help work on everything you speak off, as I feel that all of these fundamentals are rooted in trials riding skills and transfer to enduro directly.
Great stuff Rick, especially pertinent for me as my left elbow is cactus and I can't load it up much without consequences. Not riding the GasGas 350 much in the next month but I'll practice on my trip with the DL650.
It's one thing to hear it, or watch it, and totally another thing to do it. Like every other physical skill, it requires working up to it and creating muscle memory. And you are a freakin' good rider!
Rich, this is super helpful, follow your channel avidly and put these drills into practice. Would you agree that with proper form and taking the load off of the arms, the majority of the strain is now mitigated by the quads, hamstrings and lower back muscles? Thanks
@irctireusamoto describing the 'feel' hits home a home run. Talk technique all you want but the measure of success is how does it feel. Would it be possible to incorporate the notion of 'feel' in future posts?
@richlarsen511 outside of seat time and gallons of fuel, what would be an important modification to your bike would you do? What I read from blogs, it is suspension…I would like to know your opinion.
Maybe a stupid question but during rapid deceleration should we be downshifting for this drill to utilize engine braking? f so, should the clutch be used to downshift?
Yes, you can definitely downshift to increase the engine braking. If you were to pull the clutch in there wouldn’t be any engine braking, so no clutch when downshifting.
Great content as usual. My friends and I have a debate. Is it suggested for Enduro and off-road riders to squeeze with the knees or is that a "motocross technique". I say anyone who rides should be toes in and squeezing with the knees unless you're doing low speed balance stuff or really rocky sections where the bike needs to work under you.
That’s definitely an interesting subject. I’ve definitely heard top Moto guys talking about squeezing with your knees while in whoops and such. In technical riding, I’m definitely a lot more loose and flowing. Really not squeezing with my knees, but just preemptively, moving in relation to what my machine is writing.
@@IRCTireUSAMoto I've never learned so much good practical stuff as from your vids Rich!!! This vid particular was an a-ha! I was still reeling from, then I read this debate question reply and mind blown open further...lol Please continue these best-in-class rabbit holes. Cheers man!!!
I've been trying to follow your 10 step lessons but riding time is my biggest issue. I try to do 10min of static balance as soon as get home from work which is getting better.
@FlameHazeist I already added a fan, and check the coolant level fairly regularly. It hasn't boiled over since adding the fan but it still gets fairly hot.
I've always worrried that "chain slap" noise was bad on the bike and me nearly stalling it, doesn't hurt it though? Dad taught me young of the importance of engine braking, especially on crazy steep downhill.
You can no more plan your hip movements than your foot placement when you walk. Simply put, any movement in which you consciously direct a body part will be less fluid and encumber motion and balance. Our motor skill is not to be directed purposely, our bodies perform at their best when focus is applied to achieve an end result. Don't believe it, well there is too many studies proving this to mention. The best is to read about recovery via physiotherapy, whereby you learn that recovery is many times faster if movements are controlled autonomously than consciously directed. Try it for yourself. On rough terrain, try to choose each footstep location while walking, then walk the same path without thinking about your steps. Or sit down on your heels, them stand up, then sit down on your heels and direct you muscles to stand, and notice how u all of a sudden feel heavy. What he is referring to is muscle memory through practice, and confusing this with conscious directed movement, which we are terrible at.
You’re exactly right. Except when you’re first learning, you have to consciously direct then through repetition, then it becomes second nature. Of course it’s second nature for me now but you don’t just get on the motorcycle and do it. This video is intended to help beginners learn the proper movements conscious directed movement, then repeat them, so become second nature.
@@IRCTireUSAMoto Prove it, There are no videos of you guys doing any of this on heavy forestrokes, Simple to say there is no difference, Prove it, Good majority of people can only afford used bikes that happened to be heavy 4 strokes.
Great video again! At 54 years my aim is not particularly to become a faster rider but to become a safer rider resulting from increased techniques. Your videos are really helpful!
I am a 1968 baby. My focus is also different but this will certainly help me.
I’m 56 and just got a 300L to take a trip down memory lane. I’m revisiting all the people and places that were important to me, seeing them one last time. (While I still can remember them)
I'm 56 and only took this dirt biking up 4 years ago! I've just entered silver class for the first time after 3 years of bronze. Greetings from NZ!
This guy, best instructor on Utube for talentless dual sport muppets like myself.
Many thanks to your efforts to help all of us who are interested to become better riders! I'm new to riding, but thanks to your videos and my willingness to practice regularly; I don't appear to be as new as I am (unless folks are just saying nice things to me to make me feel good). You're the best Rich. Looking forward to meeting you someday. I have been able to go on some amazing adventures that others (who've been riding for MANY years) could not go on due to their inability to control their machine. Many thanks for many years. You've made what I thought to be impossible for me, possible!
This video should be the first one before the ten part series. This is the most fundamental movement in riding, I think. You are right that many on TH-cam do not even mention this technique even though it is essential in proper riding form. I like the one handed drill too. It really helps you feel if you're using too much arm.
That’s great to hear! Pumped to help! Thanks for the support!
Agree fully!! This should preempt all other vids...haha
Youre the man Rich, the time you put into these is greatly appreciated by all us shite riders 😂
I appreciate the support!
Awesome video he has the technique and a way to explain it like no other thanks for the tips I’m 62 years old and still learning
Outstanding content! I’m taking what you’ve taught and gone from using way too much energy for my pace to not really using much energy at all. Good job, man
Me too. It’s a life saver over a long race. I wish I’d have implemented this long ago.
That’s awesome to hear! Glad to help with the progression!
What a GREAT video! My knee won't allow me to practice this way, but it's nice to have these basic concepts laid out so clearly--I wish I'd seen this 40 years ago. But thank you, Rich Larsen--your teaching are very important!
Such good instruction and a great rider!
What a revelation Rich. That lack of weight shift timing is the reason why I'm exhausted after riding with my much more experienced colleagues who are 5-10 years older than me. I thought it was just me trying to exaggerate my body position in turns but realise now its not just side-to-side but back and forth as well.
I'll be definitely practising one handed stop-and-gos obsessively from now on.
Thank you so much Rich👍
I’m back to the dirt at 43yrs old and man I wish I never stopped riding dirt. I have up street riding and won’t go back but I believe dirt riders make better street riders because of the loose terrain and being able to react to situations faster. I’m really not trying to go super fast but to be better and able to perform when different obstacles come up and mostly to be a safer rider. These videos are very helpful for me and a lot of other riders, I hope to find better riders to ride with to help me in my progression and just have more fun doing it without holding people up. Arizona has very unforgiving terrain and falling or crashing isn’t an option with Sharp rocks and cactus everywhere! 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼
At 51 and with a new 300L this video and many others by you are my guide. Thank you. I’ve learned so much from just this video it’s crazy. The only problem is that all I want to do is go practice.
One of the best videos I have ever seen in my life. Let's leave it there.
Thank you so much for helping me to be a better rider
Incredible presentation and content!
Thank you kindly!
Thanks! You broke that down perfectly and backed it up with solid video examples. I’ll be practicing this the next time I ride.
You are a phenomenal instructor and rider! Thanks for all of these videos, I learn something new every single time!
This is a great video, I flew Cobras and Apaches in the Army for quite a few years and your breakdown of each maneuver reminds of some of the Instructor Pilots that would give our annual Check Ride. I’m 65 and just got back into riding looking to be a very good technical rider. Thanks for your help.
That’s very cool! Thanks for watching!
Thank you for your service.
Great stuff, Rich. I look look forward to your videos. Always excellent content and takeaways.
So good. Thank you.
Thank you for the great video!
Ah, the figure 8s with a wandering dog drill 😂
This is fantastic! You explain it so much better than I could ever hope to do. And you are so right when you say that a ton of other videos mention the attack position or any of the other key terms but none of them talk about the preemptive movement needs to happen but so many people just gloss over because it has become second nature to them. Thank you for doing what you do and helping all of us become better riders!
Thanks so much man! I’m glad my explanations can break down some of the intricacies of riding! I appreciate the support!
Good video, Rich ✌️
Love the comment on being well rounded
I spend every December riding motocross on 4-strokes in SoCal with my dad and I find when I get back to hitting rocks on my 2 stroke my commitment has improved, my willingness to rev the bike out increases, and my overall skill level on all things hard enduro takes a jump
In my mind in order to be good at hard enduro you have to be good at every type of dirt bike riding
Probably why Mani Lettenbichler has said his training routine is 3 days of riding, one rest day, 2 days of riding, rest day, repeat; all split between mostly hard enduro, with a bit of trials and motocross every week
Adaptability is key!!
Outstanding as usual! I reduce the quantity of my subscriptions now again but yours remains steadfast. This video is an example why.
so much good info here. Rich is an excellent teacher at breaking down fundamentals, clearly explaining
I just want to say, thank you!
Very clear explanations as usual, keep your good work
I love your teaching videos. Keep making them. New rider 46yo.
So, you are like the martial artist or yoga practitioner who has gone beyond styles, and incorporates/manifests the best of all styles. Good eoisode!
You've literally made a better rider ovet the years with your TH-cam vidoes. Hats off to you, sir.
Wow, thanks! I appreciate the support!
So stoked on your content. Thank you for the upload!
Glad you enjoy it!
Greetings from Melbourne Australia just getting back into the enduro and really enjoying your content. Love your choice on the bike I've just purchased the Beta 300 RR looking forward to reacquainting myself with both the machine and body mechanics after a few years away from the sport
Excellent instruction
Awesome useful video. Instant sub.
Wow. Great information,thank you.
Great job Rich , Thanks
My pleasure!!
Thanks for helping! Much appreciated for those of us who have tons to learn.
My pleasure!
That was one of the best explanation of body position for dirt bike riding, no matter the discipline ! You are a great rider . 😁
I appreciate that! Means a lot! Thanks for the support!
I am loving these skills vids! Thanks, man!
Glad to hear it!
Awesome, I was working on this Sunday but not quite getting far enough back on braking, thanks.
Amazing tips as always! Thank you
You're so welcome!
Once again, thank you for the great info. About the arm pump, I now have a habit of just slowing down and resetting when I start feeling arm pump. This usually happens in the beginning of my ride before I am warmed up and riding too fast for my brain, but afterwards IT'S ON. Hey I wish I would have had this information a month ago as far as pulling the clutch in. It only took once to learn that mistake. I took a turn too fast and as soon as I pulled the clutch the bike actually sped up and I went off track towards a tree, didn't hit it, but I sure did learn what I did wrong really quick.
Love the tips on this channel. Keep it up!
Thanks, will do!
Thank you very much for all the helpful videos. I see the tangible improvements in my riding👍. One question about braking without a clutch - I do focus on this a lot, but I struggle to ride very steep downhills without pulling the clutch when braking…simply the speed preventing engine stall even at 1st gear is too high. I guess at such scenario using clutch is inevitable:)?
Growing with your help many thanks dude I watch end yo end over and over practising these drill until my tires go bold 👍 thanks Rich ❤
Great to hear! 🙌🙌
I really appreciate these series!
🙌🙌
Exactly what I am looking for. I'm looking forward to this amazing series.
More to come!
muy buen video rich,como siempre bien explicado,muchas gracias.
Gracias!!
Thank you again for these videos Rich! I'm gonna conquer one of those concrete barriers this year. Right after I figure out where they come from. Big goal for me I've been working towards. This is the year, I can feel it.
You can do it! I can feel it too!! 🙌
Thank you for your enthusiasm and technical breakdown brother.
Mind blown ! Best regards from Romania.
Thank you!!
That bit about reactivity vs proactivity on the bike is a great point I hadn't really considered. I'm a novice rider and everything I do has always been reactive (except for sitting/standing obviously) and I've never realized that's an issue. Awesome video as usual!
Right on! Glad to help!
Do you live near these spots? I've seen quite a bit of your content lately on social media too. Didn't realize you were in my area. Thanks for the content man. Good stuff!
Always good content, thanks! You should change the camera position, your arms and hands look huge like this 😄
That’s a good thing. I haven’t been working out enough. Lol
Mucho thanks Rich!
You bet!
Legend!!! Your tutorials are on a whole other level compared to everything else out there
Wow, thanks!
Thanks for another great video. I do need step 2 for the double blip though! I've been practicing the first step all week!!!!😄
I’ll make it happen!
Great video, thank you!
Glad you liked it!
Another Great tool to learn! Keep them coming. Thanks so much for all you effort in helping me become a better rider!
ZmanTX
More to come!
very wise words, the problem is get them in action......well done mate
Appreciate it!
Thank you for these videos. Without your advice, riding enduro would have been frustrating. I've recently purchased an Electric Motion Escape to help work on everything you speak off, as I feel that all of these fundamentals are rooted in trials riding skills and transfer to enduro directly.
Thank you!! Trials is the best!
Great videos, now its time to practice 🙂
Makes perfect sense 🤘🏾
Great stuff Rick, especially pertinent for me as my left elbow is cactus and I can't load it up much without consequences. Not riding the GasGas 350 much in the next month but I'll practice on my trip with the DL650.
Great to hear!
Snow on the mountain tops now!
You got a quick sub boss!
“Those who can’t do, teach.” “Those who can’t teach, teach PE.”
How about non-rutted sandy corners? Don't run into many ruts on the trails in the desert. That would be awesome.
It's one thing to hear it, or watch it, and totally another thing to do it. Like every other physical skill, it requires working up to it and creating muscle memory. And you are a freakin' good rider!
Wow that rock jump is wow I’ll never be able to do that!
Legend!
Rich, this is super helpful, follow your channel avidly and put these drills into practice. Would you agree that with proper form and taking the load off of the arms, the majority of the strain is now mitigated by the quads, hamstrings and lower back muscles? Thanks
Yes, absolutely🙌 strain in the arms should be minimum.
Thanks Rich
Thanks
Brilliant 👍🏻
🙌🙌
Do you re-grip the throttle between braking and acceleration? I can't quite make it out from the video. Thanks!
Doing any classes in the southeast?
PS, sometimes when I watch these drills, I can’t help but wonder if I could bust em on my KLR...or even on a DR 250
Ever use a navage. It helps so much with sinus inflammation.
@irctireusamoto describing the 'feel' hits home a home run. Talk technique all you want but the measure of success is how does it feel. Would it be possible to incorporate the notion of 'feel' in future posts?
Sure!!
@richlarsen511 outside of seat time and gallons of fuel, what would be an important modification to your bike would you do? What I read from blogs, it is suspension…I would like to know your opinion.
Honestly, I don’t do a lot of changes to my suspension usually. Most the time I just set the clickers for my style.
You seem to have some motocross ability as well you jump well
Thank you. Where is this beautiful practice site?
Delle Utah!
Maybe a stupid question but during rapid deceleration should we be downshifting for this drill to utilize engine braking? f so, should the clutch be used to downshift?
Yes, you can definitely downshift to increase the engine braking. If you were to pull the clutch in there wouldn’t be any engine braking, so no clutch when downshifting.
Will part 2 be for below average riders? I'll need that. 😁
Lol!!
Great content as usual.
My friends and I have a debate. Is it suggested for Enduro and off-road riders to squeeze with the knees or is that a "motocross technique".
I say anyone who rides should be toes in and squeezing with the knees unless you're doing low speed balance stuff or really rocky sections where the bike needs to work under you.
That’s definitely an interesting subject. I’ve definitely heard top Moto guys talking about squeezing with your knees while in whoops and such. In technical riding, I’m definitely a lot more loose and flowing. Really not squeezing with my knees, but just preemptively, moving in relation to what my machine is writing.
@@IRCTireUSAMoto I've never learned so much good practical stuff as from your vids Rich!!! This vid particular was an a-ha! I was still reeling from, then I read this debate question reply and mind blown open further...lol Please continue these best-in-class rabbit holes. Cheers man!!!
I've been trying to follow your 10 step lessons but riding time is my biggest issue. I try to do 10min of static balance as soon as get home from work which is getting better.
Thanks for following along I hope you can ride more!
Would braking without the clutch likely help with a over heating issue when riding technical trails.
No. You're going to have to add cooling (fan if water-cooled/fins if air-cooled) and/or fix the underlying issue causing the overheating.
@FlameHazeist I already added a fan, and check the coolant level fairly regularly. It hasn't boiled over since adding the fan but it still gets fairly hot.
@@ourdirtthearpy The fan could be too weak and/or the jetting could be too lean. Anything between 180 F and 220 F is normal operating temp.
I've always worrried that "chain slap" noise was bad on the bike and me nearly stalling it, doesn't hurt it though? Dad taught me young of the importance of engine braking, especially on crazy steep downhill.
Nope means you’re doing it right! 👍
I'm always amazed at how bad I ride.
Awesome 😅
Thanks 😅
I’ve never been on a 2 stroke but heard that there is no engine brake ?
I have a wr250r. what tires should I get?
Vx40 front and rear 👍
When you say ‘My hips are hinged’, what does that mean?
Imaging my hips are a hinge like on a door. They stay in an angled position
Looks like your in SLC, how much for lessons? How do I sign up?
Email richlarsen511@gmail.com
The intro looks sick now! How long has it been like this? 🤣
Since the beginning of the 10 part series. Thanks for watching!
@@IRCTireUSAMoto outed myself here 🤣
No wonder I get so tired on the trials. Even though I stand a decent amount. I never lean forward that much when accelerating.
You can no more plan your hip movements than your foot placement when you walk.
Simply put, any movement in which you consciously direct a body part will be less fluid and encumber motion and balance.
Our motor skill is not to be directed purposely, our bodies perform at their best when focus is applied to achieve an end result.
Don't believe it, well there is too many studies proving this to mention.
The best is to read about recovery via physiotherapy, whereby you learn that recovery is many times faster if movements are controlled autonomously than consciously directed.
Try it for yourself. On rough terrain, try to choose each footstep location while walking, then walk the same path without thinking about your steps.
Or sit down on your heels, them stand up, then sit down on your heels and direct you muscles to stand, and notice how u all of a sudden feel heavy.
What he is referring to is muscle memory through practice, and confusing this with conscious directed movement, which we are terrible at.
You’re exactly right. Except when you’re first learning, you have to consciously direct then through repetition, then it becomes second nature. Of course it’s second nature for me now but you don’t just get on the motorcycle and do it. This video is intended to help beginners learn the proper movements conscious directed movement, then repeat them, so become second nature.
I want to see you do all that on A TE 450 with a desert tank,
It would make no difference👍👍
@@IRCTireUSAMoto Prove it, There are no videos of you guys doing any of this on heavy forestrokes, Simple to say there is no difference, Prove it, Good majority of people can only afford used bikes that happened to be heavy 4 strokes.
Ok
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