You addressed this age old problem so well, especially feathering the clutch. I recently had to climb a very steep, very wet and boggy bank, that very one else stopped half way up having bogged down. Increased the revs, 3rd gear and feathered all the way to the top. Then went back down and rode two other bikes, pushed the remainder. You have a unique talent of being able to put the point across in a manner that is easily understood, well done and keep up the good work. Weighting the pegs is a skill that takes time too, very few have the patience or the understanding but your explanation left little doubt as to the benefits. Keep smiling, keep riding.
You will not see this but have been trying to help my wife ride for years. I am a foot taller than her so your videos have helped out tremendously. Thank you thank you.
Maintaining traction and reducing wheel spin also helps keep the trails in better shape for longer. It's frustrating to watch riders without these skills digging holes in the challenging trails.
60 guys dislike that this amazing woman can do better than them... sore losers. Thanks Megs you are amazing explaining all, I'm getting better on the bike.
Megs, nice tips! Clutch control is a very important skill. My first bike, Yamaha had a cable-actuated clutch. It was much more effort than my KTM with a hydraulic actuated clutch. Thereafter, I quickly realized how much easier it was to control the clutch and get traction based on clutch modulation. One of the reasons why clutch modulation is so helpful is because it dampens out torque pulses coming from the engine in drive or from the pulses coming from varying ground surfaces when coasting downhill.
Just want to thank you Meg, my 13 y.o. daughter is taking your lessons to heart, as am I (a 63 y.o. male). After 40 years of street riding, I’m taking up single track and MX...I hope to get to a point that I don’t suck too much. Thanks for the help.
Dang your videos are awesome. The info you put out is some of the best ‘how to’ I’ve seen. I’ve been riding in the woods for thirty years. I only wish I were able to watch your videos many years ago because your instruction is the best on the subject that I’ve seen.
Once again you've knocked it out of the park meggs you do these instructional videos so well they're easy to understand your techniques thanks for sharing.Maybe I'll see you passing me on your second lap in Odessa lol
Just check how a bikes clutch works. Its construction is way different compared to a car. Its oil lubricated to get proper cooling when slipping the clutch. I've got 500h offroad and never ever repaced a clutch. Even not after 300h on the same bike with lots of clutch slipping. But dont do that on a car! It will destroy your clutch. Since its not the same kinda clutch.
Likewise, but I ride a vintage four-stroke trials machine. The clutch is used as a torque converter, two-strokes generally have less torque on the low end, one way to more torque is to rev the XXX out of the motor, and slip the XXXX out of the clutch. It's a good idea to change the transmission oil more frequently as the clutch plates shear the oil molecules
The best video I've seen yet explaining how to use the clutch. And the weight management instruction was a bonus. Thank you! You have a new subscriber.
A helpful and informative video. Substantive engaging content presented in simple terms that are easy to understand. Professional grade video and sound quality. I look forward to watching more video's. Nice job.
You're a really good Ryder I have no excuse now I keep saying to myself my bike is too tall for me. I just don't have the skill yet and you proved that in this video thank you
thank you very much for the tips ... i'm a beginner and i'm recording my evolutions haha .. i hope to apply your techniques on my next track! thank you again
I loved this soo much! I just got a dirt bike and have rode on the river three days so far. I am learning fast but I'm still really new. The crew wants to go to some place called Crossbar Ranch this weekend which is difficult terrain with rocks and hills and TH-cam recommends this!!!!! Sub'ed!
Thanks for the great advice! As a newer rider who started just over two years ago, I definitely could have used these pointers on my week long mountain moto trip last summer. I managed though. :)
Great videos. Love seeing you ride. When I was into rock climbing, I always noticed the girls used better technique because they don't have the muscle to rely on. Same here. I've really been working on keeping my feet on the pegs and pegs and proper dabbing in the rocks. Takes practice and discipline, but it pays off.
Want to ask if you have ever tried mousse tubes? I do a lot of single track in Colorado and they have helped tremendously with rear tire grip as well as the front tire not rebounding off rocks and terrain. And you don't have to worry about pinch flats! They aren't for everyone and take some getting used to but i love them.
I tried some rough trails on my xr650, (first time) same trails i rode years ago on my 4x4 4wheeler....wow way harder but way more satisfying once over it.
I rode a XR600 for years in the 90's, was a great bike almost indestructible. Then rode a KTM 520 when they first came out it blew my mind, I felt like a mountain goat up any trail or big rocky hills.
I watch a lot of videos that involve traction. I often wonder what NASA would do if given a specific problem. They used metal wheel/tread for the Mars rover, but they were on articulated legs.
Thanks for this Megs! I'll be up practicing on the little (don't hury me) bike this weekend then hopefully moving skills to the slightly larger (might hurt me) bike later!!
The slow mo is great, getting to see where the tyres touch, spin, grip etc. I might add, most of the dudes I see out in the bush would benefit from seeing this vid. Keep em coming kiddo 😬
The stuff you do I'm afraid to attempt, awesome rider, I am working on my clutch control though but could not use it like you do, can't get enough riding time
Great info!, so explain why you haven't done one of those "Makeup 2 mud" bits shown during the Supercross series?? Then again, maybe you have and I never saw it...
paul mcauliffe A clutch on a dirt bike is designed to be used this way. They’re amazing. It’s not like a dry clutch you have in your car. I’ve only ever replaced clutch plates once in my life and it was on a 250 four stroke with over 550 hours on it.
You addressed this age old problem so well, especially feathering the clutch. I recently had to climb a very steep, very wet and boggy bank, that very one else stopped half way up having bogged down. Increased the revs, 3rd gear and feathered all the way to the top. Then went back down and rode two other bikes, pushed the remainder. You have a unique talent of being able to put the point across in a manner that is easily understood, well done and keep up the good work.
Weighting the pegs is a skill that takes time too, very few have the patience or the understanding but your explanation left little doubt as to the benefits.
Keep smiling, keep riding.
You will not see this but have been trying to help my wife ride for years. I am a foot taller than her so your videos have helped out tremendously. Thank you thank you.
Maintaining traction and reducing wheel spin also helps keep the trails in better shape for longer. It's frustrating to watch riders without these skills digging holes in the challenging trails.
I've been riding for 45years and I just learnt something new. I may have even done what you're explaining, and never knew it. 👍
60 guys dislike that this amazing woman can do better than them... sore losers. Thanks Megs you are amazing explaining all, I'm getting better on the bike.
Thank you, seriously. This video made a huge difference for me.
4:17 Sick little section. Well done. Perfect. Awesome!
Megs, nice tips! Clutch control is a very important skill.
My first bike, Yamaha had a cable-actuated clutch. It was much more effort than my KTM with a hydraulic actuated clutch. Thereafter,
I quickly realized how much easier it was to control the clutch and get traction based on clutch modulation. One of the reasons why clutch modulation is so helpful is because it dampens out torque pulses coming from the engine in drive or from the pulses coming from varying ground surfaces when coasting downhill.
Thank you! I'm a newbie 2-stroke clutch user and a moto addict. Really appreciate bids like this!
Just want to thank you Meg, my 13 y.o. daughter is taking your lessons to heart, as am I (a 63 y.o. male). After 40 years of street riding, I’m taking up single track and MX...I hope to get to a point that I don’t suck too much. Thanks for the help.
Dang your videos are awesome. The info you put out is some of the best ‘how to’ I’ve seen. I’ve been riding in the woods for thirty years. I only wish I were able to watch your videos many years ago because your instruction is the best on the subject that I’ve seen.
I really appreciate your time and effort teaching strangers 😊
Once again you've knocked it out of the park meggs you do these instructional videos so well they're easy to understand your techniques thanks for sharing.Maybe I'll see you passing me on your second lap in Odessa lol
I've spent my entire life trying not to "ride" the clutch to increase its life. this is very interesting!
Just check how a bikes clutch works. Its construction is way different compared to a car. Its oil lubricated to get proper cooling when slipping the clutch. I've got 500h offroad and never ever repaced a clutch. Even not after 300h on the same bike with lots of clutch slipping.
But dont do that on a car! It will destroy your clutch. Since its not the same kinda clutch.
Ooouw! Slip it and Rip-it!!
Likewise, but I ride a vintage four-stroke trials machine. The clutch is used as a torque converter, two-strokes generally have less torque on the low end, one way to more torque is to rev the XXX out of the motor, and slip the XXXX out of the clutch. It's a good idea to change the transmission oil more frequently as the clutch plates shear the oil molecules
If you spent your whole life learning how to replace clutch plates you could of been riding the way you want for an occasional $60
really??? are you a truck driver???
Excellent Megs, thank you!! Now I am eagerly awaiting the sequel, 'Effective Clutch Control!' :-)
Stumbled on your channel out of blue and realized how many valuable tips there are! Thank you!
learning how to clutch is life changing, wasn't so aware of weighting the pegs. Thanks!
Tires right for the condition and suspension setup helps too.
Nice riding. Thanks for sharing. I'll go practice some of this tonight.
The best video I've seen yet explaining how to use the clutch. And the weight management instruction was a bonus. Thank you! You have a new subscriber.
I’m a trail noobie and this video addressed a few questions I’ve had. Thanks!
A helpful and informative video. Substantive engaging content presented in simple terms that are easy to understand. Professional grade video and sound quality. I look forward to watching more video's. Nice job.
Thanks for keeping it short and to the point. Good info. I find it easier to practice this stuff on the trials bike first.
Very technical riding there Megs you make it look so effortlessly easy 😎
Watching you handle the bike with short legs is priceless I need to get better with avoiding touching down in bad places
Great tip. You make it look easy, you are such a great rider.
The happy revs @ 01:00 put a smile to my face :P
Awesome as usual, I like your point about he foot dab , gotta keep wait on the opposite foot ,
Love your style 😍
you're a great teacher. Thanks for the clutch control tip.
Thank you this is very helpful... i experience a lot of standing still but don't have any traction.. i will try it..
You're a really good Ryder I have no excuse now I keep saying to myself my bike is too tall for me. I just don't have the skill yet and you proved that in this video thank you
you do a very good job of explaining, thank you. And I have watched many, many videos on dirt riding.
gary barry Thank you! 😊🙏
Thanks for the tips. I’ll try to remember this stuff. I’m such a newbie
Thank you for helping us being better riders!
Great format , with clear voice, awesome vids, tks Braappp
thank you very much for the tips ... i'm a beginner and i'm recording my evolutions haha .. i hope to apply your techniques on my next track! thank you again
If you can't feather a clutch, you will ~never be much of a dirt bike rider of any type.
Just love your ability to finesse through the crudity.
Tom Meyer Thanks Tom!
I see you are able to defy the laws of physics on some of these obstacles! Very nice
love these . so helpful for a new+old rider
Thanks Megs for your vids.They really help
Wish I had watched this before my epic fail trying to climb a steep hill of loose shale on my YZ250X here in New Mexico. Great video, subscribed!
John Smith Thank you! I appreciate that!
I loved this soo much! I just got a dirt bike and have rode on the river three days so far. I am learning fast but I'm still really new. The crew wants to go to some place called Crossbar Ranch this weekend which is difficult terrain with rocks and hills and TH-cam recommends this!!!!! Sub'ed!
Good tips, me and the fam are new riders and appreciate this. Thanks
your skill is way above mine, thanks for sharing
This vid will help me where I ride keep up the content megs brapppp thanks 🙏
Impressive information and riding skills go girl!
Thanks for the great advice! As a newer rider who started just over two years ago, I definitely could have used these pointers on my week long mountain moto trip last summer. I managed though. :)
You have a new fan! Amazing skills, thanks for the video and advice
Raj Chacko No problem! Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment :).
Great videos. Love seeing you ride. When I was into rock climbing, I always noticed the girls used better technique because they don't have the muscle to rely on. Same here. I've really been working on keeping my feet on the pegs and pegs and proper dabbing in the rocks. Takes practice and discipline, but it pays off.
Very nice Meg!! Thanks for sharing..
Great vid, a lot of people can benefit from this information
She works for a clutch fiber company obviously - LOL, Awesome videos! Different from a lot of others I have seen. Always learning thanks!
Awesome tips, I love the camera work you use to show how you are wieghting etc. Awesomes :-)
Want to ask if you have ever tried mousse tubes? I do a lot of single track in Colorado and they have helped tremendously with rear tire grip as well as the front tire not rebounding off rocks and terrain. And you don't have to worry about pinch flats! They aren't for everyone and take some getting used to but i love them.
Awesome tips and executed perfectly. Good work!
Always good to see another video from you.👍😁👍
Great advice look forward to applying these tips!
Thank you for that video, your explain is amazing. Greets from spain.
This video is pure gold, thank you!
I tried some rough trails on my xr650, (first time) same trails i rode years ago on my 4x4 4wheeler....wow way harder but way more satisfying once over it.
I rode a XR600 for years in the 90's, was a great bike almost indestructible. Then rode a KTM 520 when they first came out it blew my mind, I felt like a mountain goat up any trail or big rocky hills.
@@ccenduro 🤣🤣🤣
youre good and made that look easy... im just starting off and would have crashed on every one of those
I watch a lot of videos that involve traction. I often wonder what NASA would do if given a specific problem. They used metal wheel/tread for the Mars rover, but they were on articulated legs.
Well DONE! Learned on an OSSA TRIALS BIKE.😁
Thanks for this Megs! I'll be up practicing on the little (don't hury me) bike this weekend then hopefully moving skills to the slightly larger (might hurt me) bike later!!
1:15 it takes lots and lots of time on the bike. I like hearing that but I don't think my wife would feel the same way...LOL great riding tips
The slow mo is great, getting to see where the tyres touch, spin, grip etc. I might add, most of the dudes I see out in the bush would benefit from seeing this vid. Keep em coming kiddo 😬
Glen Mack I’m glad you liked it, Glen!
Thanks for your VDO.. very good for me
Another Excellent video, well done
excellent instructional vid - thanks!
Do you have a video on tires and tread patteren. Maybe even show the difference between softmedhard.idk
Very good video! Well done!!
Very nice technique mel
Keep on with this nice work!! Greetings from Greece!!
The stuff you do I'm afraid to attempt, awesome rider, I am working on my clutch control though but could not use it like you do, can't get enough riding time
You can feather a clutch any time on a bike... It does not have to be super gnarly.
Wow 👏...you're a beast! Good stuff!!!
I don't even ride yet but this made perfect sense. Thanks for the video.
Cuz I’m a pretty small teen you’re my hero for this stuff lol
@Max Sand hell yeah she's a badass
Am 17 , but more towards street riding
Thanks for the tips and technique..
Moto xtrail from philippines🇵🇭..
Xr125🏍️..
Great info!, so explain why you haven't done one of those "Makeup 2 mud" bits shown during the Supercross series?? Then again, maybe you have and I never saw it...
Great video thanks for your advice 😘
Super useful insights!! thanks!!!
How often do you rebuild the clutch? Just thought of an invention: an instant button on your bar to depower the engine.
Ok , i will check everything tomorrow 👍😁
Way to break it all down, good examples too, makes me want to go ride rocks! ✊️
Thanks. Nice advice
Good stuff Megs. Can you do a video on mud and soft wet grass. And another on wet chalk. Thanks.
Great video, you riding amazing well. Those trees would scare me silly though!! 8-0
Nice video on secret to traction! Btw, where are these trails at that are in this video? They look like somewhere in Tennessee!
Great content. Thanks!👌
Always great advice.
can a klx 150 climb over those rocks? i know it's a matter of skills but power really helps.
Nice lesson, Megs. I'm wondering how long a clutch lasts when it's being feathered all the time. This technique will take me a LONG time to learn!
paul mcauliffe A clutch on a dirt bike is designed to be used this way. They’re amazing. It’s not like a dry clutch you have in your car. I’ve only ever replaced clutch plates once in my life and it was on a 250 four stroke with over 550 hours on it.
@@megs_braap Wow, and thanks! Now I will not hesitate to feather lol.
Thank you.. this is a very big help for me..
Fantastic info, thank you!
Same as well with the clutch, iv never rode the clutch.. Its a 2 stroke i just control the throttle never had a problem. She has great points tho
My bet is that you make sure your clutch has steel drive plates and not aluminum (stock back in my days) drive plates. Am I correct? :)
Nice job Lady!
Great video, thank you
My arse is low to the ground too so I can’t get away with bad technique like taller dudes seem to do.
Thanks Meg, at 50 you have taught me a lot!👍
What tips might you have for ridding with a rekluse and feathering