After watching many videos on this subject . This video is by far the most detailed and easiest to understand while addressing some very key points ( Often missed by other "expert" videos ) Well done Megs you have done a brilliant job on this one ! Cheers from Australia
I subscribe to your channel for my wife. You are the first person on a dirtbike video that I have seen to talk a bout confidence. It is one of the most important things that most people overlook. Pushing someone to do something is OK, but you have to give them the confidence in themselves to do something. Thank you. I am a fan.
@@megs_braap No problems Megs, I am hoping to be back riding again soon, way too many years off. Might be stateside in a year or so, if so we will have to go for a ride!!! Braaapppppp
Watching this bc I absolutely bit it trying to go over a log. Way too fast, my handlebars caught a branch hanging off the log causing them to jerk and threw me into the ground. Never fell that hard in my life! I thought broke my ribs!
Haven't found a BIG log yet bet the wheelies and other things are going nicely! Any video you choose to make is great because you're awesome keep it up!!
Nice tips. Thanks!! I must remember to keep pressure squeezing the bike as last weekend when practicing I found the legs were being bucked off at times - also was chopping off the throttle too soon.
Just saw you on Tyler's channel. Thanks for sharing your riding techniques, very helpful in the Italian Alps next week. Cheers from Günter, Nürnberg/Germany
@@megs_braap I'm going to watch your other videos as well, Megs. Impressive, short and consice advice (wheelie and log). My bikes are quite different from yours, a Beta Alp 200 and a Honda Transalp 600. My background is fast street (Tuono V4 1100) and race bikes, but friends persuaded me to offroad "hiking" three years ago. Hence legal tracks, the Alps, mild bikes, quiet exhausts and slow speed. You could argue that a MTB would also do the job ;-) getting to feel the traction. But an engine is so nice for the rider. And riding technique is absolutely important, much more important than the bike. I hope to have a steep learning curve, thanks to your excellent videos. All the best, Günter
Actually broke my arm two weeks ago when I tried one of those big wooden obstacles on our training track for the first time. Definetely gave it way too much throttle and flew over it not as elegant as I had planned on. But great tutorial anyways. Greetings from germany from one enduro riding girl to another.
I always chicken out on the big logs. I usually pull up to them parallel and do the pivot turn technique. Maybe some day I'll have the confidence to take on the three footers head on.
I've been practicing this for two weeks now and dang it's tricky. Having trouble accurately placing my front tire on the face of the log. Tips for a total newb? I either don't wheelie at all or nearly loop my bike out. It's a 300 2 smoker so probably not the best first bike. Live n learn.
Hi Megs, Is there a "rider applied" second compression of the suspension after the front wheel contacts the log and before the rear wheel contacts the log? Chris...😀
I have a CRF450L, am a beginner, or intermediate Rider. I can wheelie on my two dual sport bikes, but only sitting down. Am practicing. Could you rate the difficulty of the skill you present? Or list an order of what skills to work on first. I'd think wheelies would be one of the first things to master? Also one of the harder skills to master. (Standing up, anyway) Appreciate your excellent videos. At first I thought you were using your female-ness to stand out, but quickly came to see you are the real deal and kick ass! Cheers!
I heard a general rule is to start to compress the suspension the same distance from the log as distance from ground to 2/3 up the log, Do you agree Megs?
Megan, use your good teaching skills to run your own school or clinics. Grow a good crop of young and old enthusiasts and some of these can help you run good races of different kinds to scout new talent. Your video trips on different terrains and routes have much commercial values for viewers and supporters, on and off the tracks. The growing group of supporters can also help you fund your desired races, if you involve them in your work schedules.
Damn! You are an excellent teacher! Graeme Jarvis gets an F and you an A+ for your ability to explain concepts in easy to understand way. Jarvis suck as teacher. 😆 I hope you get an opportunity to come to CALIFORNIA to teach.
"Dont sit down", yest successfully proceeds to get over log with no issues.🤔 looks like you just proven you can sit down and get over a log successfully....
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Great video! I am calling all of your tutorials "The Book of Braap"
I just got into the sport and so far these vids have been ultra helpful. Probably, the very best information for newbees like me.
After watching many videos on this subject . This video is by far the most detailed and easiest to understand while addressing some very key points ( Often missed by other "expert" videos ) Well done Megs you have done a brilliant job on this one ! Cheers from Australia
Thanks so much Anthony!
I subscribe to your channel for my wife. You are the first person on a dirtbike video that I have seen to talk a bout confidence. It is one of the most important things that most people overlook. Pushing someone to do something is OK, but you have to give them the confidence in themselves to do something. Thank you. I am a fan.
I’m really happy to help! Thank you for subscribing! I hope to put out some more good vids very soon.
Amazing to be seeing your progression over all these years!!! Freaking killing it megs
Thanks my friend!
@@megs_braap No problems Megs, I am hoping to be back riding again soon, way too many years off. Might be stateside in a year or so, if so we will have to go for a ride!!!
Braaapppppp
Watching this bc I absolutely bit it trying to go over a log. Way too fast, my handlebars caught a branch hanging off the log causing them to jerk and threw me into the ground. Never fell that hard in my life! I thought broke my ribs!
Oh no! Well I’m glad you’re okay!
Like so many things, it’s all mental. The log is never as big as it is in your head. Great tips 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
The side angle slow motion pieces are very helpful. Thanks
The ponytail whip makes it look even cooler!🤘
This video timing couldn't be any better! i just stared practicing my big logs last night!
Haven't found a BIG log yet bet the wheelies and other things are going nicely! Any video you choose to make is great because you're awesome keep it up!!
Thanks man! Hopefully this helps out when you do encounter a big log!
@@megs_braap r u trancegender;''
thanks from Russia for slow-mo video, it's help to chek all details
Wow! best log over vid I’ve seen yet.
I really appreciate the quality of your videos! Your instruction is very helpful. Thank you!
very nice walk over valuable basics, thank V!
I love your tutorial videos, keep up the great work
Wow Megs I've never seen a pipe on one of your bikes look that good! Great tips as always.
Nice tips. Thanks!! I must remember to keep pressure squeezing the bike as last weekend when practicing I found the legs were being bucked off at times - also was chopping off the throttle too soon.
Good slow control.
It seems like your technique on this log is half way between the punch technique and the double blip. Good stuff!
Another great video Megs......love the hoodie you're rocking!!!
Gracias por compartir con nosotros!! Genia! Saludos desde Argentina
Just saw you on Tyler's channel. Thanks for sharing your riding techniques, very helpful in the Italian Alps next week.
Cheers from Günter, Nürnberg/Germany
Thanks for checking out my channel! I’m glad the videos are helpful :).
@@megs_braap I'm going to watch your other videos as well, Megs. Impressive, short and consice advice (wheelie and log).
My bikes are quite different from yours, a Beta Alp 200 and a Honda Transalp 600. My background is fast street (Tuono V4 1100) and race bikes, but friends persuaded me to offroad "hiking" three years ago. Hence legal tracks, the Alps, mild bikes, quiet exhausts and slow speed. You could argue that a MTB would also do the job ;-) getting to feel the traction.
But an engine is so nice for the rider. And riding technique is absolutely important, much more important than the bike. I hope to have a steep learning curve, thanks to your excellent videos.
All the best, Günter
Actually broke my arm two weeks ago when I tried one of those big wooden obstacles on our training track for the first time. Definetely gave it way too much throttle and flew over it not as elegant as I had planned on.
But great tutorial anyways. Greetings from germany from one enduro riding girl to another.
Get well soon!
@@mmaaddict78 thanks!
I always chicken out on the big logs. I usually pull up to them parallel and do the pivot turn technique. Maybe some day I'll have the confidence to take on the three footers head on.
Very good tutorial! Congratulations!
Could you do a video on washing your bike?
Great stuff as always💪👍, I'm out the weekend trying this....Grrrrr I feel motivated😁😁
Awesome as always!
Well put together Megs 👍🏼
Great video megs keep it up
This was great.. thank you
She, is the best.
Love these tutorials, ty Meg
I've been practicing this for two weeks now and dang it's tricky. Having trouble accurately placing my front tire on the face of the log. Tips for a total newb? I either don't wheelie at all or nearly loop my bike out. It's a 300 2 smoker so probably not the best first bike. Live n learn.
I love your videos thanks so much
Hi Megs,
Is there a "rider applied" second compression of the suspension after the front wheel contacts the log and before the rear wheel contacts the log?
Chris...😀
I have a CRF450L, am a beginner, or intermediate Rider. I can wheelie on my two dual sport bikes, but only sitting down. Am practicing. Could you rate the difficulty of the skill you present? Or list an order of what skills to work on first. I'd think wheelies would be one of the first things to master? Also one of the harder skills to master. (Standing up, anyway)
Appreciate your excellent videos. At first I thought you were using your female-ness to stand out, but quickly came to see you are the real deal and kick ass! Cheers!
She’s short on stature but huge on heart! Such a bad ass!! Keep watching her and your going to do great!! Cheers!!!
i should’ve watched this before i went tried it out by my self now im gonna be laid up for a month or two because i tore my acl when i done it
Thank you!
I heard a general rule is to start to compress the suspension the same distance from the log as distance from ground to 2/3 up the log,
Do you agree Megs?
great explanation!!! keep these coming!
Love the hoodie! 😎👍
always watching from philippines 😁😁
Good stuff meg's
Great teaching video as always. Are you do classes in Vancouver area? :)
More tutorials would be excellent
Do I need a clutch there ore just make little wheelie, wit 1 or 2 gear?
Thank you
Pretty good...
Megan, use your good teaching skills to run your own school or clinics. Grow a good crop of young and old enthusiasts and some of these can help you run good races of different kinds to scout new talent. Your video trips on different terrains and routes have much commercial values for viewers and supporters, on and off the tracks. The growing group of supporters can also help you fund your desired races, if you involve them in your work schedules.
I do run clinics and schools :). I’m on tour right now.
So good 🤟
Good stuff !
We just want more videos please
Weren’t you pulling wheelies on the small logs too ?
Nice!
Plenty of room at the end, just ride around it 👍
Luv it, easy to remember :-)
I want to ride with you at red river!
2stroke love..... >>>
First or second gear?
How do I turn the motorcycle on?
Buy it dinner?
Question are you doing the clutch or popping it to pull the wheelie? I can't tell from the video, it looks like it's all suspension
I find that adding the clutch into the equation makes the wheelie less consistent. I usually go for a first gear power wheelie for logs.
@@mmaaddict78 I appreciate the reply, I've been a track guy and never got the trails until this year and it's a whole different world
@@BackcountryBrae I’m no expert, so beware taking any advice from me lol. Usually track guys make great trail riders so I’m sure you’ll do just fine.
I can pop a wheel almost every time until I start trying to cover the brake then my timing goes belly up lol
How tall are u?? Miss
😀💪🏽🏍💨
Damn! You are an excellent teacher! Graeme Jarvis gets an F and you an A+ for your ability to explain concepts in easy to understand way. Jarvis suck as teacher. 😆 I hope you get an opportunity to come to CALIFORNIA to teach.
I crashed my 40 year old yamaha 50cc scooter on a sidewalk last week.
I should stick to boats and jeeps.
Oh no! 😂 Maybe you just need a bike instead of a scooter!
"Dont sit down", yest successfully proceeds to get over log with no issues.🤔 looks like you just proven you can sit down and get over a log successfully....
Just take the chicken track instead.
More advanced please!