It's a big help if you learn to do small wheelies first and also to compress the suspension to help loft the front end, but your wife deserves a lot of credit for getting over the fear of trying to cross such a large obstacle over and over, I've seen people many times just stop just before the log from fear, she has conquered the most difficult part the rest will fall right into place with practice.
Cool video. Log crossings are no joke when you first start out. Being able to pull a wheelie on command is super helpful and you can always clear the front tire. But your right about the bigger bikes, they are heavy. My xr650l gave me one heck of a workout on a bad trail with tons of blow downs.
Great video, thanks for posting. What I've learned from log crossing, and perhaps this goes for riding in general, is maintaining confidence and control when encountering obstacles. If you allow an obstacle to psych you out before you even cross it, you will fail. Once you understand the technique, the only thing stopping you is yourself. I've hit the same tree 3 times at one specific track I ride because I allow the log crossing right before that tree to psych me out. It's a smaller log, but it's over a tight track directly before a sharp turn with a thick oak right across from it. Inevitably I would fumble the crossing and go directly into the tree. Those three times I hit the tree, all I was thinking about was the tree, and not the log. I have since mastered that section. I still have troubles with larger logs like the ones in the video sometimes, usually because I don't concentrate on the technique before crossing, but rather about not falling and messing it up. Therefore I mess it up. Riding really is a brain game.
Ok, I have subscribed. Love seeing the XR enduro races you win (03 BPR here), but also your interaction with you both as a couple. Noice! Keep at it! 👍
That girls fearless, just ramming the log like that! Teach some clutch technique and coach her using her body to give the bike some input and she'll be launching that thing
Once she gets the timing down she'll be floating over logs like nothing... thats rad man most ppl I ride with would go around haha so major props to the lady keep shredding!!
On a wr250f I punch the front wheel 3/4 up the log with a small wheelie then give it some juice but you must have some momentum cause the bike doesn’t have the torque. You go girl!
I will say I have a 650R and its setup for someone at least 6'6 because me at 6'1 on my toes can touch great for logs doesn't belly out like most bikes and even standard height
Hmmm me tinks me needs an electric start bike none of mine start first kick its more like the longer its been running the more kicks so far my best is 253 kicks with 4 people
It's a big help if you learn to do small wheelies first and also to compress the suspension to help loft the front end, but your wife deserves a lot of credit for getting over the fear of trying to cross such a large obstacle over and over, I've seen people many times just stop just before the log from fear, she has conquered the most difficult part the rest will fall right into place with practice.
Nice. I prefer to get the front tire over, then use the rear tire to saw the the log in half. It makes it easier to pass on each successive lap. 😂
Cool video. Log crossings are no joke when you first start out. Being able to pull a wheelie on command is super helpful and you can always clear the front tire. But your right about the bigger bikes, they are heavy. My xr650l gave me one heck of a workout on a bad trail with tons of blow downs.
LMAO
Great video, thanks for posting.
What I've learned from log crossing, and perhaps this goes for riding in general, is maintaining confidence and control when encountering obstacles. If you allow an obstacle to psych you out before you even cross it, you will fail. Once you understand the technique, the only thing stopping you is yourself.
I've hit the same tree 3 times at one specific track I ride because I allow the log crossing right before that tree to psych me out. It's a smaller log, but it's over a tight track directly before a sharp turn with a thick oak right across from it. Inevitably I would fumble the crossing and go directly into the tree. Those three times I hit the tree, all I was thinking about was the tree, and not the log.
I have since mastered that section. I still have troubles with larger logs like the ones in the video sometimes, usually because I don't concentrate on the technique before crossing, but rather about not falling and messing it up. Therefore I mess it up.
Riding really is a brain game.
She's a keeper! My wife would never try anything that gets either wheel off the ground.
Good for her for putting in the time to improve and good on you for working with her!
She's doin a good job, and asking great questions!
Ok, I have subscribed.
Love seeing the XR enduro races you win (03 BPR here), but also your interaction with you both as a couple. Noice! Keep at it! 👍
Always inspiring to see people not giving up :)
Hey man love the vids!
That girls fearless, just ramming the log like that!
Teach some clutch technique and coach her using her body to give the bike some input and she'll be launching that thing
She is a keeper. :)
Once she gets the timing down she'll be floating over logs like nothing... thats rad man most ppl I ride with would go around haha so major props to the lady keep shredding!!
Love the music at the end when she starts 😂😂😂
Great one! Will try on my L version this evening)))
The music choice is perfect lol.
All hail the log king!
Damn nice video!
On a wr250f I punch the front wheel 3/4 up the log with a small wheelie then give it some juice but you must have some momentum cause the bike doesn’t have the torque.
You go girl!
I will say I have a 650R and its setup for someone at least 6'6 because me at 6'1 on my toes can touch great for logs doesn't belly out like most bikes and even standard height
Is there a slipper clutch on that Yamaha? If not that’s great clutch control
Hmmm me tinks me needs an electric start bike none of mine start first kick its more like the longer its been running the more kicks so far my best is 253 kicks with 4 people
Short legs makes it interesting , just ask me. :)