In this video clinton smout from horseshoe riding adventures discusses dealing with the different traction of street and dirt conditions, as well as the benefits of abs. Dual sport motorcycles 2010 suzuki dr650se above lower arrow lake bc a dual sport dual purpose motorcycle somewhat bridges the street and offroad categories. Suzuki dr200, drz400, dr650, dl650 and dl2000 vstrom note. Clinton runs an offroad rider training school which offers professional instruction and guided tours for dirt bikes, atvs, dual sport bikes, etc. About the only thing riding dirt style that is ok in my mind is that should you lose the front, you might be able to dab and save yerself. Videos on offroad riding techniques adventure rider radio. Each new lesson builds on the previous one in a logical order. How to attack off camber obstacles offroad riding techniques. So the tall rider wants to do all sorts of enduro bike mods and the setup. Any gps that can be read while riding is what im after. How to develop real world skills for speed, safety, and confidence on the street and track by nick ienatsch may be worth adding to your reading collection.
Check out our top videos below, or visit our youtube channel for our full video library. The riding obsession is an ever developing online venue for motorcycle enthusiasts who enjoy responsibly spirited riding along routes less travelled. If you have a dual sport motorcycle and need to haul extra gear, tusk pannier racks have you covered. Since applying these tips, my riding has become a lot more fluid, fun, and safe, and a lot less tiring. For many people, hopping on a dual sport motorcycle and seeing the world even if its only a small part of the world is a great way to experience both freedom and adventure. Aug 28, 2010 ive got a hard copy of this book and it has a decent amount of good info in it. Great great info on advanced riding techniques as well as tons of other good tidbits. Tusk pannier racks are perfect for all your motorcycle adventure needs. Look for any and all dual sport riding tutorials on the the subject of motorcycles and sand deep sand, soft sand riding. With its popularity, dualsporting has a whole new outcropping of riders, too. Subscribe to our youtube channel get latest videos and special deals we take pride in creating good video content to help riders and fellow enthusiasts.
Here is just a few tip on riding on dirt or gravel roads and cornering on the gravel. What is the best dual sport motorcycle that is more street. Otherwise the same laws that work for sport bikes apply. The 60 series has a few problems that make the 76cx a far better choice. An instructional video for dualsporters who want to venture off the beaten path. Im finally ready to buy a gps for my wr250r and dual sport riding. How to develop real world skills for speed, safety and confidence on the street and track by. Here are some tips to ensure you have a safe and successful ride. I would perhaps start by looking at the adventure riding playlist on the offroad fanatic channel, then move on to the beginner techniques playlist on the enduro cross training channel. Some dual sport rides now offer choices of several loops all starting and finishing at the same location and some of the loops may cross other loops. Hopefully this year ill dedicate time to becoming a better rider.
However, i love all motorcycles and am also getting into adventure andor dual sport motorcycle riding in addition to street. A front tube can be used temporarily in the rear tire. By signing up for any of our rides you are agreeing that you are doing so under your own free will. Center of gravityavailable grip ruben is a perfect example.
Skid plate wreplacement motor mounts 316 black anodized aluminum all mounting hardware included if you have crash bars, please call us to order. So if you love to ride both off and on road and share a passion for the great outdoors this is the group for you. Many off road motorcycle riding tutorials will cover the subject. They demonstrate how to ride over a variety of terrain. How to ride a bigbore, dualsport motorcycle off road. Dual sport riding is using a road legal offroad cycle head light, taillight, brake light, horn, mirrors and dot approved tires, in conjunction with the rider being road legal, with a cycle endorsement, insurance, registration, plate and orv sticker for the trail sections, to ride a mix of paved, gravel and dirt roads, orv and snowmobile. Enter the dual sport riding techniques and advanced dual sport riding techniques dvds, a pair of videos put together several years ago by the offroad enthusiasts at. To this day i never ride without a helmet even in the great state of nh which does not require it and the rest of my protective gear. Partnership with nottingham trent university is the stage. If you own an fj and havent read these books, do yourself a favor. A free trailer showing dual sport and adventure motorcycle riding skills taken from a video available from whitehorse. Twist of the wrist and sport riding techniques full pdf. This tutorial is applicable to the 6076 and the 6278.
Mar 01, 2003 how to develop real world skills for speed, safety and confidence on the street and track by. Mar 30, 2016 im finally ready to buy a gps for my wr250r and dual sport riding. The riding obsession your sport touring motorbike fix. The right size wrenchs to get the frontrear wheel off. Of the four basic offroad riding disciplines motocross, trail riding, trials, and dualsport, dual sport adventure riding requires the. By far, the most popular gps for dual sport rides in the past have been are the garmin 60 or 76 series. Sport riding techniques is an acceptable book, but much of the facts and information are lost among anecdotes about racing. My friend recommended the garmin montana 600 which has been discontinued and it slightly out of my budget.
As a companion to his book, essential guide to dual sport motorcycling, adams has also produced a video on basic riding techniques. Dec 08, 2011 enter the dual sport riding techniques and advanced dual sport riding techniques dvds, a pair of videos put together several years ago by the offroad enthusiasts at. Here is a few dual sport solo riding tips on my 2016 ktm 690 enduro r. Offroad riding uses a lot of physical and mental energy.
We can show you how to ride dirt bikes using enduro techniques and dirt bike skills. Dirt riding skills for dual sport and adventure motorcycles youtube. Riding technique dirt bikesdual sport vs street bikesport. More than 100 instructors lose their certification as a result of invest riders from around the world will face off in new zealand. As with most aspects of dirt riding, we are no good at this. Sport riding techniques by nick ienatsch webbikeworld. Generally, a dual sport motorcycle is one that is street legal and can be ridden offroad as well. However, i love all motorcycles and am also getting into adventure andor dualsport motorcycle riding in addition to street.
How to ride a motorcycle off road riding techniques for large dualpurpose bikes by david petersen aka mr. These are versatile bikes, but they are also compromise bikes. Most of the time while i am on the computer i like to have a video running or something on in the background for noiseto listen to. Adventure motorcycle riding allows you to explore well beyond those paved roads and opens up many possibilities. Gps trax are available for download at the link above.
That doesnt mean i dont want to be the best motorcycle rider i can be. Nov 09, 2016 this answer will likely surprise many people, but theoretically almost any motorcycle you like can be a dual sport. With my first bike pw80 i was given a helmet, goggles and a jean jacket. Theres about 30% actionable information and 70% storytelling. Like street motorcycles, there is a ton to learn and know about adventure motorcycles and that is what oscar and i try to break down in this podcast episode. New riders will benefit from the clear explanations of dual sport gear, accessories, and techniques, while experienced riders coming to dual sport from a street riding background will find chapters covering advanced dirt riding skills, gps navigation, and preparing for multiday trips. When you ride, evaluate each situation and implement the techniques and ideas that work for you given the riding scenario youre in. You can go just about anywhere, see scenery that the average joe or jane would never have a chance to view, and ride both street and dirt, depending on your preference.
Autumn is slowly coming to sweden, but still time for a ride in the deep forest. Todays big adventure bikes, though well equipped and amazingly capable, are unnecessarily tall and heavy for my fivefeet, twoinch er, ok, fivefeet, oneinch frame. I thought outfitting the bike would be the hard part but im finding it harder to outfit me. By the time i get to a riding area, i want to just go ride. I also took the klr 650 out for the first time offroad for an afternoon and i tell you all about it and my experience.
If youve read them, and misplaced your copies like i did, well, here ya go. The promoter should give you instructions on which tracks to turn onoff as you ride various loops. Riding technique dirt bikesdual sport vs street bike. Thanks for watching woodzman dual sport adventures. Raised on dirt bikes, but spend more time at speed on sport bikes. Happened upon this while killing some time at work this morning.
While almost anything in the supermoto class would probably work just fine for you, with just a few addons and different tires, m. I have a drz400 and i ride dual sport, i have it set up to take some decent dirt related trips. Note on 111117 unfortunately, i must tell you that all of the blm web pages that were mentioned on this page, and on all the pages that this page referenced, are no longer valid, and have been removed herein. Why i chose a beginner bike as an adventure bike revzilla. Ktm 690 enduro vlog ep 9 dual sport solo riding tips youtube.
The 6076 have now been discontinued and the next gps of choice will be the 6278 or the montana. Visit our cross training youtube channel and subscribe here. I bought a kawasaki klr 650 for my first adventure motorcycle. Please use the comments area below to share your favorite tips for riding rugged and muddy offroad terrain. Jul 08, 2007 an instructional video for dualsporters who want to venture off the beaten path. Offroad motorcycle riding skills videos learn how to. Introduction to dual sport motorcycles motor sport rider. An overview of dual sport dual purpose, adventure touring and supermoto super motard motorcycles. Tall rider bike setup cross training enduro skills youtube. Riding is a necessity for some and a passion for others. A discussion of the characteristics of a dual sport motorcycle that makes it good for offroad or onroad use such as gearing, tires, weight and seats the setup is always a compromise.
We will be returning via the kokopelli trail back to fruita, then jump on i70 for the balance of the distance to montrose. Bestrest reading this article wont make you an expert off road rider, but it might teach you a few things. In this episode of offroad riding techniques mike brown shows you how to. My main purpose for this is organized rides and riding tracks from friends. Dsrcc dual sport riding in central colorado 111919. Best dual sport gps damn riders no rules, just ride.
Twist of the wrist and sport riding techniques full pdfs. After 50 years, ridersupported magazine is closing down. Im no expert, but i know experts, and their advice is sound. Tool essentials for adventure motorcycle riding rm rider. One legal to ride in traffic, yet has higher ground clearance and suspension travel for some roughroadoffroad riding.
A couple of good riding racing books that might teach you something. I have a couple of decent riding jackets and have my eye on another one. This group is for those who ride dual sport motorcycles adventure bikes super moto and share a passion for getting off the asphalt and hitting the back roads. However, without the proper attitude and preparation, a dual sport ride can become a nightmare. Sport riding techniques ebook tech and tips ohio riders. Dec 22, 2009 raised on dirt bikes, but spend more time at speed on sport bikes. Rimrocker adventure and dual sport ride montrose, co to.
How to ride dirt bikes using enduro skills and dirt bike techniques just like the top riders. But, it covers techniques for both street riding and track riding. Ive got a hard copy of this book and it has a decent amount of good info in it. With an infinite combinations of riding terrain, speeds, weather, and tire types possible during your adventure ride, what might work in one situation might not in another. Yo, check out the playlists from the following youtube channels. If you get tired, you will start looking down and your timing will become imprecise. Gravel road riding is a lot of fun on a dual sport motorcycle. Please keep in mind that everyone has their own opinions on dual sport riding technique, and what works for some wont work for others. Any and all types of dual sport adventure riders are welcome. I think its time to open a discussion of duallies dualsports as beginner bikes here. Further, just riding em around the yard, insisting on protective gear for the children seems responsible parenthood, to me.
This group will also focus on bike packing and weekend camping trips and rides in the many state and national forest recreation areas. The books are absolutely the best info on high speed motorcycle riding available. Dsrcc dual sport riding in central colorado 111919 version. Most of the time while i am on the computer i like to have a video running or something on in. There is twist of the wrist and twist of the wrist 2 as well as sport riding techniques. I dont push the limits of my riding ability or the capabilities of my motorcycle. Youll get the best results if you have some speakers that can produce a low base sound. Dirt riding skills for dual sport and adventure riders dvd. Im running it with no baffles right now and im digging the low growl sound that the. Best dual sport gps post by juddspaintballs tue apr 05, 2016 9.
A couple of good ridingracing books that might teach you something. I read this back when i only had one or two seasons under my belt and wanted to improve past the basics and it served me pretty well. Tips for new offroad riders who make the switch from street bike to adv, dual sport, or dirt bike. Dualsport riding techniques dvd learn dualsport riding. I have a truck and large trailer we can use if the weather is too cold in the front range to ride to montrose on the bikes. Apr 18, 2018 look for any and all dual sport riding tutorials on the the subject of motorcycles and sand deep sand, soft sand riding. Even on the tip of my toes, sitting atop my smalldisplacement dualsport, i feel capable and in control, as i.
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