6 ways to get turned around offroad (U-turn, uturn), Adventure motorcycle

Paul Solomonson and Bret Tkacs attack 3 different situations where they need to make a tight trail turn and offer six different lessons on how to get their motorcycles turned around. This how to video is quick easy and offers the best of the best options
sidestand pivot, slide turn, power turn, uturn, rocking turn
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#ridethefarm #tenere700 #africatwin #lonerider #moskomoto #CamelADV

[@aricharp9717]

Hey Brett has his hat off! It's a good look.

[@nathanboeger978]

I learned the sidekick turn, years ago, from watching an old Cambodian lady do it wither her scooter. I thought "say, now that's kinda smart".

[@romadmike1]

Holy crap, it's Brett without a hat! :) Awesome videos man, keep it up and greetings from Romania!

[@waldo_s]

Had to pause and double take myself! 😂

[@marcos.1771]

Yes, he even looks more human without his cap… 😮

[@mzuribikes2499]

I thought it was a fake video with no cap.

[@baldandbiking]

IT's true, the last few videos he has been de-hatted. It's the dawn of a new age.

[@bogdanbot]

But Bret's move at 6:57 was absolutely magic :))))

[@pazo84]

OMG! The cap! 😱😱😱😱

[@shreedevi2005]

Bret Tkacs without a hat. What is the world coming to!

[@BretTkacs]

🤠

[@scridercoach]

The last tip is the most important one. Attitude.

[@jimcarr8425]

Used to turn my old 990 Adv on the side stand - then, one day in northern Spain, it sank up to the foot peg. My how we laughed digging it out 🙂

[@martinseel2837]

He finally did it . . he showed all of us his orginal haircut .....what a rare moment.

[@onerider808]

6:45 my go-to if there’s enough room

OMG.. 2:32 without cap.. Unbelievable.

[@krzohi]

i'm also shocked! (⊙ _ ⊙ )

[@cavscout43]

Much appreciated that you did both mounted with speed, and dismounted body-driven techniques. I'm not a great or experienced rider, so it helps a lot knowing how to turn a big bike around without a lot of risk of putting it down. Also a tip for those who may find themselves on a clutchless bike (Electric, CVT, DCT, etc.), you can typically sub in rear braking in place of times you'd want to feather the clutch to modulate power delivery to the tire.

[@blacklion79]

Wow, a big bear has died in the woods: Bret with bare head!

[@nickrupp3121]

I don’t even have a motorcycle yet, but I love watching these videos!

[@livesimplethinkbig8906]

Let me know when you come to Nepal next time, I really love your channel and love to join your training.

[@vijayam1]

Always a treat to watch and learn tips Bret and Paul!

[@WoodlandsArchive]

Great stuff, thanks fellows!

[@ironhorsegladiator5034]

I know for a fact that you could easily go over that, we all know how expert a rider you are.

[@BretTkacs]

😲🤣😂🙂😒

[@ozadv]

Very cool

[@johnmyers8588]

Great advice! Keep 'em coming!

[@AIRMotovlogs]

As always...super helpful tips... Thanks

[@rodoliveirarj]

Amazing video, guys. Thanks.

[@rickhavingfun]

yes, they're heavy - embrace the suck or suffer the consequences....well said and couldn't agree more. well done as ever, gents. stunning and overdue approach to hats, sir!

[@aaronwaderides7209]

You always have great lessons thank you 🙏

[@bernardhossmoto]

Top advice and presentation, thanks for posting.

[@davidruggles996]

Another excellent lesson from two pros!

[@iivaridark6850]

Nice educational video, Thanks!

[@aBluegrassPicker]

😯😯😯😯😯 NO CAP! Well Done!

[@csiautodetail]

Great tips guys

[@dangerdave8080]

GREAT VIDEO! I NEEDED THIS A WEEK AGO :)

[@adamh7972]

Thanks for the great tips and tricks

[@mabsbry1318]

Looking good guys. Thanks for the advice.

[@Crazy-Chicken-Media]

This makes me feel good, can't wait to start really riding trails again.

[@backcountry4life]

amazing instruction!

[@royarnab22]

Bret without a Cap!!! Now I've seen everything :P

[@long_vacation_tour]

Awesome technique 👍👍👍

[@MrImarcus]

New guy is great, very watchable as usual.

[@scotty3630]

good video as always. 😲 no hat can't believe it 👏👏

[@ADVBear]

Some day I'll have that kind of control over my bike. Thanks, guys!

[@dennisossianderrmplmtcst2053]

Thanks guys, well done! Gratefully, Dennis

[@TheWizardOfTheFens]

BRET! BRET! First time I’ve seen you bare headed! I missed everything you said once I’d seen it so have to go again!,!

[@gabormartin2052]

Georgeus episode. Thanks. Greetings from Hungary, Gödöllő city. 52 years old, Yamaha Tenere 700. Super episode. Thank you very much. Have a nice day.

[@darnsarf]

Great vidio thanks I keep practicing

[@CrossRoadPhoto]

Always watch you for more tools in the tool box. The right tool for the job is key in saving energy and really enjoying the ride. I always get at least a couple tips from you that come on my rides. The two views/styles/ides/experiences of Brett and Paul, I think, add to it. Thanks!

[@davidjmichaud4422]

These 2 are awesome, full of life and always willing to help the adventureis with tips ,tricks and experience. Thanks.

[@Davidlouis3]

Brilliant skills

[@bogdandanailescu]

Every KTM 9XX rider knows NOT to use the side stand turn, because the side stand is attached to the engine block not the bike's frame :) Thank you for all the other techniques, Paul & Bret!

[@BretTkacs]

Gen one Africa Twins too

[@court2379]

But that is the only one here that would work on a single track... 🙁

[@isirajderek]

Every KTM 9XX enduro rider uses a side stand relocator 😁

[@harf4ng]

And what about the KTM 790? Is the side stand sturdy enough?

[@bogdandanailescu]

@@harf4ng apparently the side stand on the 790 is mounted on the frame not on the engine case like on the 950, so no problems.

[@ericaworthington2675]

thanks for another great video! nice to see you without a hat on 🤠

[@TravelLikeWater]

This is absolutely informative. Now just got to put it into practice 😂

Bravo! Congrats on your final bravery.

[@glenncharles6622]

Brett, great video. Love your content. I struggle mightily with the my 1250 GSA and these types of trail dead ends. This gives me some things to practice. Thanks!!

[@ecalzo]

WOW Bret and Paul you're too advanced !! but at lest i can practice.. !! for now i can use two of the method you showed to us.. !! thank you so much from Italy Guys ..

[@jessepacht6382]

Always appreciate these videos. Headed out to practice after work. Looking forward to seeing you in Virginia in April.

[@enduromotorradtouren]

A funny lecture, laugh and learn at the same moment. Well done, Günter from Nürnberg/Germany

[@gavriil4592]

"Bret's poser skill"..>>> Looooove the trolling :-)

[@murraehaynes3182]

Been doing the sidestand turn for awhile👍🏼

[@waynewatters9283]

Paul; too cool; tough instructor!

[@ralfabel8657]

It looks so easy😯, thx for this helpful video. I know- practice, practice,practice👌

[@karengasparyan9054]

Glad to See Poul.

[@LazyJack2003]

Great video and great riding. Wish I could be that smooth. Ah well, just a few more years of practice, I guess...

[@benniegerber9526]

Hi Brett, I've already learned and am still learning so much from every video, thanks a lot for all the information always. From Western Cape, Garden Route, South Africa.

[@skippynj1979]

I needed to take a course with these guys!!

[@hardworkingamerican8847]

My hip is well acquainted with my Tenere 700 , use it everytime I enter and exit my garage and elsewhere . Now , thanks to you guys I have a couple options to practice offroad with it .

[@daferna621]

Job well done, just started this adventure riding STUFF and u make it look awesomely fun.

[@stuntmanshinja]

I hear your Africa Twin brakes also squeak. Mine doeas too, pisses me off immensly. Good vid guys!

[@49Roadmaster]

Another great video you two put out. I am going to have to practice these on my next trip out. Personally, I like the stop at the obstacle, put your foot down and slip on the leaves/slime/mud, drop the bike in said debris, then grab the front tire and pivot on the engine case method. It works 100% of the time. LOL

[@philgoogle1535]

Thanks Bret & Paul. Not as sexy as a "how to do wheelies" video but many times more useful👍

[@stinkymulder763]

love your work guys, wish you could teach me to ride in person 😄 Just got a T7 and I'm trying to build my confidence/ability on the big girl

[@johnnyblue4799]

The growl of the T7 sounds so much better than the Honda...

[@szczerzo]

I still lack confidence to do that slide turn. But it look so cool and fun.

[@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures]

Great video thanks, I kind of expected a DCT AF and how to. Maybe next time.

[@harryballzaky2674]

I've ridden a KLR-650 since 2000. It's not as heavy as a T-7 or an Africa Twin but, she's still a heavy pig that can be trouble in tight woods. If I need to make an unexpected turn around, I stop, turn the wheel as far to the left as it goes & lean left (without dismounting) & spin the tire with the left foot down. The bike will pivot in a 180 & take you back the way you came. I don't do this move if traction is too good because I don't want the wheel to hook up & not spin. Usually, it's not a problem in woods because of the leaves. Never tried it on a bigger, heavier bike but, I don't see why it wouldn't work.

[@ryanmalone2681]

Can’t wait to meet you for training in March!

[@boblynch7535]

Here in Idaho there’s a lot of steep hillside narrow tracks. I guess that would be appropriate for the sidestand pivot but I’d love to see you guys pulling it off.

[@g33k98]

You guys are amazing. You were all booked this summer (Oregon), but next season, I will connect with you. If you guys can help me confidently succeed in these maneuvers, I will be amazed, happy and it will be money well spent. Bret... you don't need the hat! Nice to see you without :) I learned a couple weeks ago; the side stand pivot does not work well with the 'factory lowered' BMW 1250GSA. I end up having to do a side stand pivot-drag to get the bike around. 'Another' thing BMW did not think about when they made a change to their design... although, they probably don't recommend side stand pivots on a 600# bike ;)

[@allanrilling6990]

Useful points for new and old or experienced riders. I would add to be smart and look around as too easy to fall in a trap. For instance, turn in direction to go up if possible as that allows you to roll back using gravity when doing multi point turn.

[@mattwolski5379]

damn, pro skills

[@nekkar8688]

Great content as usual Bret! At one point I was thinking, "Dude, did you lose your hat?" 🤣 All kidding aside, just have to thank you for all you do to educate the riding community. I am a self taught rider, 4 years in. 2 years on scooters but picked up a CB500X in 2020 and have logged 36000km so far exploring Vancouver Island and a bit of the British Columbia interior. Have you ever done any training just north of the border? My off road progression wouldn't be where it is today without all I have learned from your content, KZbin/Podcast. Still trying to break the 4 finger clutch habit though. Thanks again Bret, your contribution is certainly appreciated!

[@mavieskizz]

you a amazing!

[@feanythmayosh5525]

You guys are amazing. If you ever decide to visit western Europe, please let know in advance! Would love to follow you guys. Especially as I am only 1.62m tall on a big Africa Twin.

[@Petesmotoadventure]

Another set of great tips. Only one I wont use is the side stand turn. The Pan America jiffy stand is notorious for breaking.

[@BretTkacs]

Yep...

[@cariq7112]

Useful Video! Thanx Bret! Go on! 🍀🙏🍀

[@davidspin5353]

I'd love to see this training in SW Florida.

[@kBIT01]

It's officially the end of the world. We have seen Brett without a hat.

[@BretTkacs]

🤣

[@justsomedude445]

what front tire is on that Africa twin ?? Motoz adv rear is that the dual venture front or a TKC80 ?? Another great video with great info thank you both

[@danieltobonr]

Brett, Paul, thank you so much... What would be recommended technique for a tall rider if we talk about leaning the bike and support it with the hips? Thank you

[@RealWunderBanana]

I'm 5'9" 135lbs and ride a Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE. I love getting out there and enjoying riding but turns always scare the hell out of me. Thanks for the video. If I can go over 10 mph everywhere I love it, but it is the low speeds that scare me pretty bad.

[@paulrobbertze587]

Wow, Brett without his hat! It was so distracted I had to rewind to hear what you were saying.

[@BretTkacs]

🤣

[@nicflatterie7772]

Haha, Bret’s power skill 😂 I really have to get a small bike to learn these. My AT is too big for me.

[@Vahu19]

no hat Bret rocks!

[@Dadzone2000]

Missing the hat Bret. It’s an essential part of the Channel

[@BretTkacs]

The hat was in the wrap up 🤠

[@Visionery1]

Great tips! Brett, it's good to finally see the top of your head, nothing wrong with it at all. 👍 Let's keep it like this. You've got more hair than me, even before my No. 1 haircut.

[@BretTkacs]

It's not the first hatless video 😉

[@Visionery1]

@@BretTkacs it's the first I've seen. Sometimes the change is so quick, it almost seems you wear it inside the helmet. 🙂

[@SigmaSheepdog]

Excellent information! But, holy crap, Brett with no hat or helmet starting at 2:34!!

[@blastforyou]

In a some of these situations instead of getting off bike simply turn bike towards uphill slope; pull in clutch and let gravity roll mc backwards. Then if tight turn you can lean bike apply throttle and "dump" clutch and viola, you are facing opposite direction

[@BretTkacs]

Yep

[@jjustj]

Good stuff kno you couldn't cover everything but... big bike narrow single track turn around? Ps I am no Pol Tarres for a wheelie pivot turn .

[@mikemerrill175]

What, no hat? Great tips.

[@isirajderek]

Hi Bret and Paul, really great video but could redo it please on a 20% slope, when a 500 lbs bike is facing downhill and you are buried in a track with deep, loose rocks. One example when I should stop 10 m before.

[@theonlyGodfather2]

Guess I should practice those rolling mounts/dismounts 😅

[@mabsbry1318]

Turning on a wet solid rock surface would be good to learn. Any chance you could show best ways on hard slippy rock? Thanks

[@Meatlove]

I have recently purchased a V-Strom 650 which is more than enough of a bike to me. I am very happy with it and will not take it off-road. I bought it since I'm a tall rider and like the upright seating position. However, I get the passion you and others have with large and heavy adventure bikes. But when you are learning riding unpaved and difficult trails, why do so on a super heavy, super expensive adventure bike? Should I feel the need to try some dirt riding, I would look for a used dualsport or dirt bike. I think these tips and tricks are better learned on a lightweight bike where an extra scratch or two will not ruïn your day. Keep my main bike for the adventures on paved surfaces. But then again, there is almost no dirt riding where I live...

[@inthesPhila]

On a narrow dirt road with high side, you can make a sharp turn to run the front tire up the higher bank, then let gravity be your reverse power, and do a K turn that could include 3 or 4 uphill nudges of the front and steer and roll back to get the 180º turn.

[@isirajderek]

The best, lazy technique even without dismounting from a bike