Elephant Turn Practice for Adventure Motorcycle Riders

[@GerbArcega]

this channel is amazing, exactly what i was looking for. Drills for skills. Thank you!

[@advmotoskillz]

Thank you Gerb! Appreciate the feedback very much. We will keep it coming 👍

[@robertgyetvai5926]

I was struggling. Bike felt too heavy when tilted and with throttle., I could not hold it. Then I watched carefully your video and seen that the handlebar is to be fully locked and to look into the right direction. And suddenly is was so much easier. Thanks, man!

[@advmotoskillz]

Glad it helped!

[@davidrahbany]

Still the best instructions I've found on the elephant turn, and done without talking! Pretty incredible.

[@advmotoskillz]

Thank you!! We prefer to let the bike speak for itself 😉

[@omicrondec]

I feel becoming competent in this move will end up teaching me quite a bit about bike control, balance, and confidence.

[@advmotoskillz]

I agree. Going through the process and taking the time to develop each individual part of the skills needed before just going and trying to spin the bike is the way to go. 👍🏻

[@twobikesandadrone]

I FINALLY got my GS a couple months ago and finally have a chance to start practicing what you preach!! I've been watching you guys for a year I bet, and sure appreciate the great videos you make!! Thanks!!

[@advmotoskillz]

Congratulations on the new GS!! It is such a fun & versatile bike. Thanks so much for your comment and hope the channel helps you ride with confidence 🤝

[@advmotoskillz]

Check out our new blog as well advmotoskills.com/ 👍

[@johnnyrotten616]

I’m a newer off road rider. Older 59 but still in the game. Got a 2021 drz 400. Frustrated with lack of riding area. I want to push to make improvements. If I can learn this move that would greatly benefit my overall skills. Don’t need a big area for this. This is my next move to conquer. I love these videos. It’s like hiring a coach. Thank you very much

[@advmotoskillz]

Hello John and welcome to the ADVMotoSkillZ community🤙. Congratulations on the new DRZ 🤩. Appreciate you taking the time to comment 🤝. The standing elephant turn is an extremely helpful skill to have... I use it all the time. Tell us how you get on with it.

[@reneerussell7823]

Hope all is going well? Adv riding is a thrill!

[@paulosullivan9171]

On paper it looks so good, but I am afraid on a rocky, unstable ground with a fully loaded GS, my elephant turn would become a bike 20 feet away in a ditch and me just scratching my head figuring how much that just cost me in replacement parts.

[@ghostbuster187]

Facts 😂

[@technoHobo243]

Start off on a hoopty bike then and practice

[@gshivasankar]

Started this Practice for First Time as per the Instructions!!! yes, I'm better now, will go on more practice. Thank you Chief..

[@advmotoskillz]

Great job!

[@aminamri1325]

Good and very informative... Maybe to also advise for starter ..do it with a friend and beach with sand for a beginner ... the GS seems to be less heavier versus a GSA with all 3 boxes that could add weight and increase counter balance when needed....so start with a less weight for beginners too

[@DonByron45]

Thank you for keep giving us instructions and learning techniques. GOOD WORK.

[@advmotoskillz]

Glad you like them! Thanks for letting us know 🙌

[@ribeyesadvmoto8298]

This is the best series of instructional video around. you are a champ!

[@advmotoskillz]

Wow, thanks! Really appreciate the feedback and knowing you enjoy!🙌

[@alexs555]

This channel needs more subs! KZbin AI, go!!!

[@advmotoskillz]

Thank you Alex!! We have the best sub community on all of KZbin and love seeing it grow.

[@marcosrwr]

Golden tip!

[@Jeremy-qn9rg]

"Look where you want the bike to go" Me: *looks up to the clouds*

[@ellavanr632]

Lol

[@iflyon2wheels]

Then you Black out *Wake up in Heaven*

[@beaunaro]

Excellent skills shown step by step! Thanks much. Love your content.

[@advmotoskillz]

Much appreciated! 👍

[@swossinator]

I just found your page thanks to a suggested post on IG and I am loving the format of these videos. I will definitely be practicing these drills, thanks for the great content!

[@advmotoskillz]

Welcome to the channel!! Thanks so much for letting us know. We have taken a bit of a break from youtube to kick off www.advmotoskills.com blog .... but there will be new youtube videos coming out by fall (when our riding season begins)! In the mean time please enjoy this content and check out the blog. Happy riding.

[@donkimes2135]

I am always looking for things to help me ride better this is a good one just need to practice this .

[@advmotoskillz]

That's always true. Practice is key. Hope you have fun with your training. Thanks so much for the comment.

[@DazmatronMotorcycleTrips]

Brilliant informative demo broken down in steps for us to easily digest & try out ourselves. I know it takes time to produce these videos so just to say thanks' so much.

[@advmotoskillz]

Thank you so much for taking the time to let us know you enjoy them. It is a labor of love for sure (as you know as well). Ride safe 🤝

[@ashleygumbo381]

You have a really amazing play ground.!!!! Thank you for your the content.

[@advmotoskillz]

🤝Thank you! We are very lucky there are lots of wide open places to ride.

[@ashleygumbo381]

@@advmotoskillz May l ask which part of the world are you based? In Scotland unless you are fortunate to own lots of land you will have a great playground. The roads and scenery do compensate for a lack of dirt roads to ride on.

[@advmotoskillz]

@@ashleygumbo381 I am in Dubai. The general rule here is... if there is no fence... you can ride it👏

[@silviazencich6862]

acabo de descubri el canal y es EXCELENTE todo lo que encuentro. GRACIAS !!!!!

[@advmotoskillz]

¡Gracias! Tan feliz de tenerte aquí también

[@SoL-Photo]

Very good instruction. I've wanted to learn to do this turn. You break it down into steps that gives me more confidence to try it. My Africa Twin Adventure Sports is DCT, so I'm a little more worried about losing control but I'll just work up to it slowly, in small steps. And maybe I can use the left-hand parking brake to help with control. Thanks! You've got a new subscriber!

[@advmotoskillz]

Hi Jim and welcome to ADVMotoSkillZ! Thank you for your feedback on the video.

[@advmotoskillz]

I do not have any experience with clutch-less motorcycles, but your idea of using the parking brake sounds correct. Having a finger or two covering that left lever will allow you to grab it quickly if you need to.

[@advmotoskillz]

Once you get a feel for leaning the bike and breaking rear tire traction a few times (in a controlled manner) your confidence in understanding how the bike responds will help with making the next step easier.

[@advmotoskillz]

Enjoy the practice and let us know how it goes. Surely other riders with clutch-less bikes will be keen to hear, too.

[@SoL-Photo]

Thank you so much for your input! I'm looking forward to putting this to the test. Jim

[@Sandesh98147]

For me, I have a 100 kg street bike that Ive repurposed for offroading so I can learn the basics on a less expensive, light bike before I move to an actual dual sport. Planning to get one this October.

[@advmotoskillz]

👍Highly recommend working on proper counterbalance positiong and friction zone control. Having a good foundation of these skills make all the difference when it cmes to ADV riding. Take a look at our blog for some other tips/inspitation if you haven''t already. advmotoskills.com/

[@long_vacation_tour]

Your tutorial is the best I've ever seen 💪

[@advmotoskillz]

Wow, thanks! Glad to hear you enjoyed it.🤝

[@Ironhawx]

You sir are next level.

[@advmotoskillz]

🤝Thanks! I hope you get some practice in on your elephant turns!

[@RaghuKathe]

This is a great video 👍 thanks a lot A question, is it possible to practice this on a bike with 19bhp bike? How important is that power for this move? I am a long way from even attempting this as I am still trying to learn walking with the bike, standing etc. Thanks in advance

[@advmotoskillz]

Yes, absolutely it can be done on a 19bhp bike! Great to hear you are putting in the time to get the fundamentals. It will make all the difference in you overall safety and enjoyment.

[@tadeuarantes7907]

Muito obrigado, por criar legendas em português. Eu fazia um grande esforço para entender as instruções em inglês. Por vezes, compreendia o que eu deduzia das imagens.

[@advmotoskillz]

Obrigado pelo feedback. Que bom que você gostou dos vídeos.

[@AliEhttisham]

Excellent!!!!

[@advmotoskillz]

🤝Thanks! It is a helpful skill for those tight turnarounds.

[@hccwarriordan5475]

Great video, learned this skill when I was 12, its more of a challenge at 62 with a KLR though.

[@advmotoskillz]

That is more than fair! Good on you for for keeping the skills going.

[@neildxb]

Great video, very clear & practical instruction. Thanks!

[@advmotoskillz]

Welcome. Have a great time with it. 👍 Thanks for the feedback.

[@sr5538]

Great video! greetings from Chile!

[@advmotoskillz]

Thank you very much!

[@chrisallen5548]

Brilliant video. Thanks.

[@advmotoskillz]

Glad to know you liked it. Thanks

[@mhrd12]

Remarkable and helpful. I find tutorials real easy to understand and helpful

[@advmotoskillz]

Thank you so much for your feedback

[@advmotoskillz]

Keep us posted on your elephant turn progress 🙌

[@monolunarazul]

Thank you! This channel is perfect for me!

[@advmotoskillz]

Thanks so much! Great to hear your feedback. Be sure to share with any of your riding partners and let us know how your practice goes 👍

[@gshivasankar]

explained super simple. Thank you

[@advmotoskillz]

You are welcome 😊

[@gabrielarthofer9528]

What a great, informative video. Love the visuals and multiple angles.

[@advmotoskillz]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🙌

[@FrauHaferniehl]

_Nice Video, gut gemacht, vielen Dank_

[@advmotoskillz]

Thanks you for your kind words! Glad you liked the video!!

[@ananass8030]

KZbin algorithm, i summon thee with mine comment to boost this channel!

[@advmotoskillz]

Thank you !!!

[@redbilly5972]

I have been wanting to do this. Thank you! For the lesson 👍✌

[@advmotoskillz]

No problem 👍 Let us know how it goes for you.

[@mermerac]

Goes to my little bikes playlist. I am kinda tired of only road riding and seriously want to get CRF300 rally to start going and learning Off-road skills.

[@advmotoskillz]

Awesome!! Welcome to the world of off-road! Be sure to check out our playlists for topics that interest you!

[@ДмитрийРодин-я3е]

Useful

[@advmotoskillz]

Thanks

[@motojauntx]

Lean Lock Step Look Go. Got it! Keep it up!

[@davidspin5353]

I must master these skills and be the boss of my Vstrom 1050XT.

[@advmotoskillz]

Exactly!!!! SkillZ is where it is at 👍 Let us know how you do!!

[@sandeshnarwade8477]

I liked it the last punch, time to make the Doughnut 👍

[@advmotoskillz]

Thanks!!!

[@dotaleet]

Very good vid

[@advmotoskillz]

Thank you 👍

[@SrKhaz]

Majes, tienes que aprender a hacer la técnica del elefante para las 1000 dunas!

[@advmotoskillz]

Sí, por supuesto😅

[@akhileshjha3014]

Oh man it was just amazing... Amazing capture amazing explanation

[@advmotoskillz]

Thanks a ton!! Really appreciate you watching & giving your feedback. 🙌

[@milanmilic9809]

bravo, but what with down or uphill position ?

[@johnmyers8588]

Great technique! Thanks!

[@advmotoskillz]

You are so welcome!🏍

[@mohba01]

great emphasis on clutch usage when riding in a low traction environment.

[@advmotoskillz]

Thanks

[@docdennistan]

Thank you for this! I Love this channel!

[@advmotoskillz]

You are very welcome! Happy to have you here.

[@amb9839]

Great video, unfortunately sometimes you can not use this technique (lack of space, roots, drop,...) any other technique to turn around?

[@advmotoskillz]

Many times, I have found myself in that situation. 😅 I would say, it’s important to be comfortable dismounting the bike from either side and then being able to walk around the bike supporting it with both hands so that you can be in a better situation to then try and walk the bike out. This could involve backing the bike straight out until a wider spot for U turn or using the friction zone to rock the bike up and down a slight edge to get momentum to be able to turn bike around. See 4 ways to get unstuck video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/foi7qHVuaZakiK8

[@Eric-nb7vg]

awesome video. to the point! I always prefer the engine sound. but thats personal... thanks

[@advmotoskillz]

Glad you liked it! Thanks 👍 Today's video post is 99% 🏍engine noise so hope you enjoy 😉

[@kennethvernonprivate]

Great!!! Great video production!!

[@advmotoskillz]

Thanks very much for your kind feedback. We are learning this as we go, so great to hear its being enjoyed. Dont hesitate to ask for any views, angles, etc that you think would be helpful in future 👍

[@diegolas272000]

It is so well explained! Thank you

[@advmotoskillz]

You're very welcome!

[@yasinbebek]

Thank you. you are a great man

[@advmotoskillz]

So nice of you

[@MotoPavilion]

This is nice to know. I have try it

[@advmotoskillz]

Have fun with it and let us know how it goes for you. 👍

[@k0yw79]

thanks !

[@advmotoskillz]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching and letting us know!!! 👍

[@LyonsLeo]

I just want to know what those 35 thumbs down are all about. What is not to like about this video?

[@majorawol]

It's for cowards when they get triggered.

[@MrCR500AF]

maybe because it is one of the first things you learn to do on your first mini bike and the thumb downers think it doesn't need to be shown ? Just my thought

[@jamesshepard7544]

People that couldn't elephant turn.

[@keithmoore9678]

Great advice! Keep em comming!! Thx

[@advmotoskillz]

Thanks, will do!

[@bendingthetube]

Sweet! Good demonstrations.

[@advmotoskillz]

Thanks Dave. Cant recommend the walking next to the bike using friction zone enough! It helped me alot to get the feel of my bike to be able to get the elephant turn down. Our sand videos show a lot the techniques being used in actual off-road riding. Enjoy your elephant turn practice 🏍

[@ridwanmuhammad3134]

Very good video, thank you for sharing..... From Indonesia

[@advmotoskillz]

Welcome Indonesia!! So happy to have you here. Thanks for commenting and glad to know you are enjoying 👍

[@Sergeant_Prepper]

Looks fun! I can’t wait to go dump my bike! Haha!!

[@advmotoskillz]

😂 Its all part of the experience ... all the gear, all the time 👍

[@kenlee7954]

What about with the front brake lever pulled in while I am practicing it on my cb919 hornet? I thought that way only the rear wheel will slide out and that's what I would like to see when I practice it.. what would you reckon? Don't have an adventure bike but seems a good maneuver when it's too tight for a normal u turn.

[@hyagof.velasco4225]

Do we use or not the front brake during the spin?

[@advmotoskillz]

I do not use the front brake. You can use it if you want to long burnouts 😅👍🏻 We have done several “Elephant Turn” videos, and in this one, I demonstrate on different surfaces: Elephant Turn Practice FAQ for Adventure Motorcycle Riders - Your Elephant Turn Questions Answered kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpXYq6Ooa7ena9k Here is our recent Elephant Turn video: Elephant Turn Practice: Mastering the 180° Spin on an Off-Road Motorcycle kzbin.info/www/bejne/jH_KmaGYrrJ5iLc

[@ilprep630]

Thank you for saying "Time to make the donuts."

[@advmotoskillz]

Thanks for noticing ;-)

[@통사모-t3n]

보고 또 보고. 교육용으로 강력추천👍💪🇰🇷

[@advmotoskillz]

감사합니다

[@vininio]

And nice hard sand like that!

[@advmotoskillz]

👍 we typically have sand... loose sand.. and the occasional packed sand with gravel😅

[@evo3s75]

Is it also possible to do these on more sportbikes like a Honda CBR 500R?

[@advmotoskillz]

@@evo3s75 It is. I don’t hold the front brake on my adventure bike when I do this, but on a sport bike it is a good idea

[@evo3s75]

@@advmotoskillz ok, thanks! 🙂

[@advmotoskillz]

@@evo3s75 👍🏻

[@ondrejkudrna8710]

This is exactly the skill I want to have but I know Im too scared to try... My Aprilia Pegaso is too dear to me

[@PaulPaul-uv9kg]

Love it ❤

[@advmotoskillz]

Thanks! Have you seen "Elephant Turn Practice Breakthrough: Overcoming Common Challenges" kzbin.info/www/bejne/jH_KmaGYrrJ5iLc

[@emreedmrll]

thank you, I have a question are we use front breake when we doing this

[@advmotoskillz]

Only for emergency stops

[@advmotoskillz]

you may like to check out the follow up video we did too kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpXYq6Ooa7ena9k

[@emreedmrll]

@@advmotoskillz thanks i will

[@kuechekretzschmar2655]

Very well made.I already knew the move but not the name. Traver the world on a C90 if you can not perform the turn on a BMW

[@baschtell]

what do you use to edit your videos?

[@advmotoskillz]

The Adobe package

[@anchiecerrada7413]

cool

[@5thwallfilms704]

Great Stuff, instant sub

[@advmotoskillz]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Fly2nowr]

What do you think: is it a fatal mistake to use a little bit front brake while turning the elephant? Sometimes it seems more easier to slide the rear wheel with covered front brake. Someone says it could be dangerous in mountains or unstable coverage (dust, sand, gravel). What is your opinion?

[@advmotoskillz]

I personally do not use the front brake on an elephant turn. With enough practice in the fundamentals, demonstrated throughout the elephant turn videos series, a rider can develop the proficiency and speed needed to complete it without the front brake. Now… hooliganism and doing donuts is where you want to use the front brake 😉

[@ricardoenmotoca]

thanks for share your tips... new suscriptor,,

[@advmotoskillz]

Thanks for the sub! Happy to have you here!

[@alt0v14]

looks like a decent content, subscribed

[@advmotoskillz]

Thanks. Happy to have you here.

[@cadmiumr3d]

Is it possible to do this on asphalt? or it there just too much traction?

[@advmotoskillz]

Yes, you can do an elephant turn on asphalt. Having a street tire vs knobby off-road tire helps. We have done several “Elephant Turn” videos, and in this one, I demonstrate on different surfaces: Elephant Turn Practice FAQ for Adventure Motorcycle Riders - Your Elephant Turn Questions Answered kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpXYq6Ooa7ena9k Here is our recent Elephant Turn video: Elephant Turn Practice: Mastering the 180° Spin on an Off-Road Motorcycle kzbin.info/www/bejne/jH_KmaGYrrJ5iLc

[@jegadeeshtj79]

Nice !

[@advmotoskillz]

Thanks!

[@amitkrupal1234]

Amazing

[@advmotoskillz]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@mysaa99]

英語分からないのに分かる！ とても勉強になります。

[@advmotoskillz]

優れた！コメントありがとうございます。ご理解いただければ幸いです。 覚えとけ： 1.自転車を傾ける 2.ハンドルバーをロックします 3.行きたい場所を探す 4.足を踏み出す がんばろう！やり方を教えてください Google translated from: Excellent! Thank you for your comment. We are so happy that you understand. Just remember: 1. Lean the bike 2. Lock the handlebars 3.Look where you want to go 4.Step foot out Good Luck! Tell us how you do

[@mysaa99]

@@advmotoskillz You look amazing. Thank you.

[@davidc1961utube]

Nice Dunkin Donuts reference at the end for those of us in a certain age bracket...

[@advmotoskillz]

🍩 Thank you for that David! Was hoping that would be appreciated by someone 😉 Thanks for visiting the channel and think of ADVMotoSkillZ the next time you're Dunkin'

[@Rizuenho]

Very good, thanks for informations. 😀👍

[@advmotoskillz]

My pleasure!

[@josefrechina8638]

nice video man! i rather prefer sliding 90 degrees and just then finish the turn wtih gas,,,,every time we pass a crossing and we need to turn back,,,firts gear, some gas for momentum and 90 degrees slide + gas for 90 degrees remaining.

[@bnj2669]

Can I burn the clutch trying to practise this? Will a 390cc gave enough to turn the bike like this?

[@advmotoskillz]

A 390 has plenty of power to do this. Certainly, anytime you feather the clutch with high engine RPMs it will wear the clutch. But, with the correct technique (after lots of practice… which could wear the clutch if you over do it) the clutch will not be affected because it happens so quickly.

[@bnj2669]

@@advmotoskillz thank you for your reply. Will work on it 👍🏼

[@advmotoskillz]

@@bnj2669 The standing version is the way to go👍🏻. Have fun!

[@bnj2669]

@@advmotoskillz 😄👍🏼👍🏼

[@ExploradoresdeArgentina]

Excelent!

[@advmotoskillz]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed.

[@rtcivic]

Do u need to pull in the front brakes? Like doing doughnuts?

[@advmotoskillz]

No, I do not use the front brake. It is all in the timming of friction zone and throttle control. Take a look at our follow up vildeo for more tips. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpXYq6Ooa7ena9k

[@advmotoskillz]

Elephant Turn Practice FAQ for Adventure Motorcycle Riders - Your Elephant Turn Questions Answered

[@Sandesh98147]

Sliding around in dirt is the safest fun you can have. Gear up and dont look back.

[@advmotoskillz]

👏Perfecly stated!!!

[@olivierfouassier6495]

Top !

[@blank8969]

are these to be done only counter clockwise? can you turn clockwise?

[@advmotoskillz]

Great question. Yes, you can go clockwise as well. It is well worth practicing in both directions to be fully prepared for any unique off-road sitiuations.

[@Chpago]

ty

[@advmotoskillz]

👍

[@rachithreddy5056]

Can you make an elephant turn on abs enabled bikes?

[@advmotoskillz]

ABS and Traction Control are both known as "rider aids". In the case of elephant turn, the most important aid to disengage is the traction control so there is full ability to spin rear tire. ABS is not a critical factor for this.

[@fmontes30]

hay que desactivar control de tracción, abs?...

[@advmotoskillz]

El ABS no es importante para esto porque no se usan los frenos hasta que se completa el movimiento. El control de tracción está deshabilitado como se explica más adelante aquí: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpXYq6Ooa7ena9k

[@fmontes30]

@@advmotoskillz MUCHAS GRACIAS POR LA RESPUESTA, EXCELENTE TUTORIAL MUY PROFESIONAL

[@coolfriend693]

Throttle to be kept constant?

[@advmotoskillz]

Throttle needs to come on quickly, and just a quick "blip". Take a look at our 3rd elephant video here for more details.👍 "Elephant Turn Practice Breakthrough: Overcoming Common Challenges" kzbin.info/www/bejne/jH_KmaGYrrJ5iLc

[@coolfriend693]

@@advmotoskillz saw it.. So throttle to break the traction and the same throttle throughout the turn.. No changing the revs, and try to keep it constant....

[@advmotoskillz]

Yes, you need enough throttle to break traction. It is a high-rev maneuver and as far as "same throttle" - it depends on how much grip the surface you are spinning on and how many 360s you want to do.@@coolfriend693

[@scottwalker145]

Love how the guy hot foot dances to stay with it. Unless you have the footwork to do as he does, this will not end well.

[@advmotoskillz]

Foot dabs are a an underappreciated skill for sure. There is is much more to steering a bike than just turning the handlebars. If you are foot dab fan, then check out our IG post here instagram.com/p/CNfH3rLhaye/?igshid=1os5hgexekyfw Thanks for watching

[@theoldleafybeard]

The music is as focusing as the focus involved into feeling the clutch release point, etc.

[@HJESUH]

Para hacerlo sentado, el pie sobre el que pivotamos solo debe apoyar puntualmente peso solo para no caer y lo menos posible, porque la mayor parte del peso del cuerpo debe caer sobre la estribera del otro pie en cuanto la moto se ponga en movimiento, para que el cuerpo acompañe a la moto; sino, al apoyar nuestro peso en el pie de pivote, la moto se alejará de nosotros, tirará de nosotros y perderemos pie. En cuanto empiece a girar, hay que procurar cargar el peso en la estribera.

[@advmotoskillz]

Todos los puntos son buenos. Muy difícil de hacer en una bicicleta de 250 kg con las piernas cortas. 😅

[@actstuntcam]

GREAT VID:)

[@advmotoskillz]

Thanks ... let us know how your turns come out 👍 Such a handy way to get out of a tight situation or just have fun😉

[@wildchild795]

100k views is in sight 👍👍

[@advmotoskillz]

Woo hoo!! Absolutely ... Thank you!!