Controlling Adventure Motorcycle Standing Up | Off Road Riding Tip

[@SocalOffroadSchool]

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[@UncleWally3]

At 71 years old with hundreds of thousands of on tarmac and many thousands of kilometers of off-tarmac riding, I’m embarrassed to say I’m just learning to (consciously) drop the heels and secure better body positions. However, at 71 years old I’m proud to be still learning. Thanks!

[@hellraiserrec19]

I'm just impressed you are still riding at 71yo. Keep living your best life!

[@Mimolimotimo]

@@hellraiserrec19well said, Uncle’s an inspiration

[@gufra9835]

Totally same with myself... Regards from Europe, Guenther, T7 rider, age 71...

[@TheRealPuddlez]

Hell yeah!! At 71 I hope to still be riding too!! Nice work!

[@Bill3558]

Just go a TransAlp. Having the time of my life after riding street bikes. I’m 74.

[@skantsoni]

The whole idea of dropping heels instead of any other movement - is the best part!! thnx

[@alamkhan-b6l1e]

pl make a tutorial on downhill gnarly gravel over loose boulders

[@philgoogle1535]

As a newbie (3 years) riding with more experienced and older riders, I'm nearly always more tired and fatigued than they are at the end of a ride. Watching other videos of riding techniques, I've exaggerated my body position in order to learn these techniques. I suspected that I was wasting my time and you've just proved it Daniel, thank you.

[@gee4zfpv]

This is very cool!! I am new to ADV and dirt riding (just got a 2023 KTM 890 Adventure R four weeks ago!) I am used to road bikes so always on the ball of my feet and today riding along the dirt road I was amazed to find that shifting my weight to the right or left on the foot-pegs with heels down was steering the bike!! I also find that standing on the bike on the balls of my feet with heels down is surprisingly comfortable! When I first got the bike it felt unnatural but after 1500 miles quite a bit of which has been on dirt, it has started feeling completely natural! Thanks for the great videos!!

[@SocalOffroadSchool]

Congrats on the new bike. The KTM is a lot of fun to ride. Glad you found the video helpful and feel the difference in your riding. Thanks for the feedback 👍🏻

[@creamymoto]

Never imagined that I can turn by weight changing. Make sense. Can’t wait trying

[@markfanning5028]

I'll definitely try this, a little confusing since so many how to videos say that you should weight the outside peg in turns.

[@ErwanDavisseau]

I would like yo know more about that too...

[@MarceloG..]

I tried the heel drop tip.... that thing is golden!! I never steered so smooth. Thank you!

[@SocalOffroadSchool]

Glad you tried it and felt how well it works. Definitely a game changer.

[@kneadedmassage9751]

here's an idea: to also demonstrate how important this is on "city-adv" bike- like a street bike (or a monster GS) being used on progressively softer/ lumpy terrain. I've already been practicing this on my R1150r on dirt roads and it makes a HUGE difference!

[@discoveror9576]

As a tall rider (6'2" with 35" sleeve length and 34" inseam), I struggle with the lack of handle-bar mount to rear-tank distance in motorcycle specifications. For instance, on a Honda MSX125 my arms go STRAIGHT DOWN from my shoulders to the bars. Please amplify on this? Your instruction is succinct and SUPERB. Thank you SO much for sharing your experience.

[@romanthebarman5919]

Great video, thank you. My biggest issue is my handle bars when I stand up. I am not sure how far I need to move them up to have the best throttle and clutch control. I sometimes struggle with closing the throttle when standing as my wrist feels like it's locked. Please could you do a video on best handlebar position for offroad riding when standing without having to put bar risers. I am 6foot. (182cm.) . Thanks again.

[@suhashegde3210]

Hi thanks for the great tip in this video. Can you also talk about throttle control in off road riding

[@ridelifenz]

Dropping the heels works great on faster smooth corners and i love it as its so natural, but on the tight corners not so much. easier to motocross style it and push the bar down in the direction your turning and weight outside peg as you throttle on. It also feels that if you keep central on the bike that the front will wash out so best to get over the top of the bike to balance it out of the corner. how do you guys do the tight corners? thanks.

[@meter4282]

I struggle with unpredictable sand, especially following other riders . Unpredictable deep sections of sand the bike tends to follow previous riders tracks “snow/sand snakes” the bike will follow previous riders tracks when hit short sections of deep dry sand.

[@C_R_O_M________]

I know what you mean and with experience you get to predict how the front will behave. In sand you want momentum and the weight to the back for best results. When you see those tracks better stay clear of them and/or get to ride them as perpendicular as you can. Also loosen your arms and let the handlebars react to the terrain. They are much better at finding what's best for the whole system traveling forward in sand than your reactions to it.

[@oliverrichie9921]

What about the corners? You don't couter balance?

[@EvLSpectre]

That heel drop also has helped me. Still getting more confidence on the bike. Dumped my S10 plenty of times but its all in the fun. Going to change to some Mitas E07s and go out again to see if I can some better luck

[@SocalOffroadSchool]

Glad to hear it's working for you! Have you subscribed to our Newsletter? There is a link in there for a 15% discount on the Mitas E07s

[@poojarysri20]

Wow, Finally one video for beginners which sums it all up! Thank you for explaining how to shift and brake with foot! Cheers

[@airfoil]

Sweet. I have had trouble figuring out foot position and how exactly to use the weight to steer. Thank you!

[@SocalOffroadSchool]

Thanks for watching Naveen!

[@dancheatham5106]

Good, great stuff. Wish I found you earlier! Always hated standing. Now I have idea how to work calves and save my bad knee!!! Will practice on my center stand for exercises.

[@DanielHelc]

Did you talk about adjusting gear or brake foot levers? Especially on T7 you seem to need to really sink the foot when breaking. A lot of people are switching to that Camel brake fix.

[@NEINLIVES999]

These videos prove to me that the tips my riding buddies are supplying to me are very accurate. I'm practicing and implementing many of your off-road techniques every ride. Knowing how control these large ADV bikes correctly makes all the difference when the road becomes dirt.

[@blakesummers4910]

Love the tips! You're great at explaining the fundamentals in an easy to comprehend way.

[@tgsignaturetours]

Never seen someone explaining the standing position in correlation with steering so briefly and so easy to catch up with. Congrats Sedlak .

[@mattmikolajczyk4603]

When I'm in a standing position I have a problem with the bike jerking me back. I add a tiny bit of throttle and I'm having problem hanging on for my dear life. I squeeze the bike with my knees but 5-10 min of that plus the hanging on to the bars and I have to sit cause I'm dead tired. I wonder what I'm doing wrong. Maybe my throttle is too sensitive? I ride the 2013 f800gs. Thanks for your help!!

[@johndavis2399]

Excellent advice! Requesting tips for steep downhills on gravel 👍

[@patximendizabal5150]

Excelent content and explanations. You have a new subscriber from Spain.

[@leberkas_adv]

Even if sedlack kicks out the t7 100 times ... it's the BEST and fundamental video of adv riding!

[@mitchgingras3899]

All braking or throttle decompressions start by leaning back or sitting down, so your body weight isn't thrown forward and loosing control.

[@jeffgoldsmith1679]

You pinpoint and communicate critical riding components very clearly. That is a gift, can’t teach it but you have it. I would love to take a course with you. I am east coast.

[@SocalOffroadSchool]

Thanks Jeff! I'm working on setting up a couple courses on the East Coast later this year. If you are interested you can sign up for our Newsletter to stay up to date on some date.

[@baldandbiking]

Great tips! I'll be practicing this!

[@tinozampano]

Brilliant content mate - made for real Enduro travelling. And I would enjoy to see more content with "my" bike, the Desert X 🤗 🤗 Thanks and keep it up!

[@ecalzo]

very good info thanks for sharing with us ..hi from italy

[@SocalOffroadSchool]

Grazie 🙏🏼

[@danpaspalovski]

Thank you for the great tip's and taking the time to explain how and why they work!

[@onerider808]

The heel-dropping tip had a huge effect. I’ve been practicing on dirt and asphalt, and am surprised how much control this gives.

[@andriejusradcenko2895]

Hi 👋 just signed to this channel! Looking forward to get better with off road skills. Thanks guys, it's entertaining to watch your video stuff 🤘

[@stephenlittle8541]

Great vid - tips on enduro bikes for singles tracks - body position for standing up for faster cornering.

[@SocalOffroadSchool]

Thanks for watching! We are set to film a whole bunch of Enduro videos next week.

[@riderbatang]

Thanks for the great tip. Deym! Youre a good teacher. The foot position helps me a lot. Thanka bro. Can you do a video on how to powerslide thru corners then brake out of it. Nee subs here from the philippines

[@NISP-im4lb]

You guys are so good at explaining the heart of the Motorcycle.

[@canadiancowboy89able]

Super helpful video! I've been riding on road for years and i started my ADV journey last year

[@jonay9221]

Great video thank you for sharing. Im new to off road. Other videos are saying upright body, leaning bike in corners; you are saying body in line with bike. Thats a big difference. I guess I'll have to try both and middle ground..

[@greatfallskam]

So happy I stumbled on your channel. I've watched and take a number of courses for ADVriders. But, none of them breakdown the techniques like you do. Keep the videos coming. Many of use continue to struggle with deep gravel, sand, tire pressure, and tire type. Hopefully some topics you can touch on. Kam

[@airmotivewelding8012]

Excellent, well described and understandable. 2nd the bellow comment on throttle control, how that effects the chassi, maybe tactics for dealing with or avoiding bump-throttle (inadvertent throttle opening) Liking this type of content!!

[@VasudevNagaraj]

aI have been riding many years on many kinds of terrain, mostly on the seat... I somehow do not have the confidence of standing ! At best a couple of mins.. when the terrain gets a little uneven, I feel it's safer to sit and reduce speed.... Have tried a lot, just cannot... Could you please suggest how can i get to do this with confidence. Thanks

[@maybeerainmaybeesnow]

I've been practicing. Your tips work! Thanks!

[@SocalOffroadSchool]

Fantastic! Thank you for your feedback!

[@heilpepe7298]

This heel thing to control the bike is really helpful........Thanks🙏

[@michaelgraham6443]

Fantastic video on standing up, awesome and so well explained. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@KeremCesmebasi-xt8rb]

very usefull. more about fishtail power skidding while standing?

[@SocalOffroadSchool]

That sounds like a great idea for a future video. Thank you!

[@virendradr]

Very nice and beautiful presentation, information and explanation Thank you sir

[@danielhusain7570]

Such a solid tutorial!

[@333anupam]

Can u plz make video on brake slide & powerslide in standing position

[@SocalOffroadSchool]

It's on the list. We will have that out in the next month. Thank You!

[@333anupam]

@@SocalOffroadSchool woohoo ❤️thanks for replying

[@soloadvtravel]

One of the best advice I have ever heard, thanks! I always wondered About the best way to ride off road and sand while two up… Do both stand… does one stand… also weight distribution etc… Thanks again!

[@brucemenzies6006]

Very informative! This video was excellent thanks

[@tomas5164]

Hallo Daniel, thanks a lot for your tips and videos! I have a predecessor of Tenere (XT660R) and I have issue with a standing position on a left foot. I can't drop my heel because of a kick stand - heel goes directly on a springs of the stand. A month ago I tried some of Tenere's (standard, WR, Öhlins) and found out that the same thing is on Tenere - but better than XT660 - the heel goes only on a auxiallary protrusion of a kick stand. We can even saw it in your video (0:55). If you are droping your heel, the kick stand moves. So my question is: does it bother you? Maybe it's a new bike and you'll cut it off later... And second question or a topic for a video is: what changes did you do on Tenere? Suspension, crash bars (see I right it is not the original ones? Function, price, ...?), you have a new panels where boots contact a bike, ...

[@jwerner3903]

How much weight is on the hands? Do you squeeze the bike with your ankles, calves, and knees?

[@SocalOffroadSchool]

Very little. One of our most tell telling drills is to ride with one hand only. You can only do that effectively if you have a good body position and balance on top of the bike.

[@harishkasture1644]

Very informative 👏 Thank you!

[@burtonparsons7717]

Really good lesson, thank you.

[@henrygerwien186]

Well done!! Extremely important is your hint with the false foot action left. And the stand with the middle or end of the boot on the pegs is a really sxxit feeling on the whole bike! A real challenge for me is to handle the throttle while standing. I think, I have to change the handlebar to a higher position than on streetwork... Thanx for showing us!!

[@Rookie7219]

I’m sure you do it already, but always have 1/2 fingers on both the clutch and accelerator. It will mean that you can just squeeze your fingers and thumb together to accelerate. Rather that twisting your whole wrist. Gives sooooo much control. Hope it’s useful :)

[@williamrocca3943]

Thanks for the video. Your explanations are easy to comprehend - looking forward to putting it into practice!

[@80stuie]

Enjoying the series, thanks. Would this weight transfer to recover a slide also work when the front end slides out during cornering? It happens so abruptly this is my nemesis 😬

[@STRidesKenya]

Thank you for your wonderful videos. Very helpful tips. I practice these when riding off road.

[@jjj886dfhttgrdvjj7]

Ty for the shifting and rear braking explanation

[@someth1ngstube]

Cool videos you have here guys, thank you. My biggest right now is lifting wheel up (especially on T7). I looped big bike once and since then very hesitant. And that limits my ability to cross obstacles. So video on that would be amazing.

[@darkiee69]

AIriemann1 have a great video on that subject

[@justaguy4788]

I love these videos, moreso since I live 10 minutes from where he films

[@robertsvulpes]

Txx. Great info 😊

[@SocalOffroadSchool]

Thanks for watching!

[@WillieJohnRidesAgain]

Simple, useful techniques. Good video.

[@SocalOffroadSchool]

Thank You 👍🏻

[@RBTravels]

Daniel, great videos, learning lots from them, thanks! You asked for vid suggestions ... how about a vid on how to tackle going up and downhill on washed out hills with ruts and lots of large loose cobble?

[@2wheelswings]

the best tips mate! bring more!

[@pinguzoe]

motocross racers only stand up wen they know the bike whould kick them off if they stay on there seat. why? cose you get more controle with the handle bar then the foot peg. I think on adv standing up is mostly cose you can see better . but personely standing up is like giving up on controle for visibility. need both so you choose the best one for you at the moment. he got good technics \ advice and a nice video I like it👍

[@carlosmurgelcddr.1418]

Thanks for the tips! Looking forward to practice with my pig: 990 adventure kkk Cheers from Brasil.

[@SocalOffroadSchool]

Thanks for watching!

[@KeremCesmebasi-xt8rb]

Best riding tuitor online

[@michaelsheedy9354]

Excellent tips with complete explanation. Great Job.

[@vijayam1]

Love your crucial yet small and concise videos.. Very helpful..

[@Brian.A.Simmons]

Great video! I enjoy all of your guys videos. My struggle is riding on rocky terrain’s. Mainly when going uphill or turning. I would love to see you guys do a video with rocky terrain’s. Take care.

[@mikerowe-roberts9336]

Excellent tutorial. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@SocalOffroadSchool]

Thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@Nw7574nz]

Great vid thanks. Can you do one on suspension damping settings adjustment for different surfaces. For example, settings for good gravel vs corrugates ‘washboard” sections?

[@TheStewy09]

What's the best way to have good control over the throttle and the front brake when standing up?

[@FawnChicken]

I find when I'm standing and I move my foot to shift it places all my weight on the right which obviously causes the bike to start turning. How do you move the left foot but still keep the weight centered? As it is I just sit down to shift but it does limit my riding ability.

[@ernnen1]

Good video, any tips jumping logs on t7 🤙

[@C_R_O_M________]

That T7 side stand needs to be modified a bit to allow for good feet positioning and heels down. Seems to be in the way (probably that lever to push it down sticks out too much). I don't own a T7 but I do own a large set of feet. Size 15.

[@greenrush4313]

As me being an expert at this. You may want to explain how a k-5 splitter system reducitner peg set can really help

[@PavelGoogle]

I missed comments on body position in braking regime: The body has to be positioned forward when accelerating, while it should be positioned back when decelerating or braking.

[@tinozampano]

I would still be interested in how to wheelie a Ducati Desert X to go over obstacles. I come from MX bikes with a smaller wheelbase. So this seems quite challenging to me.

[@geoffbell9962]

These are great tips for me as recently buying an older GS1200A and coming from a road bike history more than 20 years ago. I wanted to ask how much counter steering do you blend in with the counter balancing using footpegs? I have become used to counter steering, also keeping my body central to the bike but I feel confused when riding and I have a lack of confidence with simple cornering and trusting the front wheel, causing a bit of fear. I notice that counter steering doesn't get mentioned and I'd like to clear it up in my mind. Love your work, hope you can give me some guidance . Geoff.

[@rodrigotorrealba5062]

Great tip, good explanation!!!! Thanks

[@SocalOffroadSchool]

Glad it was helpful!

[@luke2836]

And what about how to ride sitting down properly? There are no videos that I can find giving good instruction on riding a dual sport or adventure bike sitting down. I ride standing 90% of the time but riding sitting feels awkward and the rear wheel feels loose and squirrelly but people say to ride sitting against the tank. I’m talking about on highways transferring from one dirt road to another or on long distances on dirt roads. So this is what I struggle with ( 5:23 ) , looking forward to a video response, thanks very much!!!

[@vernsterkcufouy1462]

Very helpful. Thank you. Any tips on sitting down technics would be good. On long trips, standing all the time is not an option. I'm talking mostly grated longing roads going around corners. I've been mostly riding keeping my body centred while leaning the bike and my legs and feet tight to the bike when going around curves. I guess leaning forward and sitting forward are good practices when cornering. Any suggestions would be great. Or a video even better. Thanks

[@shaunherholdt7067]

Can u do some 2 up video tips.struggeling to find 2 up videos

[@nicolaonnamela241]

Thanks for the explanations. I have a big fear of mud could you explain the right technique

[@SocalOffroadSchool]

We will try when we get some rain. Not often in California. And I like to keep my bikes clean 😁

[@kusumawardhana4253]

Very helpful Man .. TQ.

[@BP-id4cq]

Great tips and videos! I’m wondering if you talk about how to properly handle ruts. We’ve been getting a lot of rain lately in San Diego, CA and the gravel roads are going to be full of ruts. Thanks again for the video.

[@hrazek]

Fantastic! Brilliant content. You explain it extremely well. Can you elaborate on riding through soft sand and dunes (especially side slope)? Thank you very much!

[@J2Wlz]

Thanks for this video! It would be great if you could also show and explain how to ride in (deep and slick) mud.

[@Zerotys_ADV]

Awesome information. I’m learning a lot!

[@SocalOffroadSchool]

Thanks for watching!

[@key_itis]

can you learn basic things about off road riding as a newbie on your current bike before you change to adv? (like standing, body position, counter leaning, etc)

[@jimbinger]

you mentioned staying "tight" on the bike. Could you please explain what that means? Would you also explain what youmean by "staying centered" on the bike?

[@caseyworthington7092]

Nice video. Thanks!

[@llecki]

Where is this filmed at? Santa Barbara?🤔

[@beyourself9500]

Just wanted to mention one thing....do all this with a good riding boots with good grip otherwise you can slide of the pegs when you are on your toes and riding offroad in speed....thanks for the tips....🙏

[@alessandro519]

I struggle a lot with hairpin turns on very tight turns while standing. I always have to sit down . Do you have any tips for that? Thanks

[@leberkas_adv]

in my eyes that's not a problem. you can have quite good control of a hairpin in sitting enduro position.

[@alessandro519]

@@leberkas_adv yea! If I’m sitting on the bike I don’t have any problem! I just would like to be able to do it while standing