Easy to Expert Motorcycle Mounting & Dismounting Techniques - Petite Rider on a Big ADV Bike / Tips

[@MOTOTREK]

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[@davidnowlin3512]

I'm 6"2" and 68 years old. I've owned and ridden more than a few motorcycles in my life and I still enjoyed and learned from your video. Keep up the good work!

[@francoisdecarufel1216]

Cassie, what a teacher you are ! I am an ex-physical education university professor and supervisor. Let me tell you that you deserve an “A+” for this wonderful presentation: up to the point, clear and well executed. Excellent!

[@CLEARMoto]

Thank you so very much. That means a lot to me as I take my craft seriously.

[@corujariousa]

5.4 ft height and managing so well one of largest motorcycles in the market (and loaded with gear)... Perfect illustration of what experience and technique can do. Congrats!

[@oceanadex]

would it be easier to have the LC option?

[@ricardovelascoinurreta6144]

Is not about the height but the weight!

[@Sandip8585g]

Absolutely! 5:34 I have never seen anything like this!

[@baconbaconbobacon]

@@oceanadex ive seen shorter guys on adv bikes do these same techniques, anyone can ride no matter what.

[@martinsinnombre]

@@Sandip8585g Standard exercise in any motorcycle safety driving course before even jumping on the bike. You can practice with yours, I've seen it done with a Goldwing. You'll need a friend or two to hold the bike in case you don't get it the first time around, which is quite normal. I have a Kawasaki C14, rather top heavy, and with the help of friends I was able to do the walk around in my third attempt. Others manage it the first time.

[@lostridera]

This video only inspires me to keep it lighter, simple and smaller. Thank you. 😉

[@HeadUpKneeDown]

I’m only 5’ 8” and picked up an Africa Twin 1100 three days ago. This video was one that really gave me confidence to make the purchase. It really is amazing how much more comfortable I am on it after only a few days.

[@tomkitchen2764]

Cassie makes it look easy, a sign of a lot of expertise and experience, i would have dropped the bike at least 10 times by now.

[@CLEARMoto]

Thanks Tom. I dropped it hundreds of times when I was learning this technique.

[@marcrobyn4844]

You handle that bike "Like a Boss"!!!

[@dwaynedavis1551]

Well, I'll admit it, I have been riding a bike for years and have gotten older, I needed this more than I can express, thank you and safe travels. Shout out from Cartersville Ga.

[@reneelaughlin3708]

I’m so glad to see a smaller person riding a giant motorcycle! I’m looking forward to my class with Cassie tomorrow!

[@CLEARMoto]

Renee I am so looking forward to it as well.

[@Tousanx]

how did it go?

[@oscr_zen]

I want to watch her going through a whole desert with that music playin XD what an outstanding treat was to watch this video, so calm and collected!

[@tomellis4750]

Been riding for nearly 60 years, proves you're never too old to learn. Bought a Royal Enfield Himalayan a couple of months ago. Haven't had a bike for ten years. Forgot to check if I were any stiffer. Getting on and off is difficult. When mounting, with bike on side stand, have to grab my right toe and lift it over the saddle. Having the handle bars, ostensibly, the wrong way is a good idea. For a cold start, I will often have the bike on the centre stand. Very solid it feels to mount and wait for warm up. Rocking backwards and forwards, whilst on, gets it off. Wish I dared try the rolling mount. That is so cool.

[@murraycharters6102]

Tom Ellis, I am 78 in March and have had a VStrom 650 for 4 years from new done 40,000km I have never been able to throw my leg over from off the ground. I have always done the cowboy mount and dismount I have had no trouble at all with the side stand Always mount and dismount from the left hand side in Australia which is the safest thing to do as we drive on the left hand side of the road

[@tomellis4750]

@@murraycharters6102 Hi Murray. I'm in Moray, Scotland. Lived in Australia for four years, long time ago. Figured out the cowboy mount after I became more confident in the strength of the side stand. The Himalayan has a frame around the tank which is very useful as a hold. Ideal would be an hydraulically operated centre stand, activated by a hand pump. Not much of a market for one though. Go well Tom

[@EnriqueReyesJrREALTOR]

When I was a kid I took a sponsored motorcycle class with the combination effort of the YMCA & the Los Angels police department. We were taught how to mount, dismount take off, maneuver, stop, & handle the bike. I got to ride in formation at events such as city parades. It was certainly time well spent. I've been riding since I was about 7 years old, I'm 65 years old grew up ridding up to 30,000 miles in Los Angeles traffic, & have never had an accident. Thank you YMCA, LAPD, & others that take the time to give years of valuable advice to others.

[@aimeemotorides8454]

Yay! More videos with Cassie and more female riders! She is inspirational. Thanks Mototrek! 👍

[@CLEARMoto]

Thanks Aimee! I am looking forward to more videos also.

[@matthewholmes7597]

Hi Aimee nice motorbike

[@joaquinnimilla7749]

yes, indeed!

[@irchristo]

Really happy I found this video. Neither small nor weak, but I am old and I still need to conserve my energy when "adventuring." These tips and good advices will be helpful. Thank you.

[@MOTOTREK]

Glad it was helpful, Chris!

[@jeffreystroman2811]

Suddenly I'm a little less worried about the next generation, you frickin rock girl

[@rodintoulouse3054]

Cassie is such a refreshing host. She is very relatable and her tips are helpful for short riders like me. Please bring her back!

[@betruly7894]

I stopped breathing when she make one round around the bike without the kick stand. Great job👌👍

[@irchristo]

LOL, me too.

[@fallinginthed33p]

Almost gave me a heart attack. She's got real skills to handle a tall, heavy bike so effortlessly.

[@VrabiaHipnotica]

We did this at riding school. Terrifying at first, very satisfying when you succeed :)

[@erenbelen1]

Me too. I'd be nervous doing that with my DRZ 400S never mind my R1150GS!

[@tonyrackham350]

As a new adventure bike rider, I've learned more from this video than the couple of dozen I watched before! Women are masters at working with things rather that just trying to make them work for you. Please post more!

[@havvg]

I'm 5'5 riding a Multistrada and those skills just have been added to "next step". Thank you very much; started today with the moving around balance point practice and "walking the bike".

[@CLEARMoto]

Toni, I am thrilled that you have added this to your list of things to practice with your Multistrada. Thank you for sharing.

[@quentinrance8974]

I'm short, old, and been riding dirt/street for 40 years - I learned so much watching this; thank you. I am going to practice these techniques this spring.

[@maxlutz3674]

Nicely done and good advice. It is always nice to see short rider tips performed by actual short riders and not be someone who is 6 feet or even taller. Some manuals state that you should not do the cowboy mount from the left as it may put too much stress on the kickstand. That is especially true if you are not exactly a petite rider.

[@CLEARMoto]

Max, I agree on the cowboy mount from the left side. The producer and I decided it was still a good technique to show for those that want to use it. The cohwboymount in general can put a lot of stress on the kickstand. Especially bikes that are equipped with sensors that kill the bike if the stand is down. if this piece brakes due to extra pressure/weight/lots of use, it can leave you stranded.

[@maxlutz3674]

@@CLEARMoto It´s ok to show the cowboy mount. Being aware of the caveats cannot hurt though. I used the cowboy mount for the RD07a Africa Twin. The for newer Africa Twin models I should use it from the right only.

[@MOTOTREK]

ADVrider thread about this. advrider.com/f/threads/has-anyone-ever-broken-a-side-stand-whilst-mounting.1089572/

[@ls6777]

I've been using cowboy mounts on my 500 and 1290, on kickstand side, for years. Have never had an issue. I've heard about the extra stress on the kickstand, but that's really only if you're doing it incorrectly from what I've seen. If you put most of your weight over the bike/tires while mounting, then it's not putting a lot of extra stress on the kickstand.

[@runemagic7]

ATAS DCT rider (first bike) and once i learned about this "cowboy" mount i haven't gone back. I did notice, however, the side stand seemed...wimpy and would bend. I replaced it with a Camel ADV camel toe and have 0 worries now as that thing is a BEAST. Going to start working on the rolling mount soon! Great video! 👍

[@stevensmith743]

Superb in every respect. You're a gifted teacher, and you make it look easy.

[@marcwhite7733]

I'm 5'5 and this video just opened my options. Always had sport bikes so fairly easy for me but steered away from adventure bikes because of the size. I attended the BMW offroad course in the UK but they were not that helpful for my size. Really wish I'd seen this video a couple of years ago but you have given me the confidence to go out and get that adventure bike, many thanks for this content really opened my options 👍

[@adibyunus]

Same here. 5'5" Asian. Most Asian are short. Love adventure bikes. Before watching this I'm always jealous of them taller guys riding the adventure bike. Will get one, the BMW F750GS instead of Honda Rebel. Thanks for the great riding and mounting video.

[@swapansamanta4027]

Love it,,,😍

[@tinozampano]

Welcome to the family 🤟🏼

[@kenhoward3512]

'Just found this channel. Cassie is a very effective communicator, and the camera work was great. 'All very professional.

[@MOTOTREK]

Thx, Ken!

[@CLEARMoto]

Thank you Ken.

[@irishboer7124]

I've always done the Cowboy mount. London despatch rider 1983-90.

[@nicholashughes5133]

Mate, We must have ridden some of the same roads. Did that too from 89 - 91

[@irishboer7124]

@@nicholashughes5133 we have a FB group London despatch riders past and present....

[@jasonshortphd]

I never it was called that! Glad to have a name for it. I just called in climbing on the bike.

[@robinaggus5050]

Did you know the despatch rider Paul Blezard? I think he went on to become a moto journalist. ​@irishboer7124

[@Gary-Seven-and-Isis-in-1968]

Superb advice, I was thinking that there would not be a KZbin video on this subject, I was wrong. I'm looking to buy a Tall Trial bike, somebody pointed out that their could be an issue with mounting and dismounting, especially embarrassing if you go to see the bike and can't even get on it. Thanks for the great upload.

[@MotoWorld777]

wow, you lifted that beast! I'm impressed!

[@motot3adventure]

Great Video Cassie. WE are excited to meet and spend time with you here at Cascade Moto. Have a wonderful weekend.

[@CLEARMoto]

Thanks for watching. I am looking forward to meeting soon.

[@bradleyalexander5821]

This video is an eye opener. Love seeing Ladies skillfully handle a big ADV bike. Biggest advice I takeaway is practice, practice and practice! Applies to all skill goals. Bravo 👍🏼 😎 🇺🇸 🌎

[@gungfuriceboy]

probably the 3rd 'Time' i've Watched your Video!! ..( i keep it in my Favourites For 'Reminders/Reviews' ). Great TIPS...for short inseam riders Like ME...confidence Inspiring! Thank You! Cassie! Cheers from Canada!

[@jackjohnson65]

Practice, practice, practice, said my chief instructor 30 years ago. Great video, thank you!

[@MOTOTREK]

Thx, Jack.

[@MotoFaith]

Greetings from the Philippines! I've begun using at least two of your techniques. I really love your teaching style, because you put in adequate detail without sounding to be showing off. I just wish you have more instructional material in this channel.

[@offthebeatenpath9144]

I’m 6’5” and grabbed a ton of pointers out of this one, great vid.

[@ssmith954]

Am 5'11" and she handles it better than I do! Very helpful.

[@gldsmith61]

This little lady knows all the tricks. Now I know some more I did not think of. THANKS

[@ItsBeenDanBefore]

Even as someone who is 6 foot 2, I would be scared shitless on a GS like that, even just on the road. Definitely a massive confidence booster for me wanting to get into the ADV/dual sport segment of biking. Now I just need to find a cheap bike to get started with

[@PetrolJunkie]

If you already have a road bike and you aren’t 100% sure off-road is something you want to do pick up a cheap used dirt bike or one of those cheap bikes off Amazon. You can drop them all day because they are lite to pick up, cheap to fix, and a good place to get your basic skills. If you decide you want one bike for both street and trail after you have some miles on both, then get the ADV bike. In some regards learning to ride off road is like going back to square one on your road bike. I think the same advice applies here, your first off road bike should be a small displacement bike for all the same reasons. The reason I suggest this is because if you decide you don’t like it, you didn’t invest much and you can get a good portion of that money back. You still have the road bike you enjoy ridding and won’t have the regret of having traded it. Plus, a small dirt bike can be fun to bomb down trails on if you decide you’d rather have a dedicated machine. Or a bike you can use to train others on if you decide to take up that challenge. I have nothing against ADV bikes. I have an R1250GSA. The reason why I suggest this is because I see people get frustrated trying to learn skills on a big heavy bike and quit. If they had something smaller and lighter they can drop without wearing themselves out so fast and repair on the cheap they are less afraid to try new skills. Just something to consider.

[@CLEARMoto]

Hi! So glad to hear you want to start off-road riding. I won't nag at you much about the "best bike for you" because I don't know what that bike is, only you do. So look around and get the one that feels best. Who cares what anyone else says. Think of it like a pair of shoes; you'd never buy a pair that didn't fit well just cause a friend or stranger said "those are the best pair of shoes." So go get a bike that fits you. Have fun, take some classes, find some solid and supportive riding buddies and have a blast. See you out on the trails!

[@bryanreeme8584]

I recently got back on bikes, been years... Got an '18 KLR, the third bike in 40+ years, was a learning process off-road even though most of my past was just that.. stuck with it and love it again!.. I like riding alone usually but even the KLR is a beast to pick up, plus possibly injuring myself, my best skill... Plan on going down off road but laugh about it 😂... Still, my favorite bike ever was our 70s Honda trail 90, wish I still had it!

[@dajosova]

Benelli TRK 502X

[@shibleekhan]

Try on the bicycle first.. That's for Rolling mount and dismount. Best exercises for motorcycle are on the bicycle.

[@jeremybennett3744]

Excellent ! I really liked the rolling mount !! - I will practice some of these mounting techniques - or should I say practice, practice and practice . . .

[@KrisSanders]

I'm 6 feet and I still use some of these. These are some fantastic demonstrations. Thx for the video!

[@MOTOTREK]

Very welcome, Kris.

[@atilathesonofdanubius4277]

Excellent tutorial. The right amount of dialog and show. Others give so much information that I have to scroll forward. I love it!

[@ls6777]

Excellent Video Cassie! Did training with Cassie and Dusty a few weeks ago. Highly recommend! This is an incredible technique to learn and I really liked that you talked about falling as part of the process of learning. So many times we watch these pro videos and get intimidated by how effortless it looks and think it's too hard for noobs. The fact that you discussed how much practice is needed and that falling will happen... AND IS OK... is of tremendous value and inspiration :D

[@CLEARMoto]

Thank you!

[@Tinker3504]

5'6(on a good day) rider here and these are the techniques I use all the time on my 890R and MX bikes. I certainly get some funny looks at gas stations when I do the rolling dismounts but its what allows us to ride bikes at the performance levels we want. Great video

[@MOTOTREK]

Well said!

[@CLEARMoto]

Thank you Chris. You are so right.

[@bertsimpsan]

Lol manlet

[@nicolasfilsdejean]

I'm impressed with both the skills portrayed here (leave alone the "petite" size factor which is yet another strong point obviously) but as well with the didactic skills of this instructor. Not only do the explanations seem perfectly clear but the demonstration is "relatable": ie the viewer/learner feels the moves involved in executing the tasks. Great video and great great instructor.

[@CLEARMoto]

Thank you so much Nicholas.

[@Oxibase]

That’s why I consider this channel one of the best when it comes to teaching motorcycle skills.

[@thinkingindian3308]

Brilliantly done. Most information in one video and make so much sense. Appreciated

[@sparkyobrian6417]

as an older rider, Ive found yoga excellent in maintaining range of motion to help getting a leg over my bikes, and even with being 6'4" with 36 length legs, the stiffness sneaks up quick even with traditional exercise, and after over 42 years riding ,these techniques certainly help. And for you shorter riders, you have an advantage with big bikes over us wookie sized people, especially when lifting these monster bikes up from being mutt parked, and im envious lol

[@crissignori7482]

What a beautiful video ..... and with the greatest motorcycle ever ! Thank you ....

[@elaineinnz]

Great instruction. As a shortie, I've applied many of these ideas for years but never had the confidence to do the rolling mount/dismount as I'm convinced my foot will get caught on a bag. This video was a great demonstration to how it can be used with luggage, thank you :)

[@youarewrongdevil1296]

Practice without luggage ;-)

[@vanceostby5126]

It is I'm 71 and ride ATT 350 those are really good tips thank you.

[@shashimenon1000]

Terrific. Thank you. Now for the practice...and the drops, and the remounts😄😄😄

[@dsfarag]

Such an amazing and insightful video. My wife loved it thank you!

[@larryambrose5078]

Excellent tips for all riders! I've been riding XR650R's (kick start only) for 18 yrs now and always use the left side cowboy mount with the kick stand down. Using my upper body weight over the bike so as to not stress the kick stand. I also kick start the bike with kick stand down and standing on the left foot peg, again using my upper body over the bike to not stress the kick stand. Most riders refer to this bike as the BRP- Big Red Pig... I prefer to call it the "Dominator"! Ride On Girl!!!

[@jonchester9033]

Excellent! And you're a natural teacher.🙂

[@TrissaA]

AWESOME VIDEO! I’m 5’2” with a 28” inseam and I love riding my R1200GS Rallye. And... Thanks for including a drop in the video. 😉 I’m not alone! Practice practice!!! 🤙🏼

[@CLEARMoto]

Ha Ha! Trissa and that was just one of the drops shown. ;)

[@CB19087]

It's so easy to just say no. I think the confidence comes from just accepting you might drop the bike and cracking on with it. Thanks for inspiring me ❤

[@garthhowe297]

Cassie ... I hope you can hear my applause .... very well done! I'm 5'11" , but my inseam is only about 28"... so I can relate to the issues. Great video... especially at the end when you discuss the failed attempts ...so important for people to understand that when you push your comfort zone, it's not going to be perfect every time.

[@nealeburgess6756]

You are only the second person I have seen do the rolling mount/dismount. The other was Cyril Despres, the 5 time winner of the Dakar rally. He was I believe rather short, but he certainly did not let that stop him riding very fast for extended periods of time, over some of the most difficult terrain on the planet. Well done on producing a really helpful video for short riders.

[@peterscheer445]

This was totally helpful and well explained and well demonstrated... one of the best instructional videos I have even seen thank you... just got a 2003 GS and this tutorial is very helpful !! THANKS!!

[@gustavonarea5684]

I wish KZbin had a "super like" button. Just liking this video and subscribing isn't enough. Thank you!

[@willardbaun294]

I’ve been riding street bikes (cruisers) since I was 19 (now 56). I’m 5’4” and considering buying my first dual sport or adventure bike. Looks like I have some new skills to master! Thanks for a practical and well thought out video. This will help a lot!

[@Raichle9]

Thank you for this. I’m a 5 foot 5 inch tall Filipino who is about to take an MSF class. This gives me hope about learning good technique.

[@adamkreuz9068]

These are awesome tips! They should use some of these in the MSF course, just to get people more comfortable around a bike.

[@discoveror9576]

ABSOLUTELY S U P E R B !!! Best video, I've seen, on mounting/dismounting etc. T H A N K S !

[@H0w1tz3r666]

Great advice!!! As a 5'6" rider it is really great to see some of the technics you show.

[@davidspin5353]

I love the rolling mount and dismount.

[@kyleg112]

Dam this isn’t just for gals, guys take note this is she’s riding what looks like a 1250gs with the adventure suspension it’s all about balance as stated great videos 🤙

[@CLEARMoto]

Thanks Kyle. My bike is a 1250 GS, but not sport suspension for these little legs. Just a standard suspension with a low rallye seat. Still puts the seat height at 33.9".

[@ElJewPacabrah]

@fullgearfemale thats impressive, at a seat height of 33.9” you make it look seamless 🎉

[@lisachangadveja]

This video just blew my mind re: perfect soft spot and walking around the bike

[@nicktdm5703]

Omg, my wife has been eyeing my GS, now it's going to be missing from the garage. Great vid Cassie

[@CLEARMoto]

Nick, sorry not sorry. She'd love that bike and it's really not all that scary. Have her do that balance walk around with it I did at 4:44. Help out by being a spotter. And again, sorry about her taking your bike. ;)

[@cmdrgunslinger5955]

Get her one of her own. Problem solved.

[@SuperVeshi]

Just move to saudi problem solved

[@nomadben]

@@SuperVeshi LOL

[@David-vb8ih]

All I can say is , Thank You. Watching you at your size and weight gives me a little more confidence to try different things.

[@TomReinerDE]

LOVED that vid. I am by no means small, but I am not the most flexible person, so that was very helpful still.

[@CLEARMoto]

Tom, I am so glad that you find these techniques to be helpful. Enjoy your ride!

[@Mattthewanderer]

Well! Now there is another thing to learn! Thank you for this. The right side mounting technique will be handy on those oddly cambered trails. :)

[@derweibhai]

Awesome instruction, and I am an experienced 6'3" rider.

[@jimthompson717]

I have a 37 inch inseam. I step over, flat footed. However, the rolling mount looks cool, so I will practice that!

[@gregrichard1162]

Woah, small world! I ran in to Cassie and the rest of the West 38 Moto crew this past summer just north of Ouray at our campsite. She was super nice when I approached her group to ask about some of the training they do and to check out the bikes in the group. If I can find the time off work and the extra cash, it'd be cool to do one of their tours.

[@CLEARMoto]

Hi Greg! I remember that (or at least I think so). You were walking with your wife right? And recognized Dusty from the videos. We'd love to have you for training.

[@gregrichard1162]

@@CLEARMoto Haha, no I was on the CRF250L Rally and came to check out the new Tenere that was riding with your group. My cousin and I invited you to come ride with us at the last minute right before you were about to leave to go home, but you were already packed up and had your bike loaded down with luggage. It's really funny I stumbled across you on KZbin because I lost your business card and couldn't remember your last name or the name of the company you were with. Thanks for the reminder! lol

[@CLEARMoto]

@@gregrichard1162 Oh yeah! Hope your ride went well that day. And glad you found me and West38Moto.

[@stuarth43]

great tips lady I have never mounted with bike stands, but I had a stroke, I will try your way Gal

[@AmirSaleemShah]

I am 5:6. After seen you riding big bike. So I can do so. Thanks for good techniques.

[@magna-mogg6598]

You are awesome, an inspiration to all riders !!! Thank You !!!

[@patrickcoleman3]

Learnt to do a moving start back when i was road racing, all starts were push starts back in the 70`s.

[@SticksAandstonesBozo]

This is a fantastic video. As a short guy myself I rode all my life. But I took about a 15 year break. I forgot a lot of these tricks I used to use back in the day. Thanks.

[@deanshaw2128]

Great presentation and great skills too, Cassie, you nailed it. More videos Cassie please; you are very relatable and easy to listen to and understand. Excellent thanks.

[@MicahPotts]

Thanks so much for this video, I'm only 5'6" and I just ordered a nearly identical version of this bike, I can't wait for it to arrive OMG!

[@CLEARMoto]

Oh! Exciting. Enjoy your new bike and all your adventures.

[@MicahPotts]

@@CLEARMoto thank you!

[@zrig1]

That "Cowboy" mount is something I do all the time. I am 6 feet tall and riding a 690 enduro R. I have bad knees and it just oh so much simpler.

[@phredocassera2939]

Exactly, I have trunk boxes on my KLR650 and my Caponord... bad hip and a full replacement on the other side, 2 bad knees, fibromyalgia and diabetes.. 6’4”. 250lbs.. Whatever it takes to keep on riding is a good thing.

[@MOTOTREK]

Keep riding, Phredo!

[@jean-marcknight8816]

@@phredocassera2939 People who don't ride don't know what it is 😉

[@314adv]

Bad knees = cowboy mount. At 6’2” - I almost always do the cowboy mount - and sometimes a rolling mount.

[@nstrevutube]

Cassie is great! Fantastic tutorial, great presentation!

[@CLEARMoto]

Thank you.

[@ggff5580]

I'm 170 cms I know what it feels... Great handy technical advices!

[@Indarow]

Thank you Cassie! I’m a pretty short guy at 5’5” and I’ve always run into these problems.

[@davidmoss5424]

Did my first ever cowboy mount from the right side yesterday! I needed to do it thanks to an amazingly bad bit of parking by a car driver. It took me a couple of attempts. I failed the first one because the bike started to come over towards me too quickly for my liking (it's a lightweight bike - Duke 390 - don't know if that makes a difference) as I hadn't got enough weight across, but I leaned a bit further the next time and amazed myself by doing it. Thank you Cassie for the very clear explanation and MOTOTREK for running the video. If that wasn't enough, I now also turn the bars to give myself more room when mounting. This is so much easier I can't believe I never thought of it before and it has the added effect of my not needing to reset the mirror as I kept hitting it before. I'm 66 and just came back to riding after a twenty-five year break and I love the fact that you can just keep on learning new stuff. I'm now thinking I ought to try some off road :) Thank you again.

[@CLEARMoto]

David, this makes my heart so happy! I am thrilled that you found all this so helpful. The weight of the bike has a little to do with the right side cowboy mount but as you experienced you transferred more weight and made it happen. When you are ready for the dirt, take some lessons. There are some nuances with the lower traction environment. But the cool thing is that off-road skills help sharpen your on-road skills. Unfortunately it doesn't go the other way. Oh and welcome back! Enjoy that cool Duke 390.

[@LyonsLeo]

She makes those look easy. My first couple of attempts at the rolling cowboy mount were humbling! Much appreciated video.

[@CLEARMoto]

Oh I'm so glad you gave the rolling cowboy mount a try! Keep it up, it'll come together.

[@sachadee.6104]

my first thought, seeing that, was: "it's like mounting a bicycle". Never thought to do it on a motor bike (and I'm Dutch !)

[@micaKTM1290]

The most useful motorcycle video I have seen in a long time. Well done.

[@tonywilliams4152]

Great video, very helpful when you get your first BMW GS,

[@bobc.5698]

My new favorite channel!

[@sachinsachin8007]

I have attended a few off road schools in difference countries with GS - your advice brings confidence and nurture . Thank you for clear instructions.

[@jamesbonanno3359]

Always great to learn from a woman. They don't have ego getting in the way. She is quite good at what she does, but it doesn't get in the way of her instruction. She genuinely wants you to do it right.

[@CLEARMoto]

Thank you James for such a kind comment.

[@sojourn6697]

Thank you. You have made very good points here.

[@skookum6289]

Great video, love seeing tips for smaller riders. I started riding this past year and love it but also know I need to work on a few skills. I'll be looking into some classes for next year.

[@jeffhudspeth6397]

Great video - thanks for the information. I have been riding 48 years and you showed me things I didn’t know.

[@mototroter]

Fantastic. These techniques perfectly train balance and feeling of motorcycle. Cheers. Everyone should train that.

[@Sebastopolmark]

Those are all very good techniques. I think I will try to learn them on my friends bike! !! !!!

[@PetrolJunkie]

Good advice for short round men, too. 🤣

[@anapolniavillamil3070]

Lol

[@PSESHOOTINGNTRAINING]

I've been riding motorcycles since the 60s and this was a great piece of instruction on mounting. Thank you!

[@MOTOTREK]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@owloped405]

She's a horse whisperer! Such control over that huge machine.

[@edennorthyt8702]

Yeah but horse riding the thing your on can throw you and go where ever it wants

[@jimtoone1777]

Thoroughly refreshing video. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@AVweb]

You so nailed this video, gurl. I'm going out to try this stuff with my bike.

[@rceric1]

That moment when your hobbies collide.