Enduro Riding Tips Series EP 2 | How To Do Pivot Turns Enduro Lessons

[@HeddleTown]

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[@jaysdiesel]

love the videos

[@HeddleTown]

Jason Cline Thx

[@ExplorerJude]

It is clear, usefull, not too much at a time, decomposed moves, gradually technical, all that making yours amongts the best videos I have watched so far. I am at the early stage of enduro and I intend to practice a lot. Thank you. I am a happy Canadian too.

[@thesalvagerthesalvager7264]

Great videos. Great camera angles really helps me understand better as a beginner. I rode from 7-20years old. Now 43 and getting back into it. Wet muddy ruts in England are my nemesis. Keep washing my front end out. A video on these would be a great help. Thanks. Johnny

[@HeddleTown]

Thanks glad they help and good idea for a future video!

[@aboutfaceretreats6562]

Thanks again! Using these drills is making me feel more in control and safe/confident

[@C3ESACHU]

Hay Rick, so far is my second video of your Enduro lessons, I just subscribed and I can tell they will help me to enjoy the most of this exciting sport.. I'm a 45 year old starting Enduro and just progress a bunch after your lessons. THANKS, Edgar from Mexico!

[@HeddleTown]

Thanks Edgar I hope they help and don't let age stop you its only a number I'm turning 50 this year and the bikes make me feel 30 haha Not really but you get what I'm saying! :)

[@Howling-Mad-Murdock]

Excellent video. As a 45 year old ex downhill rider who’s just starting enduro I’m ok with body position on the bike but it’s throttle and clutch control for things like this that I need to learn. I like how you’re not assuming I have some prior knowledge and breaking it down to the most basic steps. Gonna watch the rest of your vids now. 👍

[@HeddleTown]

Thank you! Yes those controls take time to master I have pro rider buddies that still can't get them controls! Keep at it all I can say! :)

[@clayhunt1284]

Thank my son and I are watching your every move ... can't wait to get out and give them a go .

[@HeddleTown]

Awesome thanks for watching! Hope it helps.

[@Trialstoenduro-vz8iq]

Thank you for the tutorial. I’ll give this a shot this Saturday.

[@HeddleTown]

You're welcome I hope it helps.

[@PrimalEnduro]

excellent step by step demonstration of the pivot turn. another application for this technique is railroad tracks. sometimes you can just jump them clean, but other times there is no approach and you are forced to "get in" and "get out"...on an angle. I use this same technique every time and watch other guys struggle!

[@HeddleTown]

Thanks and good idea!

[@jorgebarrios8251]

What a nice place to ride !!! Your directions are so clear to me.

[@HeddleTown]

Thanks glad it helped!

[@wooijinong3192]

Fantastic balance of video quality, slow motion demo and explanation.

[@HeddleTown]

Thanks glad you enjoyed it more videos coming! :)

[@lukes8900]

Really solid advice. You have a knack for teaching.

[@HeddleTown]

Thanks very much I do my best! :)

[@arlett0009tj]

Very clear, step by step I’m a beginner thank you so much!!

[@HeddleTown]

Thanks hopefully it helps you!

[@Davidlouis3]

Brilliant skills keep going love your videos, from Scotland 👍

[@HeddleTown]

Thanks for watching.

[@Slytheslayer]

Thanks for making this series. I rode as a kid but now almost 40 I'm getting back into it and these are helping me learn what's needed before I go out there and crash a million times!

[@HeddleTown]

Haha Thanks I hope it helps I enjoy making them.. Just crash lightly on smaller stuff its part of learning!

[@spymaine89]

good teacher. you actually explain. most dont

[@HeddleTown]

spymaine89 Thanks I have a new episode coming this Friday! %)

[@dandycus6626]

Really appreciated this video and found it more instructional than other videos teaching the same skill! Thanks!

[@HeddleTown]

Dan Dycus Thanks I look forward to making more! :)

[@jordanparker8586]

making it look easy man! appreciate the effort you put into these videos! keep it up! 👊

[@HeddleTown]

Jordan Parker Thanks will do! :)

[@tkmusa5211]

Thx for the rapid reply. Just rode the XR around the Suches trails and could have used the pivot a few times. Good instructional videos. Thx!

[@redneckenroutekevan6397]

Pivot turns work great in tight sections of trail or steep switch backs to! I'm excited for the rest of this how to series 👍

[@HeddleTown]

Redneckenroute Kevan Thanks man yes they can be handy!

[@stevehowell2910]

Thanks for taking the time to explain

[@BelmotoBikers]

Good explanation, great camera angles! Love it 👍🏻👍🏻

[@HeddleTown]

Thanks I hope it helps out! :)

[@BelmotoBikers]

@@HeddleTown yes it helps bigtime! I'm no stranger to slow wheelies but never did a pivot turn. I'm a small guy so i hope my leg can touch the ground and the other cover the rear brake 🤪🙈😄 This Sunday is my first enduro school and pivot turns are in the program. Your videos are very helpfull!! Thanks and take care ✌🏻

[@HeddleTown]

@@BelmotoBikers That sounds awesome!

[@78djg]

Great videos. Nice and clear and helpful. Thank you!

[@HeddleTown]

Glad they help thanks for watching!

[@matthewlowe8541]

Hey man your a good teacher!! Helped me more than the other guys on you tube

[@HeddleTown]

Thanks I appreciate it I will be making more in the future please share them around! :)

[@SomeInfoSecDude]

Oh....I'm gonna practice this one. I've been stuck at times and this would have saved me tons of energy Thanks!

[@PNWEnduro]

Thanks for making these videos I can see you have put a lot of time and effort in to the filming and editing. Looks like you have some prime terrain to practice on!

[@HeddleTown]

Thanks for the comment if I can find the time there will be many more to come! :)

[@robchesley4591]

These are incredibly entertaining an informative.

[@mattysenior7965]

Once again nice clear instructions and the slow motion stuff i find works really well, great stuff man

[@HeddleTown]

Thanks man hoping to film more soon! :)

[@mikehutchinson2489]

Hey there, you asked for comments, so here it goes: 1) TELL us how it is, you are the teacher! Don't bother qualifying your statements by saying stuff like "well at least that's what I like to do..." I know, we're Canadians and don't want to sound like know-it-alls, but this is your wheelhouse man, so just say "do this if you wanna rock like me!" 2) I'm a newbie so any time you can think back to those days ans add-in little tips on how to master stuff like clutch control, not fighting the weight of the bike in low speed maneuvers, etc. please elaborate. 3) Keep it up with the multiple camera angles and slo-mo on technique replays, that helps a lot. Thanks... I'm going through the whole series!

[@matthewriordan-solidaxlesa5810]

Great demonstration, your obviously an accomplished rider

[@shaidekel6233]

Hi heddle Towns, Love this videos, Just got myself a Hysqvarna Fe 350. Love to try all that to improve my riding skills. Thank you for the video. Ride safe

[@greg4fiddy]

That's going to help me out so much! Thanks! Very good demonstration! Nice camera too btw

[@theenduropest]

You are the most informative channel on technique and application, keep it up! Love the vids mate

[@HeddleTown]

Thank you sir I appreciate that more videos coming in the future! Thx. :)

[@444outdoor]

Nice ,good stuff way To Go dude...way to go ..another great breakdown🤘🇨🇦💪💯✌from 🇺🇸

[@greenteahawaiiallnaturalch9148]

That was a really helpful video for getting out of some Harry situations. I would say that is a mandatory skill for any trail rider.

[@HeddleTown]

Thanks glad it helped! :)

[@gshsjdjxjfdjdidjdjfjfjkf5321]

Man, you are awsome. Nice content!

[@HeddleTown]

Thanks I appreciate that!

[@justincurrie9730]

Excellent explanation and demonstrated good job

[@HeddleTown]

Thanks glad you enjoyed it

[@ryszardchomka9880]

I like the way you explain good I have seen other your films as well

[@HeddleTown]

Thanks for watching more videos on the way please share them! :)

[@remirobedillo6861]

Very helpful sir.....i learn again something today thanks for the vids

[@MrVinylJunkie]

Liked The Comment About "A BMX Foot-Plant" , Coming From A BMX Background To Enduro/Trail Riding I've Never Heard Anybody Call It That On You Tube Before ...... Awesome Stuff ,Keep Up The Good Work!!! Cheers From NZ.

[@HeddleTown]

Hey thanks man yes I often compare some of the techniques from BMX to dirt bikes I use to be decent BMX rider myself glad you enjoyed the video share it with your buddies! :D

[@kituh600]

nice lession for me. Thanks for video

[@HeddleTown]

Glad it helped thanks for watching! :)

[@PGStevens97303]

Excellent start to your series, looking forward to your upcoming viedos. Thank you for taking the time to explain so clearly. Love the new gear. 👍

[@rainohhell7365]

Great Videos 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@HeddleTown]

Thanks

[@sin_rodeos]

Fantastic

[@cyclingcolorado]

Thanks for the tutorial. I started the day doing small turns and was doing 180's at the end. This will come in handy in the Rockies.

[@HeddleTown]

Good to hear glad it helps and that's a nice area for sure!

[@gareth5494]

Good demonstration budd will definitely be putting this into practice my yam 450 has a real bad turning circle

[@HeddleTown]

Hey thanks I hope it helps ya out! :)

[@binstunting1]

Always so helpful ... great vids buddy!!

[@HeddleTown]

Glad they helped thanks more videos on the way! :)

[@mrocco36]

thank you for sharing this. Your videos are really helping me improve my skills. Keep them coming!!!

[@HeddleTown]

Mike Rocco Thanks glad they help please share them more will be coming soon! :)

[@bronzefox0388]

Love the videos couldn't be anymore helpful!

[@declanodonovan5646]

Great videos, nice to see you making a living doing what you love.

[@HeddleTown]

Thank you!

[@laykaholder8161]

Love your videos I'd like to see you free riding and explain what your doing as you go if that makes sense but I have learnt a lot from you great help

[@HeddleTown]

That's a good idea for future videos.. Thanks :)

[@roberto3262]

You should do a tutorial on how to hook your helmet chinstrap 😂 AWESOME videos that you do. I've learned a lot from them. THANK YOU!

[@HeddleTown]

HaHa Thanks, My buddy's use to always bug me about that.. sometimes in a hurry and forget! 😂

[@roberto3262]

@@HeddleTown sorry... couldn't help myself. LOL. Truly great videos though. Thanks for the tips👍✌ RIDE ON!

[@ryszardchomka9880]

I like your tips/advices hwo to ride Enduro in safety way and step by step with explanation

[@HeddleTown]

Glad you like it hope it helps! :)

[@EnduroRiderChannel]

Great Video man! Cant wait to get out and work on my pivot turns!

[@leoliu8189]

Great video! Learned a lot form you! Thanks!

[@HeddleTown]

Glad you did thanks for watching! Please Subscribe!

[@welsemanfernandes7101]

Very helpful. Thanks!

[@backyardboosters9128]

I have a ton of practicing to do. thanks for the videos

[@rattlesnake8153]

Good vid!

[@clintonfrizzell8467]

Good video, you make it look so easy. I'll practice my clutch and throttle and add in the small wheelie, great tip.

[@6at32off]

I've always enjoyed watching you ride, you've got some serious skills. There a ton of help videos out there, some good and some bad. Yours are a bit different which is nice. I like that you are as awkward behind a camera as I am :) I know how much work goes into making a watchable video and definitely appreciate the work and time you've put into this video and others. If I might humbly suggest something to possibly make the videos better you could maybe work on your narration a bit. I struggle with narrating and have to write down and rehearse what I want to say. Some times I'l do a clip several times and just pick the best one during editing. You may even try doing the narration after the ride from the comfort of you desk and add it in during editing. That way you can keep your audio at the some amazing level as your footage. Most You Tubers have the focus of a gnat so if your content seems awkward at any time or slow they'll move on. Not that you really have to worry about any of this as you've got great material and amazing skills. Keep up the great work and good luck making this your future.

[@HeddleTown]

HaHa YES it can be awkward when you are searching for words but like I said in a recent video its all off the top of my head which is going to keep it genuine, new and fresh and also raw which is what I like I personally don't care for the narration from behind a keyboard with my videos it will be what you see is what you get! ;) I believe this will either be my key to success or not but it's how I will be doing all of them raw and on the fly! There may be times I forgot to mention a key part so I may have to narrate but rarely I hope to do this! Thanks for the input! :)

[@taltremaine3840]

Your personality is key! I want to believe that I can do the things that you are teaching, which is easier when I can identify with you as a real person. Keep the videos coming, and thank you

[@billyhunt7867]

thanks for your time making your videos, I live and ride around Golden, you should come here some time and I can show you some more great backcountry to ride.

[@HeddleTown]

Thanks and yes that's a great idea I want to get out that way for some high altitude riding get some good photos and videos!

[@mikelivsey]

Great

[@ineedanaga]

Your videos are fantastic.

[@HeddleTown]

Thanks!

[@ineedanaga]

Don't hate me for asking, but do you know how the Rekluse Core XP 3 works? Can you pivot turn at complete stop with that type of clutch?

[@helipilot727]

Loving your vids... been working on these with a KLX250S and they are tough with a heavy 4 stroke... there is a bit of delay in the power which is making it hard for me to get these down with this bike. It was so much easier with my old KTM200!

[@HeddleTown]

Thanks I will be doing some dual sport stuff soon on 4 strokes!

[@helipilot727]

Would love to see that! Thanks for the reply

[@wydopensports8335]

Thank you. Super useful.

[@MrGoandgigabyteme]

Thank you for all your work, much appreciated. Got three days in a row to practice.

[@HeddleTown]

Thanks man anytime I enjoy making them and they are a lot of work! :)

[@jarnokerswill]

Enjoying your videos. I was hoping to race this year. But waiting on a knee op so can't do to much. But these tips I'm sure will be fine to practice and brush up on before next year :). Keep up the good work 👍

[@HeddleTown]

Hey thanks and get better soon hopefully my vids keep ya entertained till than! ;D

[@andrewlaurence6400]

only just come across these .....awsum

[@obilorf]

Nice series !! it seams to be easy

[@ericraherimanjato9688]

Great video I just found out about it and I’ve been riding for years

[@HeddleTown]

Thanks, hope it helps!

[@matjazkrizman86]

Tutorial videos should be like that. I got tired of those want-to-be funny and cool american dudes. Great videos. Keep up the gooood work. Thanks.

[@HeddleTown]

Thanks very much glad you enjoy them more coming! :)

[@matjazkrizman86]

Oh, and one more thing. I noticed that the chain on your bike has a lot of tension, when you sit on it. Perhaps a bit to much. I problably saw it wrong...

[@flavianojrbengas1671]

Thanks bro.

[@ricokoegelenberg1150]

Awesome series!! Thanks a lot ;-)

[@HeddleTown]

Thanks glad you enjoy them more coming this season! :)

[@Mac-bn]

Very nice content and professionally done, its a lot of effort to make this video and the instructional, take video, edit and add music, thanks for the video,

[@kirknelson3020]

That Klim gear has a different look . Great videos!

[@HeddleTown]

Thanks man you bet it does the comfy look... :)

[@motobarro]

Training videos are the best :) I'm trying to get better in pivot turns, but i'm still not confident enough to put that final throttle to get vertical. * If I may suggest you, your end music is awesome, put it in the beginning as well to set the mood of the video better.

[@HeddleTown]

Thanks for the idea I will give it some thought! :)

[@daniellander1964]

going to work on this today !

[@ridetilldead3164]

man u make it look really easy what about short stump people I'm 5'9 .enjoying vids

[@HeddleTown]

HaHa Find a rock or obstacle I am only 5,10 as well so ya it can be tricky on uneven ground.. practice with your foot on the high side with slightly uneven ground foot goes to the high side! ;)

[@haydenw6585]

depressing the forks before starting a pivot turn was a top tip for me thanks , also ive seen the enduro guys using pivot turns to change direction on super steep hill sides so that they can keep climbing..

[@HeddleTown]

Ya that's a good point that works on steep hills as well I will get into that when I do hill climb videos! :) Thx.

[@Wolfox360]

Enduro spaceman :)

[@czeABG]

nice series keep them up

[@HeddleTown]

Thanks

[@jarredkapelari]

looks awesome man.. Lets see some of that on the ole 500!! hehe

[@HeddleTown]

HaHa Thanks man yes I am itching to ride that beast I will be soon enough just want to get a few of these vids out in the next few weeks than I will start mixing the vids up!! :)

[@jarredkapelari]

Great I'm sure I am not the only one that likes to see the Buffalo do ballet!!

[@bruceforsyth7107]

Great video bro. Has helped me heaps. One question. Does the size or weight of your bike change this technique?

[@HeddleTown]

It does a little for sure maybe I will do a video with my bigger dual sport!

[@gdelarama4256]

I really need this to get me out of a sticky situation. Not necessarily the turning part but just the getting the front wheel up. I can pop the clutch but I can't seem to get it to stay up there lol I can pop the front wheel but I couldn't seem to pop it up without gaining a bit of speed lol

[@ifonlyenduro79]

Thx for the video, well done. Haha, you do look like Neil Armstrong in that gear though :)

[@gv4199]

Great tips..thank you. Can you do more video tips like this with the 690, because its a such heavier bike, and i can see on your videos that you handle pretty easily.

[@HeddleTown]

You bet I will be in the near future! :) Thanks

[@henrikcarlsson5756]

good tips 🙌🏼

[@woodly1069]

Loving this series man, good work and helpful hints for sure. Can you tell me what you are running for pressure in your tires. I hardly ever see them spin up much dirt. Seems to hook up really well

[@HeddleTown]

Thanks! ya the Motoz Hybrid tires hook up really well but I am also using TUbliss2 system in my bike so I don't run much pressure with that maybe around 3 - 5 psi or so! Thanks :)

[@philhunt1472]

Thanks good tips thanks

[@thesickhorseranch]

I'll be bashing my way across logs for the foreseeable future with "the good old fashioned way" :P I seem to have the most trouble with the rear wheel spinning on these techniques. Not sure if it's my body weight still being forward from compressing the forks, or too early on the clutch before the forks have rebounded, or something else entirely. Thanks again for the video, I hope to put some of your tips to good use!

[@HeddleTown]

HaHa Thanks man ya thats the clutch control I speak about in the video yesterday just before this one! ;)

[@EvilGTV]

If you mean you keep wheel spinning on the pivot turn, that is something I struggled with too for a long time. The key point is what he said about not releasing the clutch fully (something that's not explicitly mentioned in other videos) - you still hold it partly in. The other thing I find helps is slowing down, not trying to rush things. Compress forks, sit your ass right on the back edge of the seat as they start rebounding, and release the clutch half way, and you should find the front coming up no worries. As a side note, I found its actually a little easier when learning to try using them on a small log (6" diameter ish), as it's not so much of a stretch to the ground, and I don't tend to need to weight the rear of the seat to help it come up (6' tall here on a 250 EXC, and the ground still seems to far away for me on this skill).

[@HeddleTown]

Thanks for all the good ideas and for picking up on the little details.. this is something I want to build this series into is the little details OTHER channels leave out that's the stuff that makes all the difference in the world! :) Thx for watching!!

[@thesickhorseranch]

EvilGTVThanks man, that's actually really helpful. I see now that I have been rushing the procedure. It seems like this big exciting technique, so I psyche myself up and try to get everything to happen just right and wind up spinning with no front end lift. After watching the vid I see how slowly the forks are rebounding and realize I have plenty of time to get my weight back for traction. Also I'm 5'8" so I typically try this in a ditch so my feet are able to touch easily. Thank you both! I hope to make something happen next time.

[@dannuthals7045]

I was always taught to do pivot turns uphill, so that if you miss it a bit the bike doesn’t run away from you. So when on a hill, I do it that way probably 90% of the time. Do you agree with this? Your technique is great.

[@HeddleTown]

Thanks! Honestly the pivot turn is really to get you out of a jam like you're in an awkward position or up against a downed tree or something so it shouldn't really matter as long as it's feasible to do it doesn't matter where you are! In my opinion! 😊

[@alicanakkas3845]

keep it up this tutorial series

[@HeddleTown]

Alican Akkaş I plan on it.

[@muziruwipper7850]

Alican

[@muziruwipper7850]

HeddleTowns Enduro Ride if l join you people l can defend my country am a Ugandan but now in Qatar

[@alicanakkas3845]

MUZIRU WIPPER u mean u want to move Turkey

[@muziruwipper7850]

Alican Akkaş yes wat ever u will say am ready

[@stelio37]

Great real life vids, thanks so much. I was wondering if you could give me a tip on how to improve on pivot turns. My main issue is once the bike is up to keep my right calf close to the frame so I can cover the rear brake. Some times works, others not. My guess is that has to do with my body position on the bike. Any tips would be appreciated

[@HeddleTown]

Watch my first video in this series my very first video about bikes set up Make sure the brake pedal is high enough that you can reach it when you're sitting back on the seat!

[@cdpish]

Another great vid, thank you. I'd been wondering about the pivot turns. Still not sure I'm ready to attempt them. :)

[@HeddleTown]

HeHe ya just advance slowly is usually the most rewarding! I have other vids coming out this summer that will cover more basic stuff.. just trying to do a little for everyone! :) Thanks!

[@user-fg2qp4sz3v]

Like from Russia :)

[@HeddleTown]

Топорищев Константин Thanks awesome! 👌

[@azdesertdog]

Never tried this. Off to norther AZ to practice. They have those tree thingy's up there.

[@bradnorman5890]

Very helpful

[@HeddleTown]

Glad it helped!

[@Rangerglx]

Good vid

[@hardcoro1715]

nice vids keep do more

[@HeddleTown]

More will be coming in the next few weeks. :)

[@sker128]

Think I prefer this to the old fashion way