EXTREME Off-Camber U-TURNS Lesson

U-Turns are Hard. U-turns on hills are really hard! Professional motorcycle instructor Dusty Wessels ‪@west38moto53‬ teaches you step-by-step riding techniques to make tight U-turns safely on flat pavement, off-road inclines and even steep hills in the outback using any motorcycle, including DCT bikes. Learn to manage momentum, shift body weight and steer using vision.
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00:00 Scenic Opening Demo
00:41 Welcome to MOTOTREK
01:02 Practice on High Traction Terrain
01:24 Easy Practice Exercises
04:15 Step-by-step on a slight grade
07:52 U-Turns on Steep Hills Techniques
09:46 Wrap-up
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[@runeveryday1069]

This gentleman, Dusty, is a very good speaker. Being able to give a talk without getting into periods of mindless babble is an art not everyone possesses.

[@west38moto53]

Thank you!

[@mrgrumble072]

Love my Brett Tkacs and RIDE adventures videos, but Dusty's tutoring is some of the best around.

[@west38moto53]

Thank you!

[@jepomer]

As much as I enjoyed Bret in the past, Dusty is does a fantastic job in giving clear instructions. Obviously Dusty is a quality experienced instructor. Mototrek continues as a great resource. Video and editing are also great. Matt Jorgensen's music is worth listening all by itself.

[@MOTOTREK]

Thanks, John!

[@jepomer]

@@MOTOTREK No, thank you!

[@cocmp0077]

It's rare that the topics are explained so well, thumbs up and greetings from Germany

[@johnanderson241271]

Thank you for including DCT technique differences 👍🏻

[@ScottHarding]

Dusty. Your articulation and explanations, accompanied by the well-timed slow motions are EXCELLENT!! One of the Best Instructors EVER.

[@mikemerrill175]

Balancing centrifugal force against gravity with speed and traction. Well done.

[@MOTOTREK]

Yes - it's a challenge.

[@west38moto53]

Thank you, Mike.

[@radokrkos]

Thanks from Slovakia for your perfect, usefull videos.

[@MOTOTREK]

Glad you like them!

[@radokrkos]

@@MOTOTREK I started to ride 3 years ago in my age 45. I like to ride offroad and your instructions helps build confindence even for beginners as I am. Many thanks. 💯

[@sandiegodan1296]

Great video and glad to see my favorite instructor back doing videos. Super clear and practical information. Keep ‘em coming’ and see at your great class!

[@tryptaminezen3528]

Wife and I just got a set of dual sports and both are new to riding off-road. Please keep the content coming. This is so valuable and high quality.

[@MOTOTREK]

Right on!

[@douglasquaid2548]

Another brilliant video! Glad you folks are back!

[@franknunez7204]

This is an important and undercovered topic which affects riders in so many simply situations, include crawling u-uturns on slide off camber grades where bikes just fall over. Thanks for covering this and nicely made video.

[@EpicMotorcycleAdventures]

Great video. I've struggled with tight turns like this in the past so this information is just what I need. Thanks

[@MOTOTREK]

Glad it helped!

[@DansADV]

Great Job Dusty!

[@rbrown1339]

Thanks Dusty, good info! You always present things in a clear understandable way; now to practice it!

[@west38moto53]

Thank you, Randy.

[@c.a.l.e.b.s]

Man, you are incredible at explaining this all. Very engaging in all of the videos keep it up. Absolutely an asset to the Mototrek channel - hope you continue to provide content this is great.

[@0616ko]

Excellent video. Practice, practice, practice for me. Thanks.

[@osimnod]

Really well-articulated and demonstrated technique. I especially like the positioning of your two target cones at the mid-point of your figure-8 so you have a defined center-point for the next attempt. I'll use that on my next practice session.

[@west38moto53]

Thank you!

[@thefastelephant94]

Wow! This keeps getting better. Keep them coming team Mototrek ❤💐

[@west38moto53]

Thank you!

[@CLEARMoto]

That was really well done. Thanks Dusty, as always!

[@west38moto53]

Awe, thank you sista 🙂

[@jakedragoo757]

Awesome, such a complete and thorough break down!!

[@hall2168]

Excellent instruction! Great to see you back!!!

[@MOTOTREK]

More to come, Hall.

[@Avensur]

Excellent exercise Dusty 👍

[@62himself]

Great lesson man.

[@williammacpherson4004]

Glad y’all R back

[@AventurasDeUnMotero]

Another awesome video. Thanks for sharing 👌🏻

[@MOTOTREK]

Thanks for watching!

[@1001CP]

I have been down off the bike for a while with nonbike related injuries and when I get back on the bike here shortly is when I practice before hitting the BDRs and great backcountry runs again. THIS video on steep turns as well as any change in direction, turning around, lifting the bike again and throttle/braking is critical to have back and comfortable with if there is a winter break, injury, etc. L take as long as it takes to get back in the swing of it. I have ridden back country for 50 yrs and know all of this is a perishable skill set. I really enjoy your videos to make sure I do not miss anything when practicing. PERFECT practice makes perfect. Thank you for all the good advice my friend. Stay safe and well.

[@enduromotorradtouren]

Great video. As you said, Dusty, it's mostly about where you are looking and about how comfortable you feel with your riding technique. Keep the videos coming! Günter from Nürnberg/Germany (I use cut through yellow tennis balls, but your orange cones are much better)

[@charliem5332]

Nicely explained

[@jasondunn8894]

Great vid👍 Always needs to practice more of this.

[@MOTOTREK]

Thanks, Jason 👍

[@paulfranco250]

Glad y'all are back!!! Great Videos.

[@MOTOTREK]

Thank you,Paul.

[@daveyoung4223]

Man you are so good at explaining techniques on a moto! Great video my friend!!

[@west38moto53]

Thank you, Dave.

[@DavidLucas-hf1cx]

Really happy to see you guys back!

[@MOTOTREK]

Thanks, David.

[@vernblohm7420]

New to this Channel. Glad I found it. It has great topics and taught for all levels. Thanks!!!

[@freedomisntfree131]

I've ridden bikes all my life. Recently, I bought a Yamaha FJR1300 with the electronic clutch (similar to DCT). It's a very top heavy bike and this is the one maneuver that has stumped me the most. It is not easy without the friction zone of a clutch. Other than that, it is an amazing bike.

[@stevendunbabin1879]

Bravo, articulate.

[@advmatt]

Great tutorial.

[@MOTOTREK]

Glad you liked it, Matt!

[@toonfuhtrakoon8239]

Thanks for video

[@MOTOTREK]

Most welcome

[@stephanddd]

Great video. That point you make around 8:33 about "you don't want to turn your head right away" is critical for me. I'm still learning how to do this reliably, but I keep telling myself "accelerate immediately when you look downhill", even though I intuitively don't want to do it because my senses tell me that I'm about to pick up speed "naturally". Downhill momentum won't kick in quickly enough - I must accelerate immediately..

[@west38moto53]

Thank you, stephanddd. Haha, I had to figure that one out on my own too many times before somebody told me, haha. 🙂

[@rediff9819]

thank you👍️

[@essamalhabanin2613]

Thank GOD that you are back

[@MOTOTREK]

Thank Dusty, Tim and David :)

[@henrygerwien186]

Very good advices to train with my bike! I think, I have to improve my counterbalance skills! Thanx a lot for that video!!! KR Henry

[@aaronradelow5160]

Missed you videos brother! 🤙

[@abhishekmishra-ne2fk]

Dusty you the best man

[@jungledbackpackingwanderer9025]

First video for me. Great job! I need to practice 👍

[@MOTOTREK]

Welcome. Lot's more MOTOTREK videos for you to watch too!

[@tizianovercellino6319]

excellent explanation very important and usefull as well as practical tips . thank you very much

[@oscarherrera7479]

Excelente trabajo. Saludos desde Colombia 🇨🇴. Awesome explanación. Regards from Colombia.

[@MOTOTREK]

Thank you, Oscar!

[@luciliopereira4453]

NOW. THATS IS A TEACHER. CONGRATS

[@HappyRiderGajananPatil]

Good 👍

[@jfbourdeau]

The favorite trainer you speak about, Bill " what " ? tks !! my english is not perfect so I was not able to catch it

[@joserobertomaestro4600]

Parabéns! Muito bom e bem explicado. Gostaria de ver em uma rua de Aclive acentuado qual o melhor procedimento. Abraços!

[@danielver4484]

Would love to get this training!

[@ernanesilva1402]

Very useful tips. I would like to see a video considering that you have a pillion with you on the bike. Thanks from Brazil 🇧🇷

[@jdhsingi]

Greet instructional video Dusty...thanks for sharing.

[@2DriveSafeNZ]

DUsty just looking at your levers they are pointing down - which gives a clean straight line through arms/wrist fingers when standing off road, but other people advise having levers high and flat to prevent arm pump etc(like Chris Birch KTM ambassador) wondering what your thoughts/advice was in this regards?

[@sophomore3752]

Hi! Great video, just one question. What if you have to stop mid turn? I had to stop at a stop light in an inclined street, right before a turn. As I stop, the bike starts falling and its too tall for me to keep it up. It would be amazing if you could do a video on this. Also, parking in a tight spot on a hill!

[@kcrush1]

Great video & informative! Which wheel manufacturer made your wheels?

[@MOTOTREK]

woodyswheelworks.com/

[@SeanMurphy00]

I recently had to do this on a paved hill on a Moto Guzzi California 1400 that weighs close to 900lbs. Not fun.

[@MOTOTREK]

Right on, Sean. It's a good skill to master.

[@SeanMurphy00]

@@MOTOTREK thanks. slow speed maneuvering and clutch feathering are the foundation of good riding technique. I never really understood just how important they were until I owned my first bagger.

[@mtscott]

I did an advanced riding course 20 years ago and they also recommended using the rear brake instead of the feathering the clutch to slow you down. Obviously you don’t want to stall the engine and when you get really slow you have to pull the clutch in. But that comes with experience 😏 Instructor used a good point: brake pads $2, clutch $2000 😳

[@pichikian]

I like your music, reminds me of Persian traditional wrestlers ‏زور خانه

[@johnswanson6790]

Some, Greg at Moto Jitsu for example, suggests using the back brake to modulate speed. I tend to err on the side of keeping the revs slightly higher while feathering my clutch. If I need to slow my momentum, I just feather the rear brake. The rear brake I believe is more forgiving than the front. So Dusty, why do you advocate front brake?

[@Craiglife777]

Feather your front break very lightly, it will keep your front from trying to push, or slide out. It works!

[@maybeek]

Do you use some soft of Exhaust heat shield to protect textile side bags?

[@AutoDIY]

Don't think just do - Maverick

[@ramiroa.albernazd.2349]

TOP AQUI BRASIL

[@Hurtydwarf]

Ryan from Fortnine just put out a video and suggested a heel foot peg to help reduce leg fatigue by giving a flatter platform, what do you think about those?

[@MOTOTREK]

Twin Pegs looks like a good solution to that issue!

[@damianbiber4305]

Hi. I have stupid questions 😊. I am fresh rider gs1200. I have problems tight right turn. I have no problem with the left. what am I doing wrong? l tries on different surfaces. the tight turn to the right is very uncomfortable for me I can't feel it. do you have any suggestions?

[@kuhndj67]

When it comes to turning around... I don't have as much trouble with U-Turns as I do with turning around on steep slopes where U-Turns aren't an option. SPECIFICALLY... my last bike drop was at nearly 13,000 feet on Engineer Pass in Colorado... I missed a switchback and got myself onto a stub of road that ended. I was on a mountain trail so U-Turning wasn't an option. Once I stopped I had to back up and get the bike turned around... but on these steep roads it's very common for one or the other direction of lean to have the road fall away so fast that putting a foot down on that side is not an option (especially as you start to turn the bike)... and that has been responsible for at least 3 drops for me. It's a hard situation... straight back is hard to do but angling the bike so you can get it pointed back down is ALSO hard to do. I just have not dialed in a process that I can use in this situation so every time it happens it's a bit sketchy. Would love to hear experts chime in with an SOP for this.

[@-mixnatureandanimals3781]

Please, in the near future, add translations, including Arabic, so that we can understand your explanation, dear brother. Greetings to you from the great Iraq and the historical capital, Baghdad.

[@JohSno]

Great beard you have Dusty!

[@west38moto53]

Haha!! Thank you, tankas.

[@cperine39]

What state are you in? Really liking your lessons. Ever do group rides or lessons?

[@MOTOTREK]

Yes, Charlie - West38Moto.com

[@mikepatrick4829]

How far apart are the orange cones when practicing on flat ground?

[@northeastadventuremotorcycleri]

I would say put them at a distance you're comfortable with and then when you get better, tighten them up a little bit

[@west38moto53]

Hi Mike. Northeast has good advice! Start out with a wide turn, you can always make it tighter. 🙂

[@creiversonmagalhaes5598]

What helmet is this? Thank you!

[@jessrumblin]

Did you notice that the inside handle bar-end is pointed to ‘pivot-point?…’ was/is that just visual perception or it actually a ‘checkpoint’

[@west38moto53]

Hi Jess. Not sure I understand what you are explaining...? Sorry 🙂

[@fazilozmen5982]

All about the tyre type! Otherwise you can't lean as he stated at 7:30 secs. You slip the front and drop the bike if you are on road tyres!

[@kendalladams2226]

What tires are on this bike?

[@hedonzx822]

Using the front brake is new to me, my Instructor always tells me to leave it alone for tight 180 turns? He says to only use the rear brake.

[@AndrewChapman5]

Very informative, can't wait to give it a shot. Honestly, the thing I'm always so curious about in all of your videos is how you end up finding these places to ride/shoot. Are the public land? Got permission to be out here? (I'm not a cop, just curious!) Is there a set of maps or things you look for when planning your off road rides? I know CO is great (used to live there) for finding places, but even being in NC now, what does a place like this show up on a map like? Just looking for a little dirt to romp around on (that's most likely not a MX course :-D ) Thanks Dusty, er, whoever may respond

[@sandiegodan1296]

Hey, which helmet are you sportin’?

[@MOTOTREK]

Touratech Aventuro Carbon 2, Dan.

[@sandiegodan1296]

@@MOTOTREK Thanks for the info Dusty. My birthday’s in August.

[@Bor1945]

Thanks a lot for the videos. I'm 1.78 toll, i like gs1200, but i ride Alone and I am scared to get stuck with a heavy bike and lift him during the day. thank u

[@northeastadventuremotorcycleri]

Carry a couple of ratchet straps with you, if you get into trouble trying to pick up your bike you can always use them to help you out, I do it all the time

[@Bor1945]

@@northeastadventuremotorcycleri do u have video how u do that. not every place make possible that. thank u for u answer.

[@northeastadventuremotorcycleri]

I don't have any videos on that, basically you would take one end of the strap and attach it to the frame of your motorcycle on the side that's closest to the ground and then looping it over the top of your bike and then attach it to a nearby tree if one is available hopefully, then you can start ratcheting and pulling the bike up, I've used this procedure on a few occasions and it worked great. Another point of advice would be try not to get yourself in over your head when out by yourself, know when it's time to turn around and head back out if the trail gets too difficult

[@Bor1945]

@@northeastadventuremotorcycleri thank u !

[@MOTOTREK]

Good advice!

[@Davidlouis3]

Your looking at the cone in the centre not behind you ?

[@firbolg]

Wish I had seen this 4 years ago before I took my cat. Euro A practical exam and my examiner ordered me to do a u-turn on a very steep hill, on a narrow road, in a clogged up Suzuki GS500. I think the result would have been the same but still. The motorcycle died on me halfway through the turn... and it was a steep hill so I fell down and flunked the exam. I was fuming because I knew he had set me to fail. I'm glad to be back in my home country of Switzerland and once I can, I intent to try it again. This time with my own motorcycle (thinking on getting a BMW G310GS to start riding again and pass my now Swiss exam equivalent to the Euro A2 exam) and here I doubt they set you to fail doing something you have never trained for before with the instructors.

[@MOTOTREK]

U-turning on a hill sounds like an extreme requirement for a moto exam, Flurin!

[@jimhurlbut1022]

Thanks. Dusty what brand are your padded beige pants? Everything is always black which is very hot .

[@advbikejunky]

Isn’t it essential to keep your fingers on brake clutch levers practically all the time

[@Evoletization]

Does anyone know what kind of pants he's wearing?

[@srinivas929]

Pls suggest me some Riding Gear Company

[@MOTOTREK]

Klim, Revit, Aerostich.

[@witHonor1]

I might think about you the first time I crash. Until then, less wood crashing into controllable surfaces.

[@robertlee8042]

Trick is throttle is your friend. Not the brake. Never brake. The throttle keeps you up. The brake drops the bike.

[@drewbutts7461]

where is bret, what happened to him being in this channel??

[@adamgerty]

Bret who?? Dusty is great!

[@mikemerrill175]

Brett started his own channel

[@nicolasb5613]

Now i'm more confuse

[@hershchat]

Didn’t hate it.

[@MOTOTREK]

That's our goal ;)

[@PatRick-bg4dm]

I guess there is something interesting with the rims, but what?

[@MOTOTREK]

Stay tuned, Pat. New video coming soon with an answer.

[@johnswanson6994]

I tend to use my rear brake. Less fine motor control admittedly, but surprisingly effective while your hands are plenty busy. Total Control also suggests rear brake. Thoughts on this?

[@eastwood111]

What Help me trust using the front brake was riding hard Enduro, you don’t have a choice lol

[@czarekp3552]

don't worry, you're gonna fall, just get rady for it... you'll be better at picking up the motorcycle, than riding away with a broken limb

[@west38moto53]

True words right there!

[@davidmann2988]

Extreme UTurns? Really. Extreme....

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

Ok, now do it with a goldwing 1500 or 1800!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 900 pounds makes a big difference. That is a baby bike compared to the goldwing. 😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@utsandstone]

Your video is corrupted.

[@FirstName-qq6rq]

I have to say, MUSIC you use in your videos is so irritative, this is the reason I am not watching your videos even if you have a good content.

[@MOTOTREK]

Your loss.

[@FirstName-qq6rq]

@@MOTOTREK You are doing this content for us - your audience, maybe you should do things we like. What do you think? As mentioned, content is great by music....I have found that another people complained about music a years ago...and I see your subscriptions is nor rising thta significantly as in case of other channels with similar content. Solution is in your hands.

[@MOTOTREK]

Twice as many subs now than a year ago, and that's without uploading ANY new content during that whole period. Besides changing the music, what would you like to see on MOTOTREK?

[@FirstName-qq6rq]

@@MOTOTREK Congrats on new subs even with new content. Check the Brake Magazin, FortNine, etc, something less distractive like your drums :)