Hard Enduro Clutch Camera! Pure Clutch Control!

Today the IRC Tire Guy does a live clutch control breakdown with a chest mount 360 cam and a clutch cam!

[@BUZZB8Z]

Man, I asked for this and you delivered. Huge thanks! Please keep the clutch cam! I'd love to see it when you're jumping big rocks, logs, etc. Fantastic! Thanks, Rich.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Thanks for watching! I appreciate the support🙌

[@TwistedTriggerEnduro]

Thank you for asking for the clutch cam it makes for a great video! I enjoy doing picture in picture stuff in my videos but never thought of a "clutch cam". I learned a lot! 💪😃

[@bkrsrky]

Enduro Life Media put a clutch cam to Graham Jarvis's bike 2 years ago with another cam on the forks 😉 That I would call a clutch porn, better check that out mate.

[@TwistedTriggerEnduro]

@@bkrsrky Thanks for the heads up. I hope to be good enough one day to add a clutch cam to my vids. These guys are legends!!

[@lukewhite5750]

@@IRCTireUSAMoto clutch cam is the best!!!

[@DBT-Nick]

Those were some incredibly well explained lessons. You got a knack for wording things in a way that's understandable. This was obviously a windy day, but you might consider having a drone follow you while you do the tutorials. I was dying to see how steep the terrain truly was! If you don't have a Drone, check out the skydio 2. We love ours.

[@rovcanada1]

I've asked Billy, Graham and Jonny to do a clutch-cam video many times, but I guess they are not interested. Thank you so much for helping us mx-->enduro convertors! Thanks again

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Thanks for watching more to come!

[@chriscopeland1318]

It was eye opening how much he uses the clutch…I have switched my hand arrangement but now squeeze the lever into my index finger. Maybe new levers I am thinking.

[@franciscoshi1968]

I have a road riding friend who thinks we are wimps for wanting a soft clutch and says that a Yamaha cable clutch is really soft and doesn't need to be any softer. I think this video shows very clearly why we need soft clutches.

[@briancrumpacker]

YES! I've paused at only 5 seconds in to take the time to thank you. I am one who has been asking a few creators for this clutch cam. Just a simple thing to answer a lot of unasked questions in a glance. Thank you!

[@Rapidgixer77]

Without a doubt the best advice for Enduro riding on the Internet, never mind KZbin! My riding has improved drastically in all areas and I enjoy riding so much more too. I just need you to do lessons on finding more time to ride :-) Thanks from the UK!!

[@ddkessler14141]

In my opinion... Best tutorial yet using clutch hand camera... You're getting better every day with your instructional videos

[@garretthorner]

Love it when videos go into so much specific detail like this one 🤙 Your clutch work is very similar to Graham’s in the video he did a while back that was like this Also I love the 360 chest cam. Great solution to the dumb new ama and fim rule and I hope they adopt it in the HEWC this year

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Thanks for watching! 360 cam is awesome!

[@bruce_muzik]

Rich, how about a clutch cam and rear brake cam at the same time in a slow wheelie instructional video. I'm battling to understand when to use the clutch to modulate the wheelie and when to use the brake to modulate the wheelie. Thanks!

[@craiglimon6964]

Much appreciated for filming, explaining, do all the clutch control and dealing with poor traction all at the same time. I can only focus on one thing at a time. 😂

[@DirtZen]

Man this is so good with so many helpful bits of gold. You just set the new standard for filming dirt bike instructional videos. 👌✌️

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

I appreciate that 🙌 more to come!!

[@rimshot223]

So good Rich! This is so helpful to see and have you talk through the stuff in real time.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Thanks for watching! 🙌

[@Cross-Country-Biker]

One of the best demonstrations for loose steep hills 👌 👏 🤙

[@dustysundays101]

As always, such great explanation of everything you’re doing ! Love the joy in your voice brother ! Keep it up

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Thanks man! It’s always a joy to ride!!

[@chriscopeland1318]

Agreed!

[@dennisgarryowen8885]

I always wanted to see what the clutch hand was actually doing. Very helpful. I also like the view I get of your knees. This is really great use of cameras as a training aid. I believe your making the best training videos available.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

That means a lot I appreciate the support!! Glad it’s helping!

[@soilsmanadv6673]

your trials skills are outstanding. Your balance points are well explained and I really enjoy your teaching style. Always very positive! Thank you for the lesson!

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Thanks for watching! Appreciate the support!!

[@troybryant2117]

Dude! You are an amazing Teacher! All of your stuff is great. Thankful for your sharing and teaching🙏💪👌

[@kaytee4863]

Phenomenal instruction, thanks so much from here in Britain 🇬🇧

[@rudyrod100]

Your best video by far.

[@Bubbleuprubberdown]

Awesome! Can’t get enough of these videos!

[@bobsalterorsouthwestsaltah4959]

Really thankful for this video !! I really thought the hydraulic clutch would have more action through the lever than it does but your video confirms what I was told… it’s very little area… was so used to my cable clutch . Now I do know better… confirmed no air in the system.. and my goal will be to really get used to my Beta’s clutch !! As always… Thanks for another great video !!! Peace from the Sedona area !!!

[@daddister7471]

Another fantastic video, Rich! I've found pulling the clutch in all the way is a really hard habit to break, especially for those of us who ride on the street and spend a good amount of time at stop lights. Now I start practicing finding the engagement point, holding a steady throttle and just giving minimal amounts of clutch as my first drill when I get back on the dirt.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

It’s challenging for sure! But sounds like you’ve got a good plan! 👍👍

[@nickd698]

Fantastic resource. Thanks Rich. No one else is analising technique on-line like you mate. Only wish we could get a better selection of IRC tyres in New Zealand. I feel like I'm poaching lol

[@bradl45]

Love the set-up!!! yes, it looks STEEP, COLD rocks, slick too!! I didn't ride in Dec. It's still cold, thinking Knolles or little Sahara, you cherry creek here(later in vid, north of lt moab, nice, less snow than I thought would be there!!)? Just a skiff of snow, so nice, I think I shoveled 8 inches in Herriman, lol Thanks again for the video, great stuff, yes that wind on top sent a chill down my spine.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

It’s cold but actually good riding still!

[@CharlieTrevaskis]

Love it! Curious to hear thoughts on pointer vs middle finger. I find it harder to pull on my bars with control of clutch using my middle finger vs pointer but ive seen so many people do it either way.

[@rock_and_ro]

My dude isn’t even breaking a sweat 😅 Rad vid 🤙

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

You know how steep it is brotha!

[@grey-adventures]

Guess I need to head to the west desert if snow is that sparse. Great videos!

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

It’s been a little more snow lately but not too bad!

[@Toldea34]

Awesome Video! I can see from the other comments the others feel like it as well. Thank you for taking the time to provide this detail. Wish there were more KZbinrs out there with the skill and forethought to provide this kind of instruction!

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

I appreciate the support! More to come!

[@JimbosKitchen]

Very cool Rich. Love the clutch cam.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Thanks for watching!

[@WeberSharpening]

I'm transitioning from two finger clutch to middle finger clutch. This video helps a lot.

[@thailandmopedadventures611]

Wow - Rich, you are an amazing Coach!

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Thanks for watching!!

[@jamescruickshanks5755]

What a video... I can relate so much and picked up few extra tips ... your the man happy new year ps just gone back to a carb bike for this year for the extra lugging 😜

[@donnyvedder3260]

Great video and that bike is perfect sounding super low rpm, great learning tool thank you

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@shereemitch]

You are the most legit media guy that can ride. Big period, Are you a media guy?? LOL

[@garagecedric]

Great video. Coming from a 70s maico to a modern beta I really have to learn this clutch thing, I've never used it before other than starting and at some shifts, since it was so stiff. So im coming from the other end, trying to understand when and where to use the clutch to aid climbing etc. :)

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

For sure different now a days!

[@garagecedric]

@@IRCTireUSAMoto my beta 300 makes me a bit lazy aswell so much torque at all the revs, would rather have a 200 which would make me a bit more active as a rider. The 300 is a bit ot much for the type of riding i do, but 200s weren't on the market yet when i bought mine, next time :)

[@nevertoooldtolearn]

Thank you, Clutch cam is great!!!

[@algee8228]

Good stuff!! Very light on the clutch...weight back...I'll have to save this somewhere and review in the spring!

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Right on!

[@SalSpaceKhan]

DUDE THIS IS SO SO GOOD THANK YOU

[@exposingthetruth3821]

Excellent video. The only thing that could have made it better would be occasional (hideously expensive)drone footage to understand the environment better. It is funny how everytime i show someone a video they are like 'that don't look to bad'. Excellent clutch and tire control and weight transfer. That is a nasty hill you're on, way above my level. Keep up the killer content, and great commentary and explanations!

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Thanks for watching! Drone footage would be awesome maybe one day soon!

[@exposingthetruth3821]

@@IRCTireUSAMoto oh I understand! By the time you get everything you need to make more than 1 20 minute flight you can about get another bike :) my brother is getting equipped to drone some of the TAT and I can't believe how much it cost. I'll stick with go pro :)

[@eyalcr500]

amazing...... wish I had only half of that clutch control !

[@highsnburgers4862]

Looks like a lot of work, Rich!

[@jimmystevens9028]

This guy is committed to teaching people clutch control...lol

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

If you want to learn one thing!!

[@VallartaOffroad]

Great video for a new enduro rider like myself. Hope to reach your skill level sometime!

[@armourbl]

I remember Graham Jarvis doing this same camera angle while practicing the last portion of the Sea to Sky.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Grahams The man!

[@armourbl]

@@IRCTireUSAMoto it was first time I had seen someone do that and it was very telling to see that angle. You should consider keeping that angle in some of your videos even if not specifically about clutch control.

[@PEROTTIX]

Great video!!! It seems you are very gentle with clutch and even the throttle looks very stable. So when we hear the engine revving up is not actually the throttle changing but it is the clutch slipping, correct ?

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Yes, exactly!

[@dirtbikesicehockey4788]

Finally, a view I've been waiting for

[@warrenlange6106]

Nice!!! Love the clutch video in the corner. I see you don't use the index finger for the clutch, is that for grip strength? The bike seems like a tractor too. 🇺🇸 keep shedding!

[@dennisgarryowen8885]

I would love to see how experienced riders deal with high speed riding on very sandy and sometimes deep roads/trails and on washboard roads and trails. Are these fast riders somehow limiting the amount of the rear tire left and right oscillation (swing), or have they just trained to become used to the feeling? What about riding on washboard roads? If you could show what the riders knees, feet and rear tire actually looks like in this type of riding it would be fantastic. If you could have a rider behind you filming your rear wheel at the same time that would be even better. Keep up the good work. Oh yea. My next set of tires will be IRC. I have investigated reviews from other riders and I am convinced I need to try these.

[@damianmullin]

Clutch cam is brilliant. I love your videos fella and they are super inspirational but I have to laugh at myself watching them thinking "ah right...got it, got it!"....then next time out on the bike and guess what? Haven't got it, haven't got it!! Lol. Still trying though and it's so entertaining watching/listening to the break down. Bravo.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Thanks for the support! Keep hammering it’s all about bike time!!

[@ras_jokah420]

Clutch cam is the best

[@soulriverdogs]

great stuff! way beyond my skillset wow...but I'll improve every session lol..awesome terrain and riding

[@XJonAye]

Id love to ride with you rich. I feel like i could learn from just watching you ride.

[@LorenzoMiguelVillalon]

Great video! The clutch cam is super helpful. Could you show us how you got down that cliff?

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Haha down is down. 👍

[@husaislander4838]

Thanks that was a good video. Happy New Year to you

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Happy new year! Thanks for watching!

[@ariohardickdo3418]

Dang ....thats extreme steep dude ....

[@ceramictilepro]

did you go back down the same path and if so, any video on that? would like to see for sure

[@garrettwastlund9298]

Love it. I recognize that canyon. Super gnar.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Haha!! You have been up it! 🙌

[@garrettwastlund9298]

@IRC Tire USA Moto yeah... I remember. Doesn't look too bad on camera, but in person..... wowza. Can't believe you went up in the snow.

[@LimpVengeance]

Great video, but im curious as most of your videos recommend a heavy dose of clutch, how often are you having to replace clutches… or are dirt bike clutch’s a lil more stout then street bikes… or is replacing the clutch discs a run of the mill given thing when you ride like this??

[@sonomoto9710]

Watched a lot of your vids this one has to be one of the best! Do you run a drilled moose ..sorry if you’ve been asked that all ready.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Thank you for the support! Yes I do drill my inserts!

[@chestonbeck9569]

Love it Rich! Your an animal!! So how about clutch setup? That’s obviously not the stock beta clutch lever. Is it like a ARC that is supposed to help with clutch pull? Also it seems you have it adjusted to engage pretty far away from the bar? I was surprised to see how little you were moving like you said but also surprised to see you go from 4 finger pull in when stopped to the middle finger when starting. I think I’m always just pointer finger. Maybe this would help with my fatigue. Thanks Rich! Love it

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Thanks for The support! That is an Off Grid Syndicate lever good buddy of mine makes them! I like the engagement a little further away from the bar! Glad the video helped!

[@bankaydin]

Instead of the PIP on the clutch hand, a live/real-time bar graphic (or galvanometer type graphic) that shows the displacement of the clutch travel would be even better.

[@chrisvozza6530]

Helps alot thanks 👍👍

[@mattkiser3997]

Now we need a throttle cam to go with it.

[@jasonstevens4192]

Very nice perspective! Enjoy your content, learning a lot. What state do you ride in?

[@RichPlakas]

As always a fantabulously explained video! Do you always use first gear to start or are there situations where 1st is "too much" and you start in 2nd gear(or use rain mode)? I know this will depend on lot on the bike & gearing.

[@yuriastafiev1042]

Awesome video

[@donniefarris6204]

Hey man! Love the videos! Question, was that offer to go riding with you serious? Because id love to come with you!

[@tombrunholtz1063]

Thank you

[@forcedconvection]

Rich, can you offer your opinion on 4t for the type of riding you do? I see all your bikes are 300 2t enduros. Could a 500 XCF-W / EXC-F or any other brand of 450/500 Enduro spec bike replace your 300 2t? I saw that video you had a while back interviewing pro riders on their 2t/4t preferences. Seemed like the 4t was generally preferred for Endurocross and 2t for harder technical trials like riding. Maybe your next bike for the channel could be a 4t. Thanks for all the great vids and take care.

[@4JMcCart]

I’ve always used just my middle finger on my clutch. Some guys just think I’m giving them a signal as I pass.

[@Xatzi78]

What model of Go Pro you are using. It’s very stable !

[@babar69110]

pleasssssssssssssssssssssssssssssse put another cam on throtlle, so we can see/check/learn your coordination :) Thanks !!! Maybe just a little plastic disk to see the rotation and position of throttle ;) ( even if we can hear the rpms and see a bit from chest cam) Anyway, top video as usual, real life comments too !

[@spookyroofus]

Great vid, as always! Is that some sort of brace on your right hand? Wondering what kind, what it's for (wrist?), and if you like it.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Thanks for the support! It’s a mobius wrist brace👍 love it!

[@mrhan4657]

How about rear brake camera ❤

[@dcryder9736]

So when your riding Enduro, do you cover the front brake with your middle finger?

[@edinsalkic2198]

12-52 or??? Big hello from Bosnia...

[@chickenmatiasevich]

Another excellent video. How long have you used the middle finger for the clutch and why? I tried it the other day out on my bike but I’d need to move the clutch along the bars but no more room to do that with Twinwalls 😂

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Since I was a kid. I don’t advise one way or the other. Just my preference

[@federicograu9811]

Spanish ! Millions more People Teaching With you master ! More subtitles please!

[@minkusmcminkus7598]

Mountain goat type stuff, you must love your job

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

I’m so lucky man! Thanks for watching so I can keep doing it!!

[@L200trxx]

Good video ! I love it !😘😘😘

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Thanks for watching!

[@bkwil6078]

Very helpful very helpful... Can you let us know what tire set up you're running and is it tubeless and what PSI thank you

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

That is an IRC JX8 Gekkota rear tire. I’m running a Foam insert That has holes drilled in it.

[@stephenlarkowski8186]

What is your throttle wrist support? Can you link it?

[@rogerrhodes2333]

I like the clutch camera

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Thanks for watching!

[@H8er-Maker]

I can tell the camera isn't doing this gnarly terrain any justice. I find it's more difficult to feel to friction point using hyd clutch. Besides doing away with it do you have any suggestions? It came stock on my Reiju 300mr.

[@masakkuy2294]

Can we do this on crf 250L dual purpose bike?

[@Coastal-rsidedown]

Looks pretty flat (damn cameras). 3:40 out front looks flat, but off to right the real angle gets shown, then 3:50 looks pretty flat, but then the side angle at 4:10 shows a little of how steep it really is. Too bad as the cameras get better and better they still are not able to properly show how steep something is. Having the two cameras is great, seeing the calm control on the clutch very helpful. Keep making these videos, despite your advanced riding skill you still can point out the stuff that really helps us mortal weekend warriors.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

😂! Truly cameras never do it justice! It’s honestly hard to walk up it’s so steep lol

[@MoarGoat]

Not necessarily related to the topic, but how long have you been running that wrist brace? I'm going with the same, but am concerned about it limiting movement in the technical stuff. Although part of me thinks it might even force better body positioning when over the bars.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

I only wear it due to a broken scaphoid that never healed. 👍

[@Welchyd82]

Machine?

[@motoxr22]

Hey Rich, what clutch lever do you use? Right now I am using a Midwest Mountain Engineering lever. That lever is designed to reduce the force required to pull the lever, but they have you adjust the lever pull so you pull it all the way to the bar to disengage the clutch. Any thoughts on this vs the way yours is set up?

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Yeah I run a stock shaped lever. These or Offgrid Syndicate break away levers. They are very similar to stock but also have a break away. I don’t like the Midwest because the engagement is too far in. I prefer the friction zone out further.

[@barryhallsack8852]

I could ride all that without clutching 🤣. Obviously I'm just joking Great bike control!

[@rorylah]

what clutch levers are the pros using on their bikes ??

[@99Yeti]

alot of them use stock

[@ryanjordanramos]

hello what front rear sprocket size did you use?

[@donniemcfarland3160]

Anyone else notice how easily and fast that bike starts?

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Beta has been pretty awesome!

[@sutt5828]

I use my middle finger! A trails rider told me I’m using the wrong finger? I said keeping my index finger on the tube has me holding on.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Jaime Busto is third in the world and he uses his middle. Unless that trials rider was number 1 or 2 in the world… I think you’ll be ok👍

[@sutt5828]

@@IRCTireUSAMoto well I’m only a shade away from shit 😂😂 but I will stick with that middle finger makes sense to me 🙏🏻

[@donniemcfarland3160]

So are you going to get a new 2022 Beta with the new engine and new diaphragm clutch?

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

I would love to try it!

[@chriscopeland1318]

Damn dawg

[@jerseyjeeper1575]

Nice!

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Thanks for watching!

[@jerseyjeeper1575]

@@IRCTireUSAMoto I always do, you’re channel is top shelf always.

[@jf445]

which carburetor do you use original or lectron?

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Keihin all day!

[@fernandomuguerza7469]

What gear are you using

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

You should really watch the whole video.

[@latitude4]

What kind of lever is that?

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

It’s an OffGridSyndicate lever. 👍

[@latitude4]

@@IRCTireUSAMoto thank you!!