How the Pros Get 100% TRACTION! The Hard Enduro Technique, Holding Pressure!

Today The IRC Tire Guy breaks down the most efficient way to hold traction in hard enduro situations! Holding pressure!

[@OldManEnduro]

I used to spend soo much time trying to seat bounce my way out of being stuck. Your mantra of keeping at least one foot on a peg and driving my hips from way back to front is stuck in my head forever. It's probably the one thing I try to teach others the most. Keeps people from digging holes, spinning tires and ruining trails. I can't thank you enough for that! Every rider should be taught this from the beginning. Keep up the great work, Rich!!!

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Thanks for the support man!!!

[@wilsonespinal-hardenduro130]

This channel is GOLD, I recently discovered it and I can´t stop watching especially techniques ones. The way you explain these techniques is just amazing. Keep up the hard work!

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Welcome aboard! Thanks for the support! Please share!

[@guywheeler4225]

@@IRCTireUSAMoto thinking the exact same thing!

[@jayeye4798]

As always, great video. I appreciate that at the end you say "hard enduro AND TRAIL skills" a lot of us will never be riding up a waterfall or bouncing off a 4' boulder, but these drills will absolutely help us all be able to ride and enjoy more difficult trails that feel like hard enduro to us!

[@uncletom1971]

Rich, I have a shortcut on my desktop to your channel and your videos, to swiftly and effortlessly be able to roll any of your awesome lessons. This is important science, and I love the way you communicate it. You're an inspiration to many.

[@rock_and_ro]

Awesome video! Such a great breakdown of a critical technique that everyone who rides needs to master!

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Thanks Bruv!

[@peterjames1596]

I now feel more inadequate than before. - but what you said makes perfect sense.

[@thomaseberhardt6603]

You deserve way more subscribers!

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

I appreciate that! Share the videos!

[@SportbikecrazyRaj]

Thank you Rich! If you aren't already, you ought to start a off road riding school. There are 1000s of riders who could become so much better learning from you in person. Ever since your channel has been on, all my off road tires and tubes have been IRC brand!

[@ryangreen1588]

Great to see the subs going up quickly on this channel. Got those natural teaching qualities Rich!

[@Bubbleuprubberdown]

Seriously the best channel on KZbin. Can’t wait for the next update.

[@Cross-Country-Biker]

Always looking forward to your weekly vid and never disappointed. Big up Rich for sharing your secrets weaponry

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Much appreciated! Thanks for supporting the channel!

[@mattgallizioli5978]

These are the best brake downs keep them coming you make them look so easy.

[@martinzorro640]

Espero que llegue pronto el sábado para practicar la “nueva técnica” 😉 Saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷

[@nuthintoprove]

Great video Rich!! Keep them coming. You put out the best content on this subject.

[@ammonparker2620]

So good. Love how eloquently the techniques are described.

[@lukemaitland6005]

Best channel and tutorials on the net.. love the in-depth teachings. Many thanks. 👍

[@boarding4lifeyo]

I really like you videos, but this was by far one of the most interesting ones in my opinion. I love these videos about techniques, and I like the "why" explanation that comes with them. Keep it up!

[@Adriftimages]

Awesome!! I’ve been focusing on balance/clutch/and body posture. It’s crazy the difference it’s making in my riding! I can’t wait to get to all these more advanced techniques. 💪💪

[@dwayneschneider7804]

Excellent demo, excellent explanation, excellent teacher!!

[@jakeebbageracing2292]

Absolutely love the videos! Thanks from the UK! keep it up!

[@timmychen6]

After a year of riding a dual sport. I can finally use my dual sport floating front tire over multiple obstacles. Thanks!

[@whoziee]

I really appreciate these videos, and especially the part when you show how not to do it, because then you can see and understand the difference so much easier, Great video Rich.

[@jonstockett2382]

Another excellent video, your technique videos have really helped me improve my riding. Thanks, keep up the good work.

[@oldgeezersendurochannel8487]

So good. Just wish I had more time to practice everything you put out. But it’s most definitely motivating for me to get out on the bike. Thank you for all the work it takes to put this out.

[@austinatkins6988]

This is gonna help me for sure, I appreciate the video. I ride north of Reno, we have a lot of good technical stuff tucked up in the hills. I’ll be practicing these techniques in my yard this week!

[@930redline]

Awesome stuff ! This guy is a legend!

[@armourbl]

As always, perfect breakdown. Thank you again Rich.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Glad you enjoyed it Thanks for the support!

[@HighlandDualSport]

What a fantastic video Rich!

[@boydlotzien8362]

Once again Rich Awesome content! You do a fantastic job of breaking down the technique as well as the explanation of where and how to implement it. Your videos continue to help me improve my skill . Keep up the great videos 👍

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Much appreciated!

[@tedhayashida8076]

Thank you this explains a lot. Now need the weekend for some practice time.

[@EGuy1974]

Thanks for breaking the techniques! it really helps to understand

[@sorin.n]

By far the most enlightening video on riding technique! Thank you! 💫

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JohnHowerton137]

Best video yet Rich. This will help a lot of people if they pay attention 🤙

[@GusAguillar]

Amazing technique so well explained, congrats ! It opened my eyes , now let's try it!

[@chrisden8000]

Great breakdown on the technique tks

[@dmitryda6006]

perfect, perfect channel, pure invaluable information and great skills of riding ! ) keep going, thank you !!!

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Thanks, will do!

[@doug_EX]

Your videos are amazing! Keep them coming!

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Thank you! Will do!

[@johanvermeulen7556]

I love this channel and Rich is an amazing rider! Even going to buy IRC tyres now!

[@snengineer]

Superb explanation! 👍👍

[@da7062]

Your videos are rubbing off! I was riding HMT trails yesterday in mix of snow, ice and mud, with DOT tires on my WR450F (since I just had it inspected to make it streel legal), and using your traction techniques and some others like static balance really made a difference in the mix of ice, snow, snotty mud and steep hills at IV Branch. Thanks for all your efforts!

[@cminus19]

Really enjoyed this one!

[@Cyril_Harperink_87]

Hi Rich, this video is simply well explained and I can't stop repeating this to my guys at the bike school. "Damn weigh your pegs !!! How can you grip if you don't put your weight on the pegs ? " Hope you feel better after Covid man. You look good !

[@RodNeufeld]

I admit that I am what is known as a Gumby rider and I do not ride hard enduro, because riding a 690 just is not conducive to hard enduro. That being said I love your videos on technique and am learning a lot from them that will enable me to ride the single track that I do manage to run my bike through. Your delivery of great practice drills and explanation of how they lead toward specific goals is not common amongst KZbin instructional videos. Thank you for the great content and for helping me be a better rider.

[@ZackBadCompany1234]

This will help big time trying to get over rail road tracks

[@marknader4697]

Best teacher out there...

[@fpolkjr]

All your videos are great!

[@rafaelknafo5556]

best tips world wide ! no doubt !

[@RingerRacing]

first year riding coming from racing cars , great vid great channel ...thank you

[@lardass69]

Wow. Such great information

[@kisikaro]

I can Not tell enough how these videos helps. That is golden info. Thanks again for this holding tracktion technyque. Tell us more... More and more

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Sure thing! More to come! Thanks for the support!

[@markcardwell]

Thx IRC Tire guy!

[@chadkschmidt496]

Awesome. Thank you!

[@lifeless896]

The video is gold!!!!

[@kylypsobarrozo7046]

thanks again for the great tip

[@maxiteccondado4496]

Excelente gracias

[@uncletom1971]

What's that awesome looking tire on your right side there, Rich? I want it on my bike. Oh, I see I've already commented here a year ago. Well, your videos keep me coming back, your the 'go to guy' when it comes to enduro and I'd say regarding motorcycles in general. You, your words, your advice, is always with me on the road, on the track, in the bush, in the dirt .. well it's 'rich-time' every time ;) Now we have a really rainy week here in Sweden so I watch a lot of youtube, and your channel just brings sunshine to my world. Thanks Rich, and keep it up.

[@garethrousseau4371]

Best vid I've ever seen😎

[@tombledsoe8880]

Well done!

[@claudioteixeira5917]

Like always nice tips and tricks for me! Thanks 🙏

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

My pleasure!

[@tonyt1554]

Awesome info here!!!! Very good Technique

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@OnMyWayBack888]

Another great explanation. Can’t wait to try it without breaking anything...

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Have fun! Good luck!

[@seanwang8335]

Your video is really damn good practical in riding skills…; although I am still far behind learning it well…, but your instructions always gave me the ever best guide & inspirations!

[@jordancook3868]

Love the video going to try this after work today

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Hope you enjoy! Thanks for watching!

[@murzidan38]

all my hard enduro fun is thanks to you!

[@joshuaguerra7601]

Excellent look into these seemingly small techniques that play a huge part in progressing skill. Balancing on one leg and having that strength.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Glad it was helpful!

[@joshuaguerra7601]

@@IRCTireUSAMoto By the way you lapped me at grind stone. As you passed the group of us stuck at the obstacle cheered you on and I heard you yell “My FRIENdS!”. Haha glad to see you enjoy what you do on and off race scene.

[@jordanschreiner918]

Mint thats an excellent description of that technique

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Thanks 👍

[@fauzilukmanalawi]

Im just regular rider with japanese old enduro bike....but....it's work....i try all of your tips bro.....can spend my energy now.....thank.....very helpful.....

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Glad to hear that

[@justincurrie9730]

Wow well done help beginners like me that you

[@quintuskoth2999]

!!!!!!! Another great video

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@arturocharles7107]

Súper videos 👍

[@justincurrie9730]

Thank you

[@TheBeetle373]

Super episode very helpfull👍

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Glad to hear that!

[@willbobo3888]

Thx i need it a challenging technique to work on I'm looking forward to practicing

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

You can do it!

[@grantbowen5047]

Best Videos!!

[@westcoastfrisco]

So good!

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Thanks!

[@marcel7161]

Thanks

[@highsnburgers4862]

Hey great work Rich! 🤙 Which front tire are you using here? Using mousse? If so, which one? THANKS!

[@campbellread1918]

I frickin love these vids, Thanks!! My Sherco does not have a particularly good clutch feel liek past bikes like husqy has, any tips to get it less like a switch?

[@bonzaralph]

Awesome

[@bransonbasher6534]

You're rockin it with this channel! Best enduro channel I've found by far. I've got a suggestion for your channel; Noob Progression Path. Master this basic skill ___ Now master this one. ___ Combine those skills to do this drill. ____ I've been building my playlist library and am coming up with my own but I'm sure you know a more logical path from one skill/drill to the next one

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Thanks for the support! Have you seen our beginner, intermediate, and advanced technique videos. That is very similar.

[@henryhawk978]

I believe that having the right gearing is important to learning these exercises

[@eiymotovlog3649]

Nice bro thanks for sharing"""

[@ericmurillo1526]

Great video! I was hoping you could do a video on when to hit your front tire on a rock and use a double blip vs when you should just smack it with the back and save a couple of seconds by not slowing down and setting up for the double blip. That's something I find myself questioning a lot in my riding and I'll even find myself over using the double blip when I could've just popped a wheelie and smack it with the rear.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

I'll see what I can put together!

[@ericmurillo1526]

@@IRCTireUSAMoto awesome thanks!

[@xaviergonzalez4647]

bad ass!

[@dennisoven9259]

Great slow uphill wheelie, but what gearing are you using, 12/13 --50/52?

[@eiymotovlog3649]

From Philippines,

[@cholesterol804]

Just a suggestion in my opinion. It might be better if you freeze frames in between slow-mo for couple of seconds while explaining then revert back to slow-mo.

[@dirtbikesicehockey4788]

So my best friend's dad is wrong in saying his beer gut is for traction? LOL Thanks for the tips this will be fun to practice next time out.

[@crossfort6703]

If i only can press "like" two times....

[@user-el8hn6lb2m]

Hi!! I have a 2020 Te150i and my exhaust spooges a lot with lots of oil What should I do?

[@thomassvensson8164]

Dude, your like Yoda on a dirt bike!

[@1988howie]

Hi! Did you use the rekluse auto clutch? Thank you

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

NO

[@1988howie]

@@IRCTireUSAMoto thank you so much

[@MrZachalewel]

Bought my first dirt bike in March, can you make a video in the context of 'so you bought your first bike - here's what you should know'?

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

I'll see what I can do!

[@MrZachalewel]

Thank you so much 🙏 I’ve been working on the essential enduro skills you posted for the last month. I’ve dropped the bike easily 200 times but I can static balance for 5 seconds on a good day! My neighbors probably think I’m insane. Thanks for everything Mr. L

[@02Clint]

What rear sag do you run? Seems like one time I heard you say you run more than 105-110?

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

120mm

[@neumeisteranimalhospital2627]

I was hoping you were coming to Iowa. Don't see your name on the Pro list.

[@johnsnyder3204]

Faaaantastic...as always!! Thank you!! (And...what d:@k would give this great vid a thumbs down??)

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Thanks for the support! There's always one!!

[@JAVTROOPER]

Did his bike has a radiator fans???

[@lbeck119]

🤘🤘🤘🤙🤙🤙

[@garretthorner]

I’ve been practice this technique for the last couple weeks. Game changer especially when you like to run your tires until they’re bald like me.

[@SreidMX]

Rich must get free clutches

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

That clutch is stock and has 100 hours. I bet it will go 250 before I change plates.

[@SreidMX]

@@IRCTireUSAMoto that’s awesome!