How To Fit Your Bike - Adventure Motorcycle Ergonomics - Ride Comfortably and Efficiently

It's quick and easy to adjust your adventure bike so that it fits you and the way you ride. Bret Tkacs gives you a step by step guide to adjusting your bike's ergonomics. Learn how to position your handlebars, pedals and more!
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Produced by Tim Tyler - timtyler.com/
Bret Tkacs - bretTkacs.com
Music by Matt Jorgensen - mattjorgensen.com/
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[@MOTOTREK]

Bret's clutch and brake levers amzn.to/2HULNyI

[@orangelion03]

Thanks! Just ordered a set for my 06 GS! Now I just need to find a set to fit my XR650L...

[@mariquenolyn]

Definitely getting these... thanks, would they fit the 2017 F800GSA?

[@McDee_Rick]

Ok... but i was referring to the decals...

[@shrederduck]

Was going to ask if you guys recommended shorty levers for ADV bikes.

[@nickcalnephone]

This channel is becoming the definitive answer in adv riding. Keep it up.

[@MOTOTREK]

Thanks, Nick!

[@sharmanshah6542]

I always thought manufacturers knew how to setup everything right at the factory. After watching this video, I realised that everyone is built differently and I went straight to my toolbox. Now my GS is so much more comfortable while riding standing up and sitting down. Thank you!

[@andrisrepulis]

Excellent! This should be a text book for beginner adventure riders.

[@ron7202]

It should be text book stuff for all beginner riders. I did this for my street bike and when I got it dialed in, riding was much more fun, comfortable and safe.

[@georgemunroe647]

Probably one of the most informative adv motorcycle videos for any beginner

[@gerlari2011]

This video, Pure gold.

[@martin72345]

What a brilliant set of videos. Super informative, educational, to the point and not so long that I get bored (like so MANY other channels). Thanks Bret, excellent work

[@MOTOTREK]

Thanks, Martin.

[@gregsmith1392]

I thought I had my rig dailed until I watched this video. These tweaks improved every facet of my riding giving me more confidence. Thank you!!

[@rustyharvey3481]

Holy Moses what a great vid I never knew this small stuff could make such a difference thx guys

[@darrenb5485]

Wow been riding over ten years and there was information in this video I didn’t even know. Thanks fella👍🏻

[@ziggy682]

Excellent advice. I've been struggling with controlling my DR650 while standing up off-road. Going to set the bike up using this advice and I'm sure it'll make a big difference.

[@jeroendefesche9885]

Thanks for all your videos!

[@pigeonpallz1733]

Just made adjustments to my bike and holy cow !!!! This video changed my life !!! Thank you

[@thuringervonsausage5232]

Thank You Sir. Extremely Informative, Very Well Presented - Straight Forward.

[@Manoochp]

Best instructions on the tube. Thanks

[@Ronbassettphd]

Most helpful video I have yet seen in your series. Excellent!

[@1000vstrom]

Great video, this video made me to check up the gearshift lever on my Yamaha ST and it`s now adjusted to my driving

[@eggman84ish]

That answered a bunch of my questions! Thank you for sharing those tips!

[@tomcarberry15]

Great stuff. I took up my free play on the throttle today and then went and rode some sand. What a diffeerence in throttle control! It helps my arm and elbow posture and flattens out my wrist. Thanks. You have really helped me a lot.

[@BretTkacs]

Tom Carberry it's amazing how much small tips can help.

[@snowpeaky]

Great video as always! I definitely need to setup my DRZ properly.

[@andrewedmond7738]

Very informative for a novice dirt/trail rider like myself. Thanks very much brother, appreciate it.

[@breakM]

I like how he mentiones all ergo upgrades to fit the rider, including risers for tall people and bike height for short. Generally a lot of people ride dual sports and not racing 2 strokes, but still go with ergo advices from top mx / enduro riders. Even they will setup their bike different for relaxed adv offroading with lot of teavel involved versus offroad racing..

[@markust8904]

Fantastic video, little details like these make your youtube vlogs the best.

[@MOTOTREK]

Thanks!

[@igig2792]

Great video! So useful basics for those who is getting on an adventure bike after heavy cruisers.

[@stevelarson6992]

So glad I discovered your channel/ yours is by far the most informative / looking forward to watching all.

[@OldGloryTreeCo]

Great video! Been wanting to tweak my G310GS, and now I have a good idea on what to do. Hand-down my favorite ADV channel!

[@stevejames9510]

Good stuff! Just getting my '13 KLR dialed... great help..

[@byrdt6528]

Super super good video! I love seeing you ride in areas I’m familiar with. Fantastic videography, and editing. Good information. Thanks!!

[@nelsonsalazar7224]

This is by far the best Motorcycle channel on youtube

[@allentrevena6841]

Great Stuff. I got short legs so did a low seat and put lower foot levers, same brand your running. I dont use bar risers as I'm short. Too may guys and gals put bar riser on and upset the balance of the bike.

[@bandit446484]

Thanks for the great information. Looks like I’ll be making some adjustments !!

[@MOTOTREK]

Excellent!

[@bobbyhayden3650]

Beautifully simple ! Well Done

[@MOTOTREK]

Thanks, Bobby.

[@Makelifehappennow]

Very informative. One of the best videos on this subject. Thanks for putting that on.

[@MrKromy67]

Very useful as always. Keep it on. Thanks.

[@jimsnider3971]

Hard to believe that THIS video doesn't have 5 million views!! Great advice!!

[@actstuntcam]

Thanks Brett - Good to be reminded of the basics of set-up. (Great to know I haven't remembered stuff incorrectly too :)). Super helpful.

[@Tax2Me]

Terrific ADVice man. A topic hardly ever covered on motorcycle reviews. Each rider each own; Ergo Sum

[@michael7324]

Love that bike.

[@shermanjenne3154]

Thanks for making these very inspiring videos.

[@najaziz08]

Excellent advice! Thank you.

[@backcountry4life]

your video explanations are so simple and straightforward to comprehend. Thanks!

[@jjiglesiasg]

Excelent suggestions. Thanks

[@adilbouifrouri4853]

BRILLIANT !!! MANY THANKS

[@mark26168]

Great info. Thanks! Time to go look at my setup again

[@uragovea5473]

Another great video. Thank you.

[@CarlB558]

Greatness!!!

[@mr.solitude3352]

Great job hitting all the key points within an 8 minute video. I'll be sending this video link to a few friends of mine who can benefit from it. Appreciate the time and effort that y'all put into this video. Happy trails!

[@niceneiss]

This man is awesome!

[@MOTOTREK]

Thanks for sharing!

[@base.and.basics6006]

You got it man.

[@MrJohnnynapalm7]

Another very informative and clear video - thanks for sharing 👍

[@toothsculptor1]

There is so much to learn from your informative videos

[@billwalsh6566]

Great advice, Thanks

[@silviazencich6862]

THANK YOU SO MUCH very instructive!!!

[@Jenstyler1]

I love your videos!

[@Tamaresque]

I have an NC750X and I've never taken it off road, but I love your vids and I've been watching them for a few years now. This, though, is the best. I'm not happy with my throttle, or the clutch lever and now I know how to adjust both. :-)

[@toddthepanamericanbrooks888]

I just re-visited this video. Thanks Bret for great info, this is very valuable if you're riding different bikes such as rentals etc.

[@doodie1974]

Thats a Supr Simple n Amazing n Practical Video ...

[@alexalexandrovich219]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@simmo123]

Great vid. Simple to follow.

[@MOTOTREK]

Thank you, Stuart.

[@pistolpete6321]

Great tips!

[@Scout7336]

Very informative. I like the explanation on WHY you do something.

[@harshal0770]

Very useful and detailed video.. thanks for your help and information...🙏🏻

[@akkonghost]

Great video! More like this please :)

[@RideWithRen]

New Mototrek video? Like it, then play it. Always. Informative, to the point, well produced.

[@ccfd1996]

This guy has the best Videos on Adventure bikes.

[@MOTOTREK]

Thanks!

[@Tripenmoto]

Very good video and useful info!

[@YosemiteFour]

Love your videos...thank you.

[@rohannsutube]

Very helpful video! Good work!

[@Avensur]

This was an interesting and excellent hint for us. And it all make an indeed common sense for off-road. Thanks Bret.

[@AlexFBuchholzPhoto]

Very useful. Thanks

[@livinganunlivedlife4906]

Brilliant!

[@stevespilker7640]

Excellent video.

[@Lejmej]

This Channel is somehow addictive...... Even my wife encourages me to watch!! Just take that in!

[@fakenews8295]

That's sad

[@dodaade2179]

@@fakenews8295 Why is it? - Sincerely, Chad Thundercock.

[@Mihalyofficial]

Great info thanks.

[@user-tc2hu1mr3k]

Nice tunning tips.

[@opusbvd]

Bret, good stuff. Need a video on handlebar risers, too

[@joesphbest3120]

Thank you, nice

[@rolandstanbridge]

Very useful !

[@jeffnewton3336]

Fantatic videos, as usual.

[@fisherjoshio]

Very informative video. Well done. Time to hit some South African dirt roads. As we say here in Cape Town, "Life begins where the tar road ends"

[@luismanuelfernandez-arenas3741]

Thank you very much Bret for this useful information!! What an amaizing KZbin Chanel you have!! Congratulations!! Each video I watch more loyal you have me!!😉😀

[@nateryan7041]

Great video 👍👍

[@te3aerialphotography308]

Great video, lots of information for a newbie. Is there a chance you can do a video on basic maintenance and what to look for on a pre-trip before riding your bike? Looking forward to your next video.

[@brahimet-tassafi8913]

i love this videos

[@paulbridge6063]

Just found your videoas, am a F800 GS man, and only started on it last year, so these videos are extra cool and informative for me, quick question, do you have a video, that you look into sag, and how to set that up?

[@briansegraves1514]

Hi Bret, wanted to say that the videos you and the others have made for the channel have been fantastic. New to Adv but not riding and after 10 years of being off 2 wheels I'm finally back on the horse due to a head on motorcycle accident. I had a question about your neck brace I've seen you wear and hoped you could shed some light on it and some feedback. Looking for something like this as I finally had neck surgery last October and looking to do whatever I can to help relieve any downward pressure. Keep up the great work!!

[@hanszimmer4679]

Thank you so much - this helped me BIG time. :o)

[@MOTOTREK]

You're welcome, Hans!

[@DiscoveryMotoADV]

Very helpful video! Do you recommend covering the rear brake when riding on road, seated? I find that I have to set the brake pedal to be lower than the peg (rather than level with it as shown) to avoid dragging the rear brake if I want to cover the brake pedal.

[@Cloud-Radio]

Your content is simply Great ...a tutor..❤️

[@MOTOTREK]

Thanks!

[@bstadele]

as always a great useful​ intelligent basic common sense tips

[@johnzapf9471]

Hi Bret, thanks so much for the videos, I watched them all in 2 days. I bought a 2017 GS, not the Adventure and am really looking forward to learning how to take it off road as well as practicing the on road or parking lot exercises. My question is, when you talk about using 2 fingers on the brake and clutch for a bit more finesse, do you always use that, even on the road and coming to a stop? It seems like at a full stop I might not be disengaging the clutch fully. Is it true that you can really feather the clutch on these bikes without damaging it or putting extra wear and tear? I really wish you taught some classes closer to Los Angeles. The local ones seem to be quite expensive where as yours seem more reasonable. Plus I like your positive explanation and love of riding these and willingness to teach people from the ground up. Thanks again for the great work.

[@0xsergy]

If your clutch is adjusted correctly it's disengaged within an inch of travel. Lotsa room. Hydraulic clutches can take more abuse than a dry clutch but keep it to a minimum as always. The replacement time is the main thing, on a bike a couple hours for a guy like me that's never done it before. it's literally about 12 bolts on most bikes and the engine doesn't come out, timewise that's not much,.

[@alialnasri6972]

amazing video. just what i needed. im subscribing to this channel

[@MOTOTREK]

Welcome aboard!

[@dakor82]

Great video, kinda seems like my comments on your uturn video a couple days ago were a bit of an inspiration. Keep doing what your doing, love someone giving actual advice on the most practical bikes to actually ride....

[@par25]

great content!

[@MOTOTREK]

Thanks!

[@MichaelSmith-jy9id]

Hi Bret. Thank you for this informative video. I have the same GS bike as you. I want to ask about where to buy the blue adjustable clutch and brake levers? Are shorty levers better than stock? Any advantages? Thank you for your feedback. Mike

[@migo33]

Thanks for vid. I'm 6'2" and even with bar risers and tilting the bar forward I still find it uncomfortable to ride standing up and often pull the handlebars rather than leaning on them and being relaxed. Riding an Africa Twin.

[@JimmyNewCakes]

Same height and trouble here, but on a Tiger 800. With the way it feels to me, I actually think I need to dump the risers. When I'm standing, it feels like I'm not pitching my weight forward enough, so it's like I'm always falling backward-thus, I pull on the bars to stay in position rather than rest on them. I think that ditching the risers will allow me to put that weight just a little farther forward in a nice equilibrium point to not pull or push. Might be worth a try for you as well!

[@migo33]

@@JimmyNewCakes thanks mate. Good call. I'll try without the risers.

[@eric224]

I will do that on my STrom 1000, as soon as the snow melt..........Hi from Montreal!!!!!!!

[@MOTOTREK]

Bring your Strom into the warm house and adjust it there! :)

[@eric224]

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[@DucklingSauce]

My favorite channel on KZbin!

[@orangelion03]

Great info as usual! I spend a lot more time on pavement than dirt, so I have my bar set up for that, then when I do hit the dirt, I carry a dedicated wrench (have a Rox riser, uses socket head caps on the clamps) that allows me to loosen-tighten two of the bolts and rotate the bar to be comfortable for standing position, and the wrist-hand-lever position doesnt change significantly for me. I thought I saw somewhere that there is a toggle-type bolt that replaces the threaded bolts eliminating the need to carry a tool.

[@BretTkacs]

orangelion03 they do have a lever for the older GS that replaces the bolt. I tried the ROX but they were REALLY tall.

[@orangelion03]

Do you recall the name of the source for those toggle bolts?

[@Jose59649]

nice information bro next week I am going to buy a GS I'll be watching you videos 👍

[@MOTOTREK]

Binge watch, Jose! Congrats on the GS!

[@wolfe1970]

Thank you, ive had so many arguments with fellow bikers about the throttle play, im like you in that i want a little play as possible, yet many ive spoken to have said thats wrong and you SHOULD have atleast 10mm travel, even the bike shop i take it to constantly put play back in saying it needs it for the MOT, yet i dont get any revving when full locking left/right, i hate that guessing when the bikes going to rev

[@MOTOTREK]

Yes. Thanks for the feedback!