How to pop up the front wheel. The secret to riding confidently offroad.

[@rustymustard7798]

This dude dropped more legit knowledge in the intro than pretty much all other youtube vids out there combined.

[@MarcOppelt]

Man, please absolutely do keep making these basic technique videos. I need them. They will go along way towards keeping this T7 from having me for lunch.

[@MotologyFilms]

More to come!

[@adone111]

@@MotologyFilms Adam, could you make a a useful off-road wheelie tutorial with the T7?

[@KiwiDan333]

Absolutely loving these basic technique videos, Adam. You've got such a great ability to explain the techniques in an easy-to-understand way (e.g. the ski analogy - genius!). Thanks, and keep 'em coming! Dan (Christchurch, New Zealand).

[@mancavemoto]

The ski analogy was a brilliant way to explain it

[@hemanthsatyanarayana9760]

I think this is the most succinct explanation of how to lift the front wheels that I've seen, with clear breakdown into stages. Thank you

[@moto4x4adventure9]

Adam, the same thing happened to you when you were riding alongside Toby on the 1190's, i think you were filming the KTM rally and you lost it around a bend on old tyres, you straightened up and lopped it over a log in the scrub. Nicely done, awesome content. Can't wait to see more on the war horse. Cheers mate

[@MotologyFilms]

Yes mate, you're exactly right - still the gnarliest save to date I've had on a big ADV and would not have come out of it safely if not for that instinctive last-second pop I'm describing in this video!

[@moto4x4adventure9]

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[@Xplorer.Adventures]

The "blue" Chris Birch. Nobody expected - everyone needed 😍

[@eblack8]

Adam, I'm a brand new rider but your descriptions of these techniques are so intuitive it's remarkable. It's great fun listening to you and watching you ride. Thanks!

[@tHaH4x0r]

Oh man, awesome stuff as always, thank you so much for these videos. The more and more I practice and ride offroad, the more I realize that the key to traction is weight transfer and knowing when to load/unload suspension and wheels. Very often when our instinct is to shut the throttle, adding throttle to unload the front is actually the right move and you glide over a pothole that you would otherwise bite into.

[@wartdog345]

Adam has such a clear way of speaking. Have become addicted to all of his vids. Def going to pay into his channel for more

[@pwinter_USAF_83]

Adam, I really do appreciate your instruction on the fundamentals of riding a big bike, and sharing your techniques. Thanks for taking the time to produce these videos. By the way, I installed your T7 GPS stabilizer brace on my bike and it is an excellent piece of engineering. Paul, Arizona, USA.

[@chaka2178]

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[@thetexasnielsen]

This channel continues to deliver content that is far and away some of the most useful, entertaining and posted with high production quality. Adam, I can’t say thank you enough for your continued sharing of some very awesome talents!

[@CypIThinkITank]

This is everything I asked for on that last video.. Im going to watch it a million times! Thank you so much!

[@GregH_09]

Describing the steps to get started, gradually increasing confidence and the snow ski comparison when braking was awesome. This video is going to be a killer reference when trying this out, thanks! 🤘

[@Kevintherubiconjeep]

I was just thinking i need a Riemann1 fix...

[@bigbadelmo]

Concepts, metaphors, break downs...you're a skilled training communicator Adam. You may have hit pay dirt here!

[@Boonus18]

Thank you for this video. I did these drills for about an hour one day and now I can loft the front no problem! Going to keep practicing! Thank you!

[@freidrichnietzsche6643]

Love your videos mate! Keep them coming! “Training for the fight you hope never comes”… well said. Fundamentals first, blocking and tackling, skills skills skills, then goooo faaast!!!

[@konxx8280]

I have so much FUN watching & listening! Thanks for all. Keep on doing this. Here in Germany almost no possibility to go offroad.......

[@outdoors-university]

Enduro is the mother of learning how to ride a bike!!! Great video my brother!!! Stay safe and have fun!

[@Berghemrrader]

Thanks for your video. To improve you have to learn from those who are better driver than you. Greetings from Italy!

[@AutoDIY]

Thank you for sharing your expertise, you are a very good and natural instructor. These skills will not only save many of us, but they will help us have more fun, and look cool doing it. You sir are rad.

[@ecalzo]

Incredible explanation .. i just realized and understood what i could not in the last years .. thanks

[@MrSaabEddy]

I should have stick in your technique. Tried like Birch. Happened just like you said - "It will propably cost you an injury or a lot of money". A great vid! Thank you!

[@gerdmueller4095]

great video with many helpful details ! thank you very much ! btw. I travelled form 2012 till 2016 by pushbike from Munich to Singapore and around Australia , Perth to Perth and Tassie (1,5years) then I lived one year in Auckland . since 2019 I am back on motobike and own a BMW R1250 GSA and a Husqvarna 701.... I highly enjoy offroad , but there is still a lot of "room for improvement". I really like your way to explain all steps and will follow your channel for sure ...wish you all the best ! cheers from Germany

[@loomspace]

I rode for decades before I started doing skills drills, thought they’d be boring and pointless but i regret not doing them from the beginning. That film of you ripping the fire roads is 👌

[@KD-rs8il]

I watched so many training videos but this teacher has something more that makes the approach to the exercises so Zen. Thank you from France.

[@jt_handle_1234]

You are a VERY good rider. I just went from a sport bike to a middle weight adv bike, and I have A LOT to learn.

[@todtalk3912]

This is absolutely the best demonstration of how to quickly pop the front up. Excellent video

[@aaabbb6955]

So glad to see this turn into a series, awesome stuff, thank you for teaching us and helping us turn into better riders

[@JeffJeno1000]

After watching this a few weeks ago, and getting out and putting this all together, it was the missing link in my riding, always wheel spin and no lift. No dramas popping it up on the road, but on gravel I sucked. Cheers Adam. Jeff, Pinjarra.

[@motoadventure2539]

Amazing video! So stoked to have found this channel. Exactly the sort of thing the adventure riding community needs.

[@nomadben]

I just discovered your videos, and these are some of the most informative motorcycle tutorials I've ever seen. Thank you!!

[@zlackbiro]

You are amazing speaker and teacher... 🙂 I am 37 and i recently bough a dirtbike for the first time. I have a lot of experiance driving the offroad bicycle and practical work in nature with tractors and cars. Locking front wheel on opstacles can be deadly and can damage front suspension of a car, bike, etc. Rear wheel can forgive you everything, front will not. For dirtbikes, as faster you go, wheels need to be free with no locking and braking on opstacles or curves. Bike has enough weight and inertia to correct your mistake under the normal conditions. The knowledge how physics works can help a lot. For young people, skills are important. For us, older ones, we can understand from our experiance. I found myself that i can predict whats gonna happend without any professional skills only because I am familiar with how things work in practice. These days, i practicing how to brake with front wheel only and front wheelie. Damn, its hard to predict how surface will react. Grass, dirt, mud, snow, sand... 😀

[@eomat]

Absolutely love your ability to teach. Simple no nonsense sprinkled with some humorous quips. Your videos are fantastic.

[@sprintermaximus]

As a new rider to dirt, I really appreciate these videos buddy. Thanks for these. Cheers from stateside.

[@MusicalMemeology]

This is a awesome thank you. Top notch content that will hopefully save some injuries and money.

[@tazyt3388]

Your right again mate gotta get the front up aye a lot of these new big thumpers are front heavy and don’t let you turn of the traction aids completely you gotta force it practice it , my transalps awsome for this had to firm up the front she pops up a treat now ,get out there and ride .great vid as always adsy cheers

[@bosoceansport2068]

This stuff is gold. Listen hard everyone if you want to improve your riding. Master teacher right here 🙌🏾

[@andrewonmyway8184]

You got the knack to explain riding technology in such an incredible way Adam. You are indeed a super orator. I don’t have a fine Ténéré like yours., only roads bikes but after watching the fun vids you make my back is starting to itch, badly…

[@mariusmartinsen2064]

I find this guy yesterday. I do watch now all his videos. F so addictive 🤣 Thanks for sharing tips & tricks with us 🙏

[@Spyros.ts13]

this is gold if you are a beginner, and good reminder if you are experienced

[@davelarson4697]

Thanks, Adam! Got a chance to try the first steps today on my Tiger 900. Just little squirts on and off the throttle on some dirt and muddy road. Having the technique in mind changed it from a fluttery-tummy ride to just having some fun. Managed the loft the wheel a bit a few times. Keep em coming!

[@HenryTheGerman]

Cannot be explained and demonstrated in a better way - great video, many thanks, Adam.

[@SD1Airsoft]

You're better at explaining and demonstrating than mototrek. Thank you for these videos. You improved my riding a lot. Still sprained my knee, but it's been healing quickly lol

[@duncan7494]

Couldn’t come at a better time. Just bought my Tenere 700 yesterday upgrading from my DRZ400s. Cheers from California 🤙🏻

[@DanielBriese]

I cant stop watching these videos. Its like magic

[@MatheusFerreira-lg3pl]

This is one for the best videos on lofting I’ve ever seen! Thanks man. Hope to meet you in person and learn from you one day!

[@scoobydan8042]

Oh my days. I've never had the confidence (or technique) to transfer my manualling ability on a mountain bike across to my adventure bike. Your simple, clear way of explaining throttle chopping, etc has enabled me to finally crack it. No massive wheelies but enough to transform my riding. Cheers!

[@mcurt7]

I bought a dr650 after I watched your Nepal trip, thanks man I am enjoying learning to ride off road

[@PencilProper]

Mate you are a godsend, such a good teacher and you have a way of explaining things.

[@johnswanson6790]

Chris B.’s wheelie video is the gold standard, however, props to A Riemann for coming up with some very thoughtful perspectives. I learned some unique things from this video.

[@mattrobinson898]

With all the rain around Australia in the last year this is good to learn, here in broken Hill the tracks are hard pact and full of washouts and loose creek sand

[@SimmiJonsson]

I am fairly new to offroad riding and this is the best video I have seen so far on the subject on youtube! Thank you!

[@tabuleirocmd]

There´s no secret, it´s called talent! At the same time that I admire it, I want to say that many don´t have this talent (me included).

[@charliel.3865]

I’d call myself an experienced rider but although I did several off road trainings, I always wondered how to loft the front wheel. With your video, I think I can make it! Thanks a lot. You have a new follower😊!

[@toddwmac]

Thanks Adam...great stuff as always. Wish I would have found your many years ago when I bought my 1st dirt bike...my KTM 990. It is still my favorite bike off-road bike and your tips help me manage this wonderful beast much more effectively. Much appreciation!

[@elirenigar9357]

This is incredibly helpful to me. I can manhandle a small bike enough to make it do what I want, but I’m short and my KLR is huge.

[@jimmydunga1210]

Really good info here, If you are finding it a bit daunting on a big bike maybe worth having a look at a trials experience your local area you will be guided through the whole technique on the lightest bikes going and its all transferable. I found it very helpful myself

[@HondaWanderer]

Great explanation. I tried popping the front a few days ago (in my last video) - for a wooden bridge with a sharp elevation change, but I just couldn't do it. Now I see why. I'm waiting to get some offroad tyres as I only have stock tyres which are crap, then I'm going out to practice this and some of the other techniques you've taught me. Cheers Adam!

[@PennPhysics]

Started watching your channel to learn more about off-road riding. But you offer so much more. Thanks for sharing your wisdom in many arenas like traveling light, classic bikes, and now concussions. A real resource for all riders.

[@DorkintheRoad]

LOVING these Tenere vids!

[@notesonwheels]

This is one of the BEST videos I have ever seen. What a class mate, what a class.Will make sure to follow the rest of the videos since I switched to a large 950 pumpkin.

[@ricoreyes6044]

I've been ADV riding for about 20 years and I love watching these videos. Just listening to something I've learned through experience (often the hard way) explained so perfectly is really satisfying. It's like "yes, that's exactly what it's like!" Also, although I'm still learning new stuff all the time, I used to be more deliberate about honing one particular skill at a time. These videos help me focus on making that a willful activity instead of just going out for a ride.

[@HondaWanderer]

You make this look so easy. I just tried, albeit on bitumen. Gassing the throttle scared the shit out of me. I don't feel in control at all. I'm watching this again because I really didn't feel confident and was scared I'd just flip the bike. Mind you I couldn't even get it to lift at all lol. I'm such a novice.

[@kostasrei2709]

Its all about practice. I think today i manage to lift the front wheel just a bit after many tries. I think body position is tha major factor. Easy on the throttle and all is under control.

[@SaveAmerica1-pz2xg]

This is a great clear instruction video

[@jonascarlsson4908]

Hi Adam! Thank you so much for explaining such basic, yet tricky, things. After 30 years in the saddle I’ve almost always neglected the suspension. Now I feel stupid and smarter at the same time:-) Thanks again!

[@frasermoffatt1817]

This is the best description/breakdown that I've seen so far. And I've tried a lot of stuff. Last time I tried to clear a log (18") with my F8GS, I ended up in hospital with broken ribs and a broken foot. With this video, I think I (and my two new titanium screws) could attempt this method and not kill myself. THANK YOU!

[@tommeyer6033]

Yep, this incremental approach makes a huge difference. Thanks.

[@furkanyuce2742]

bro this guy is master. I love to watch his videos

[@opskip7828]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! We appreciate your time and effort sharing your knowledge. Keep it coming.

[@elitouring]

I've just been looking for this kind of tutorial, thank you, very well explained and edited, I love the part where you compare it to the plane landing, it makes much sense.

[@livelongrideonover70]

That is the BEST explanation of this subject I have seen. Thank you again.

[@LiamJPenn]

Enjoying the technique videos! Now just a little longer until spring to get out and practice

[@braapt7]

Really nice and useful explanations. No time filling boring fake talk, just the core with nice examples. Well done! 😎👍

[@JuliusPedersen]

Just wanted to say thanks for all these videos. As a new offroad rider (on a T7), these videos are invaluable for me. Can't say I've mastered anything yet, but I have direction. Thanks a lot!

[@thomasjoseph4718]

what a superb set of instructional videos,. Expressed clearly and well. Wish I was an off road rider.

[@pedrogalina660]

Please continue to make videos like this! You are bringing a ton of value! A lot of us here are looking to learn these valuable techniques and have no one to teach us. You are an incredible rider, teach us!!!

[@AT2021Rocker]

Can’t wait till spring to try this stuff!

[@eyeperture]

Best practical lesson ever, right on the point and basic principle with no over exaggeration. Love it

[@deanhenthorn8674]

That was the first technique video I have watched of yours. It was very very good and I am an advanced rider. Excellent presentation and gradual learning advice.

[@afrobiker]

ARiemann1, I had no idea you were a WA resident until I saw this video. It's good to share the same soil with one of the greats

[@MotologyFilms]

Born and raised in Perth mate

[@MaxPowerFilthcrud]

I love your videos. Your tutorials aren't just descriptions of how something should feel when done right. You present the necessary steps to work for that perception yourself. Now I only need to find dirt to practice on... Cheers from Germany.

[@1998TDM]

Your ability to describe the dynamics and technique is fantastic. Even more impressive is how you break down the practice to get the techniques cemented. I've watched a few clinics by top hard enduro riders and they haven't quite broken techniques down as well as you are. I doff my cap, sir. I'm a conservative rider and have confidence struggles trying to improve my riding, stuff like big logs across the trail. Got the technique but not the balls. A big log caught me out one day and I had to hit it on the fly, for some reason my brain focused on where I needed to be rather than fixating on the obstacle. In a blink I was over it like Toni Bou, I was more shocked than if i had crashed. Been my go to ever since, where do I need to put the bike after the obstacle?

[@JoergSchnabel1]

Adam, that’s a great clip and brilliant guidance for pop up the front !!!!

[@heartworm35]

I really love how you explain clearly and rationally technics, equipments and everything related to riding off road, that i forgot a bit with time, and it reminds me to think of refreshing some skills before the season, love your videos too, good sound, quality images and editing, nice narrations, keep up the good work !!

[@cloud9847]

As always, on all your videos I watch, thank you so much for your time and expertise.

[@mediocreman2]

This is great advice. I think I can even apply this knowledge to my small bikes like Trail 110 that don't even have the power to lose traction.

[@stacymahaney6704]

Awesome breakdown of the best steps to take to learn the skills to clear bigger obstacles. No extra BS (thank you!), just straight-to-it good info. Thanks for sharing.

[@stephenmett3929]

Great video! I like the recent direction you are going with more "How-To" videos. Regarding this technique the big bike seems to require more technique to loft the front wheel than it does on a 450. For me, it works better if I have the engine spinning a bit before trying to bring it up, where as on a 450 will lift the front end right off idle.

[@DarthSpaceBall]

Love this. Thanks from someone who couldn’t do this before

[@klimistsakiridis2409]

You sir are a gem! Thank you so much for all these videos. I'm a beginner adv rider that wants to get more into off road riding and I can't express how motivational these tutorials are. Thank you!

[@RobboRobinson]

Been there , done it and it works even on an RT1200 BMW over a set of kerbs and not a single bent wheel to be seen or damage to the bike which was a job bike. Great vid Adam 👍

[@jakespeed6515]

Your like the PADI of Adventure Riding! Thank you Bro!

[@frednerk2127]

I agree with all your techniques Adam, but the best method I've found after nearly 70+ off road bikes is simply to back of the speed. Your not racing the Dakar. Or making a youtube vid. Especially if your doing a multi day ride. Love your vids mate. Have excellent content for new and experienced riders.

[@airmotivewelding8012]

Thanks very much for this content! The explanation, on the hoof, is inspiring. Your skills both on the bike and ability to explain what you are doing, while doing it, is key. Big bike, and gaining confidence incrementally is a must. Cheers from Oregon USA

[@lordniko1986]

thank you very much for these videos, for me they are the clearest ones all over the net, keep the good work coach!

[@michaellaughlin3962]

Best channel on KZbin.

[@KENNETHedwardMitchell]

This is worth more than gold. Thanks and Namaste.

[@SkatRadioh]

Thanks for this video! Unfortunately I came across it after I broke some ribs, but it will help me practice something to be prepared for the next time I find a sneaky obstacle when I get back on the bike. Hit a deep sharp ditch on the trail I didn’t see going too fast. I only knew how to slow down as much as possible and knew as soon as I hit it what I did wrong with the front end being compressed until it locked iself into that ditch and threw me far and hard.