How to Power turn, 180 degree U turn from a stop, uturn a motorcycle

[@TheIronRide]

"Le'me teach you how to do something stupid" possibly the greatest intro to any motorcycle lesson. 😂 If your gonna do something stupid, at least do it correctly. Great video. One of the better ones I've seen on the power turn.

[@UncleWally3]

In the 70’s, that’s pretty much how our sex-education teacher started his class . . .

[@JodyCybulski]

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[@arthurtreff8871]

Brett as usualy is right-this maneuver is no joke! I sure wish I'd seen this excellent clip by Bret 18 months ago. I'd been practicing power turns off my 1200GS in my gravel driveway. Then, one day, I came upon a public dirt road that had been recently graded, it had 1" of fluffy dusty dry dirt but underneath it was as solid packed clay, flat as a pool table. The dust made it look perfect, but there was too much traction, AND I suddenly decided to perform the maneuver seated on the GS, because I was showing off. I know the bike probably wasn't leaned far enough which contributed to my failure. When the bike didn't break traction, I gave it much more throttle popped the clutch, then my vision blacked out. The person I was with said the bike leaped into a spin as it fell onto it's side, and my outboard leg flew straight up in the air as I was thrown backwards. The violence of the 125HP without traction control had my legs in a split with one foot planted firmly on the ground the other over my head. I sustained a hamstring tear that still has not properly healed despite medications, PT and working out twice a week with a pro trainer. Don't be stupid like I was.

[@abhibeckert]

"the bike probably wasn't leaned far enough" I wouldn't say that contributed, I'd say that was the entire problem. Your hand, on the grips, should be down around your knee. That gets a heap of weight off the wheels and onto your foot, less traction for the bike and more traction for you. If you're not strong enough to lean over a 1200GS... don't do this manoeuvre. Your foot *must* more grip than your back wheel or there's zero chance of this going well.

[@nickg2431]

admire your honesty and it may help someone else

[@HankOnWheels]

Thank you for adding the part about respecting the trails and why we lose access to them. We will have far less areas to ride in the future if we don't all do our part!

[@Markycarandbikestuff]

Another thing Bret is a master at is the Helmet to Flat cap transition 6:18.

[@mattzobian]

He does it at the beginning of the video too. It's so funny, I think he's turned it into an inside joke.

Looks like he had it under the helmet 😂😂😂

[@MarcOppelt]

This is funny. I was up in Capitol Forest on my T7 the other day, found myself on a trail that dead ended in a creek, and roosting the ass end around was about the easiest way to get twisted around and outa there. BTW - Nice move with the helmet-hat thing. If I tried that I've probably rip an ear off.

[@The333]

Although I chuckled at the "teach you how to do something stupid" intro, I actually found this to be a really informative post. Where I ride regularly are 14ft. wide fire roads and I am tired of having to use the Austin-Powers-Golf-Cart method of turning my bike. I feel like if I could safely master this off-bike power turning technique it would save me a lot of effort on these tight fire roads. Thanks!

[@MarcSherwood]

I yell Austin Power's quotes when I do the 400 point fire-road u-turns too. When I'm on my 800GS it is too tall for me to be comfortable doing a slide 180, but now on the KTM 790 I feel a bit more capable. "a bit" is the operative part of this claim.

[@gattigatozza]

Techniques like this or wheelies are useful not because of the "cool" factor, but because if you know how to do this, it means that you simply have better control of the bike you are riding. Personally, I can't try either because I'm afraid of potential damage to both the bike and myself. :(

[@larswallin9202]

Good video, the best advice though is the part about cleaning up when you are done 👍, seen places just torn up...

[@robhahn7422]

I think, before you start, traction control should be off (if possible) like on my KTM 890 Adv. Even then it was not easy to do. Thnx Bret!

[@SuperCheesyMan]

love the bloopers :D

[@BretTkacs]

Someone watched them!!! 😅🤣

[@SuperCheesyMan]

of course I did!!@@BretTkacs

[@80stuie]

You’re not the first to teach this topic, but you are the best at it 👏

[@lawts1240]

A little warning re checking for persons in the firing line of all those flying stones, rocks and dust?? Great vid Bret as always, many thanks!

[@TheAsgards]

Love it. ❤ Bret be like: before you do stupid things, let me show you how to do it properly 😂

[@enb3810]

Fortnine introduced me to this concept and I've used it a few times, mostly for fun, but thank you for expanding on it. Also, that red bike sounds like it's about to explode, at least from this side of the camera.

[@dandersonjr]

I've seen this technique done many times over the years, some successful and some hilarious fails. I've done both.

[@BretTkacs]

🤣

[@serpents666]

"Let me teach you how to do something stupid". Every male in the area: "You had my curiosity, now you have my attention"

[@timothyvenable7135]

Great video as usual. Sometimes a power turn is way easier if you need to get turned around in a tight spot. It would be helpful to get a GPS class in how not to go down the wrong trail when two of them are close.

[@gregh5861]

Proving yet again that you are the Guru we all need. Thanks Bret!

[@standupmoto]

Nice video Bret, I do this manoeuvre in many of my reviews and often get asked how to do it. Now I can just refer viewers to this video, cheers mate 👍.

[@BretTkacs]

Thanks for sharing with others. I also have a U turns for trails that is a good video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJ7MpImhgs-LaZY

[@JohnLaCroixRenaissanceMan]

@@BretTkacs I saw the U turns for trails video. A couple of weeks ago I got in a situation where I needed to turn around to avoid a deep gravel/sand wash. The trail was narrow with a rise on one side, that technique worked like a champ - thanks!

[@BretTkacs]

@@JohnLaCroixRenaissanceMan that's fantastic 👍

[@CurtisBrandt]

Such a simple matter on a dirt bike, such a challenge on a 500 lb ADV. I have a modest inseam. I have zero problem doing this with a full dirt bike even with a taller seat. But the combination of height and weight of big ADV have me standing to the inside instead of straddling the machine.

[@BretTkacs]

Me too

[@DorkintheRoad]

"Lemme teach you how to do something stupid." This guy knows his audience well ;)

[@BretTkacs]

🤣

[@JagLite]

Excellent start to the video with the truth about dropping the bike, again and again. There are some funny videos of riders launching their bikes when they try this and get too much traction. Not so funny when their bike "ghost" rides into their buddies bikes, or off the side of the hill trail... Thanks Bret!

[@enduromotorradtouren]

The fun of trail riding is cleaning up afterwards ;-) Thanks for your video, very useful as usual. Günter/Nürnberg

[@johnmaciejewski4]

I like the part he stresses trail respect 👍

[@glencullen6390]

I checked out your bike when I was over in Spain last month. Nice ride.

[@alexgrigoreas4825]

Well, I can see that this is going to take some practice and a helper to pick the bike up 100 times....

[@kiliano61]

very good there, impressive with the speed and synchronicity with which you take off your helmet and put on your cup... there is some complex with the peeling

[@MATonTUBE]

amusing and useful video as usual with you on this channel (pity you don't come to Italy for your lessons). But a huge thumb up for the advices on cleaning up the mess before leaving, wiping away the skid marks. Enjoying riding off road is great, but doing it respectfully to the environment is something to be never left at home

[@kuaktak]

I was practicing this. Thanks for the vid. Good job again😊

[@tarouyamada2686]

"Leaving things in better shape than when you first got there." Or something along those lines, extra respek knuckles for hammering that point home. 🤙

[@Crazy-Chicken-Media]

I'm currently "instructing" (I'm nowhere near qualified to be an instructor, but I'm the only person they know that rides motorcycles) My niece on riding a dirt bike, I have her study most of your videos and then apply them in the real world. we're currently only riding established hard pack trails. But since you made this video I'm going to have to teach her this too cuz chances are she watched this already.

[@davidprej]

I appreciate that he told me to bail on this video before the first minute was over.

[@baxabuxa17]

Bret, you are best of the best!...

[@robertbagnall4106]

Great as usual. Love watching your videos. Coming from sports bikes to an adventure T7 its a whole different ball game 👍😂

[@JMartinhomestead]

when i attempt this my brain keeps holding the rear brake when doing leftys and i completely stall the bike. Cali desert has forced me into getting good at sand the last 6 weeks. hope to see you this spring in virginia! thanks for showing oopsies, even the best of us aren't perfect.

[@hellderson]

Thank you

[@TetraX-ui7xl]

It's easiest on wet grass, because it's very slippery. Good place to start off with (and it doesn't damage the tire).

[@bnblazer]

Thank you. 2 years ago I have returned to 50/50 riding at 52. I’ve been working hard and this is a technique I’ve been wanting to learn! Can you show us how to do it to the right?

[@BretTkacs]

I did include a few b-roll shots to the right. The technique is the same although most riders feel more natural to the left. My recommendation is get comfortable left then switch to the right.

[@damonoriente736]

Dude, you go the new Echelon Jacket! Tell All!

[@vasukiparthasarathy4219]

Good to know!!! thanks for details.

[@rodrigofabregas7756]

Great video Bret!...In a difficult place on my 1290 SAR loaded...I prefer the "drop&drag around" technique!....😄😂. Thank you!

[@ondkes]

Thank you for this lesson

[@75Sebi]

Thank you! I like your intro very much.

[@BretTkacs]

I'm glad you like it... Nothing like a touch of honesty

[@grungetamu]

I am loving the swayambhunath eyes on your helmet. 🙏

[@BretTkacs]

Me too! I had to have them when I was in Nepal. Best helmet decor ever.

[@TriumphAventura]

If anyone dares to do this, USE BOOTS. you may get your leg trapped below the bike at some point ....and just get a cheap 250 to play

[@AF-O6]

I can do all of these things…as long as it’s on your bike! My experience from MX days is a crash is not a simple tip over, but rather more a mousetrap like motion to the ground. I really wish I had more trials bike experience.

[@giftoftheroad7651]

Thank you!

[@CRASHDOWNMOTO]

Fun time to practice

[@rotomotor]

nice! thank you

[@davidspin5353]

that MotoMorini sounds like it got some loose parts.

[@luketembreull8138]

Came here to comment the same thing. Sounds worse than my KLR. Maybe(I can barely hear all the rattling over the normal engine thump.)

[@BretTkacs]

The screw on the windshield loosened up... full review coming soon

[@davidspin5353]

I thought maybe it had a Ducati clutch @@luketembreull8138

[@PaulCsomething]

The stupider the trick, the better it feels when you nail it!

[@BretTkacs]

Too true

[@d3v1ld0g6]

Another great video! Keep up the good work.

[@Nick-me9tl]

Thanks Bret, something else. What's your thoughts about the new Revit Echelon jacket? I bought this jacket and it don't feels like a €700 jacket. (When you compare it to a Defender or so) what's your opinion about it?

[@BretTkacs]

I like the Echelon jacket and pants but the Sand 4 (jacket) is still the best bang for the buck and the Defender is still my #1 pick based on features, performance and flexibility while traveling.

[@niltontravaglini8578]

Obrigado por mais essa brilhante aula. Abraço

[@2012pwagon]

@bret I notice you always ride with an arai helmet in these videos. Why do you prefer that helmet and How are they for weight? Looking to replace my heavy bell adventure helmet and would value your opinion

[@BretTkacs]

The XD4 is a good helmet for dirt focused ADV work as it vents air very well. I am currently ordering a replacement and going back to the Shoei Hornet which is old design bit not as old as the XD series. The Shoei works better with my arclites, has a more optically correct sheild and has a quick removal sheild. At the price of the XD4 it rediculous to require tools to pull the sheild. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qX-Vo4p-eNmDetksi=bUicmnXHgj2xMJOC

[@pietreins]

Hey Bret! I was wondering how tall are you? I cant flat foot my T7 so this technique seems imposible to me. Im 5´10

[@swapnilsaraf5076]

Remarkable skill to pwerturn a Celica

[@gasdive]

I used to do this all the time on my KTM 200 EXC. I can't even imagine doing it on my V-Strom.

[@michalispolyzos]

Great video Bret. Love the sticker on the visor of your helmet! Where did you get that?

[@BretTkacs]

Nepal

[@klampykixx]

Hi Bret i have a T7 and am quite tall and id say sufficiently strong, but i get to 90 degrees ok, but i feel like the bike is getting away , like washout when i try this, on the edge of tipping over Is there any suggestions from you as to what i could do different? Fun video btw 👌

[@BretTkacs]

Focus on keeping the steering to full lock and the steep lean. Expect to drop it while your figuring this out. If you don't drop it a few times while learning you are likely being too cautious

[@klampykixx]

@@BretTkacs understood. Is the beach a good idea to practice at? Say low tide on the hard sand ?

[@joebennett845]

Love the Chanel!

[@BretTkacs]

That's great, thanks 👍

[@vijayam1]

Brilliant..

[@JosepsGSX]

Leaving a deserved thank you in the comments

[@rodintoulouse3054]

Thanks for the lesson. I guess on my honda dct this is a non starter 🙂. However, i have a question. Do you apply the front brake? Thanks!

[@BretTkacs]

The DCT is one of the best bikes for pivot turns! It is so much easier

[@rodintoulouse3054]

@@BretTkacs i’ll wait for the video then ☺️. Thanks for the reply. But how about my question about the front brake, please?

[@RollinwithRoland]

Hell yeah brother! 😈

[@sharmilathimmaiah6420]

are you doing it in the first gear or second?

[@rednelli]

It's time to practice. And cleaning up after yourself on dirt roads.... Yes, it works in Poland as well.

[@HankOnWheels]

You had me at "Let me teach you how to do something stupid". 😛

[@BretTkacs]

😳🤣

[@darksidemachining]

Thought it was way cool when the Terminator stole the Harley at the biker bar and power turned out of the parking lot.

[@jacobusdaniel2383]

Thanks

[@BMWMarkR1200]

good to know

[@SubuShrestha]

After lunch on a ride, while everyone was slowly waddling to turn their bikes around, I leaned, revved and dumped clutch. Unfortunately, it was on wet grass... the rear wheel skidded out and hit another bike hard. Luckily it was wheel to wheel impact and missed the other rider's leg by inches. I did something stupid then, but now I know how to do it with more control :-)

[@BretTkacs]

😳... 🤣

[@TubTub32]

Love the intro 😂

[@moomoomilk95]

Can you still do this with a bike that has ABS engaged ?

[@stevemartinez4180]

Thanks,,

[@PLyhne]

thx for the warning.

[@dsharm]

I keep forgetting to shut off the TC all the way!

[@riendetout8812]

Protip: If your bike has traction control, make sure you turn it off before trying something stupid.

[@BretTkacs]

True... I forgot to mention that 🤣

[@Zdrive-Jim]

Do you have to disable traction control to do this. A silly question I am sure

[@BretTkacs]

If you have TC, yes. The Morini doesn't have TC so it wasn't necessary

[@jimmcallister8907]

I noticed that you only turned the bike to the left, is that because it's easier/safer for clutch and throttle control?

[@BretTkacs]

I showed left and right in the b-roll but for learning most riders prefer left turns. I believe learn to your side of comfort first, then work on the other side 👍

[@rallye81]

Brett: “Let me teach you how to do something stupid.” AKA: Hold my beer…Watch this.

[@thaumaturgeishere331]

nice

[@Lucky666-y8x]

I just recovered from a broken arm and wanna learn more stupid stuff please :D My bike is fubar already :P

[@BretTkacs]

🤣

[@MototechWanderer]

The Morini already has started making noises, mostly flimsy plastics rattling.

[@BretTkacs]

The screw on the windscreen loosened up. Easy fix

[@javi_scram]

hahah! : ) I love these turns!

[@absolutechaos13]

If you are worried about teaching bad tricks, don't be. My grandfather was a flight instructor. Eventually every student got the experience of him walking out to the small aircraft, him ripping up their flight plan, and the jolly "Today you are learning aerobatics" before practicing rolls and loops until they ran out of gas. The reasoning was that the first time you are upside down, you are going to panic. He wanted that first time to be intentional.

[@Hansen80]

Damn good video

[@Michael_Shay]

Depending on the make and model of your bike, it may be cheaper to buy a DR650 and learn how to do this on that before attempting it on the big adventure bike ;)

[@algardner2391]

Not going to lie. That looks terrifying.

[@absolutelymiey522]

Done it all the time, but on the cement floor😊

[@zeljkogalivezic1619]

super

[@JasonRidesmoto]

Why does that bike sound like its about to fall apart?

[@BretTkacs]

A screw was loose on the windshield adjustment. Snugged it up and it quiet again. Stay tuned for a full review

[@Kudosfromamsterdam]

Dude, love your lessons and vids, but what is up with the cap?

[@BretTkacs]

What's wrong with my cap?

[@Kudosfromamsterdam]

@@BretTkacs nothing is wrong, it is just a swift motion from helmet to cap, that I was wonderering what the story around it was.

[@TGITroberg]

​@@Kudosfromamsterdamhe just likes having a cap and has perfected the transition

[@draganpastrovic2157]

What about some front break to easier initiate the slide? On a realy heavy bike.

[@BretTkacs]

No, to helping to initiate the slide but to yes to controlling the rotation of the slide

[@draganpastrovic2157]

@@BretTkacs yes you're right

[@henryvaneyk3769]

Yea, can't see this working out well for me with my 1290 Super Adventure R. 😁

[@witchdoctor6502]

I love to learn stupid shit... puting this on a to learn list :D

[@rayotieno7958]

Greatly

[@2wheelswings]

hahahahahahah that intro ahhaha :)

[@abhibeckert]

I feel like you missed the most important thing to know in this technique... if the back wheel has more traction than your foot it's going to end in disaster. It's absolutely critical to get as much weight as possible off the back wheel and onto that foot. How much depends on the tyre and the ground.

[@BretTkacs]

I thought I covered that?

[@TravelnTechDM]

the moment u said lemme teaxh u something stupid...i hit like...