How To Powerslide a Bike - Brake Magazine

[@RodNeufeld]

I believe that having the ability to execute a controlled powerslide is more than to impress your friends, it is just another tool in your skill set to have control of the bike at all times and also to be able to regain control when things may start to get a bit dodgy. When dirt riding the environment and situations change very quickly and can result in needing these skills.

[@DrMohanRanawade]

Seen many videos on power sliding ,nothing is as juicy as this one, no other video tells you better than this,enjoyed it and a soon as I finish typing this, I would be on my bike, the Triumph Tiger 800, trying this stuff out !!

[@BrakeMagazine]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@davidandrew3481]

Always remember to turn back and watch it

[@lecsu131]

the break-spin-break-spin-break-spin at the end...piece of art..

[@g02n2]

Most importantly .... check over your shoulder ! lol yep, got to get your perspective right. Love it.

[@pavelvesely2981]

Absolutely top tutorial! The most important To make it a great power slide, not a good power slide but a great power slide ...You’ve got to check back over your shoulder the skid mark :) :) :) :) So fun!

[@BrakeMagazine]

Couldn't agree more! 😂

[@kennethvernonprivate]

......still loving MTM's. Thanks again LP!

[@BrakeMagazine]

No problem. Thanks again for watching. The comments are hugely appreciated 😁

[@a-10warthog72]

In all honesty, THAT'S exactly the reason I want to learn.

[@KeremCesmebasi-xt8rb]

great breakdown many thx

[@ddg9584]

Great videos. These instructional videos all make so more sense to me as I’m getting more experience on the bike. You are VERY good with these explanations. Keep up the good work. What did people do before KZbin ?

[@motovloggingwithvman2188]

Dude, you are the best!!!

[@TheNandis67]

Great video and great explanation. Cheers, and greetings from Spain.

[@BrakeMagazine]

Thanks for watching Fernando!

[@moreseun]

Basically watch this from 2:30 to 3:30 then the last 20 seconds, that's what you need 👍🏽.

[@StuWNZ]

Definitely about showing off 😊

[@7arkhwf]

".. you got to check back over your shoulder..!" 😁😁

[@javi_scram]

Great end!❤‍🔥

[@ericduan19]

i once accidentally did a power slide on a downhill turn. i came in a bit too fast & stepped on the rear brake too hard. then i slide the bike for about 3 meters. because i have experienced numerous rear wheel locking scenario, i was calm enough to maintain control of my front wheel. morale of the day is remember to ride within your limitations & ride responsively. but, man, the feeling of a power slide is just AWESOME.

[@dabeefemus]

Dude, not trying to burst your bubble but... What you discribed was a semi controlled skid! And what the video teaches isn't a powerslide. It's a peelout with a little turn thrown in for... Some reason. Now, if that floats your boat cool. But don't get into a conversation with experienced cyclist's and claim to know how to powerslide. If you really want to see true powersliding watch a video on "Speedway" racing and ive grabbed a semi tutorial on such to offer in peace. If it loads. If not just KZbin "Speedway racing" Ride safe, Steve

[@ericduan19]

@@dabeefemus thanks for sharing. I'll look into it

[@wheelstakeme]

05:21 is when I liked and subbed to this video..! Adv anyday... 😍

[@BrakeMagazine]

Gladded you like it!

[@Mouniraelhouli]

do you need a clutch to do this, i have a honda 110cc with no clutch, can i still do it?

[@bronxnewbie]

One thousand likes!!!

[@mannyechaluce3814]

almost like a rally car, niceeeeee

[@JorgeBravoPratscher]

Finally an easy to understand video on how to powerslide. Good stuff guys, also the other video on slide turn. Are you based in the Mediterranean by any chance? That location where you filmed the video looks familiar, is it around Tarragona by any chance? Cheers from Barcelona.

[@stephenbushway901]

Love your vids, Lell! One question: How do you like your Enduroguard jacket? Ain't it the best?

[@BrakeMagazine]

It's a while since I stopped wearing it, but I did like it. bit stiff but otherwise good.

[@area8849]

좋은 내용 감사해요.한글 자막 좀 넣어줘요

[@irishrover63]

Great technique, I must try it sometime. Lovely location, we all need some sunshine. :-)

[@shivareddycherabuddi3074]

Does abs matter while doing power slides ? I’m planning to get tiger 850 which doesn’t have switchable abs but it has switchable traction control I wonder will it effect doing power slides

[@tolga1cool]

I really wonder how many people have broken things on their bike as a result of watching your videos lol

[@BrakeMagazine]

Hahahaha! That's the spirit :)

[@bikingslopez]

tolga1cool right so stiff on so much weight on his handle bars just waiting to catch a nice rut

[@bikesterglobal]

Nice!!

[@davealston3881]

Brilliant

[@ronanrogers4127]

It would have been helpful to address what changes are required for bikes with ABS. Some bikes ABS can’t be deactivated, so how do you compensate for this. Other bikes have several settings, on, off, front on and back off...so, which setting do you recommend? Same for bikes with traction control. My KTM actually makes these manoeuvres really easy because it senses when the back gets too out of shape, it’s brilliant. I think BMW will get to that level one day :)

[@Rustyfinger]

I take it Neil was doing the the power slide, haha

[@patrickfreitas4905]

It seems you are filming in Portugal (Algarve), is it so?! Would love to meet and learn with you some tips :)

[@BrakeMagazine]

In the winter we head to there because the weather is so bad in the UK! :) We'd love to ride with you :)

[@manjumaiya1]

Hey, do you have the ABS off or on for a power slide?

[@BrakeMagazine]

You must be able to lock the wheel.

[@manutdfan931207]

Nice explanation. Can somebody tell me what is the music in the end?

[@MrGuano11]

My rear wheel keeps washing out when I turn during the braking causing me to fall. What do?

[@nuclear_angelx1111]

don't go too fast

[@BrakeMagazine]

As jeswin said.

[@bikingslopez]

Well first of all dont stand so straight up and stiff on your handle bars for one dude sliding like hes nervous to slide out and fall power thru your turn. Keep your normal seated position or standing postion and let your bike slide keep your center of gravity and stay loose you stay up right like that dude your going to hit a rut and go flying highside on that bike. Then you can feel how to drift your body in the dirt/street which is not nearly as fun as drifting the bike.

[@theun72]

Hi, nice video, what type of tires are those on your bike?

[@BrakeMagazine]

Metzeler Karoo 3.

[@robbessell5704]

OK so what do you do when you can't initiate things like the rear break as your cannot turn your rear ABS off?

[@BrakeMagazine]

Unplug the fuse that makes the ABS work...

[@robbessell5704]

But if that a good idea for a 275kg bike like a VFR1200X?

[@nicholascarver1]

Downshift

[@aarona8499]

Can you do this with a bike with ABS?

[@BrakeMagazine]

If you turn it off.

[@黃彥維-n5m]

Should I turn off the ABS?

[@BrakeMagazine]

Probably

[@dougiequick1]

While I do like the verbals, the video is lacking for enough demonstration in my opinion ...should be wall to wall video of power sliding with voice over the top ...have no need to watch the man's lips move...just sayin

[@BrakeMagazine]

Fair enough 😊

[@ronanrogers4127]

I think the explanation of the pivot slide turn gives a better instruction. The same principle of the pivot turn apples to the power slide. kzbin.info/www/bejne/noSZp3iohrVnZ5o

[@mohamedzainudin9359]

hello, can you do the same with a DCT?

[@BrakeMagazine]

Probably 😊

[@mohamedzainudin9359]

Im sure you experts can..!!...can you make a video on that pleeeeese!!

[@paarthd2]

@brake mag // What jacket is that?

[@BrakeMagazine]

Fox Legion :)

[@paarthd2]

@@BrakeMagazine The white one?

[@phddabbs4472]

Why a power slide ?? to get through a corner faster....never mind impress your mates !!!!

[@sikijkarki8975]

PHD Dabbs a few moto gp riders do this, but at a higher lean angle(obviously) search Casey stoner

[@mannyechaluce3814]

Its all about the impressing, If we just want to enjoy the outdoors and get to places, walking is perfectly fine :D we ride vehicles to impresss :D

[@brianbarr8623]

Are you in the Algarve?

[@BrakeMagazine]

Hell yeah we are Brian! Place is the So Cal of Europe, it's summer all year round.

[@BattleDadPrime]

Didn't know you were down here. It's offroad heaven :) We did South Wales to Algarve too. Best move ever.

[@mrtwollock9392]

why is the last piece of advice to not look where your going and show boat?

[@wrangler10]

it’s much easier when the bike is not yours.

[@freetimeonline]

Maybe some info on ABS (stops the wheel from locking up) and Traction Control (will prevent the drift) maybe useful, also - the only reason for power sliding is to impress your mates!! I do it because I like to do it and don't care what anyone else thinks.

[@BrakeMagazine]

We're going to do a full explanation video on ABS soon. :)

[@reksubbn3961]

Good point. Cant lock up the back wheel

[@mattzobian]

Needed more explanation of how to initiate the turn (left or right), which I suspect it's done by shifting your butt AND your weight. And the video footage should point it out. Plus it should mention turning off ABS. A little disappointed, but thanks.

[@raiderify]

Not your butt. You're more likely to slide off. But planted, tilt upper torso for weight

[@michaelcaton9358]

Emulating the head band gayness of Cyril Despres?

[@kennethvernonprivate]

hahahaha

[@BrakeMagazine]

He was emulating me. FACT.

[@michaelcaton9358]

Pehaps one does not choose the Cyril Despress head band, the Cyril Despres head band chooses you!

[@dazaspc]

The way he does this would be perfect for a Postie bike. As for an adventure bike Embarrasing. inside footpeg weight transfer to the front in time with power. Works on and off road.

[@74KU]

Learn to potetially wreck 1000s of dollars of gear for a bigger ego..0:35

[@BrakeMagazine]

And become a more skilled better rider, that enjoys riding even more... 🤔 Do you find stunt riders amazing? Or the skill and speed of MotoGP riders? None of that happens without a little risk, a lot practice and the occasional crash. If we want to to do these thing it should be okay. If people want to learn on their bikes and take that risk, that should be allowed. 😊

[@MrSimonmcc]

Conversely, buy a bike worth thousands of dollars, don't use any of its potential and just sit in front of your computer criticising people who are enjoying riding their bikes. On the other hand, you could Google 'British sense of humour'.

[@kamren4703]

5:25... And then you do a wheelie.