How to Stand while Riding Off-Road Motorcycles: Essential Techniques for ADV Riders

[@SFUndertaker]

I don’t get it how your channel doesn’t have more subscribers. As much as I love to watch and follow several serious adventure riders, I understand that they are half of my age and several times of my skill level. Your channel is educational and realistic. Thank you for your efforts.

[@advmotoskillz]

Thank you! That is the biggest compliment we could get. Like many ADV riders, I got into it as a middle-aged rider myself. I fell in love with everything about it and became a bit obsessed with learning and practicing as much as I could to improve my skillZ. My goal is to share with other riders things I have learned in my experience to become confident on the bike.

[@SileX406coup]

I think the issue is that only few people are interested in those Shorts.

[@bobbie851]

Easily the best video I've seen on riding position.

[@advmotoskillz]

🤝🏻Thank you! Appreciate you taking the time to let us know you enjoyed it.

[@johnny_boi77]

straight to the point, no BS, no wasting time. Great video!

[@advmotoskillz]

🤙 Thanks for letting us know you liked our video. I like to keep the info on topic and to the point 🤙

[@fuglbird]

I don't ride off-road but needed to learn proper technique for dealing with speed bumps and "stuff". This was the best instruction I've found on KZbin - and I've seen a few. Thank you!

[@advmotoskillz]

🤝🏻Thanks for letting us know you found the video helpful. That’s a good point on the speed bumps 👍🏻 much easier to take them at speed standing than sitting down.

[@alexfajardo8809]

Nicely explained, what, how and why. Easy to understand, thank you!

[@advmotoskillz]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@The333]

Great post as usual!

[@advmotoskillz]

Glad you enjoyed it! Apprecialte the feedback.

[@CoyRedGlass]

Great explanation - this takes so much practice and discipline to perfect.

[@advmotoskillz]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lloydtucker-p6w]

thanks great info

[@advmotoskillz]

@@lloydtucker-p6w Thanks!

[@canadianfortruth]

u sir ROCK thank u so much for what u do .i hope u have a ridding school .i just payed $400 for a day of training AVD bike school a found more info in your vids thanks .cheers from up north Kamloops B.C. ADV -motorbike heaven .keep up the good work

[@advmotoskillz]

🤝 Thanks for taking the time to let us know you enjoyed the video! If you ever find yourself in Dubai and want to do some training, I offer private coaching.

[@solarone69]

This is the finest standing technique video I’ve seen. Thanks for the great info - keep it coming!!

[@advmotoskillz]

Wow, thanks! Please share it witha friend. We want to get as many riders feeling comfortable on their bikes as we can.

[@2wheels1guy25]

That knee-tip is a new one for me! Gracias!

[@advmotoskillz]

You're so welcome!

[@vijayam1]

Excellent!

[@advmotoskillz]

Glad you liked it!

[@motoroadtrip]

this video is really good! Valuable and very important tips! GS trophy qualifier Brazil! 🇧🇷 heading to Namibia 🇳🇦

[@advmotoskillz]

Thanks letting us know you liked the video! As you know, it’s the fundamentals that make all the difference in becoming a confident rider!!! Best of luck to you 🏆

[@MotoMission.]

This is great stuff.

[@advmotoskillz]

🤝🏻 Thanks! We have been putting together a series on standing and riding to help develop counterbalancing skillZ👍🏻 be sure to scroll through some of other videos too

[@donalharrington6462]

Fantastic video, can u tell me what bars and risers you have?....i can't straighten my right arm ( new elbow 😂) and so i can't stand properly

[@advmotoskillz]

@@donalharrington6462 I have installed Wunderlich handlebar riser (25mm). www.wunderlich.de/en/wunderlich-handlebar-riser-ergo-41970-011 The handlebars are stock BMW. I have had rotator cuff surgery to both shoulders 😅 and having the bars up a bit helps ease strain on them. Riding with chronic conditions… adjustments need to be made in riding style and techniques for sure. The most important thing is to keep moving and be as active as we can 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤙🏻

[@Avensur]

Love your skills set my friend. Truly and indeed needed to be able to hit the road with confidence.

[@advmotoskillz]

Thanks! Spending time drilling these fundamentals makes all the differeance for sure.👍

[@flybuster]

best tutorial ❤

[@advmotoskillz]

I find spending time on the centerstand just working on the positions helpful! Dial in those counterbalancing positions.

[@Zerotys_ADV]

Excellent information

[@advmotoskillz]

Glad you liked it Thanks.

[@نبيللزرقي]

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[@advmotoskillz]

شكرا لك على كلماتك الرقيقة ودعمك!

[@نبيللزرقي]

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[@Fra8186]

Hello congratulations for all the off-road driving tips. But what about the technique of putting the leg out inside the turn?

[@advmotoskillz]

🤝 Thanks for letting us know you are liking the videos. I don't stick my leg out in many turns. Ridiing the GS, the cylinder heads can make that techniques difficult. I will sometimes do it when going from a brakeslide into spinning turn.

[@Fra8186]

@@advmotoskillz Thanks for answering me. Me a month ago in a downhill hairpin bend on very difficult stony terrain. I fell and crushed my toes. This shocked me a little

[@advmotoskillz]

@@Fra8186 Sorry to hear that. Hope you are doing ok and will be back on the bike soon.

[@carvalhonj]

Your videos are incredible, your help has been a blessing. Thank you. You have crash bar bags so my question is do they influence when you are in the sand and the front needs to be lighter? I even have doubts about the fuel tank being too full.

[@advmotoskillz]

@@carvalhonj I’m thrilled to hear you have enjoyed the videos👍🏻. It’s feedback like this that keeps us motivated to keep making them.

[@advmotoskillz]

@@carvalhonj The crash bars (and the LoneRider Mini bags with my supplies) do not significantly affect the ride. When I plan a ride, especially if there will be a lot of sand, I like to have a full tank of gas. There can be a lot of wheel spin to get that heavy bike moving at times and the last place I want to run out of gas is 20km inside an erg. 😅👍🏻

[@carvalhonj]

@@advmotoskillz I imagined this but I would like to know the answer from someone who is an expert in sand. I have an Africa twin DCT and a huge forest reserve in my state, but much of it has sand and I still don't have enough knowledge to ride there, and…I'm afraid of having an accident)😵‍💫 This is today but I hope tomorrow will be different and your videos have helped with that. Thank you Mike

[@advmotoskillz]

@@carvalhonj Most welcome 👍🏻 I don’t have much experience with DCT. Tired it a few times, but only leisurely. 2 parting thoughts: Riding in sand… there is always the inevitable stuck/tip over(all the gear all the time for you and the bike) I use my clutch a lot in the sand. I pull the clutch in before rolling off the throttle to slow the bike down. Especially when cresting the tops of dunes. With a DCT.. not the same😅

[@carvalhonj]

@@advmotoskillz It's hard to my mind accept that at some point something will happen. I'm middle aged too and I've always been on the asphalt and I only had a small accident when I was 18. But I'm trying to reprogram my mind about what you said (be prepared with protections as it will be inevitable that something happens). Regarding the DCT, I understand that I lose something by not having a manual clutch, I'm considering buying a smaller street legal bike like the XT250 or XLX300 but I still want to try it with Africa because I have to ride more than an hour to be there. (Pine Barrens - New Jersey)

[@robertgyetvai5926]

Thanks for these great riding technique videos! You have a nice, wide, thick brake pedal. Is it an extension?

[@advmotoskillz]

Thanks for letting us know you are enjoting the videos! I added some ridiged rubber to the brake lever and topped it off with an aluminum cap so that I can reach it easier.👍

[@porlalibre2830]

Awesome clip as always, 2 questions for you: do you ride with knee braces? If yes, how do you manage that feeling, cause it feels like your knees can not squeeze the bike to control all that moves, and the second question is: for how long you can ride in technical position? I’m a beginner off road rider, and after 15 minutes I start to loose strength 😂 not to mention my terrible condition 😂, thanks!

[@advmotoskillz]

I wear Knox knee guards. They are soft knee pads. I’ve never worn a pair of knee braces so I can’t comment on how they perform. I prefer soft armor in general. I find the hard plastic stuff to be jarring on impact. I wear soft armored shorts and a fully padded jacket too. Technical riding does take a good deal of conditioning. Being flexible in your joints is very helpful (having some arthritic joints makes it challenging at times, trust me). When riding in the dunes and having a good clean run, I am typically panting in about 15 minutes too. It is physically demanding moving a 250kg bike around. Physical conditioning can improve with time in the saddle but should be worked on for sure.

[@CoyRedGlass]

Hey there, I do wear knee braces (the tight slip-on fabric/elastic kind). It does help to consistently keep these on for that extra little bit of support especially if you have a bad knee or arthritis. Icing down after riding is recommended - especially if you wish to ride for many days. I am going to test a few heavier more structured braces for comfort and support.

[@akepettersson4847]

🤝💯

[@advmotoskillz]

🤙 Thanks!

[@brunolujan7822]

[@advmotoskillz]

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[@DograRink]

Always helping us all in improving our capabilities!! Thanks a lot 🫶🫶

[@advmotoskillz]

My pleasure! Thanks for lettingus know you enjoy the videos🤙