I love big downhills, even if you mess up you’re still gonna make it to the bottom!
@cheifreal2 жыл бұрын
I like that attitude. But I tend to be all or nothing and the more sketchy the better.
@MrDemontech3 күн бұрын
hahahaha
@andrewbrown93042 жыл бұрын
There’s no one else out there online giving out such expert advice for riders! We appreciate you man🙏🏻
@IRCTireUSAMoto2 жыл бұрын
That means a lot! Thanks so much for the support!
@inmauledun2 жыл бұрын
The best dirtbike teacher on youtube, you can read beginners mind and give details explanation and how it make sense
@IRCTireUSAMoto2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support!
@wild_trail_flow2 жыл бұрын
I haven't been riding enduro motorcycles for very long, but whenever it comes to technical downhills my skills are usually better, even when compared to very experienced enduro riders. That simply comes from more than 15 years of riding MTBs on technical trails. The same way a trials motorcycle is a great hard enduro cross-training tool for mastering balance, double blip, splatter and other trials techniques, riding downhill or enduro MTBs is a good way of learning technical downhill skills. They very easily transfer to an enduro motorcycle. If you are planning to get a bicycle for building moto endurance, instead of getting a road bicycle it might be more beneficial to get an MTB, so that you can work on fitness and skills at the same time.
@IRCTireUSAMoto2 жыл бұрын
I definitely need to try some mountain biking! Thanks for watching!
@riders.oregon44742 жыл бұрын
I think the years of downhill skiing helps me . I don’t fear the downhills.
@mofekka2 жыл бұрын
@@riders.oregon4474 me too. Being an expert skier makes me not afraid of steeps. So I have fun with them versus fearing them. Here is an example - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJOmf2eEpqeFa68
@martincantwell25572 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, went from moto to mtb for years and now back to moto... balance and good technique are essential on a mountain bike since you don't have the weight or engine to rely on...now I've transferred all those skills back to moto and it's transformed my riding, especially downhill. Highly recommend others to use mtb as a form of training for both fitness and skills.
@brown-brettstgermain91662 жыл бұрын
@@riders.oregon4474 you gotta lean into it right!
@7thirtyseven2 жыл бұрын
Rich, one of the biggest hurdles is obstacles on a downhill and more specifically if the rider has confidence they can do the obstacle and remain in control as the hill continues. Your balance practice is perfect for this, when a rider knows they can drop off a rock ledge or over roots or logs while maintaining control of momentum without taking feet off pegs it makes a huge difference in downhill confidence.
@IRCTireUSAMoto2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! I'll have to do a downhill obstacle specific video!
@bennelson98892 жыл бұрын
@@IRCTireUSAMoto please do! This just came up in a recent ride for me. Down hill to a decent log. I didn’t know how to approach it, hesitated, and ate dirt…
@chrisoffersen2 жыл бұрын
The cone drills made a massive improvement in my downhills. I like the tip for using the motor for a kind of ABS for the rear tire.
@IRCTireUSAMoto2 жыл бұрын
Right in man!! Thank for watching!!
@timmychen62 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rich!!!! For responding my request earlier. Thank you to much!!!!! Love you.
@IRCTireUSAMoto2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@timmychen62 жыл бұрын
@@IRCTireUSAMoto i can't thank you enough. Im going to practice the instructions in the video hundreds of times.
@greggmarshall55882 жыл бұрын
Excellent advice as usual. Thanks Rich!
@IRCTireUSAMoto2 жыл бұрын
Happy to help! Thank you for watching!
@RichPlakas2 жыл бұрын
Steep downhills are my kryptonite! I think it's more my fear of ledge heights. This video definitely helps inspire more confidence.
@randallduke72982 жыл бұрын
Yep, I have totally been the guy that pulls in the clutch fully and slides down with the rear tire locked. Thanks for educating me!
@scottzeezee4343 Жыл бұрын
Great tip on the chain slap noise while going down hill. I’d always thought that was bad and meant I reached the point that I should fully pull in the clutch. Now I’ll try to keep that noise going.
@jamiekerr746910 ай бұрын
Always the best clear explanations
@dirtbikesicehockey47882 жыл бұрын
I always love when you can slowly descend a hill and the bike is at idle the whole time.
@IRCTireUSAMoto2 жыл бұрын
Great feeling!!
@SalSpaceKhan2 жыл бұрын
Alternating pressure is so key here with the giant coal hill hill climbs! Comes in SO handy!
@IRCTireUSAMoto2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! Thanks for watching!
@brycejeannot86652 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this. Just did Redbull outliers and really struggled at the downhills. Wish I would have watch this first.
@TheNickademas12 жыл бұрын
Great instruction. One thing I would add is the clutch fully engaged engine on because there is an obstacle at the bottom of the downhill or somewhere along the downhill route. It’s a sure fire way to know that hey I’m going to guarantee the bike isn’t going to stall for this.
@IRCTireUSAMoto2 жыл бұрын
Great point! Going to have to add handling downhill obstacles!
@robsonenduro33162 жыл бұрын
zig zag pattern works for me on very steep downhills where there is a risk o going over the bars. Going down sideways also allows me to stop almost at any time.
@IRCTireUSAMoto2 жыл бұрын
That's a great point. You can always kick that rear to the side and slide.
@thailandmopedadventures6112 жыл бұрын
Your Videos helped me a lot in my Trainings so far - Thanks Rich!
@thehungryhunter34542 жыл бұрын
So I get the chain slap sound when I feel like I'm doing a good job but I didn't know the what the sound was or if I was hurting my bike. Thanks for saying that so now I understand.
@IRCTireUSAMoto2 жыл бұрын
Glad to help! Thanks for watching!!
@finrampe2 жыл бұрын
Great vid and good tips. Being able to balance stand still makes a big difference in up and down hills. Any possibility to make advanced edition with at least skid plate height (or even bigger) obstacle on steep downhill? Downhill obstacles tend to make me feel like I have no clue what to do - my inner rideprocessor pops syntax error .. compress the shock, snap the clutch .. but I don't want any more speed .. aim at 2/3 mark or try to time doubleblip? don't want any big jump with plenty of speed to cope with later on.. the least I want is rear wheel bump high from obstacle and push me towards handle bars. Obviously it would be best to stop before obstacle but if it appears from nowhere like they usually do. 😱
@IRCTireUSAMoto2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! I'll put it on the list!
@abdulrockman39924 ай бұрын
My problem with downhills are the ruts. In my country ruts are very common in the terrain, when I try to downhill the ruts guides the front wheel which make it really difficult to balance, especially when the rear tire is on a different rut lane.
@bransonbasher65342 жыл бұрын
Okay, that demonstration of full lock turns is my next goal post.
@IRCTireUSAMoto2 жыл бұрын
Good luck thanks for watching!!
@bransonbasher65342 жыл бұрын
Luck? Naw, buddy, what I need is commitment to improving my fundamentals and discipline to put in the work. Thank you for the support though, I know what you mean.
@someth1ngstube2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, good tips. Biggest concern for me is front wheel locking onto rocks or roots at an angle or sliding off far enough and me going high side. Been close to that couple of times and seen consequence of others getting there.
@brown-brettstgermain91662 жыл бұрын
Great video on so many levels.
@cyclemoto8744 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Cheers from OZ
@franciscoortiz8104 Жыл бұрын
Awesome videos!!!
@IRCTireUSAMoto Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@dalepellerin Жыл бұрын
I keep running into super steep Colorado decomposed granite. The clutch management for engine braking tips are spot on. Thank you
@austincrabtree2850 Жыл бұрын
Im in Colorado too and just went on a super rocky trail that had steep downhill. Didn't really know what do to because I didnt want to be under heavy front brake when hitting rocks.
@mikelowry0072 жыл бұрын
It feels cool to get the dead engine clutch technique. i can weight the entire back of the peg to save energy when they are super long and technical as well
@IRCTireUSAMoto2 жыл бұрын
🤘🤘
@dirtbiketrailrides2 жыл бұрын
Rich, I saw you at TKO last week but didn't get to say hello! Maybe next time 😜. Thanks for your helpful videos, and yea DH mtb'ing is awesome, plenty of control with grippy tires and brakes, good practice to make it less scary. Its more so the jumps that are sketchy and cause injuries!
@IRCTireUSAMoto2 жыл бұрын
Oh man! Should of said hi! I’m always around the races! Next time!
@corsair75312 жыл бұрын
Great instruction Rich! Is there a preferred gear to be in when performing an engine off downhill? I would think 1st or 2nd. Your instruction videos are extremely helpful. Thanks.
@IRCTireUSAMoto2 жыл бұрын
Its definitely depending on your gearing but 2nd is a best choice most of the time.
@Yoda-em5mt2 жыл бұрын
Am i alone thinking that dead engine down hilling is just stupid and yeh yeh i see the likes of bb57 and jarvis doing it , maybe my tracks are to gnarly as i have heaps of sections were if you were to stall it and not be able to blip of stuff you will just die 😯😜😜
@neildxb2 жыл бұрын
Nice one! Thanks
@williamfisher5348 Жыл бұрын
greatly helpful
@rideroftheweek Жыл бұрын
Steep downhills are one thing. That I can handle. Steep downhills with 90 degree switchbacks, trees, roots, big rocks, ruts and ledges with near vertical drop-offs is another. That's where I am a little less confident.
@bas2137 Жыл бұрын
Hi Rich! Love all the vid’s & tips as the starter rider I am. I’m not too bad at maintaining ‘grip’ or at least not locking up when downhill and thus keep control of my speed, but one thing I am not good at / confident in is the situation where a steep downhill is followed directly by a steep uphill, or when covering a deep ditch. I just can’t seem to hit it right an always either don’t carry enough speed to go up again, or I try to get that momentum up front and end up hitting the bottom too hard and flipping the bike.. on the rare occasions I did manage at first try, I have no clue what I did different to previous approaches. Would you have any idea what I’m doing wrong based on that description, or even better know of a video that covers such required technique? Thanks from the Netherlands for helping us understand! 🇳🇱
@mie88356 ай бұрын
Sir make some suspension setup for Enduro thanks
@Lost1Byte2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@davedonedis2 жыл бұрын
LoL, I suck at the long downhills in WV that are rutted, muddy, and full of baby head + size rocks with no end in site and turns! I’m fine with the ones I can see the bottom for some reason.
@thedifferencerealestate8905 Жыл бұрын
Hey Rich! Need help on tire selection. Turkey TX, cap rock canyon NEPG in 2023 March. What is a good tire for that race? I run the M5B, I think that’s not going to work in that terrain. Thanks!
@sarahdell40422 жыл бұрын
These are some really useful tips! I have a horrible habit of using only the front brake, and leaning super far back on steep declines with my 2 stroke. On my 4 stroke I really take advantage of the massive engine braking, which feels like cheating. Horrible form I really need to work on!
@Cross-Country-Biker2 жыл бұрын
Hey Rich, TNX for the lesson, i have found bad fork setup to be dangerous...with drop offs on a downhill - fork tucking in and not returning in time. Any idea what to adjust?
@IRCTireUSAMoto2 жыл бұрын
Sounds too soft.
@Cross-Country-Biker2 жыл бұрын
@@IRCTireUSAMoto Thanks Mate
@NOorah-oj8gt Жыл бұрын
I rode mountain bikes for well over a decade before I started riding dirt bikes and my downhill speed is much faster than people who are faster than me on uphills..
@Starlightranchwyoming2 жыл бұрын
Can you cover down hill with a switch back? I'd like to learn a pivot on the front wheel.
@Starlightranchwyoming2 жыл бұрын
As of now I either do a complete 180 pivot on the rear, or get off the bike and slide the rear around.
@IRCTireUSAMoto2 жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKbWl6OGiLF_ntU
@IRCTireUSAMoto2 жыл бұрын
This as well kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWjCq4R6nttmq9k
@emilfumea1054 Жыл бұрын
Hei Rich! I wonder why r u allways using the midlle finger for cluch? It's better for u, or u have an injury? Great videos by the way! Keep going great job!
@IRCTireUSAMoto Жыл бұрын
I learned that way! I don’t advocate for one or the other 👍
@lisimahus2 жыл бұрын
Well, good luck with that technique of engine braking taken from motocross for really steep downhills! It is not realistic for two strokes, albeit for 4t given the massive engine brake could come into play to some extent. More often than not in a hard enduro situation you will need to factor in that sometimes 'no front brake applied' is necessary to get you over a slippery obstacle e.g. tree roots pointing sideways or wet stone face etc. I find it a much better advice to approach any downhill in sections, as sometimes you simply cannot brake hard on a section, but only on the section next below. Sequencing your braking becomes a must have mental skill! Sometimes more speed is better for stability purposes. Anything that will get you safe and "on your pegs".
@manoliswec56742 жыл бұрын
my fav part of riding is downhill, its very easy for me cause ive been riding on a mountain ideal for downhill bicycles. i often turn off the engine and sail through while trying not to hit the brakes at all. i believe that helped me a lot even though its a little controversial to say the least...
@onthethrottle71042 жыл бұрын
Why is it controversial? IT's not like your'e getting any special control with the engine running when you're going down hill.
@manoliswec56742 жыл бұрын
@@onthethrottle7104 actually you are, bike is more stable, especially if you accelerate when you can. but i do enjoy the bicycle feeling a lot!
@7910682 жыл бұрын
Downhills are ok for me! It's uphills that I find challenging? Btw, which finger are you using for the clutch in this vid?
@IRCTireUSAMoto2 жыл бұрын
Middle
@Chrissurfs Жыл бұрын
Im on an xr400, I need to get something smaller. Mine feels like a tank .
@JohnBorgJacob2 жыл бұрын
awesome
@Dukett99992 жыл бұрын
Hi Rich I find, that 4 stroks are much easier to ride downhills because of their better engine breaking. When I used to ride 4 stroke I often just put it in 1 gear and let it role with additional use of the front break. Now that I'm rideing 2 stroke I have to use the rear break and I often stal the engine. I try to keep my backwheel roling because it gives me more controle but I can't help it sometimes it locks. Any tips on how to prevent staling the engine? Thanks a lot in advance and perfekt explanation as always. Cheers Ralph
@IRCTireUSAMoto2 жыл бұрын
Use your clutch. We talk about it in the video.
@CesarSan19 Жыл бұрын
Awesome as always. Thanks! One question, Rich, I usually hear that it is not recommended to engine brake a 2 stroke because the oil comes in only when you put some throttle. Is this correct or what do you think about it?
@IRCTireUSAMoto Жыл бұрын
Yes if the engine breaking for a very long period of time, like on a long downhill road. It’s definitely recommend it to blip the throttle. But for most Hard Enduro down hills you’ll be all right. Thanks for watching.
@user-sp8eb6iz7f Жыл бұрын
What brand of tire do you recommend ??
@c-note41462 жыл бұрын
I saw the title and thought to myself, “he’s right, I DO suck at downhills”
@Montana_lifestyle2 жыл бұрын
I just try and lock up the front brake and ride a stoppie down the entire hill!
@InternetzVideoz2 жыл бұрын
My downhill rules are: 1) go faster than things falling around you. If you are being passed by sliding derbies, then you are likely floating on unstable ground. 2) stand, hips back, straight arms, like in the vid. Instead of rear traction, I'm thinking de-weight the front tire for better lines and less washout. 3) motor running, 1st or 2nd gear, front brake. I have a 4 stroke and rarely touch the rear brake or clutch. 4) when going over loose rocks or sticks, momentarily ease up on the brake and let the bike roll over the obstacle; it's less likely to kick out. 5) pick your lines and don't be afraid to change; I find it similar to riding ruts. Pick where you want to go and ease the brakes till better traction. Also don't be afraid to use a different line than the guy ahead of you. 6) you close distance on the downhills. Ppl are afraid of them, and it's easy to pick up too much speed. But if you use good techniques, you can gain time on the rider ahead of you.
@lostinpa-dadenduro75552 жыл бұрын
I am guilty as charged. If I can see the run out at the end I’m ok. If it’s got a curve or I can’t see the bottom I get freaked out about building uncontrollable speed and slamming into a tree. So I turn the bike off, keep my right foot on the peg, use the clutch in and out, and use the front brake, tap, tap, tap. With my left foot I do a technique I call “pussy footing” and kind of shimmy down the hill until I feel ok to roll. Yes. It’s terrible. Don’t do this. 😂
@IRCTireUSAMoto2 жыл бұрын
😂😂 Thanks for watching!
@justinrisley8466 Жыл бұрын
Didn't think there was any engine braking in 2 strokes??
@rossneville-lamb83702 жыл бұрын
Can you clarify is it clutch lever out with engine on and clutch lever pulled in with engine off? THANKS
@IRCTireUSAMoto2 жыл бұрын
Yes that is correct.
@kimbopslayer5622 жыл бұрын
Have to be VERY careful not to stall with engine breaking.
@adamniswonger8015 Жыл бұрын
Nothing worse than messing up your opportunity to slow down mid-decent only to continue going faster and faster on a rocky hill.
@warrenstemphly575610 күн бұрын
And here I thought it was because I’m old, fat and scared of permanent injury
@karrror Жыл бұрын
Engine breaking in 2t?!😅 No way
@highsnburgers48622 жыл бұрын
Rich doesn't have that problem.
@daviddriscool2 жыл бұрын
Because they don’t ride dh mtb
@IRCTireUSAMoto2 жыл бұрын
I've never tired. Sounds fun!
@PBmxer2 жыл бұрын
Because of my dh mtb experience I gas it. I find its much safer and it connects the bike to the ground.
@rebekahfrench57472 жыл бұрын
practice more, try diffrent shit is the only way and don't fear the bike. the ground only gets harder as u get older..
@batipapo2 ай бұрын
The video title is awe fully discouraging. Maybe “keys to better downhill” might be a more uplifting 🧐
@jeffgood644111 ай бұрын
Not gona lie im a fucking monster at hillclimbs the ones i dont make my god do i hate that shit and there aint no technique helping when its vertical
@jeffgood644111 ай бұрын
And I sure as fuck am not standing up when I go back down over the vertical dips better keep that ass on the fender and stay tucked and hope that rear tire stays on the ground
@tudorcranfield2183 Жыл бұрын
𝐩яⓞ𝓂𝓞Ş𝐦 💔
@TROXXOS Жыл бұрын
Please… Please stop rotating your camera to fake the steepness of hills… My brain hurts🤷
@IRCTireUSAMoto Жыл бұрын
Come ride with me and find out if what we go down is steep? 🤷♂️
@TROXXOS Жыл бұрын
@@IRCTireUSAMoto I've watched almost all of your video. I know you can go crazy hillclimb or downhill. You don't need to make it "look" steep, when it already is.
@IRCTireUSAMoto Жыл бұрын
You watch all the free videos and still complain. I don’t owe you anything. The truth is I have students who aren’t professional camera men taking the videos. I say, “stand here.” That’s about it. What ever part of the video you are talking about, come ride it.. it’s that steep.
@TROXXOS Жыл бұрын
@@IRCTireUSAMoto I'm sure those hills feel like a vertical wall if it come in front of me🫠
@cengizozbek5285 Жыл бұрын
Curious if you meant to say engaged for disengaged and vice versa when discussing clutch usage going downhill. I’m thinking it’s an engaged clutch with feathering in on a running engine? Unless I’m wrong in understanding clutch terminology. Thanks for the riding instructions.