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Understanding Rut riding theory and translating that into tangible on bike results are... Well they're different things. This method will get you to the point you can manage any rut and give your brain time to make the gains to get you riding ruts feet up every time.

[@MotoSly]

90% of the offroad i ride is ruts like in the video,s because that's all i have. i learned to love them.

[@BrakeMagazine]

Me too ❤️😅

[@mtscott]

With ruts you are either in it, crossed or off 😁 You need to get comfortable with the bike moving a lot below you. It’s also no different to all riding…pick a line miles in front. You can’t adequately plan or react looking just in front of you.

[@Harpoika]

I love the way you sang in the sponsors marketing bit.

[@BrakeMagazine]

It was pretty adhock. 🤣

[@TrippyandDa]

Love the Ox Drove, I wonder how long before it’s ruined with Road planings just like Shaftesbury drove 😢 best advice I was given for ruts was steer with your feet and grip the bike with your legs and then loosen your grip on the bars. I’m actually enjoying ruts now I’m on a light bike. Great content as always 👏🏼👏🏼

[@bradb2514]

Excellent. Very helpful!

[@maverick205205]

Great stuff chap - some great tips that I will put in to practice!

[@BrakeMagazine]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@maxflight777]

Compelling facts ! Thanks Lel,

[@ourspanishadventures]

Very helpful as always 👌

[@BrakeMagazine]

Glad to hear!

[@sjgyomrey]

love these, thanks for sharing...

[@BrakeMagazine]

Glad you like them!

[@clausnymann5527]

I completely respect you choosing to show part 3 for patreons only, but please do notify viewers up front, that it is going to be like that - instead of turning an otherwise great video into an annoying cliff-hanger.

[@BrakeMagazine]

Okay. Point taken 😊

[@ericgustafsson9008]

I see what you mean but to be fair, we gpr all three parts and the one mentioned in the end would be part 3.5/3 or even part 4/3. :) Could been a bit more clear though.

[@TriumphTune]

You got three parts and tons of good info.

[@user-jl6hy1en7l]

Clay muds are my biggest problem right now. I would like a video that discusses traveling down a wet clay road. I ride everyday regardless of weather conditions including snow. Snow and clay are my biggest challenges and I find myself using my feet like out riggers when its really really slick. My commute to work is 26 miles per day and a little less than half is dirt roads and gravel roads. This is part of why I bought my G310GS and leave my flying brick at home. I've done snow covered hill climbs with that rear tire out to one side and otherwise riddin that '86 flying brick all over the rockies. But my commute to work is seemingly tougher and the pucker factor is through the roof. I just put on better tires and road in the snot like clay in today's gentle rains (had to just to test the tires - I can actually avoid the slickest of the clay roads). Traffic was light so I didn't mind going 10mph but when the wind or my focus was pushing me towards the drainage ditch and my front end wandered, my outriggers came out to keep me on the road. I don't like me doing that but its seemingly impossible to stand up. I just want to get better and reduce my pucker factor. The tires helped but the rest is on me. BTW I'm thinking the obstacle clearing methodology in the video seems to be extendable towards an entire road or day of riding but, is it? "Relaxing the shatty" LOL I think I've been relaxed when I've shat but I have no idea what the hell that means. I think about it almost daily on 'dead man's curve' by my lab but I'm still not taking that turn over 40mph's, yet, I'm still working on that too.

[@EpicMotorcycleAdventures]

The sarcasm was high in this one 🤣I heard those Leatt helmets are pretty comfy. Their body armour and neck braces are supposed to be good too. Great video btw.

[@BrakeMagazine]

🤣🤣 Cheers man. It's super comfy. Really like it.

[@bikenavbm1229]

for me as a moderately skilled rider in the ruts that is a very good vid, thanks.

[@BrakeMagazine]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@erich7751]

Rut-Roh

[@webbsamples]

You beat me to it!

[@ryanmalone2681]

That looks so much easier than it is to do. Nice riding.

[@BrakeMagazine]

Thanks Ryan!

[@JohannesDalen]

90% bike ;)

[@BrakeMagazine]

@@JohannesDalen For sure 🤣🤣

[@motoboggle7525]

Great vid mate, hows that new Duke compared with the T7 ? Been contemplating one ….🤷‍♀️

[@BrakeMagazine]

Different but really good. It's an easy bike to live with and a joy to ride. Really good bike for ADV riding. Not as good for being Pol Tarres.

[@DragonNova]

Last time I rode a rut.... I ended up in the hedge

[@BrakeMagazine]

🤣🤣

[@robertballard1087]

How do you like that helmet on the highway? I really want one but I’m unsure cause the visor is fixed.

[@BrakeMagazine]

It's fine. It's not a street helmet or ADV helmet. I don't mind the fixed visor either.

[@lhurst9550]

I've got a T7 and a DX, the DX ain't called the Mud X. Good job keeping 'er upright.

[@BrakeMagazine]

The tyres really make the difference. Its been great in the mud using the Karoo Extremes.

[@ddacaro3625]

Guess we know who the Leatte brand ambassador is ! 😉 I love their 5.5 wrap around chest protector.

[@Rosb1ff]

Looking to buy a 6.5 chest protector having come off yesterday in RUTS, and now nursing sore ribs.

[@ddacaro3625]

@@Rosb1ff Also check out tekvest, I'm doing one of those but also have a leatte 5.5, which is awesome too, just bulkier and I do adv so less bulky is good. Both are the high end.

[@AndrewAtkinson1]

Here's a dct plug from my experience riding ruts and mud this spring on my Africa Twin - not having to deal with the clutch makes it a lot easier to concentrate on footpegs and balance. I got stuck in about 8" of mud and was loaded up. I poked around and saw that the mud was worse on the left side and that my rear wheel would naturally slip in that direction and likely make recovery a hour long mucky affair. Then the moment of insight occurred - what if I jump off the bike to the right and just lightly drive it forward with as little torque as necessary. It was just spinning with me on it but without me on, it came out of the mud very easily. DCT for the win on that day.

[@Angry-Lynx]

Dct ftw always 😁👍

[@maxflight777]

Interesting post Andrew, but I’m still sceptical !! A clutch , choice of six gears, and throttle gives me so much control ! (I do accept I may be wrong though 😂)

[@TeoRomera]

Thanks for the video. Anyone knows what jacket pants are those? Thanks.

[@BrakeMagazine]

Leatt 4.5 Hydra DRY Jacket. Leatt 5.5 Enduro Trousers. 👌

[@TeoRomera]

@@BrakeMagazine thanks

[@Michael_Shay]

What is this about not being able to read information and immediately become an expert? Are you saying I can't binge watch every mini-tip monday then jump into the Dakar? I guess I'll have to find something else to do in January

[@BrakeMagazine]

🤣🤣🤣

[@yeltesoete]

you wearing all the Leatt 4.5 Hydradri stuff? How you like it? and any tips on sizing? because i'm 189cm and according to their chart they say XXL or 3XL so really weird chart haha

[@BrakeMagazine]

I have both. I love the jacket and its pretty true to your normal size. I'm wearing an XL and super happy with the fit. The trousers I find short in the thigh tbh. That kinda pull on my knees when I sit down. Most of time now I choose the 5.5 trousers because of this, but it might be better on the bigger size. 😊

[@yeltesoete]

@@BrakeMagazine Thanks! How do you find the hydradri material when it's hotter out? And do you wear the hydradri boots aswel? Do they get hotter than normal boots on a warm day out?

[@BrakeMagazine]

@@yeltesoete I personally run a little hotter than most. I have worn the jacket in Spain in 25C and it was fine. I wouldn't want it much hotter. It is similar to most waterproof laminated gear. It's Hotter than normal gear but so far I've been happy with it. Now summer is hear, I will keep it as a shell. The boots are warmer yes.

[@IamthePMofAustralia]

All good except you missed the 'just send it!' option. Which we all know works every single time.

[@timothybroga1704]

😂😂😂 I can help you pick up your bike

[@eddiejaoude]

Great video! Where are you off roading?

[@BrakeMagazine]

Dorset, England.

[@eddiejaoude]

@@BrakeMagazine awesome thank you! Unfortunately we don't have much near London

[@BrakeMagazine]

@@eddiejaoude Depends which side of London you live. A fair bit in Surrey, Sussex, Kent and Hertfordshire. :)

[@eddiejaoude]

@@BrakeMagazine oh really?! I am in Surrey and not far from Sussex and Kent - where can I find out about these places?

[@BrakeMagazine]

@@eddiejaoude The easiest ways are to get the OS map App and look for the UCR's or Byways or get in touch with the Trail Riders Fellowship.

[@Lazarus-aap]

Patreon exclusieve... damn dude... that is nasty. This was almost a great video

[@BrakeMagazine]

How is that nasty? I’ve provided you 2 free videos on rut riding. My patron crew asked for a specific topic and I fulfilled that. They support my channel and hence get extra content, the model is simple. Be kind.

[@Lazarus-aap]

@@BrakeMagazine Fair enough

[@100CupsColombia]

Just how good is the Leatt helmet?-their knee braces are great!

[@BrakeMagazine]

Amazing man. Really love the 8.5 and 9.5.

[@yglnvbrs]

Mx riders at the store told me that leatt managed to everything but boots and helmet great.

[@brynwatson1439]

Where is the link to the principles you said would be at the end?

[@BrakeMagazine]

Great question. I will fix it Monday 😊

[@Carlos-bp1vp]

Ice ruts in spring are the worst. You can not hit an edge, or it's guaranteed to tuck the front wheel.

[@I_am_Thursday]

I love when people say " just wheelie and skip out of the rut " I have news for you mate, I have neither the skill or the trials bike to manage that! I'm in that bastard to the end.

[@BrakeMagazine]

You mean, you can't just do that? Maybe you need to check out our Patreon 😏😏

[@dirtdeputy]

Keep your head up, do not look down

[@actstuntcam]

Great vid... as always. How you finding Desert X? I rode one recently and it was the single worst motorcycle I'd ever ridden. Making a vid soon :)

[@BrakeMagazine]

Tell me more! What didn't you like?

[@actstuntcam]

​@@BrakeMagazine Hey Llewellyn, There were some minor issues and some major deal-breakers (for me). On the minor, but irritating issues. 1 - The nearly 1/5th turn of free-play in the throttle, which is reminiscent of a poorly adjusted throttle cable. Unfortunately, as far as I know, this can't be adjusted. This is either a design floor, or poor quality control - neither fills me with confidence. - So a less than good sportsbike. 2- Very poor weather protection and major buffeting from the poorly designed screen. - So not a good Touring bike. 3 - A terrible menu system. It is overly complicated. It is old-fashioned (compared to other RBW bikes). Compared to the Tuareg menu system AND the V85TT system (both of which let you easily flick through modes on the fly), it is a 'dog's breakfast'. Here is the process - Stop on the side of the road. Take your helmet and gloves off. Get out the manual. Put on your reading glasses (The screen is tiny - how much is this bike - $30Knz - bit stingy Ducati). Spend ages messing around to switch to another mode. God knows how long it would take to deep dive to really set it up... Months probably. Obviously, more familiarity would improve things, but why would I bother. - So backward, user-unfriendly design. 4 - AND like almost every modern motorcycle I've ridden, unreliable fuelling. This one chopped the throttle 'on its own' mid-corner. By this stage, I was taking it carefully, so the incident was disconcerting and irritating. If I'd been riding closer to the limit, it could have been out-right dangerous. 5- Unimpressive specs - It does make more power than my Africa Twin (2016), but the bike weighs about the same. - so not ground breaking. Ok, those are my minor gripes. 1- The Dealbreaker is the shockingly bad suspension and dangerous front end. It is vague at the front - I'm not the only one who has noted this. - So no better than an old KTM950ADV as far as fast road riding goes. 2- The light, twitchy front end skips over bumps, bars flapping, with the front wheel not tracking. It is super unstable on anything but billiard smooth tarseal. The forks are so badly tuned (lack of damping I think) that under hard braking the front pogos up and down as the ABS pulses. - So useless as a track bike. And not ideal as a back-road scratcher. 3 - Because the front end is a liability, it isn't a relaxing ride. Usually a 21" front wheel allows you to steam-roll road imperfections. - So not a good option as an Adventure bike. Sorry, that turned into a bit of a rant. Suffice to say, I was highly unimpressed with the Desert X. Ultimately, the Ducati Desert X is a confused bike that doesn't seem to know what it is, or fit into a useful category. The Desert X (a dealer demonstrator) I road was so dangerous, I took it back to the shop after 40 minutes of moderately hard riding. I never took it off-road, or on gravel because I wasn't confident I wouldn't crash it and couldn't afford the insurance excess. I've never ridden another bike that eroded my confidence like this one did... Maybe there was something wrong with this one. VERY BEST REGARDS CAMPBELL ROUSSELLE

[@BrakeMagazine]

@@actstuntcam Hey, it kinda sounds like we were riding different bikes. I did notice that the shock was soft when I added luggage. On my own weight you can get the Sag on the rear shock right but only just. Being soft made the front floaty and handle poorly but rectifying it solved the problem and left me with front end that had tones of grip and good feel. I ghetto solved it by pushing the forks through the clamps. Sounds like a really shitty set up from the dealer man. 😕

[@actstuntcam]

@@BrakeMagazine I doubt it was a poor 'set-up' by the dealer. I assume (possibly wrongly) that it would simply be on its factory settings. Interestingly, your fix is identical to the fix I considered, whilst riding. - Slightly more preload in the rear (although I never noticed a deficiency in the rear shock), lift the forks through the clamps to weight the front, and add some rebound to help control its tendency to skip off every imperfection on the road. My understanding is Ducati went to great lengths to lighten the front (a terrible idea... well certainly a terrible outcome). I also considered you might have to replace the front wheel... although you sound happy with yours. How did you solve the throttle issue?

[@mikehemens9359]

All I ride is rutted out shit. Side by side atv trails and its wet af where I live.

[@Angry-Lynx]

that rear tire doesnt have any thread to provide side to side traction i dont like that ;

[@BrakeMagazine]

I thought that too, but the feel of it really surprisingly good. A tyre that is much better than expected.

[@Rust_valley_racing]

I'm more impressed you can get your boot under the gear lever on the desert x to change gears 😂😂😂😂 worse gear lever ever made 😂 my tech 7s won't fit under it even with rose joint bar screwed All the way in 😂😂

[@neilstuarr2278]

Deep 4wd ruts are worst .the ones deeper than foot pegs and gear lever. Motorcycle ones generally don't get much deeper than footpegs because that's the limiting factor . Ruts next to banks or trees with panniers on are worsesorry lol

[@disekjoumoer]

Hi, what happened to the video? 360p? It's kind of strange.

[@BrakeMagazine]

It's just process linhay. Full res takes a while sometimes.

[@Coldgecko]

Not easy -- after hundreds of hours of riding in crap. Still stressful for me.

[@Angry-Lynx]

Try more aggressive tires. Tires decide 80% of what you can do with bike.

[@jhackett9482]

Good lesson but...if you are riding off road on a bike like this you should already have experience. I grew up on dirt bikes so riding in ruts and stuff is second nature to me. Im a believer in starting on small mx and dualsports and learn the skills like I did at a young age. Its like when people buy 600cc crotch rockets to learn to ride on. Its not going to go well. Learn to ride then progress up. Micheal Jackson didn't start at the top, no ones does. My point is, this is not a good bike to learn on. Show this exact same lesson only using a trail bike so people dont get the wrong idea. Just my opinion.

[@luiscorralc]

F ur opinion

[@Colorado-Tinkering]

I might have considered Leatt products again but have found their customer care response to be of no use to me when needed for my knee braces. Multiple email request go complete unanswered but then my email address gets used for commercial advertising. Joke is on me, I guess. Love your videos and will always watch and support you, but I can’t be a fan of Leatt.

[@BrakeMagazine]

Sad to hear. What problems did you have with the braces? Maybe I can help. :)

[@Colorado-Tinkering]

@@BrakeMagazine thanks. Most of the glues failed and the pads wouldn’t stay on the hard plastic frame of the x-frame braces. I tried different glues to repair but nothing would work for more than a short while. I kept trying to find someone at the company to write with, but finally gave up. Too costly for me to just toss and buy new. You know? Live and learn. Cheers. Thanks for all the wonderful content over the years. Edit to add: thanks for offering to assist, but if they don’t respond to an “unknown” average customer’s repeated concerns but only to a kind but well know brand representative, I really don’t think they are a good match for me. Same thing happened to me with Mosko Moto luggage after it failed and fell apart. As just an average customer I got nowhere with them too. But my friend who knows the company founder told me he may be able to get something done via his personal connection. Needless to say, I gave up on them and became an Adventure Spec fan instead. 😉

[@moulin6]

I am a Big fan! However this video was disappointing…😢 Lots of talking, little content… Just saying…. 👉

[@BrakeMagazine]

Thanks for watching.