Most valuable off road technique you'll ever know

Taking all your bodyweight away from the motorcycle during impacts and hitting obstacles is a technique that will make you a safer, better rider.
In this video I'll show you how to practice standing up and relaxing your stance so your body mass can float independent of the motorcycle as you hit obstacles and negotiate terrain.
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[@tommeyer6033]

Your stuff is so much easier to absorb, primarily because I feel like I’m getting tips from a more experienced riding buddy, rather than a teacher lecturing an invisible classroom. Plus, the helmet cam real time instruction has an authenticity that really comes through. Even though I know a lot of what you show us, you create a memorable narrative in normal human language that resonates with my “in the saddle” experience. Keep it coming.

[@MotologyFilms]

Thanks mate, glad you're getting a lot out of this series

[@kloppskalli]

yeah but do get the front wheel up in third? I still dont ... :))

[@VikingoSobreRuedas]

I have a friend that bought an Africa Twin and wanted to join us on our offroad rides. I made him watch all your videos as homework before his first ride out! 😂

[@MarcOppelt]

So I've been watching this video, and practicing weightlessness. The other day I was out on the trail and ran across a chicken. All of the sudden...there it was. And because I was weightless, I didn't even feel the impact. I don't think the same could be said for the chicken. A glance in the rear-view showed nothing but feathers. I turned around and went back... So not only are you helping me learn to ride my new bike, you're helping me feed my family too. Thats awesome. Thanks man.

[@MotologyFilms]

Comment of the week right here, haha! Poor old chook got it wrong but a bonus dinner for 'executing' the technique. Well done mate!

[@brianoconnell7159]

why did the chicken (try) to cross the road?

[@keesverhagen9227]

​@@brianoconnell7159 He saw someone on a bike who looked like an egg.

[@nuttyDesignAndFab]

the best description I can think of is you're trying to use your arms and legs as suspension to keep your body at the same ride height while the bike bounces around under you. If you're tight on the bike it's suspension has to work for itself and you, if you use your limbs and look ahead not only can you do the work for your own weight, but you can anticipate bumps the bike suspension can't and help it out with your own weight.

[@Motojo459]

I have been riding for over 50 years and I still find a gem or two in every one of your videos. Keep them coming. I made the switch from a 1090 to the T7 6 months ago and absolutely love it.

[@k.n.v.b1113]

have a 1290 and thinking of doing the same thing

[@thearchibaldtuttle]

Damn! You must have invented motorbike riding! I clock only 40 years!!

[@scottloftin1730]

I too have been riding since 1979. I find myself learning from these vids. I just returned from Big Bend National park pushing my T7 to my limits. It was fantastic!

[@papyjoe850]

I switched from Hayabusa to T7 World Raid. I tryed it one week ago and I absolutely wanted one instead of my big Busa. I'll peak up my new T7 this week. Mean while all your videos are pure gold. Thank you for your work and continue ! :)

[@Sisu2280]

Alpinestars pajama range is awesome

[@kananisA75]

Your tips have actually saved me !!! I was going for a short ride by myself , going slow just enjoying the ride and then i got to a section that is open and i really like it, so here i am going 3rd gear pinned on a ktm 250sx and as i come around a corner i see a big rock right where i was going, i had no time to change direction due to the speed i was going so i did what you said, i washed off as much speed as i could and then popped the front wheel, i got a little sideways mid air but i went back home in one piece !!! So thank you Adam for your awesome videos !!!!!

[@MotologyFilms]

Sounds like it's become instinctive for you now. Safe riding mate

[@majumanikuttan]

Love From Kerala-India

[@ridered300]

It always surprises me how much I can still learn. I always thought this was just a natural way to ride, instinctive and intuitive, but you've still given me a little more insight. I started riding at 14 with the only lesson from my dad was how to use the clutch, and never had any formal training until I was 30 and decided to try the intermediate MSF course. Even learning about countersteering I was like "duh, doesn't everyone know this?" Now I like watching training videos like this to see how others are learning and what else I can improve on!

[@GTAmaniac1]

i learned most of these things messing around on bicycles as a kid, on a bmx (or a dirt jumper) the only suspension you have on most (more modern DJs have front suspension, but they're generally really hard and set up to take the edge off of massive jumps) are your arms and legs so unless you're using them as that you will have a bad time. Same goes with countersteering because who didn't like doing skids on their bicycle. When taking a few old tomos bikes on a 160 km round trip that had a rough fire road section a few weeks ago my uncle (who was leading and also grew up in that area riding the same bikes there) and I didn''t struggle at all (if you don't count the rocks chucked at my helmet and legs because i was following too close) while my dad (who didn't mess around on a bicycle as a kid) was really struggling. And that was when i only had about an hour of experience of riding a bike with a clutch and gears (i have a scooter at home that i sometimes ride through the local trails, but that's a whole different beast and a completely different terrain and the road tires don't really help with the mud plus the worn out springs don't support my weight through bumps at any speed).

[@tmsourav9704]

Love from Andhra Pradesh,India 🇮🇳

[@jjustj]

Pretty good however IMHO, Preloading suspension front and rear before hitting and object (log etc) makes it easier yet for bike and rider. The timing has to be muscle memory and practiced untill it is! Thxz

[@BWGPEI]

That "let the bike come to you" thing also works with mountain bicycles. Thanks to you I have a name for the technique. As always, excellent presentation!

[@FadyBujana]

Your instruction combined with your desire to share and help feels so genuine that it goes straight in. More than clickable KZbin content, I feel you are building a legacy showing us proficiently how and why to enjoy motorcycling. Good on you Adam and thank you!

[@someth1ngstube]

Awesome video! Thank you!

[@rolobotoman]

learned this riding a bicycle in the beat up streets of Montreal

[@seisamigos397]

Great explanation! Thanks!!

[@JLK7700]

You are a great teacher! Thank you for your videos!

[@carpenterek]

Thank you! Good skills!

[@wildwoodovensbbqs]

Bravo mate! 🙌

[@jerkeraderwall3903]

Excellent stuff Adam, I´m truly impressed with the whole package, content, sound & image quality! Keep it up!

[@mardelplatalimousines3423]

Always tuned on your channel, king regards from Barcelona!

[@janniebarnard3961]

Just love your teachings..thanks again..

[@danamoose1234]

Such great instruction and somehow also very entertaining to watch. Nice production quality too.

[@stuartrobson5265]

Another great video....learning alot from your videos. I've not been off road yet...but definitely taking on board the skills your sharing ..thank you. 👍👍👍

[@Mick_English]

Fantastically informational. Legend

[@11BADV]

Awesome stuff. Thanks for these videos!

[@o.k.9142]

Wow! Man I love your series about off-road techniques! These videos are so lean and concise! Your experience is valuable thanks for sharing 🏍🏔🙏

[@kduskus]

Love this guy

[@ownyourworld]

Mountain biking is good practice for off road handling and fitness.

[@streddaz]

I learnt a lot of my skills on dirt bikes, then moved into mountain bikes and now to adventure bikes. The skill all transfer from one discipline to another. Yes, mountain biking is great fitness for off road motorbike riding.

[@anturadventure3642]

Great video again! As a new rider I learn so much from your stuff. I hope to learn to ride with the correct technique.

[@adamh7972]

Love these videos. Thanks for the great info. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@castlelowanna8626]

thanks for going to the effort and running through this for us..

[@autoltu1113]

Again, amazing video. Thank you so much!

[@SmokinZen]

What a gorgeous bike thanks for the info I will definetly try to practice this

[@chineseboxer108]

Thank you!

[@roddas26]

Your videos are so awesome. Thank you for sharing your vast knowledge.

[@lonniedomnitz1720]

Another great vid. You’re managing to come up w/valuable training content no one else has. Sort have figured this out myself, but this explains the optimal body position/movements.

[@kyferez1]

Hit everything! Yep, I'm working on hitting every trail and every obstacle in my area!

[@PatRick-bg4dm]

Awesome content! Calm, on the point. A win for every adventure bike rider. Thank you and best regards literally from the other side of the world.

[@crispinleslie]

Great content. I’m going to practice this tomorrow, thank you.

[@ChrisBorghi22]

Love your videos, thanks for sharing with us!! You ride that horse like if it was a bicycle, lol! I’m trying to get more confident riding my T7 and your content it’s the way to go. Greetings from Argentina!

[@ironhorsedr6505]

Thanks for the no BS straight up explanations - learning heaps

[@NorthWestMotos]

Thanks for these stellar tip videos! I know they are going to help improve my riding!

[@Niki_Parvanov]

Awesome vid ❤

[@Kim76851]

Great message.

[@ralfschmitz6185]

Hervorragend erklärt... vielen Dank..

[@nicholascarver1]

Great video! God bless you.

[@robbiehoughton4382]

Very good advice including real time examples. Invaluable.

[@bryanhaynes8761]

Great video

[@donbrashsux]

Brilliant !!!

[@adildewji]

Love your videos. Always looking forward to them. Thank you!

[@stormrider358]

Just got my first adventurebike. Have been riding for years but mainly custombikes and on boring tarmac. Now just getting into offroading and these videos are just what i need yo get better and as you say, safer driver. So easy to follow your instructions and how well you go through how i should start training that and then you go through more advanced stuff, so i have a goal to aim at. Awesome videos. Keep'em coming! 😊

[@user-lw5uj4jg1u]

You are the best teacher! It was informative and visual! Thnx!

[@yashrides]

Super informative and outstanding demonstration. Love it.

[@alainmaurice1271]

Thanks a lot.

[@waynedrew3334]

Great stuff

[@doc650adventures]

This is so spot on. Flowing (floating) with the bike versus fighting it. I had to learn it the hard way. Wish I would have watched this a few years ago. Thank You! Cheers!

[@jeffrigi3285]

Good job mate 👍🏻

[@jaxoezy]

Great tips, will practice them on my next ride when possible (: Can you maybe make a video about driving trough mud one day?

[@tay842]

Cheers mate!

[@btaylor1424]

Super informative!! Awesome

[@Porsche996driver]

You have a good spot there to practice and the old log too. I realize I need to find a more advanced section to practice. Maybe with a buddy and a sack lunch right?

[@giacomosartini8714]

These vids are so good man

[@cca749]

Great! It helps…cheers mate

[@k_plax]

Mountain biking is great training for this technique on an adventure bike. Someone (I can't recall who) once told me to let the bike dance about underneath you while you stay relatively in the same position, only counterbalancing.

[@darrenwarrick8865]

Awesome videos....so many mountain bike techniques that can be transferred to off road motorcycle riding....so well explained...

[@stevesjourney7000]

Years ago (many) when I was, a long distance runner I found it important to run without my eyes moving up and down. This was pure efficiency. Your comments about the helmet staying still turned on a light. Thanks

[@martingutierrezsoenens1426]

This are the best and easiest to learn videos for off road riding you can find in all the KZbin universe, thanks for sharing and keep them coming 💪

[@Budanoleiloeiro]

Always tuned on your channel, with the best content, tips, techniques on the web ! Please tech us how to do a powerslides, just for fun or a fast turn entry. Congrats Adam! Im your biggest Brazilian fan!👊🏻

[@TheRealSykx]

your wish was granted!

[@josephreisinger33]

Tanks for the encouragement mate. Wish I still had my 2010 GS. Took it off road a bunch of times, but it was just to big. Till next time. Cheers mate.

[@allovered10]

love your pijamas dude! subscribed

[@tomdfireman]

Thank you so much, this is really helpfull to become a better rider!

[@tazyt3388]

Bang on again mate getting lites a wicked skill awsome vid as always cheers

[@wardiup939]

I love these! Such great info, best bit it’s in Australia too👌

[@rickratcliff6231]

Great tutorial, one always thought of it as turning your body into suspension. The “watch my helmet” was a fantastic way to explain it. 👌🏻👍🏻💪💪😊

[@nagendrarao631]

Thank you for this. You are the best person to learning from.

[@bohur]

...another Masterpiece👍🤟🙌

[@domesticatedwolverine4152]

Excellent teacher thank you.

[@25kocyk]

great stuff

[@niconine268]

Sick moves bud. Thankyou

[@kirkbailey3552]

Thanks Adam! This is great information! Now to get out and ride my new Desert X!

[@luciano136]

I really appreciate your instructional videos! I rode a KTM 350 and 250 2 stroke (what a hooligan!) yesterday and was able to really practice this on these lighter bikes.

[@MitchieVentures]

everything hit 👌your tips make me look good cheers

[@DesertX_horse]

I just did my first off road and survive most of it, thanks to you! Short video but really great! 🏍️ I did get stuck on a deep mad but that was just my lack of experience! 😂

[@chrismcallister6546]

Love these video's, I learn something new every time.. thanks from the USA

[@JoLXP]

O wow...I've always did this instinctively, without anyone teaching, while riding my street bike every time I saw a pot whole or something on the road I couldn't avoid. I need to start riding off roads.

[@user-rw7xd7qy3j]

Great video! It would be awesome to compare the force at which you hit an object with both techniques.

[@patrickholland3994]

You are a very good teacher and have a nice way about you in how you communicate. Good job!!

[@anthonyschroeder7458]

Makes great sense Love that war horse too 👍

[@SleepyBoBos]

Priceless informaiton!

[@drchandu10ch]

You make these techniques look so easy where other riders talk a lot of technical which confuses new riders like me. Kudos 🫡

[@tad3549]

Good stuff! So many tips & techniques to absorb. My folks started me riding in my pajamas as well. 👍

[@evanc5884]

Great channel, great information. It's hard to find a good channel for bigger off road bikes 🙏 love your advice

[@catmate8358]

"Hit everything", lol, I like that. In 2015 I was in Africa and I hit a double ditch that I didn't see coming at me at 90kph. It was more than a meter deep and wide enough to swallow my XT600 whole. Did I say it was two of them, one after the other, running across the road at 90 degrees angle? As I saw them late, I didn't brake, just stood up on my feet. The first one went better than I expected and I had just enough time to smile to myself thinking "wow, this was easy" when I hit the second one, probably with my suspension compressed after the first one. Man, did it launch me into the air, I didn't know what was happening - and still don't know to this day. The only thing I can actually remember is that the landing after the second ditch was so hard, I didn't know what hit me. For a while I felt lucky to be alive. Yet, the bike didn't miss a beat and kept on straight as if nothing happened. I sold that bike a long time ago, but I regret it now. I couldn't have foreseen that Yamaha would stop making them. Such a shame, they were great little bikes.

[@MontanaBooniesRider]

Another great video and I've got lots to practice when winter clears out. I had to chuckle at the rock field, my pasture looks like that, I won't have to go far to practice. 😅

[@harshagarwal8170]

wow amazing

[@amandadean6700]

Thank you for making these videos. I'm still a novice rider after buying my first bike in my early 40's. Today I went off road and tried to put into practice your riding advice. By the end of the ride, I felt a lot more in tune with my bike!

[@chiliboom6140]

I love this video. You blend theory and practice very well, while also educating as you go. There was what looked like some moto-tai chi with the instruction. Lol. Love it mate.

[@barrywaples8150]

All useful information and it made me chuckle to myself. Your log hopping technique is exactly how I negotiate speed humps (sleeping policemen) on the road on my 2016 A/Twin which is set up for riding on road and I am a total novice off-road Cheers Barry. Uk.