180° SKID TURNS LESSON - Fast Slide-Pivot U-Turn Technique - On Heavy Adventure Bikes

Learn how to turn your motorcycle around fast! Works especially well on low-traction road surfaces. Take your time and practice. Bret demonstrates in detail with his R1200GS and a DCT Africa Twin.
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[@marzan6857]

I thought after 48 years of riding I knew what I was doing.I have been practicing this maneuver every night after work with my new Africa Twin.Its not as easy as you make it look but I am getting a lot better. It has become fun and challenging. Thank You.I guess you can teach an old dog new tricks LOL.Thanks for posting.

[@terrystratford1235]

Do u have dct?

[@scotthorslin5482]

Your camera angles, filming and perspectives, are really great! Thanks for the effort you put in to this.

[@JasonFiske]

This not a slide & pivot, its an Italian Job with a Tim Horton..... great video, thank you.

[@MOTOTREK]

Great comment, Jason!

[@rockpatrickjoly]

You are a Canadian, are you?

[@mariusz1007]

@@rockpatrickjoly People from all over the world are watching Ryan :D

[@mrstanfordmasters]

😂

[@PennsylvaniaDualSport]

You’re videos are straightforward and precise. No fluff. I like that.

[@MOTOTREK]

You're welcome!

[@ZafodB3]

Just want to say I love your stuff and enjoy learning things I didn’t do well in my 20s (now 60). I practice the throttled clutch release slide, 2nd half of the turn, on my near dirt driveway with my non DCT Africa Twin every time I take it out!

[@TheLateBoyScout]

Tried this today. I got the slide-stop 90 degree pivot down pretty well, but can’t get my KLR to spin the rest of the way around for take off. Great demo though! And it was loads of fun to learn what I could.

[@C_R_O_M________]

Lean the bike more at full lock (creating thus a smaller patch for traction) and try again. Otherwise you need to rev a bit more.

[@ab-tn4yp]

Maku sure u turned off traction control

[@Abrams-kun]

Hello gun man

[@wipperwil]

@@ab-tn4yp KLR... Traction Control... hahaha! Good one!

[@greengoat5654]

Yeah, I've tried to do this turn on my KLR but the bike just doesn't want to. Maybe it's too tall. I'm going to try more later today

[@mmazz30]

Another great video from Bret and the team.....good to see the Africa Twin get in the vid.

[@MOTOTREK]

Yeah - We love the Africa Twin.

[@BretTkacs]

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[@Daretoshi66]

I needed to learn this, like 40 years ago!

[@yhw4253]

nice one-- thanks Bret. You foreshadowed this in one of your videos from India, but that was featuring the junior wizard rider on a dirtbike-- thanks for tuning this technique lesson toward us older folks on bigger ADV bikes : )

[@BretTkacs]

That was always the plan... old people on adv bikes are my people :-)

[@norbertjakab1639]

I am learning this and i figured out its way easier to stay in vertical control of the bike by pushing your body weight on the brake side foot peg, if you you put your body weight on the pivoting leg there is a bigger chance the bike will slide away from you.. No one mentions this in these how to videos. Hope it helps, keep practising.

[@paul.vanhout57]

Outstanding lesson and good pointers on the nuances and gotchas! Those boxer motors make precise foot placement a must!

[@nickgee7145]

Another great video Bret. Glad to see you ride on Anakee 3's as well. Such a great tire.

[@oscarbear7498]

riding a motorcycle looks so easy, then actually doing it you realize how hard it really it. its not just strength, it's commitment, quick thinking, understanding terrain, agility to shift weight fast, and doing things in the right oder

[@frooglesim]

L O V E that you are now offering modifiers for DCT. Awesome Brett.

[@m9740]

Yes Brett, so much Love from Sweden, practicing this tomorrow on my DCT on tkc80s with car spikes on the slightly snow covered fields here in stockholm in the morning!

[@BretTkacs]

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[@brianboard1841]

Excellent video! I love the way you break down the techniques into smaller activities that you can work on. Straight forward, simple and makes you feel as if anyone can do it. Also, love the way the video was shot. Thank you for contributing your knowledge to the motorcycle community

[@MOTOTREK]

Thanks, Brian!

[@Liberty4Ever]

These kids today with their youtubes have it so easy. Back in the day, we had to invent our own skillz. I died several times and can't even count the number of times I was mortally wounded but survived trying to learn some new riding technique.

[@brianmiller270]

Thanks for including details of using a DCT.

[@BretTkacs]

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[@tahoehiker]

That was hella smooth. Nicely done sir.👍 Also really appreciate the heads up on high sides being "bad". Who knew? 😎

[@michael_swardh]

You are really good at this Bret.

[@LookattheBiggerPic]

...you do make it look easy! Thanks for sharing!

[@bospodd]

Pretty great explanation, also works really well with just about any bike.. especially in single track dirt biking

[@idselseno2306]

Does a 150cc 4 stroke engine capable of turning using power to break loose the rear wheel?

[@manooel]

Thanks for the DCT tips for us few out there ! Great video !

[@BretTkacs]

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[@byrdt6528]

Another great video! I always look forward to these!

[@madaamatori2425]

Perfect technic in a dead end road, but not worked in very tight road and rocky terrain. Good video anyway, i put my thumbs up, good job! Waiting for another new uploads!

[@MOTOTREK]

Thanks for the feedback, Mada!

[@cputeq007]

Kudos for your channel Bret, between you and FortNine and Revzilla (and all the other little guys) I learn so much. I've timidly attempted a half-donut but haven't yet gotten the gonads to try a slide then a donut on my Africa Twin -- waiting for my crash bars, because I can guarantee you the last part of your video will come true (I WILL drop the bike!)

[@Ben-hf7fg]

Fortnine is incredible

[@SheenHunter-SeattleFreeze]

Nice air! You look so cool doing this slide. I can do this on my bicycle.

[@EliasJQuinteros]

Lo difícil será cuando quieras hacer patinar la rueda trasera jaja!!

[@timnamhay3265]

He is a natural with teaching riding techique. nice.

[@MOTOTREK]

Thanks, Tim!

[@AHMED_355]

A luxury motorcycle deserves the five stars Company thanks and appreciation Good luck Your friend Ahmed from Palestine in Morocco

[@andycrf9683]

Hi Brett, fantastic series! Wish the trails over here in the UK were half as good and accessible as those in the US! Can I be cheeky and request more videos for those of us using DCTs! Cheers! Keep up the great vids.

[@BretTkacs]

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[@ridewyoming]

Another great instruction by Bret

[@MarkoCoomo]

Excellent video (as usual). I bought the same gloves, so at least I look like I can do this kind of thing when I park outside Starbucks. :)

[@MOTOTREK]

LOL

[@namanamin1655]

Thanx for teaching this...i got this when u came to india 🤘🏻

[@ridewithgnr2116]

And, Bret. It looks cool doing it! Nice video.

[@mrgregpappas]

I need to learn this. Thanks for breaking it down. Great video!

[@AlfonsoSantiago]

Glad to see a new video!

[@TrialsProgression]

Super explanation. Love the clarity and the angles. Great teaching. Instant sub on 1st video I've seen on your channel

[@MOTOTREK]

Awesome, thank you!

[@ANTONIOCARLOSGC]

how awesome, man! I always wanted to learn this maneuver now I will study it. thank you so much friend !!

[@jimmymak8717]

Thanks for doing these video's mate

[@rc2634]

amazing as always

[@bstadele]

So How do you like the african twin ? I am in business trip in Shenzhen China but I am from Florida USA and this type of video bring a smile to my face

[@MOTOTREK]

We love the Africa Twin!

[@BretTkacs]

I love the DCT AT

[@Jamilsiddique]

Nice vid . Will definitely come in handy

[@OldGloryTreeCo]

I wish I'd gotten into ADV bikes long ago instead of just plain street bikes. Better late than never, but now I'm seeing what kind of fun I've missed out on!

[@nickcalnephone]

Smashing video again! Love it.

[@MOTOTREK]

Thanks, Nick!

[@kislyjdozhdik]

cool music and cool technique, thanks!

[@GroovyVideo2]

slide pivot wheelie - even more fun

[@mrcarls79]

Nicely done on the DCT 👍

[@MOTOTREK]

Thanks, Carl! We love the Africa Twin!

[@BretTkacs]

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[@jonasdecroix8208]

Verry good advice!

[@silviazencich6862]

wow such a great explanation. THANK YOU!!!

[@lenwenzel7440]

Another way to do this is to stop, turn the handlebars, and lean in same direction while applying front brake and throttle. This spins the bike in a quick donut.

[@rubencedres9628]

Hello, thank you for the Spanish subtitles, cordial greetings from the island of Tenerife in the Canary Islands, very good videos.

[@MrHeepspo]

Great advice! Easier than it seems... just practice.

[@ronanoboyle8432]

Great advice great channel!

[@RJvidmoto]

Digging this channel! New fav!!

[@MOTOTREK]

Welcome!

[@vaughanscott7308]

Brilliant mate.

[@peterbrophy9442]

Well that was “Unexpected”! Thanks for going that extra yard to train us riders using DCT! The click bait image did help me watch this sooner than later Eh! lol Thanks Bret.

[@BretTkacs]

DCT's are very cool. Not much out there helping riders make the switch. I think they are not understood. I'm working hard to dial in techniques that are DCT and autoclutch specific when possible.

[@michaelchu3091]

Thank you for covering all riders' needs. Short riders, DCT and autoclutch lovers!

[@BretTkacs]

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[@TwoWheelerStoriesbyswathysk]

Awesome video.. really great shots and presentation 😊👍

[@MOTOTREK]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@HeddleTown]

Pretty awesome video!

[@misaelespino8229]

Excelente video! Gracias por compartir!! 👍🏻😎 en español ! Saludos a la banda ✌🏻 que hace posible estos vídeos 👊🏼

[@dmosier]

I need to learn this!

[@pierrequaglia6008]

Excellent, tes conseils sont toujours au top !! J'essaye lors de ma prochaine sortie off road, la 4 eme a vrai dire depuis que je roule a moto, et oui je suis un novice.

[@stefansmuts8882]

Great explanation!

[@dafebeme2]

Gracias por los subtítulos en español, me ha servido muchísimo. Es un excelente canal, por favor el colega que está traduciéndolo: Sigue así! Eres un campeón y lo apreciamos mucho.

[@dl7nr]

Hey, thanks for all the information, I am going to try this :-) Good thing is, I saw that this can be done with street tires as well. I am always afraid going off road with street tires, I think, it is just way to less grip. But obviously it is not.

[@MOTOTREK]

Most of our videos are done with street tires, Gnut!

[@astrovenus8345]

MOTOTREK - I thought Anakee III'S (in video on his gs) are rated a dual sport on/off road tire? Seems inacurate to consider them just "street" ...? I know most people riding knobbies consider them street in contrast😋 I road them on my '06 Dakar several years.

[@dl7nr]

@@astrovenus8345 this was because I used that term. Otherwise you are right.

[@simonm6499]

This guy is just giving names to everything we used to do as kids on our bikes lol.

[@coconutz247]

so helpful. tenx!!

[@mikoaj1321]

Love your videos, very informative. If only I wasn't so afraid of dropping my new bike :)

[@mlflanker]

Just Amazing

[@DietrichWache]

Thanks! Dietrich from Germany.

[@MOTOTREK]

You are welcome, Dietrich!

[@ambuj.k]

As a citizen of country where people drive on the left side of the road, I don't think this technique would on those roads because you'll have put down the same foot that is used for rear brakes.

[@tedthurgate]

If you are in the dirt with no one around it doesn't matter which side you ride on. Just move to the right and initiate this.

[@jjustj]

Good vid as usual, your DCT or borrowed? I love mine and adapted to slow riding technique on it without the clutch to slip. My trials back ground also helps. If you were to buy the AT, DCT or standard and why? Thanks! Ride on!

[@BretTkacs]

I'm inclined to go for the DCT right now. I like the challenge of relearning to use my right foot in place of my left hand and on the street not using a clutch in heavy traffic is pricless. If I went for a standard transmission i'd toss in an autoclutch. There are still times and places I prefer a clutch but more times I wouldn't miss it. The bike is borrowed but I ride DCT AT's every chance I get.

[@BretTkacs]

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[@AntonChemk]

Thumbs up for Africa Twin DCT!

[@MOTOTREK]

Indeed!

[@BretTkacs]

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[@austinrios9616]

Gracias

[@MOTOTREK]

De nada!

[@BretTkacs]

De nada

[@7MMirek]

Nice explanation !

[@ridewithgnr2116]

Your one thumbs down must be an old girlfriend who hates your success and that your still having fun. Enjoy your vids and simple, well thought out instructions.

[@MOTOTREK]

LOL

[@inthesPhila]

My "end of the road u turn" starts by running the front wheel up a little side bank and let gravity and steering back you up like a K turn in driver education. Sometimes it takes running the front up a side bank a couple times but gravity does the reversing for you. I've done it while two up, its easy, slow and not dramatic.

[@shaiknj]

2:37 is how I crashed last month. Thanks for the explanation.

[@ananass8030]

Me too last week. Got into a square too fast while braking and got low sided

[@matthewellner5190]

Not as easy as it looks but I'm having a ton of fun trying to learn it!!!

[@Weltbummler23]

Note in ur examples the bike is initially leaning when u first lock the rear wheel, this helps to get 90 deg. If u dont initially lean u can typically get only 45 deg

[@markverge807]

I watched this video ....."hey babe im going on bike for a bit ".....ride to dirt ......try this 20 or so times ....never even come close ....still fun though....thanks Bret

[@MOTOTREK]

You're welcome, Mark!

[@BretTkacs]

I'm laughing... time to come train with me

[@markverge807]

Dude.....I wish.......I live in Newfoundland, Canada. That's a long haul. Planning on doing a course in New Brunswick, next summer.

[@NoName-gt5ow]

thank you for korean subtitles. 감사합니다 한국어 자막 만들어주셔서 도움이 많이 됩니다

[@hamzadarragi1951]

I enjoy this technic every time I find a dead-end

[@2010jajaja2013]

Gracias por los subtítulos

[@samuelcoronel3018]

How do you turn off the ABS in your GS 1200, it’s a model 2008 right? I am trying to practice this

[@MargusMoto]

I really want to try this now!! :)

[@endurodirtnappers8534]

Didnt know there was a name for this , its just somthing i did to turn around with limited space. guess you just figure this out after years of riding, nice tut, any way , very good.

[@phtube0]

One day i'll ride like you! Hopefully...

[@vaishaligujar199]

I tried drifting and left the rear brake and as you said i almost got thrown off thanks for the info

[@MeowReapZ]

Majes en moto approved

[@chrisjokinen217]

I find with the Tiger's, it's easier to leave the traction and ABS set to off-road. It still allows you to lock the rear wheel but the traction let's the wheel slide just the right amount so you can't over do it.

[@ShaneZettelmier]

I saw something pretty cool. There’s a new Chinese bike company called COVE they made a 450 Paris Dakar type bike and it has ABS, but it automatically disables the ABS below 10 miles an hour. It seems like everybody complains about the DCT or the traction control or the ABS in dirt come up if they just allowed you to slide it spinning the wheel below one or 2 miles, an hour, or lock up the brakes below 10 miles an hour you still have some of the functionality of locking up or sliding the wheel in dirt without having to worry about it.

[@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger]

Great stuff - thank you!

[@MOTOTREK]

You're welcome!

[@dpetrucci]

Thanks for another great video!!! Damn, I LOVE your gloves... unfortunately, I don't have 5he possibilities to buy them!! Go job, great videos!!!

[@ironhorsegladiator5034]

How tall are you? This is harder for riders that are under 6’5” and on a tall bike. Great videos as always. Thanks Bret.

[@laurieberg2880]

OMG! OMG! you are off pavement without knobbies!

[@BretTkacs]

Oh no... that's not possible

[@Billy28376]

My dirtbike doesnt have knobbies either because i ride it on the street. Knobbies really suck on the road.

[@kenlee7954]

Thanks so much! I just subscribed

[@bobbyhayden3650]

Cool !

[@effeemme6764]

Thank you

[@RGTravelAdventure]

Muy buena tecnica 👍👍

[@stadce]

“We do this with power...” [CRF250L has left the chat]

[@FriedHam]

With a CRF250L you can just lift it up and turn it lol

[@Billy28376]

Oh quit i like the crf250l. 😆

[@trailexploring2810]

My crf has plenty of tq, im running 13/48 for trail riding instead of the stock 14/40 😅

[@TokyotimTech]

Do this every day on my 250L it’s like 320lbs hell you can do this on a scooter

[@quesadilla79]

broke it down potato head style, thanx for the lessons 👌