MotoTrials How To: Front Tire Hops with Pat Smage

This video was produced for the September 2018 issue of On The Pegs magazine by Pat Smage. We will be posting one each month from the ‘18 issues this year. There will be a new tutorial video posted in each 2019 issue as well. Be sure to take a look at www.on-the-pegs.com for free trials and enduro news and entertainment! Subscribe for more: / @factoryone_motorsports and support us by shopping at www.rypusa.com

[@brows1973]

Hi pat just bought my first Sherco trials bike today at the age of 50,never ridden one before had plenty of road bikes plus a few enduro bikes but just fancied having a go been watching your videos you make it look so easy I’d be more than happy if I could ever control a bike like yourself

[@ThisOldTony]

this channel has some of the best CGI.

[@FactoryONE_Motorsports]

It's really all about the editing! Not balance, timing or technique...

[@briangiffin4510]

hilarious

[@dabtown5293]

Thanks Pat! this was the best how to on front wheel hops ever!

[@mrr4350]

Thanks Pat ! Very informative and including all the subtleties that make a BIG difference.

[@mdbuschsr]

You read my mind... again! I've been thinking lately that I need to work on this.

[@SuperGreyfox99]

Thanks. Appreciate the work you put in making these videos. Awesome.

[@krisomalley2653]

I second that. Lets be honest he dosen't take this time to get himself better, he is already that good.

[@davidrockwell9776]

Excellent video. Really liking the “How to” series👍👍

[@markmtbrider]

Excellent Pat !

[@TheFrog767]

Yes a huge energy saver 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@smacdougall100]

Super! Thx Pat. Very well explained and demonstrated. I'll go try it and see how much easier you make it look, than it actually is, lol. Thx again, really appreciate it :-).

[@groovyshoos5200]

Thanks dude, awesome vid!

[@knobbytrails577]

Just came across this excellent series of videos and of course I promptly subscribed. Just one question: I rather like the Sherco, which one would you recommend to an absolute (but "seasoned" 😅) beginner at trials? Would a 125cc be a good choice or should I go for a larger displacement right away? Thank-you.

[@thomassinclair4675]

Thank you!

[@carrollgodro9780]

Great explanation. Thanks.

[@lee1kawasaki1]

Thanks pat great video! I'm making good progress with this now, I just need to remember to breathe so I don't end up getting very tired very quickly

[@4x4Hawk]

Thank's for your video!

[@hugobaert7737]

Going to practice instantly after watching 😊

[@outbackenduro7418]

Your balance is incredible practise and lots of it .... wow

[@FactoryONE_Motorsports]

Thanks! Yes lots and lots of hours just hopping around. -Pat

[@sobeit1927]

Wow great thanks

[@PatFarrellKTM]

Wow, Pat is a lot more natural sounding. Much easier to listen to when he doesnt sound like a robot reading a script

[@alexanderhartnug629]

Thanks

[@diogoespiritosanto6493]

Next video will bem the rear hop? ;) Great vídeo!!! Thanks

[@FactoryONE_Motorsports]

It is coming up!

[@thejohn6614]

Thank you. Best explanation I've seen. What tire pressures do you run?

[@FactoryONE_Motorsports]

Thanks! Usually around 5 in the rear and 7-8 in the front. -Pat

[@thejohn6614]

@@FactoryONE_Motorsports Thank you.

[@kkvkkvkkv79]

shoot a video about rear tire hops

[@FactoryONE_Motorsports]

That is coming on the way!

[@kilbeggan_man2644]

Where you useing trottle when you sliped the clutch

[@FactoryONE_Motorsports]

Yes just enough to keep from stalling and lift the front wheel a bit.

[@go2ntrial66]

I like 😍😍👍👍

[@arystan8334]

I do this but can’t keep balance

[@FactoryONE_Motorsports]

Balance is very important and will make hops a lot easier!