New Dualsport Rider On Single-Track! It Didn't Go Well - Yamaha XT250

[@LoadinMosin]

You say you made a lot of mistakes, but look at how much you learned on that first single track ride. That's exactly how you get better! The XT250 kicks ass

[@citronschannel5823]

Looks like you are in National Forest. You should get a MVUM, motor vehicle use map. It will not only show you where the trails go, but also which ones are open for dirt bike, and which ones are hikers only so you don't accidentally go on hiking trails.

[@motodweeb]

Recently discovered my GPS app actually has an option to show the MVUMs. It’s been super helpful for sure!

[@Nickkenway]

I think you’re awesome for putting this up. So many videos by experts with tons of experience. Great to see an honest video from someone less experienced.

[@ridgetop8161]

Turning around on singletrack is the best place to try a kickstand pivot. Just put the kickstand down, lean the bike up onto it while standing on the same side. Make sure both tires, or at least rear, are off the ground. And pivot it 180 degrees. NIce easy turn around method.

[@motodweeb]

Good idea, I’ll have to give that some practice. Thanks!

[@demetriuscooksey7147]

Gotta learn somehow. No broken bones so... no harm no foul.

[@motodweeb]

Very true 😁 Thanks for watching!

[@frostbitevinnie]

We all learn from our mistakes. Good job!

[@bocurtis1962]

Appreciate the ride, thinking about selling my MT03 to get a XT250, yours seems to give you fun experiences.

[@motodweeb]

Thanks! It does for sure.

[@PatrickKQ4HBD]

Not bike-related, but this applies to everything in life: if you wouldn't comment on somebody else's video and call them "stupid" or "an idiot", then you shouldn't say the same things to yourself. Be kind to yourself! ❤

[@ACBRADY]

Great video man, refreshingly honest content!!

[@jeffpeterson6507]

Tight spots on trails are hard to turn. Facing Uphill works better. If you have a flat area, leaning the bike to the left and spinning the rear wheel around (donut) works too. It takes time to gain experience, but you will be happy at each new accomplishment.

[@ericweber1969]

Good lessons, happy it worked out ok. Thanks for sharing with others!

[@thra5herxb12s]

That single track was flat and smooth and very easy to ride. You just need more practice and you'll find these are much more fun than the gravel roads.

[@motodweeb]

Yeah, looking back over a year after this footage was originally shot, it does look a lot less scary to me now than it did at the time. Think I’m gonna have to try that trail again soon! I’ve learned a lot since then and gotten more confident, so it’ll probably go better this time.

[@chucksmith5564]

Come ride dessert southeast Oregon..preferably lake county..u won't regret it😊

[@motodweeb]

Hoping to get out that way a bit this year! Any good spots or trails I should check out?

[@chucksmith5564]

@@motodweeb here years back we had a Baja type race 100 miles I believe.we had all bracket entrys even kids but there route was smaller and less dangerous.a few days before the big race something happened..word was it's way to ruff and big rocks..I know alot of ppl ride from here lake county Oregon all the way to burns Oregon,wagon tire,Wich has lots of historical stuff.

[@gabrielkopp2036]

Glad to hear you got out and you learned something..most of glad to hear you didn't get hurt!! Stay safe and practice

[@motodweeb]

For sure, thank you!

[@BuilderofRat]

The bike in gear is good. Also turn off the ignition switch so that the battery won't go dead. On my TW200, there is no kick starter, so if my battery went dead, I would be screwed. Then there is the battery. In 2009 I bought a new Polaris quad. It had an AGM battery. (Absorbed Glass Matt) I still have that original battery in that quad, and it is still working. My quads/motorcycles use to have lead acid batteries, and they would last 2 years, sometimes 3 and then I would need to replace them. I am sold on AGM batteries. Next, if you can't lift your bike up quickly, turn off the fuel supply at the fuel tank. The carb machines like my TW have carburetors and laying on its side will cause them to flood and make your bike extremely hard to restart. When turning around, like you said, always turn uphill. I have been riding dirt bikes for over 50 years, and another way to turn around on a very side-hill trail, is turn up hill and go as far as you can and let the engine die while still in gear. Get off the bike and pull the handlebars to stand the bike on the rear wheel. The farther that you go up the hill, the easier it will be to do this. Then just pivot the bike around 180 degrees. It is not as hard as you may think. I have turned around my XT600 that way many times when faced with a huge tree in the trail on a steep hillside. You will get better. I quit riding dirt bikes for 20 years, and I am just getting back into it. I am having some issues. LOL I am 76 years old, in June I will be 77, so I am not as nimble as I once was, but I dearly love my TW200, and I also love single tracks, however, there are some single tracks that scare me bad, so do not feel bad for turning around and going back. One other tip, especially on a new to you trail/road, never go down a hill that you can't make it back up. There may be a wash-out, or a 4 foot in diameter tree blocking the trail/road further down out of your immediate sight. Keep riding, you will get better.

[@pzchannel6444]

There are many off road motorcycle training centers and courses. May not be a bad idea to check those out. That kind of learned knowledge may save your bacon one day in middle of nowhere. But anyways, thank you for sharing your video and experiences. Rubber side down.

[@CHUNKYNUGGET666]

Tight single trail is one of the reasons I bought the xt250. It’s a Super capable tough bike! I ride solo most the time and carry a small “rope n handle” that I can loop anywhere on the bike and a Velcro strap for the front brake, it’s just the trick for bad situations.. so far I can just lift it but you never know🤷‍♂️

[@motodweeb]

That rope n handle/strap is a really good idea, I may steal that in case I ever can't get the bike back up again!

[@CHUNKYNUGGET666]

@@motodweeb Velcro strap for the front brake will definitely help too bro

[@BuilderofRat]

I sold my XT600 just because at 76 years old, I am not as strong as I once was, and I could not lift it up once. It took my 25 minutes to figure out a way to lift it. I now ride a TW200. I can lift it up. LOL

[@zeusons]

I take a small two pulley rope system with me. Easy to use it to pull the bike around so the front is facing up and if need be pull it right back up to the trail. I never try to turn around going downhill. You might have tried just turning uphill then you could let it roll back as you turn it the other way. From the looks of the trail there were many places where you could have done that. All else falls, just lay the bike over on the trail then drag the front end around back to the other way. It is always easier to get the bike back up with the seat side up the hill.

[@LeMortso]

Exactly this happened to me Yesterday! I have a newly acquired TW200 was about 9 miles up off the hiway on an un mapped road and in a very rocky place I lost my nerve, stopped the bike and it promptly fell over. I was not able due to my old weak-fart body to get ‘er up but I had cell service and got my buddy to bike up to my location and he got it up for me. My InReach Mini 2 arrived while I was up there in the dusk waiting for a bear to happen along !!LOL Glad you’re OK. thanks for the share! (and U Turn advice!)

[@motodweeb]

It happens man 😂 glad you made it out alright! Smart move in the Inereach. So many of the good places to ride don’t have any cell service, at least where I’m at.

[@xt250rides8]

Great scenery and drone footage. Those trails looked difficult to me. The dropoffs looked crazy and I'd say that you did fine. I agree that facing the hill would have worked out better. Never thought about keeping a fallen bike in gear, so I learned something.

[@motodweeb]

Thank you! The dropoffs were sketchy for sure, this was probably the most scared I’ve been on a ride 😁 In any case I’m glad somebody could learn something from my mistake lol. Thanks for watching!

[@b-radsadventures6846]

Beautiful ride. Nice honesty. I'm newish too.

[@motodweeb]

Thank you! Just went and checked out your channel, looks like you've been on some fun rides.

[@advfortheking]

Video was pretty well done

[@motodweeb]

Thank you!

[@ScottyADV]

Great video! Love the drone shots.

[@motodweeb]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

[@holthanson349]

Good riding, mistakes are how we learn!

[@motodweeb]

Thanks!

[@keirokeiro1976]

Beautiful area you have to ride

[@motodweeb]

Thank you! Southern Oregon does have some cool spots once you start looking around.

[@BuilderofRat]

@@motodweeb I started riding dirt bikes in 1966 in Klamath Falls. There are some nice areas to ride around there.

[@tako3925]

Next time bring rope and pulley system?😮

[@BuilderofRat]

I use to do that in Washington when I rode my XT500 alone. I used a 4 block game hoist. I used it a time or two for moving trees off the trail. Only once for my 500, but I was sure glad that I had it.

[@motodweeb]

Getting ready for the riding season, this is on my list for sure!

[@rorystibbs5164]

Good work mate If it got ya heart racing allways good

[@motodweeb]

Thanks man! It got my heart racing for sure!

[@t3rmitee]

Good video man. Can’t wait to get my 250. I hope you post some more

[@motodweeb]

Thank you! These 250s are a blast, I’m sure you’re really gonna enjoy it! I do want to make more videos soon. Just gotta find the motivation and do it. Work has been wearing me out this summer!

[@gonagain]

I liked your video and I learned from it.

[@sava-k-mus]

You should have bob Ross paint some of the shots you get 🔥🔥

[@motodweeb]

“There are no mistakes, just happy little accidents” instagram.com/p/CseLyPgJtfJ/?igshid=ZWQyN2ExYTkwZQ==

[@souhailshamaissem7564]

Big mistake going there alone, I learnt that the hard way in my younger years. And if you need to turn around and the ground is not level it's bes6if aim the back of the bike to the sloping area because it's easier to move the bike up using the engine

[@BuilderofRat]

I am 76, and I ride quads and dirt bikes alone 99% of the time. I do carry a PLB just in case though. I like riding alone. I have done it for over 50 years. Now days, I do not try the scary stuff any more. I use to challenge myself, not so much any more. I still enjoy riding though. I can't wait for the snow to melt here in Idaho.

[@NewFurCat]

You are not stupid! You sre nee rider,and you are lesrning from mistakes