Static Balance on a Big Adventure Bike | 2006 BMW R1200GS Adventure

[@hansenartwik1574]

I hope you know your videos are still inspiring a new adv rider. I got a 2005 r1200gs. It's cool to see some of the things possible with these big bikes

[@hermanjvanzyl]

Well done, en in jou kortbroek. Will definitely try. My Aprilia Pegaso’s starter clutch failed. Now at least I have something to do while it’s not running.

[@GreaseAndGravel]

Sorry about the starter! Hope you get it fixed easily. Yes, give this balance practice a try! I still have a long way to go but there is hope :)

[@tomas5164]

Thanks for inspiration!!! 👍 I allways saw it on dirt bikes so I didn't consider it is possible on a big adventure. Now I have record 10 min on Tenere 700. I do it with handlebars right or left and I'm curious if it is possible with handlebars straight. I also started to train static balance and after 1 or 2 min to switch on the bike with key (so I have to let go left hand), to start the engine, to put 1 gear and get moving.

[@GreaseAndGravel]

Wow, that is fantastic! Thanks for sharing. I havent been able to do it with straight bars. I am sure you’ll there! Cheers

[@kokkiematematika1931]

Damnmm excellent. I'll start practicing as well. This gives me hope. 👍👍

[@GreaseAndGravel]

Yes Kokkie! You can do it. Please let me know how it goes 👊

[@kokkiematematika1931]

@@GreaseAndGravel I immediateZly tried static balancing on my DR650. Got to the say, 3-4 seconds up. Find it strenuous on my 'match stick' legs and wow a cardiac workout of note. I suspect the following... if handle bars are twisted to the right then have right leg on peg and lift left leg up. And vice versa. Hoping to reach 1 minute by Sunday??? 🤔🤔 Then the AT challenge in the week.

[@GreaseAndGravel]

@@kokkiematematika1931 Respect for trying it out immediately!! Well done! I will also keep practicing. For me, I saw no progress for 15min and then suddenly it 'clicked'. Then it was worse again. I suspect it will take a few hours of regular practice. Keep it up!

[@Bruno-my9uf]

With engine running is better . i do it at the lights

[@GreaseAndGravel]

Yeah, without engine is definitely harder. But my neighbours would not appreciate me practicing with a running engine. We live in a very quiet wildlife estate.