Suzuki Van Van Off Road | + | Tips and Tricks for Beginner Adventure & Dualsport Riders | 2K

On this ride from May 2021, we put Jeff's son (Jake) on a Suzuki Van-Van 200 and guide him through the woods for his first #NovaScotia #offroad adventure ride.
Off-Road Riding Near Black Rock, Nova Scotia | Annapolis Valley|
Motorcycles Featured:
Suzuki Van Van
1976 Yamaha XT500
1980 Yamaha XT250
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All off-road sections are passable on a V-Strom 650 and DR 650.
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Table of contents:
00:00 - 00:10 "Just Do Exactly What I Do Okay?!"
00:10 - 00:43 Intro
00:43 - 01:11 The Fun Begins
01:11 -01:33 Picking Good Lines on the Ascent
01:33 - 02:11 The Van Van Struggles in some Mud
02:11 - 02:29 Sometimes You Can't Fight the Ruts
02:29 - 03:10 Dealing with Lack of Ground Clearance
03:10 - 03:30 Controlling Rear Wheel Slip with Your Clutch
03:30 - 03:54 Some Mud and Water
03:54 - 04:09 Controlling Rear Wheel Sip Implemented
04:09 - 04:40 By-Passing Deep Water Crossings
04:40 - 05:46 Using the Proper Attack Angle With Wide Tires
05:46 - 05:55 "Mr. Wet - Ass"
05:55 - 06:38 Descents on Washouts and Loose Terrain
06:38 - 06:58 A Fun Opportunity "Next Time I'll Do a Wheelie Too!"
06:58 - 07:43 Descent Continues
07:43 - 08:23 River Crossings are Harder Than They Look
08:23 - 09:08 Outro Montage
#vanvan #suzukivanvan #offroad #vanvan200

[@TrustyZ900]

Where you been? I hope all is well. Hope Mr. V is still alive. Most of the the other guy's off road videos are getting boring. The Van Van looks fun. Perfect for the young man. He did well...

[@TTADV]

Hey Frank! Hope we're keeping you entertained! ;) Busy time right now, sick family, new job up North. Looking forward to settling into more of a routine in the next couple months.

[@s.kartunian9498]

Great video guys! In Germany, after a few seconds maybe 15 old people would start chasing you with sticks and dogs, because this is super forbidden here and the country is so full of,people you would never find a spot like this. Envy you for the landscape

[@rickreasoner8664]

I feel like I went back in time. Good teaching and your student actually listened. Good job.

[@lastxp]

Vanvan is more road orientated then those other bikes. It's going to handle allot worse off-road so he did really well.

[@bloodlust1000]

Ive had my van van for around 2 and a half years. Its amazing on the backroads and loose ground, even some medium trails, but you have to be careful on the heavier stuff. The back wheel likes to slide around when its wet especially wet mud.

[@ssrc30]

He's lucky to have you there to show him the ropes. I had to learn all this stuff the hard way.

[@TTADV]

Me too! On an F650GS too 🤮

[@NeillWylie]

Just had to sub. You guys are living life properly!

[@Hutchie2112]

Super cool, that looked like brilliant fun.

[@TTADV]

It was! Thanks for watching!

[@janpow331]

I had a 1977 xt500 bought new from Calif. dealer. He didn't want me to test ride because a Harley guy did and popped a wheelie as he pulled out onto the main road and crashed into a parked car damaging the car and bike. Ha. That was a true classic motorcycle! I rode it to the Grand Canyon and also did the Alpine loop on it in CO! Love that sound!

[@ryandickinson2091]

Good Job Jake! Nothing like trial by fire!! The XT's look good Colin! Nice trails..Nice drone footage!!!

[@TTADV]

Jake was on fiyyaaa 🔥🔥🔥 Thanks Ryan! :)

[@got_to_roll]

Beautiful flashback to my XT250. Good job helping the newer rider! This video brought me some genuine smiles.

[@OzADVRider]

Great work, love seeing the old bikes getting dirty. Nice when a new rider listens to your advice, he did very well.

[@TTADV]

He's a good guy and catches on quick!

[@mattcrandall9416]

Back on the trails! Hope to see you out there! Had the TW out yesterday. Love the vids!

[@patrickbuzzo1970]

My 200 Suzuki Van Van has a black gas tank; even orange colour like the one shown on this video,looks nice 👍

[@MfrOffroadRiderNorCal]

Love your intro 👍🤟great vid great trails 👍

[@TTADV]

Thanks! Every time we go out we're finding another hidden treasure ;)

[@brownharr1]

Good to see ya! Great trails. Next you guys will be putting on clinics like Chris Birch. Lol

[@TTADV]

That's the dream!

[@IMMORTALDIO]

Glad i came for the ride lol...looking at suzuki van van [ cant find a tw200 here in the uk ].

[@temperoaveludado3416]

Congratulations. True adventure, small budget and really fun. That's right!

[@TTADV]

It sure is!

[@maxyeh4409]

感覺好好玩!!!

[@Brian-nz8hv]

The 125cc and 200cc Suzuki Van Van weren't really built to handle such condition due to its wide tyre displacement. A Yamaha DX or DT...yes...thats different they have the clearance beneath the engine. A Van Van for beaches and dry level dirt tracks and road work. To really enjoy this type of off-road work...buy a scrambler...

[@gabe_irl]

Nice to see when someone teaches someone else with not much experience. Sometime people are just mean about it

[@TTADV]

Indeed they can be! :(

[@vanvan5724]

Beautiful nature, like we have in Siberia. VanVan obviously needs mud tire. And then he can do a lot..

[@TTADV]

I'm seeing if I can convince Jeff to get one ;) muwahaha.

[@hazcat640]

@@TTADV The tire he has is the only choice for off road. Couple of street tires that size but only 1 off road! It's the Bridgestone TW34 and that's what he has.

[@TTADV]

"Some" ATV tires can be mounted to it ;)

[@vanvan5724]

@@hazcat640to his native disk, unfortunately, this is so. But there are still options.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZDHYWCYZdp0jtU But, of course, it will take a little work..

[@pcercuei]

@@hazcat640 No, these tires are Dunlop K180.

[@ThiefOfNavarre]

Getting rid of my V strom next week. Going to miss this!

[@TTADV]

*sadness*

[@Psycrow11]

No need to stop watching just cuz your ditching the Strom. There is a mix of bikes on the Channel stay tuned for a new one;)

[@ThiefOfNavarre]

@@Psycrow11 I just meant the off-road aspect of biking. I'll still keep watching stuff 👍

[@James-dt7ky]

[@TTADV]

Where are you located that you are unable to ride on the trails now? We're concerned about the same thing happening here.

[@James-dt7ky]

@@TTADV

[@poonakanwanaeloh7858]

How deep it can get into the water without any problems ?

[@jasperdomacena6491]

ohhh boy.. goin muddin on dual sport tires just makes things that much challenging he could've made it through much easier if he put Mud Specific Knobbies and lower the tire pressure

[@TTADV]

Young guy and new rider just making due with the tools he has. Will make him appreciate those upgrades ;)

[@stephensmith1118]

stock tyre pressure on a van van is only 18psi !

[@Dave-sw2dm]

Dirt track tires not so good for mud. Need to swap in some TW tires.

[@ride5852]

Cool video! Is it the suzuki vanvan 200 or the 125?

[@TTADV]

That is the 200CC Monster ;p muwahaha

[@JCrozier1]

I'm still new enough to off-road that I need this exact same course. Is there a sign up sheet?

[@TTADV]

Where are you located? Just come out riding with us! Haha.

[@JCrozier1]

@@TTADV Indiana USA

[@TTADV]

Dang, that's a bit far from Nova Scotia :(

[@JCrozier1]

@@TTADV I'll learn plenty by watching. Keep up the solid content.

[@TTADV]

@@JCrozier1 thanks buddy!

[@josephgeorgeejr7039]

That poor guy dam near has sd licks on that van van