Top 5 ADV Sand Riding Tips| Adventure Motorcycle Training

[@SocalOffroadSchool]

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[@jMoik]

Thank you for the very instructive video. I’m 75 years old and ride a 750GS. Had a very bad experience in “sugar sand” and thereafter was terrified of sand. Began to practice on a sand road close to home. Your tips were very helpful, particularly using second gear, building and keeping momentum - changed everything. Now I enjoy “defeating” the sand road that previously intimidated me. Thank you

[@karlwebb8914]

Another great video for a 69 year old newbie off-road rider👍 thanks very much for such clear instruction 👍 cheers Karl in Oz 😊

[@Grzybo93]

My sand riding anxiety kicked in just by watching this vid

[@johnwiffen6655]

snap.

[@casparwilliams1507]

😅

[@thomascorcoran9556]

Great content…I’m “ok” on a dirtbike in the sand but the ADV bike is still very intimidating on deep sand

[@MrRickrm]

Great video. Grew up riding sand in the Mojave desert on a 72 susuki TM 400 it was a blast. Now at 70 on a susuki vstrom 650a I'm hating it.

[@user-mj6fe5jf9z]

This is all excellent advice as are your other videos and is normal practice for riding off-road in general. What would be a good companion video is to see you riding that sand with a loaded ADV bike with 40-60lbs of gear, and full riding gear. That is a completely different animal compared to a naked bike with just a rider.

[@simonomallon9035]

Fantastic.. as always. This really belps me understand what went wrong in sand previously. Awesome. Much appreciated. Simon, Australia

[@mehGyver]

These tips are soooo appreciated! As a brand new rider living in AZ, sandy washes are just part of the deal, and having tweaked my knee on a first ride crashing in the sane, I see all the things I did wrong. Not keeping my speed up was the biggest failure. It's so counterintuitive to go faster when you think going slow would yield more control.

[@harleyrider883]

Excellent video. Very clear and great explanation of the underlying logics. Couldn't be more helpful!

[@SocalOffroadSchool]

Thank you!

[@oosteveo315]

Good stuff. Waaay better than most "adv gurus". Motocross guys need to be teaching ADV, not street riders turned ADV. My .02. People going to get hurt.

[@sparraps3476]

I was just on a steep uphill climb on an FSR, I was in 3rd going about 45-50 kph. I came around a bend where there was a dry sand hill wash out on the road. It was a surprise to start swimming all over the road, but keeping up the speed and staying committed made all the difference. of course it was intimidating when I came back down, but I had no other choice than to commit and maintain. Fear is our own worst enemy.

[@4LowRocks]

I really liked that you described and rode this on a bike equipped with typical ADV tires that many/most of us will have on our bikes - a 50/50 tire. Many other videos on this topic are done with off-road biased (full knobby tires). I realize that those could be of significant help to running in the sand, but the average ADV rider will probably have something more akin to a 50/50 tire if they plan to be anywhere near sand. Thanks!

[@mikedenning9356]

Best sand riding technique video I’ve seen…great info!

[@RamblingRuters]

Great tips here, living in AZ plenty of sand to contend with, I’d add that its super important to make sure your traction control plays into the throttle control, I had to keep mine at the lowest level, level 1 to keep it from taking the power away which robs your momentum in sand, momentum is key and I’ve had my fair share of dumping the bike but I’ve learned a lot from just getting out there & doing it, great instructions brother.

[@iftogo]

Just got back from riding some deep sand trails in Borrego - which was exhausting on a 600lb adv bike in 90 degree heat. Looking forward to trying out the techniques described here, especially for the turns. Thanks for posting

[@HRAZZI]

I don't drive off road yet, but I definitely enjoy your content to build up the confidence so that I would one day.

[@michaelsupple6081]

Excellent advice. Usually all I hear is sit back and gas it!

[@californiaclassiccars3944]

Like always, easy and effective. Tom

[@CurtisBrandt]

Great presentation. Sand is truly challenging on these bikes. These are a good set of reminders to maintain rock solid basics and charge it. Thank you.

[@steverunnalls97]

Excellent video, thanks so much! Given that keeping speed up is the key my only word of caution is all is well on a known trail. But if exploring unknown areas coming over a hill and encountering a large ditch or boulder at that speed…..do some research beforehand. Safe riding!

[@istra70]

Thanks ,great and clear advice .... adding throttle and not chopping off when scared is the best practice...

[@TheRadgeOne]

Great video. I recently completed the SandRaiders Rally in Morroco and we had very, very long sections of deep sand and fesh fesh. All the people that overtook me were doing what you recommended!

[@ttxela]

New subscriber, just bought an F800GS, looking forward to some trail riding!

[@virendradr]

It's great pleasure to hear you explain beautiful ❤️

[@jeremycragg750]

Very informative. You teach very well. Thank you.

[@MisterPrecision13]

Great video. Cheers from Australia...

[@BraaapoholicBob]

Very nice overview. I would add one other thing obviously has nothing to do with a rider, but proper tire pressure makes a big difference for me at least on my adventure bike when it comes to sand.

[@SmokinZen]

I was getting good at riding on sand it helped that I had a KLX as well as a T7. But I lost my concentration on what should’ve been an easy area to get through and I ended up getting hurt pretty bad. I got back on months later but going on the sand again has been really hard for me to get my confidence back.

[@Asdfghjkl1234]

Amigo - excellent clear useful video!

[@JamesOram-qu3ir]

Great content!! Im interested in the side protectors you are running on the T7 have you got a link to them?

[@oosteveo315]

Good points, you steer with throttle, not with weight.

[@odsttrooper08]

Good work as always lads!

[@oosteveo315]

Stay a gear high in the sand. DRAG the back break to slow. Don't let off.

[@oosteveo315]

ps. don't touch front brake lol

[@NZ2STROKE]

yea i find people always try and stay in lower gears and that just digs a hole

[@Badlander87X]

This is a very good video for sand riding i use to have this natural habit of slowing down on hard pack before accelerating as soon as im coming into softsand and now im re learning these skills for my trip to africa next year. Also you say 50/50 Tires now I know the Africa twin adventure sport in ireland comes with karoo Street but I prefer the karoo 3 now they are karoo 4 .and I don't do offroad on tires unless they are 80/20 offroad/onroad . So when I buy my African adventure bike next year I'm pulled between the tenere world raid or Africa twin adventure sport 1100

[@qcab3074]

Great tips. In my area (Barcelona, Spain) we deal with very different terrain conditions that may change suddenly.

[@jayhopkins1337]

Well said, and looks like the stock street tires.? Maybe the big knobbies i have dig in to fast idk

[@qcab3074]

Awesome explanation.

[@onerider808]

This is a great channel. If I lived in SoCal, I’d go to your school. I live in CO, so practice your tips here.

[@650thumper]

Lots of helpful advice. Thank you. My last ride had a lot of sand. I wish I'd seen this before. Now I feel like going and finding sand to practice these tips.

[@wallieshere]

Yeah me too. I went into 200 meters of sand before giving up after wasting so much energy steering with my arms😅

[@lostinlamancha]

Great video! These are all really sound tips for riding in the sand. If you see Chris Birch's "Say No To Slow" series he offers the same advice. Practicing these skills in southern Arizona before heading off to Death Valley, Mojave, Anzo Borrego and Baja helped me ride my Tiger 900 with much more confidence loaded with camping gear...

[@李記好]

excellent advice

[@fabienpics]

Very HELPFUL all your video. Thank you

[@MotoNiz]

Great tips. Thought that my confidence was improving, so i thought I would practice more sand today, but ended up over bike, broken clavicle, fixed in OR, back home. First video popped up was yours! I'LL be on the bike next week for another go! Thanks for your continued excellent content

[@greatfallskam]

Life saving tips. I am assuming similar 5 tips for fresh deep graded gravel and dirt? Another excellent video. You really should package some of your best Adventure Motorcycle training into a DVD. Your ADV moto training has helped me more than Motorrad / BMW and other training I have experienced.

[@SocalOffroadSchool]

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[@greatfallskam]

@@SocalOffroadSchool Awesome !! I assume you can watch it at your own pace; a few video lesson at a time? Thanks. I am in.

[@SocalOffroadSchool]

@@greatfallskam Yes. Once you set up your account you can watch and rewatch the lessons whenever you want.

[@juangarciadeletona8560]

Great tips TY!

[@discoveror9576]

S U P E R B ... component elements breakdown. I especially like what you pointed out regarding tall(er) gearing. With all the talk about specialty tires for EACH surface, I notice (with a smile) that most instructors appear on heavy bikes with ~50:50 or 70:30 tires! Maybe that's just 'good' for business? 😋 One topic about which I've seen NO guidance is: when to bail out i.e. when/HOW to get AWAY from a bike going down?

[@stevendunbabin1879]

Great content.

[@carlosmurgelcddr.1418]

Great video! The hardest part is to do the trainning with my 990. Its is a pig kkk Cheers from Brasil

[@BongCajes-BISDAK]

thank you for the tips👍

[@wallieshere]

Thanks heaps for the encouragement. What are the common mistakes we all make?

[@easilvas]

Muchas gracias por tus consejos, espero poder usarlos

[@scramjet4610]

How about a video for a powerful (2 kW or higher) AWD (2 wheel drive) electric bike? With the front-wheel driving too, does it change any of this?

[@oosteveo315]

I'm kind of on the fence with the putting leg out in corner. Trust, as a MX guy, I want too! But it's probably not safe on a 500lb bike. I still do it.. but maybe I shouldn't. Thoughts?

[@SocalOffroadSchool]

It's tricky. I try to do it as little as possible but find that it helps me turn the bike a little bit easier. Just always making sure that the leg stays forward and doesn't slide back or underneath the bike.

[@oosteveo315]

@@SocalOffroadSchool agreed. I try to keep mine real high when I do.

[@Zerotys_ADV]

Great content as usual.

[@long_vacation_tour]

Amazing content 👍

[@SocalOffroadSchool]

Thank You!

[@rodneybutler7939]

THANKS !!!

[@sameenakausar1020]

Thanks a lot !

[@kokkiematematika1931]

This clarified things much much. Thank you sooo much. Do you have Sedlak certified instructors in South Africa?

[@SocalOffroadSchool]

Thank You! Not yet but I'm looking to do a training event in SA in the coming months (my winter, your summer). I have done trainings in many African countries before but haven't made it to South Africa yet.

[@kokkiematematika1931]

We must find a way of connecting directly. I will be a student and moreover, I can assist with coordinating this side. Especially with riders to enroll. I try to get email contact. 👍👍

[@VernonRehel]

Great tips. Not sure how that works with a bike loaded with gear. I think it's better to have a light weight bike to start with. Not something I want to try with my 500 lb bike. I guess start with less sand and practice a lot.

[@RabidWombatz]

got a bit of anxiety just watching that fast sand track! what tyre pressure? i have an BMW850 GS. also a KTM450exc.

[@ColdWarVeteran-r2j]

Its counter intuitive but it works. Stand up always! Grab a handful of throttle, shift your weight back a little and punch it. Let the back tire do what wants to do. Stay on the throttle...Your gonna pucker at first.

[@flatgrindrides]

Working on my sand riding, and I am OK with a 50-50 tire, but can’t seem to make it work with a 90-10. I know the simple answer is to run a tire appropriate to the terrain, but in an unplanned situation where you have basically a street tire in deep sand are there any techniques to help overcome this?

[@kokkiematematika1931]

I struggle much with mud sections. Especially grayish mud sections. I find that sitting, maintaining momentum & paddle walking or dabbling gives best LUCK to get through. Am I correct in thinking that a mud challenge requires a huge dose of luck or is there a true skill?

[@pawlack]

If only Anakin could see this, so much could be avoided...

[@MotoOffroadAdventures]

1 Question for you. I did my first CRAZY sand ride yesterday. Pinkham canyon Joshua Tree. This video helped a lot. My question is - in the deep sand tight corners what is the best practice? I transferred weight to the foot peg and accelerated through the corner to stay up. I found myself having to dubstep to correct a lot. I stayed up, but it was a struggle at times. Is there a better way? It was tough.

[@bobt688]

Do the same technics apply to lighter Dual sports? I've got a 2020 Yamaha XT250

[@SocalOffroadSchool]

Yes, same techniques apply on the lighter bike. On the 250, leaning back when riding through deep sand will have a bigger impact because the bike is lighter, so riding with your hips a littler further back will be beneficial.

Coming from Trials the only point I don’t agree with is holding/pressing the bike with the legs. I keep them open, let the bike play and steer with foot pressure on the pegs.

[@waynejohnstone3685]

I’m a new rider, half the vids say grip the bike w knees, other half say stay loose. Personally staying loose was much easier for me through rocks and mud, have to try the sand trail near me. Is there a rule about gripping w knees on different terrain? I’m on a wr250 so a bit different.

@@waynejohnstone3685 Not really. The bike will move with obstacles (rocks, sand, mud, steps, whatever) while you are stable. If you try to hold it down with your legs, knees or hands, you will move with the bike and will have to compensate to regain equilibrium and stance. You will be all over the place. If instead, you steer with your feet and stay loose, you will be very stable while the bike leans, jumps, moves downward or upward. Practice leaning the bike in turns while you stay vertical, make figure eights. Then do it in an easy incline with no obstacles, this is harder. Increase the gradient of the slope. You can also practice on obstacles on a straight line, let the bike come up and down while you remain centered and relaxed. Take your time, breathe, enjoy and relax. See how the bike has better traction when you are centered. Push or let your ankles down, this will relax your calves and give you more traction and control. Once you've managed that, concentrate on your eyesight, look ahead, where you want to go. Try it and let us know.

[@michaflorczak532]

How do a wheely on adv bike ?

[@chrisprinsloo2614]

In a car, from prolonged sand driving, we would decrease the Tyres pressures. What about a bike???

[@apatty06]

How do you get out of you’re already stuck?

[@greenrush4313]

3rd gear is the best

[@saulpena2495]

Tires , psi?

[@JayBe443]

To me, alot of these clicked when riding at night.

[@kennyb7883]

I don't think my bike can get nervous... I can get nervous though.😮

[@theballminator]

Yeaj🎉🎉🎉

[@phillippearce9680]

👍

[@fatpacpac]

Tires?

[@DailyCTO]

So what you're saying is, go out to Anza Borego or CABDR Section 1, and practice! ha ha

[@RoadTraveler]

Bump

[@RoadTraveler]

Algorithm

[@whatsupshittafabraans1926]

Are you mental, steer clear of the sand

[@EastboundDwn]

Ugh..sand!👎

[@kalaharimine]

Impressive Enduro riding, now show us how to do it whilst you're alone, 500km away from anywhere and carrying 100 pounds of baggage.

[@The333]

Excellent video, great demonstration and explanations. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Subscribed.

[@sameenakausar1020]

Thanks a lot !