Top 5 Pro Corner Dirt Bike Tips w/ Kris Keefer

[@codelicious6590]

These "tips" series of videos are thoughtful and great sources of knowledge.

[@rmatvmc]

Glad you like them! We hope to keep producing more. Thanks for watching-Chase

[@yxiscatti]

@@rmatvmcVery useful tips, It will be great to have some ATV riding tips, there are plenty for dirt bikes, but almost nothing for atv riders, so Rocky Mountain can do a lot to help on this subject. "save the sports quads" :)

[@backstreethero8173]

Im Ben, living in Holland. I like your videos on KZbin. I'm 50 years old, and go riding again with my son's. So I needed some fresh up, you give me just what I need to remind how to feel good on the suzuki rmz 450. 👍🏼 Keep up the good work Kris 😃👍🏼

[@DinoAungpe]

excellent tips thanks you very much I am applying these every trip to the track

[@TheWhiskyExplorer]

Great! I like that you pointed out that it takes a lot of practice. Makes me feel better about my slow progress!

[@mikeking7388]

Just getting back into this again I am now 26 haven’t done it for 7 years picked up a new yz250 and I can’t believe how much I really didn’t know lol awesome videos

[@rmatvmc]

At least you're getting back out there! Thanks for watching, Mike! Glad you like the vids.

[@johnathancamarillo1202]

Same exact situation here 🤟🏻

[@mikeking7388]

Johnathan Camarillo since this comment I put 38 hours on the bike and finally feel at home on it got slow wheelies dialled and jumping and riding have improved most of all! Of course not without a few bumps and bruises on both the bike and me lol

[@JamieKeefer]

Solid advice.

[@flmxfilms7687]

🍻💪

[@JETZcorp]

It seems like about 30% of dirt bike riding involves pointing your toes in. My toes rest at 45+ degrees out, so straight-ahead for me is like pigeon-toe stance for most people. Like, imagine your brake lever was inside the clutch cover; that's what I have to do to reach it. So it's great to hear more and more ways that I need to twist my legs around backwards in order to ride properly.

[@Brianmoto49]

Nice video .. very helpful tips .. well explained ..kept the explanation very simple always a good thing..

[@lmao9711]

Thanks man just got my yz250f yesterday cant wait to try out your tips

[@rmatvmc]

Congrats on the new bike!!

[@markmagness3693]

What year? And how do you like it so far? That or the 2020 crf250r will be my next bike

[@alexdupree1298]

Great video! Anyone know the background music?

[@239-swfl5]

Kudos RMatvmc for bringing KK onboard with these easy to understand tip videos. Just one more reason why I continue to choose RMatvmc for all my 2wheel order needs.

[@automotivate.vamshi1549]

Very useful tips

[@streetsweepinms3714]

Love these informational videos. Keep it up

[@rmatvmc]

Glad you liked it! Stay tuned for more from Mr. Keefer.

[@floriantroscher5083]

great video, easy to listen and understand, as always!

[@MotoJerg44]

I’m headed to the track tomorrow to practice just this! It wasn’t groomed after this weekend, which was the busiest I’ve seen the track, and it is FULL of ruts. I’m awful at cornering and always ride out of ruts and feel like the rut is pulling and pushing me. Hopefully I can pull out of the parking lot just a little bit better after some practice

[@rmatvmc]

That's the perfect mentality! Take something you're uncomfortable with or not that good at and practice! Just really focus on the steps he talks about. And you don't have to go full speed right now. Focus on technique and speed with follow! - Chase

[@robertsharrock188s]

Particularly good viddy. I like the toe in and the peg weighting tips. Thank you. I’ll practice them today.

[@rmatvmc]

*Robert Sharrock* thanks for watching. Kris Keefer knows his stuff. Let us know how it helps!

[@robertsharrock188s]

Rocky Mountain ATV MC The weighting the outside peg tip helped me finally quit fishtailing out of corners. Helped a lot in my race this weekend. And thanks for the Race Gas guys. I told my lady she can tell her friends I’m pro now but she just rolled her eyes.

[@ZSharkPH]

Thanks for the tips Guys !!!

[@rmatvmc]

Anytime, thanks for chiming in.

[@kellienicolebrooksschettin6598]

Good job work with the motorcycle,the forks and shock is you friend don't fight the suspension,I think that's probably the biggest thing about motocross is the massive amount of suspension that has to be managed mostly by being in the right body position by moving and not putting too much weight on either the front or the back the bike for starters...thanks for helping out the youngins...you know the youts...it all about weight management moving it around at the right moment,good show nice and clear presentation...I going riding see ya..

[@shanestotts3539]

Short and sweet. Awesome video and tips!

[@alexpaul.music7]

How do u prevent front wheel wash out. Generally speaking

[@roni2811]

Very good tips Keefer...! Thank you

[@Jitkoa1]

Thanks for your tips but how should I operate the rear brake or the shifter when I'm riding on the balls of my feet?

[@JamieKeefer]

kingdme switch as needed. you might operate shifter or brake with foot completely off the peg. Get used to riding on one foot. Then you can tap the brake or poke / pull the shifter as needed while balanced on your opposite leg. You'll have a much more sensitive rear brake foot as a result if you are not planted on a peg. That's what I find at least.

[@elcincero321]

Tips that made pros who they are. Excellent! Thanks>>>>

[@brapperdan]

Point toe towards the bike right?

[@rmatvmc]

You got it!

[@chrisp.bacon_exe]

I’ve been told I should be feathering the clutch and to keep my gears and rpms high for turn exits, is that what the pros do?

[@Strasky_96]

Sometimes, not all of them do it. For example Roczen doesnt really do it as he's learned/started riding way smoother in his younger days

[@RantzBizGroup]

Kris, can you talk about cornering on mountain roads w/o a true line? How can we prepare for loose gravel or pea size rocks in a turn - or is it possible w/o squaring off the corner?

[@rmatvmc]

Outside elbow up, weight the outside peg, and go a gear higher so you don't break traction as easily when you accelerate.

[@RantzBizGroup]

@@rmatvmc Kris, one other thing... why is it that the newer bikes need to run tire psi so low (I have a DRZ400 and most of those guys run 8-10 in the dirt). It seems to me that the high center of gravity is becoming a problem with extended suspension. The "washout" on the front tire seems to be the REAL problem - or is this a technical riding error on my part?!!

[@rmatvmc]

@@RantzBizGroup Every tire carcass is a little different. Some need more and less PSI. You could run 8-10 PSI in a tire if you really wanted to but you'd want to run a tubeliss, mousse, or ultra heavy-duty tube to avoid flats. This also depends on terrain. On a track, running PSI that low would lead to the carcass of folding on you and you'd feel like you have even less traction. There are things you can do with bike setup to help get more weight on the front for better front end feel and traction i.e., less sag, different off-set triple clamps, fork height etc. It could also be a technique problem as well. Not being forward enough on the bike, running your forks too stiff and other things.

[@RantzBizGroup]

@@rmatvmc MAN, did that EVER WORK!!! Just went out and practiced this technique on the road as though I was in the dirt... SUPERB, I could feel the bike respond perfectly to holding the corner!! Thanks again!!!

[@dusty2782]

Thanks Keefer! Keep it up!

[@dannydenetchee9611]

good show

[@aidanlester5380]

When I ride I just try go as fast as I possibly can and I’m not really focused on where my toe is pointed

[@flmxfilms7687]

good advice keep up the great work 🍻💪

[@rickkin6386]

awesome, thx

[@sandorychicken4361]

Very helpful video

[@henryhawk978]

Appreciate it!

[@LilaKiwi]

What track is this?

[@NubbyTV101]

Subbed. Very good. Thanks for sharing.

[@Toxic_rnr]

Looks like the Hesperia,CA track

[@rmatvmc]

*Blame Obamacare* You sir know your tracks! Comp Edge

[@benotto8839]

Whats the Name of this Thor combo im wearing the Seven mx Zero gear and this combo Look like the Same!☝🏼🔥

[@rmatvmc]

It's the Thor Prime Fit Jersey. Check it out: www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/718/67139/Thor-Prime-Fit-Rohl-Jersey

[@benotto8839]

Rocky Mountain ATV MC thanks man🤘🏽

[@rmatvmc]

Anytime *Ben Otto!* Thanks for watching

[@jepesilveria2229]

Thanks for tha tips sir🙏

[@rmatvmc]

Thanks for watching *jepe silveria*

[@TaylorPalmerAW]

I had a pro tell me to point my toes in. And by that he meant your toes are pointing toward your bike so that your knees are gripping the shroud. When Keefer is saying point them in does he mean the same thing? Or the opposite. By watching his hands I’m getting that he’s saying to point your toes away from the bike, right?

[@au3408]

Taylor Palmer he's saying to point your toes toward your bike

[@oherroprease207]

I was confused by the same thing. Him pointing with his left hand threw me off. Glad I saw this comment and Alex's reply

[@jacobmcvay123]

"Point your toes in towards the bike" is what he said. I don't understand the confusion here.

[@dirtbikemainiak4145]

he means the same thing and it doesn't make you grip with your knees as the inside leg of the way your cornering should be extended out with your toe pointing inwards it help you to lean the bike in more and the ball of your foot should be pushing down on the out side peg this gives your bike mor traction to the tires more down force = faster cornering speed you can also use your elbows to get the bike leaned over better

[@evanstreets8830]

Great tips 👍

[@XxHackerxX014]

Nice tips

[@gustavoaguero2928]

Alguna vez podrían hacer los vídeos en español?

[@MasKFacE]

thanks for the tip

[@rmatvmc]

Thanks for watching *Levin Pinto!*

[@gregerxxd3826]

5:11 "wiggle wiggle wiggle"

[@sleeka91]

Chris keefer. Motocross extraordinaire. Sensei and owner of cobra Kai dojo

[@seboo123]

Great video but @ 5:05 you didnt point your toes inwards ;)

[@nomdeguerre13]

good stuff

[@hunterelenbaas548]

Do you mean point your toes into the corner or into the bike?

[@colebaranek4604]

Hunter make sure you always point your toes slightly in toward the bike. The reason is so your feet don't get yanked off the bike.

[@hunterelenbaas548]

Mc Fabulous thanks ill try that.

[@endurotruckererniedesjardins]

Riding mx since 1980... just learned something .... toe in... and stayin on the BALZ of your feet. No the trickey part is chanhing my old habits...

[@rmatvmc]

Better get out there and practice!

[@kid_withabike7920]

This guy sounds like Ronnie mac’s educated dad

[@RideWithTheWolf]

What a lot of these videos miss is what to do when it doesn't work out, when you do miss the rut, when the bikes jolts you, another bike takes your rut, etc.

[@tankeater]

If your toe is out, thats because you're not gripping the bike with your thigh anymore... I'd rather focuse on the reason, not a cause. REASON is you're not holding onto your bike with your thighs. CAUSE is, your toe will point away.

[@wildone2163]

awesome! please do the same on jumping :)

[@rmatvmc]

you got it!

[@youtubeaccount9058]

If you are on the balls of your feet all the time are you not using any rear brake?

[@Strasky_96]

To use the brake just lift your foot and place it on the brake until you're done braking and replace it on the peg

[@MX-CO]

Thanks for the Video You Rock Do more on KZbin please ... Is Yamaha your weapon of choice ?$

[@anvaranvar1]

Grate

[@GeoffreyGonzales]

the guy is good

[@colebaranek4604]

What track is this

[@123mrnaz]

Mc Fabulous racetown 395 could be wrong but looks like it

[@TheMaster5150]

It's Competitive edge Hesperia, CA. Racetown 395 is about 10miles down the same road...which is called Sunrise mx now. Lucky for me, I live between both parks off the same road.

[@mijedzys5989]

You shlould to put your foot on peg 5 meters earlier because only then you will have good stability and acceleration

[@jimmyaugustine4181]

Trying to find a Keefer After Dark episode on this channel 🤔😂

[@markhelm1765]

I love how weighting your foot peg magically loads your rear tire. If that where true why not sit on the back fender lmao.

[@Charlie-zo2nu]

well if you use your brain and think about it it makes a whole shit ton of sense

[@markhelm1765]

So how does weighting the outside foot-peg load the rear wheel and stop the rear wheel wiggling?

[@dirtbikemainiak4145]

I think he more means sliding out from a loss of traction trust me this improves your corner speed more down force to the wheels = more traction = faster corners the reason you don't sit back on the fender is because you have to have weight forward to stop the front end washing out that's why you extend your inside leg out and sit further up a bit closer to the tank this puts weight on the front but since all your body weight is to the front of the bike you don't have pressure to the rear wheel so it will spin and loose traction to compensate and keep the weight distribution to both wheels as best you can you use the ball of your foot to weight the outside foot peg to load the rear suspension and put mor down force to the rear wheel that should explain it better to you

[@thadfriday7286]

Try it your way, smart guy!

[@jritchiejritchie2687]

When you know nothing... Its sometimes best to stay quiet . My suggestion to you would be, take your motorbike and go and practice some hill starts on an adverse camber . First try with legs off the foot pegs , then try one foot on the outside peg. See what you think!

[@bradyrodgers649]

Mmn comp edge I live 5 mins away

[@patgreen6902]

Josh Homme is a ripper on a dirt scooter 🛵

[@dominik8152]

why not a 20min video?

[@itzicy9961]

To bad they shut down Comp 🥺

[@riyainfo25]

Good... But the demonstration instead of legs your hands is not good, better you get the bike on stand and explain with the legs.

[@DVDJMSN]

Sandwiches, Dirtbikes, and Wifey (keeping it p.c.)

[@sargil100]

Love the tips, you NEED one also. Burn that jersey dude! Ugly as sin. Party on

[@user-sp8eb6iz7f]

loved you on "Rosanne" !!

[@user-sp8eb6iz7f]

knee braces don't work.