Today the IRC Tire Guy starts the adaptability series with proper acceleration and deceleration form.
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Great video again! At 54 years my aim is not particularly to become a faster rider but to become a safer rider resulting from increased techniques. Your videos are really helpful!
@marcel7161 Жыл бұрын
I am a 1968 baby. My focus is also different but this will certainly help me.
@Groot_G9 ай бұрын
I’m 56 and just got a 300L to take a trip down memory lane. I’m revisiting all the people and places that were important to me, seeing them one last time. (While I still can remember them)
@buddhistpriest13579 ай бұрын
I'm 56 and only took this dirt biking up 4 years ago! I've just entered silver class for the first time after 3 years of bronze. Greetings from NZ!
@nickd6986 ай бұрын
This guy, best instructor on Utube for talentless dual sport muppets like myself.
@MrDavidfuchser Жыл бұрын
Many thanks to your efforts to help all of us who are interested to become better riders! I'm new to riding, but thanks to your videos and my willingness to practice regularly; I don't appear to be as new as I am (unless folks are just saying nice things to me to make me feel good). You're the best Rich. Looking forward to meeting you someday. I have been able to go on some amazing adventures that others (who've been riding for MANY years) could not go on due to their inability to control their machine. Many thanks for many years. You've made what I thought to be impossible for me, possible!
@melaniemarks6359 Жыл бұрын
This video should be the first one before the ten part series. This is the most fundamental movement in riding, I think. You are right that many on KZhead do not even mention this technique even though it is essential in proper riding form. I like the one handed drill too. It really helps you feel if you're using too much arm.
@NorthWestMotos Жыл бұрын
That’s great to hear! Pumped to help! Thanks for the support!
@IRCTireUSAMoto Жыл бұрын
Agree fully!! This should preempt all other vids...haha
@robtennant368910 ай бұрын
Youre the man Rich, the time you put into these is greatly appreciated by all us shite riders 😂
@jasonmorris5871 Жыл бұрын
I appreciate the support!
@IRCTireUSAMoto Жыл бұрын
Great stuff, Rich. I look look forward to your videos. Always excellent content and takeaways.
@Permitmon5 ай бұрын
Very clear explanations as usual, keep your good work
@jacquesblackburn7329 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video he has the technique and a way to explain it like no other thanks for the tips I’m 62 years old and still learning
@curtolund59219 ай бұрын
You are a phenomenal instructor and rider! Thanks for all of these videos, I learn something new every single time!
@adamherzing73303 ай бұрын
Thanks! You broke that down perfectly and backed it up with solid video examples. I’ll be practicing this the next time I ride.
@brianejay3 ай бұрын
so much good info here. Rich is an excellent teacher at breaking down fundamentals, clearly explaining
@mschumaker1 Жыл бұрын
Outstanding content! I’m taking what you’ve taught and gone from using way too much energy for my pace to not really using much energy at all. Good job, man
@542baker Жыл бұрын
Me too. It’s a life saver over a long race. I wish I’d have implemented this long ago.
@roostafish961 Жыл бұрын
That’s awesome to hear! Glad to help with the progression!
@IRCTireUSAMoto Жыл бұрын
Such good instruction and a great rider!
@MotoJBАй бұрын
What a GREAT video! My knee won't allow me to practice this way, but it's nice to have these basic concepts laid out so clearly--I wish I'd seen this 40 years ago. But thank you, Rich Larsen--your teaching are very important!
@1TruePatriot Жыл бұрын
So stoked on your content. Thank you for the upload!
@Dissentient01 Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoy it!
@IRCTireUSAMoto Жыл бұрын
Outstanding as usual! I reduce the quantity of my subscriptions now again but yours remains steadfast. This video is an example why.
@michaelsupple6081 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your enthusiasm and technical breakdown brother.
@elvispusley3515 Жыл бұрын
One of the best videos I have ever seen in my life. Let's leave it there.
@leeshaw5136 Жыл бұрын
Exactly what I am looking for. I'm looking forward to this amazing series.
@mymugsly Жыл бұрын
More to come!
@IRCTireUSAMoto Жыл бұрын
Awesome, I was working on this Sunday but not quite getting far enough back on braking, thanks.
@anonymousanonymous8306 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for helping! Much appreciated for those of us who have tons to learn.
@derekwoods8199 Жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@IRCTireUSAMoto Жыл бұрын
I love your teaching videos. Keep making them. New rider 46yo.
@jsmith898310 ай бұрын
I really appreciate these series!
@joeburnsideSr Жыл бұрын
🙌🙌
@IRCTireUSAMoto Жыл бұрын
Incredible presentation and content!
@1176hambone Жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly!
@IRCTireUSAMoto Жыл бұрын
Once again, thank you for the great info. About the arm pump, I now have a habit of just slowing down and resetting when I start feeling arm pump. This usually happens in the beginning of my ride before I am warmed up and riding too fast for my brain, but afterwards IT'S ON. Hey I wish I would have had this information a month ago as far as pulling the clutch in. It only took once to learn that mistake. I took a turn too fast and as soon as I pulled the clutch the bike actually sped up and I went off track towards a tree, didn't hit it, but I sure did learn what I did wrong really quick.
@BigDaveTALKS Жыл бұрын
I am loving these skills vids! Thanks, man!
@GreaseAndGravel Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@IRCTireUSAMoto Жыл бұрын
Greetings from Melbourne Australia just getting back into the enduro and really enjoying your content. Love your choice on the bike I've just purchased the Beta 300 RR looking forward to reacquainting myself with both the machine and body mechanics after a few years away from the sport
@eaauctions9 ай бұрын
Growing with your help many thanks dude I watch end yo end over and over practising these drill until my tires go bold 👍 thanks Rich ❤
@andrewwilmot7534 Жыл бұрын
Great to hear! 🙌🙌
@IRCTireUSAMoto Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for helping me to be a better rider
@ktmcharly12695 ай бұрын
Love the tips on this channel. Keep it up!
@justinpeterson8754 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@IRCTireUSAMoto Жыл бұрын
Amazing tips as always! Thank you
@dirtycurty6113 Жыл бұрын
You're so welcome!
@IRCTireUSAMoto Жыл бұрын
This is fantastic! You explain it so much better than I could ever hope to do. And you are so right when you say that a ton of other videos mention the attack position or any of the other key terms but none of them talk about the preemptive movement needs to happen but so many people just gloss over because it has become second nature to them. Thank you for doing what you do and helping all of us become better riders!
@billc611 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much man! I’m glad my explanations can break down some of the intricacies of riding! I appreciate the support!
@IRCTireUSAMoto Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great video!
@Adventurebean54111 ай бұрын
Thank you again for these videos Rich! I'm gonna conquer one of those concrete barriers this year. Right after I figure out where they come from. Big goal for me I've been working towards. This is the year, I can feel it.
@ShadowsFirst Жыл бұрын
You can do it! I can feel it too!! 🙌
@IRCTireUSAMoto Жыл бұрын
At 51 and with a new 300L this video and many others by you are my guide. Thank you. I’ve learned so much from just this video it’s crazy. The only problem is that all I want to do is go practice.
@chrisian200919742 ай бұрын
Excellent instruction
@estheticsdenturestudioinc.291 Жыл бұрын
So good. Thank you.
@distilledfreedom184010 ай бұрын
What a revelation Rich. That lack of weight shift timing is the reason why I'm exhausted after riding with my much more experienced colleagues who are 5-10 years older than me. I thought it was just me trying to exaggerate my body position in turns but realise now its not just side-to-side but back and forth as well. I'll be definitely practising one handed stop-and-gos obsessively from now on. Thank you so much Rich👍
@philgoogle15356 ай бұрын
That bit about reactivity vs proactivity on the bike is a great point I hadn't really considered. I'm a novice rider and everything I do has always been reactive (except for sitting/standing obviously) and I've never realized that's an issue. Awesome video as usual!
@Siskiyouoffroad Жыл бұрын
Right on! Glad to help!
@IRCTireUSAMoto Жыл бұрын
Wow. Great information,thank you.
@gilvietor1918 Жыл бұрын
Legend!!! Your tutorials are on a whole other level compared to everything else out there
@nikolailu Жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@IRCTireUSAMoto Жыл бұрын
Great job Rich , Thanks
@MrAndyloz Жыл бұрын
My pleasure!!
@IRCTireUSAMoto Жыл бұрын
Mind blown ! Best regards from Romania.
@mircearadu3854 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@IRCTireUSAMoto Жыл бұрын
That was one of the best explanation of body position for dirt bike riding, no matter the discipline ! You are a great rider . 😁
@raymondsiewert2720 Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that! Means a lot! Thanks for the support!
@IRCTireUSAMoto Жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great video. I do need step 2 for the double blip though! I've been practicing the first step all week!!!!😄
@dirtbikediary Жыл бұрын
I’ll make it happen!
@IRCTireUSAMoto Жыл бұрын
So, you are like the martial artist or yoga practitioner who has gone beyond styles, and incorporates/manifests the best of all styles. Good eoisode!
@onerider80810 ай бұрын
I’m back to the dirt at 43yrs old and man I wish I never stopped riding dirt. I have up street riding and won’t go back but I believe dirt riders make better street riders because of the loose terrain and being able to react to situations faster. I’m really not trying to go super fast but to be better and able to perform when different obstacles come up and mostly to be a safer rider. These videos are very helpful for me and a lot of other riders, I hope to find better riders to ride with to help me in my progression and just have more fun doing it without holding people up. Arizona has very unforgiving terrain and falling or crashing isn’t an option with Sharp rocks and cactus everywhere! 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼
@TaterGrabbinBass8 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for all the helpful videos. I see the tangible improvements in my riding👍. One question about braking without a clutch - I do focus on this a lot, but I struggle to ride very steep downhills without pulling the clutch when braking…simply the speed preventing engine stall even at 1st gear is too high. I guess at such scenario using clutch is inevitable:)?
@michail1963 Жыл бұрын
You've literally made a better rider ovet the years with your KZhead vidoes. Hats off to you, sir.
@Harpoika Жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks! I appreciate the support!
@IRCTireUSAMoto Жыл бұрын
very wise words, the problem is get them in action......well done mate
@elafricano2995 Жыл бұрын
Appreciate it!
@IRCTireUSAMoto Жыл бұрын
Makes perfect sense 🤘🏾
@christopherhenry8061 Жыл бұрын
This is a great video, I flew Cobras and Apaches in the Army for quite a few years and your breakdown of each maneuver reminds of some of the Instructor Pilots that would give our annual Check Ride. I’m 65 and just got back into riding looking to be a very good technical rider. Thanks for your help.
@kennethvolker248410 ай бұрын
That’s very cool! Thanks for watching!
@IRCTireUSAMoto10 ай бұрын
Thank you for your service.
@gottaloveskillet6 ай бұрын
Thank you for these videos. Without your advice, riding enduro would have been frustrating. I've recently purchased an Electric Motion Escape to help work on everything you speak off, as I feel that all of these fundamentals are rooted in trials riding skills and transfer to enduro directly.
@easternyellowjacket276 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! Trials is the best!
@IRCTireUSAMoto Жыл бұрын
Mucho thanks Rich!
@JackO024 Жыл бұрын
You bet!
@IRCTireUSAMoto Жыл бұрын
Snow on the mountain tops now!
@cmuz0013 Жыл бұрын
muy buen video rich,como siempre bien explicado,muchas gracias.
@alfonsogarcia8967 Жыл бұрын
Gracias!!
@IRCTireUSAMoto Жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you!
@chrisboon4526 Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@IRCTireUSAMoto Жыл бұрын
Ah, the figure 8s with a wandering dog drill 😂
@loomspace20 күн бұрын
Great videos, now its time to practice 🙂
@philipsmith6152 Жыл бұрын
You got a quick sub boss!
@eliaspergande2663 Жыл бұрын
Good video, Rich ✌️ Love the comment on being well rounded I spend every December riding motocross on 4-strokes in SoCal with my dad and I find when I get back to hitting rocks on my 2 stroke my commitment has improved, my willingness to rev the bike out increases, and my overall skill level on all things hard enduro takes a jump In my mind in order to be good at hard enduro you have to be good at every type of dirt bike riding Probably why Mani Lettenbichler has said his training routine is 3 days of riding, one rest day, 2 days of riding, rest day, repeat; all split between mostly hard enduro, with a bit of trials and motocross every week
@garretthorner Жыл бұрын
Adaptability is key!!
@IRCTireUSAMoto Жыл бұрын
Awesome useful video. Instant sub.
@ramirocastellon2921 Жыл бұрын
Wow that rock jump is wow I’ll never be able to do that!
@neillong1274 Жыл бұрын
“Those who can’t do, teach.” “Those who can’t teach, teach PE.”
@buddhistpriest13579 ай бұрын
Great stuff Rick, especially pertinent for me as my left elbow is cactus and I can't load it up much without consequences. Not riding the GasGas 350 much in the next month but I'll practice on my trip with the DL650.
@geedubone Жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@IRCTireUSAMoto Жыл бұрын
Legend!
@nickd6986 ай бұрын
I just want to say, thank you!
@gnt3c3 ай бұрын
Brilliant 👍🏻
@kf4435 Жыл бұрын
🙌🙌
@IRCTireUSAMoto Жыл бұрын
Always good content, thanks! You should change the camera position, your arms and hands look huge like this 😄
@RacingDVD Жыл бұрын
That’s a good thing. I haven’t been working out enough. Lol
@IRCTireUSAMoto Жыл бұрын
Rich, this is super helpful, follow your channel avidly and put these drills into practice. Would you agree that with proper form and taking the load off of the arms, the majority of the strain is now mitigated by the quads, hamstrings and lower back muscles? Thanks
@AntiStressKit Жыл бұрын
Yes, absolutely🙌 strain in the arms should be minimum.
@IRCTireUSAMoto Жыл бұрын
Do you live near these spots? I've seen quite a bit of your content lately on social media too. Didn't realize you were in my area. Thanks for the content man. Good stuff!
@cannonmead276610 ай бұрын
How about non-rutted sandy corners? Don't run into many ruts on the trails in the desert. That would be awesome.
@therw6876 Жыл бұрын
Ever use a navage. It helps so much with sinus inflammation.
@nicholascarver1 Жыл бұрын
@irctireusamoto describing the 'feel' hits home a home run. Talk technique all you want but the measure of success is how does it feel. Would it be possible to incorporate the notion of 'feel' in future posts?
@rsemrad2 Жыл бұрын
Sure!!
@IRCTireUSAMoto Жыл бұрын
Doing any classes in the southeast?
@brianlafollette7530 Жыл бұрын
You seem to have some motocross ability as well you jump well
@davidbeauvais1364 Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@davidciesielski8251 Жыл бұрын
Do you re-grip the throttle between braking and acceleration? I can't quite make it out from the video. Thanks!
@dakhracevideo Жыл бұрын
PS, sometimes when I watch these drills, I can’t help but wonder if I could bust em on my KLR...or even on a DR 250
@onerider80810 ай бұрын
Will part 2 be for below average riders? I'll need that. 😁
@SalSpaceKhan Жыл бұрын
Lol!!
@IRCTireUSAMoto Жыл бұрын
Great content as usual. My friends and I have a debate. Is it suggested for Enduro and off-road riders to squeeze with the knees or is that a "motocross technique". I say anyone who rides should be toes in and squeezing with the knees unless you're doing low speed balance stuff or really rocky sections where the bike needs to work under you.
@alexrateliff4784 Жыл бұрын
That’s definitely an interesting subject. I’ve definitely heard top Moto guys talking about squeezing with your knees while in whoops and such. In technical riding, I’m definitely a lot more loose and flowing. Really not squeezing with my knees, but just preemptively, moving in relation to what my machine is writing.
@IRCTireUSAMoto Жыл бұрын
@@IRCTireUSAMoto I've never learned so much good practical stuff as from your vids Rich!!! This vid particular was an a-ha! I was still reeling from, then I read this debate question reply and mind blown open further...lol Please continue these best-in-class rabbit holes. Cheers man!!!
@robtennant368910 ай бұрын
I've been trying to follow your 10 step lessons but riding time is my biggest issue. I try to do 10min of static balance as soon as get home from work which is getting better.
@neilcook8774 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for following along I hope you can ride more!
@IRCTireUSAMoto Жыл бұрын
I've always worrried that "chain slap" noise was bad on the bike and me nearly stalling it, doesn't hurt it though? Dad taught me young of the importance of engine braking, especially on crazy steep downhill.
@GTisRule Жыл бұрын
Nope means you’re doing it right! 👍
@IRCTireUSAMoto Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Where is this beautiful practice site?
@kennethswain1753 Жыл бұрын
Delle Utah!
@IRCTireUSAMoto Жыл бұрын
The intro looks sick now! How long has it been like this? 🤣
@scoochinweasel Жыл бұрын
Since the beginning of the 10 part series. Thanks for watching!
@IRCTireUSAMoto Жыл бұрын
@@IRCTireUSAMoto outed myself here 🤣
@scoochinweasel Жыл бұрын
@richlarsen511 outside of seat time and gallons of fuel, what would be an important modification to your bike would you do? What I read from blogs, it is suspension…I would like to know your opinion.
@stephencarter6775 Жыл бұрын
Honestly, I don’t do a lot of changes to my suspension usually. Most the time I just set the clickers for my style.
@IRCTireUSAMoto Жыл бұрын
Another Great tool to learn! Keep them coming. Thanks so much for all you effort in helping me become a better rider! ZmanTX
@zanenail3329 Жыл бұрын
More to come!
@IRCTireUSAMoto Жыл бұрын
No wonder I get so tired on the trials. Even though I stand a decent amount. I never lean forward that much when accelerating.
@fishtailfuture Жыл бұрын
Would braking without the clutch likely help with a over heating issue when riding technical trails.
@ourdirtthearpy Жыл бұрын
No. You're going to have to add cooling (fan if water-cooled/fins if air-cooled) and/or fix the underlying issue causing the overheating.
@FlameHazeist Жыл бұрын
@FlameHazeist I already added a fan, and check the coolant level fairly regularly. It hasn't boiled over since adding the fan but it still gets fairly hot.
@ourdirtthearpy Жыл бұрын
@@ourdirtthearpy The fan could be too weak and/or the jetting could be too lean. Anything between 180 F and 220 F is normal operating temp.
@FlameHazeist Жыл бұрын
Awesome 😅
@vinuezaer Жыл бұрын
Thanks 😅
@IRCTireUSAMoto Жыл бұрын
I’ve never been on a 2 stroke but heard that there is no engine brake ?
@davidb932310 ай бұрын
Maybe a stupid question but during rapid deceleration should we be downshifting for this drill to utilize engine braking? f so, should the clutch be used to downshift?
@spacejam539410 ай бұрын
Yes, you can definitely downshift to increase the engine braking. If you were to pull the clutch in there wouldn’t be any engine braking, so no clutch when downshifting.
@IRCTireUSAMoto10 ай бұрын
Looks like your in SLC, how much for lessons? How do I sign up?
@lastmanoffthefield4572 Жыл бұрын
Email richlarsen511@gmail.com
@IRCTireUSAMoto Жыл бұрын
You can no more plan your hip movements than your foot placement when you walk. Simply put, any movement in which you consciously direct a body part will be less fluid and encumber motion and balance. Our motor skill is not to be directed purposely, our bodies perform at their best when focus is applied to achieve an end result. Don't believe it, well there is too many studies proving this to mention. The best is to read about recovery via physiotherapy, whereby you learn that recovery is many times faster if movements are controlled autonomously than consciously directed. Try it for yourself. On rough terrain, try to choose each footstep location while walking, then walk the same path without thinking about your steps. Or sit down on your heels, them stand up, then sit down on your heels and direct you muscles to stand, and notice how u all of a sudden feel heavy. What he is referring to is muscle memory through practice, and confusing this with conscious directed movement, which we are terrible at.
@SH-rm4gw Жыл бұрын
You’re exactly right. Except when you’re first learning, you have to consciously direct then through repetition, then it becomes second nature. Of course it’s second nature for me now but you don’t just get on the motorcycle and do it. This video is intended to help beginners learn the proper movements conscious directed movement, then repeat them, so become second nature.
@IRCTireUSAMoto Жыл бұрын
When you say ‘My hips are hinged’, what does that mean?
@martyray704011 ай бұрын
Imaging my hips are a hinge like on a door. They stay in an angled position
@IRCTireUSAMoto11 ай бұрын
I want to see you do all that on A TE 450 with a desert tank,
@donaldblank8873 Жыл бұрын
It would make no difference👍👍
@IRCTireUSAMoto Жыл бұрын
@@IRCTireUSAMoto Prove it, There are no videos of you guys doing any of this on heavy forestrokes, Simple to say there is no difference, Prove it, Good majority of people can only afford used bikes that happened to be heavy 4 strokes.
@donaldblank8873 Жыл бұрын
Ok kzhead.info/sun/m65pgZaesaawooE/bejne.html
@IRCTireUSAMoto Жыл бұрын
I'm always amazed at how bad I ride.
@jimbrown9885 Жыл бұрын
I have a wr250r. what tires should I get?
@morphius74710 ай бұрын
Vx40 front and rear 👍
@IRCTireUSAMoto10 ай бұрын
That means……Look as far ahead as possible. Right? Can’t get a preemptive body position unless you have time to see and get ready for the upcoming terrain. That is THE most important aspect of smooth riding. Because it limits a tense stiff body. If the bike and the rider stay as one mass then you will ride poorly. The rider should be constantly affecting the CG of the bike in a positive traction and balanced way. Only way that happens is if you are loose and move around on the bike. Watch a trials rider for how to make a bike do incredible things. IRC tire guy began as a trials rider, right?
@timeatak524811 ай бұрын
You can look ahead all you want but if you don't understand what proper body position is on machine it won't help. I've taught thousands of riders in my private lessons and 99% of them ride incorrectly. Knees forward, hips forward. Looking ahead doesn't fix improper form.
@IRCTireUSAMoto11 ай бұрын
"Right here" didn't work. Nothing showed up. I've watched that series. I just wanted you to know.
Great video again! At 54 years my aim is not particularly to become a faster rider but to become a safer rider resulting from increased techniques. Your videos are really helpful!
I am a 1968 baby. My focus is also different but this will certainly help me.
I’m 56 and just got a 300L to take a trip down memory lane. I’m revisiting all the people and places that were important to me, seeing them one last time. (While I still can remember them)
I'm 56 and only took this dirt biking up 4 years ago! I've just entered silver class for the first time after 3 years of bronze. Greetings from NZ!
This guy, best instructor on Utube for talentless dual sport muppets like myself.
Many thanks to your efforts to help all of us who are interested to become better riders! I'm new to riding, but thanks to your videos and my willingness to practice regularly; I don't appear to be as new as I am (unless folks are just saying nice things to me to make me feel good). You're the best Rich. Looking forward to meeting you someday. I have been able to go on some amazing adventures that others (who've been riding for MANY years) could not go on due to their inability to control their machine. Many thanks for many years. You've made what I thought to be impossible for me, possible!
This video should be the first one before the ten part series. This is the most fundamental movement in riding, I think. You are right that many on KZhead do not even mention this technique even though it is essential in proper riding form. I like the one handed drill too. It really helps you feel if you're using too much arm.
That’s great to hear! Pumped to help! Thanks for the support!
Agree fully!! This should preempt all other vids...haha
Youre the man Rich, the time you put into these is greatly appreciated by all us shite riders 😂
I appreciate the support!
Great stuff, Rich. I look look forward to your videos. Always excellent content and takeaways.
Very clear explanations as usual, keep your good work
Awesome video he has the technique and a way to explain it like no other thanks for the tips I’m 62 years old and still learning
You are a phenomenal instructor and rider! Thanks for all of these videos, I learn something new every single time!
Thanks! You broke that down perfectly and backed it up with solid video examples. I’ll be practicing this the next time I ride.
so much good info here. Rich is an excellent teacher at breaking down fundamentals, clearly explaining
Outstanding content! I’m taking what you’ve taught and gone from using way too much energy for my pace to not really using much energy at all. Good job, man
Me too. It’s a life saver over a long race. I wish I’d have implemented this long ago.
That’s awesome to hear! Glad to help with the progression!
Such good instruction and a great rider!
What a GREAT video! My knee won't allow me to practice this way, but it's nice to have these basic concepts laid out so clearly--I wish I'd seen this 40 years ago. But thank you, Rich Larsen--your teaching are very important!
So stoked on your content. Thank you for the upload!
Glad you enjoy it!
Outstanding as usual! I reduce the quantity of my subscriptions now again but yours remains steadfast. This video is an example why.
Thank you for your enthusiasm and technical breakdown brother.
One of the best videos I have ever seen in my life. Let's leave it there.
Exactly what I am looking for. I'm looking forward to this amazing series.
More to come!
Awesome, I was working on this Sunday but not quite getting far enough back on braking, thanks.
Thanks for helping! Much appreciated for those of us who have tons to learn.
My pleasure!
I love your teaching videos. Keep making them. New rider 46yo.
I really appreciate these series!
🙌🙌
Incredible presentation and content!
Thank you kindly!
Once again, thank you for the great info. About the arm pump, I now have a habit of just slowing down and resetting when I start feeling arm pump. This usually happens in the beginning of my ride before I am warmed up and riding too fast for my brain, but afterwards IT'S ON. Hey I wish I would have had this information a month ago as far as pulling the clutch in. It only took once to learn that mistake. I took a turn too fast and as soon as I pulled the clutch the bike actually sped up and I went off track towards a tree, didn't hit it, but I sure did learn what I did wrong really quick.
I am loving these skills vids! Thanks, man!
Glad to hear it!
Greetings from Melbourne Australia just getting back into the enduro and really enjoying your content. Love your choice on the bike I've just purchased the Beta 300 RR looking forward to reacquainting myself with both the machine and body mechanics after a few years away from the sport
Growing with your help many thanks dude I watch end yo end over and over practising these drill until my tires go bold 👍 thanks Rich ❤
Great to hear! 🙌🙌
Thank you so much for helping me to be a better rider
Love the tips on this channel. Keep it up!
Thanks, will do!
Amazing tips as always! Thank you
You're so welcome!
This is fantastic! You explain it so much better than I could ever hope to do. And you are so right when you say that a ton of other videos mention the attack position or any of the other key terms but none of them talk about the preemptive movement needs to happen but so many people just gloss over because it has become second nature to them. Thank you for doing what you do and helping all of us become better riders!
Thanks so much man! I’m glad my explanations can break down some of the intricacies of riding! I appreciate the support!
Thank you for the great video!
Thank you again for these videos Rich! I'm gonna conquer one of those concrete barriers this year. Right after I figure out where they come from. Big goal for me I've been working towards. This is the year, I can feel it.
You can do it! I can feel it too!! 🙌
At 51 and with a new 300L this video and many others by you are my guide. Thank you. I’ve learned so much from just this video it’s crazy. The only problem is that all I want to do is go practice.
Excellent instruction
So good. Thank you.
What a revelation Rich. That lack of weight shift timing is the reason why I'm exhausted after riding with my much more experienced colleagues who are 5-10 years older than me. I thought it was just me trying to exaggerate my body position in turns but realise now its not just side-to-side but back and forth as well. I'll be definitely practising one handed stop-and-gos obsessively from now on. Thank you so much Rich👍
That bit about reactivity vs proactivity on the bike is a great point I hadn't really considered. I'm a novice rider and everything I do has always been reactive (except for sitting/standing obviously) and I've never realized that's an issue. Awesome video as usual!
Right on! Glad to help!
Wow. Great information,thank you.
Legend!!! Your tutorials are on a whole other level compared to everything else out there
Wow, thanks!
Great job Rich , Thanks
My pleasure!!
Mind blown ! Best regards from Romania.
Thank you!!
That was one of the best explanation of body position for dirt bike riding, no matter the discipline ! You are a great rider . 😁
I appreciate that! Means a lot! Thanks for the support!
Thanks for another great video. I do need step 2 for the double blip though! I've been practicing the first step all week!!!!😄
I’ll make it happen!
So, you are like the martial artist or yoga practitioner who has gone beyond styles, and incorporates/manifests the best of all styles. Good eoisode!
I’m back to the dirt at 43yrs old and man I wish I never stopped riding dirt. I have up street riding and won’t go back but I believe dirt riders make better street riders because of the loose terrain and being able to react to situations faster. I’m really not trying to go super fast but to be better and able to perform when different obstacles come up and mostly to be a safer rider. These videos are very helpful for me and a lot of other riders, I hope to find better riders to ride with to help me in my progression and just have more fun doing it without holding people up. Arizona has very unforgiving terrain and falling or crashing isn’t an option with Sharp rocks and cactus everywhere! 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼
Thank you very much for all the helpful videos. I see the tangible improvements in my riding👍. One question about braking without a clutch - I do focus on this a lot, but I struggle to ride very steep downhills without pulling the clutch when braking…simply the speed preventing engine stall even at 1st gear is too high. I guess at such scenario using clutch is inevitable:)?
You've literally made a better rider ovet the years with your KZhead vidoes. Hats off to you, sir.
Wow, thanks! I appreciate the support!
very wise words, the problem is get them in action......well done mate
Appreciate it!
Makes perfect sense 🤘🏾
This is a great video, I flew Cobras and Apaches in the Army for quite a few years and your breakdown of each maneuver reminds of some of the Instructor Pilots that would give our annual Check Ride. I’m 65 and just got back into riding looking to be a very good technical rider. Thanks for your help.
That’s very cool! Thanks for watching!
Thank you for your service.
Thank you for these videos. Without your advice, riding enduro would have been frustrating. I've recently purchased an Electric Motion Escape to help work on everything you speak off, as I feel that all of these fundamentals are rooted in trials riding skills and transfer to enduro directly.
Thank you!! Trials is the best!
Mucho thanks Rich!
You bet!
Snow on the mountain tops now!
muy buen video rich,como siempre bien explicado,muchas gracias.
Gracias!!
Great video, thank you!
Glad you liked it!
Ah, the figure 8s with a wandering dog drill 😂
Great videos, now its time to practice 🙂
You got a quick sub boss!
Good video, Rich ✌️ Love the comment on being well rounded I spend every December riding motocross on 4-strokes in SoCal with my dad and I find when I get back to hitting rocks on my 2 stroke my commitment has improved, my willingness to rev the bike out increases, and my overall skill level on all things hard enduro takes a jump In my mind in order to be good at hard enduro you have to be good at every type of dirt bike riding Probably why Mani Lettenbichler has said his training routine is 3 days of riding, one rest day, 2 days of riding, rest day, repeat; all split between mostly hard enduro, with a bit of trials and motocross every week
Adaptability is key!!
Awesome useful video. Instant sub.
Wow that rock jump is wow I’ll never be able to do that!
“Those who can’t do, teach.” “Those who can’t teach, teach PE.”
Great stuff Rick, especially pertinent for me as my left elbow is cactus and I can't load it up much without consequences. Not riding the GasGas 350 much in the next month but I'll practice on my trip with the DL650.
Great to hear!
Legend!
I just want to say, thank you!
Brilliant 👍🏻
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Always good content, thanks! You should change the camera position, your arms and hands look huge like this 😄
That’s a good thing. I haven’t been working out enough. Lol
Rich, this is super helpful, follow your channel avidly and put these drills into practice. Would you agree that with proper form and taking the load off of the arms, the majority of the strain is now mitigated by the quads, hamstrings and lower back muscles? Thanks
Yes, absolutely🙌 strain in the arms should be minimum.
Do you live near these spots? I've seen quite a bit of your content lately on social media too. Didn't realize you were in my area. Thanks for the content man. Good stuff!
How about non-rutted sandy corners? Don't run into many ruts on the trails in the desert. That would be awesome.
Ever use a navage. It helps so much with sinus inflammation.
@irctireusamoto describing the 'feel' hits home a home run. Talk technique all you want but the measure of success is how does it feel. Would it be possible to incorporate the notion of 'feel' in future posts?
Sure!!
Doing any classes in the southeast?
You seem to have some motocross ability as well you jump well
Thanks
Do you re-grip the throttle between braking and acceleration? I can't quite make it out from the video. Thanks!
PS, sometimes when I watch these drills, I can’t help but wonder if I could bust em on my KLR...or even on a DR 250
Will part 2 be for below average riders? I'll need that. 😁
Lol!!
Great content as usual. My friends and I have a debate. Is it suggested for Enduro and off-road riders to squeeze with the knees or is that a "motocross technique". I say anyone who rides should be toes in and squeezing with the knees unless you're doing low speed balance stuff or really rocky sections where the bike needs to work under you.
That’s definitely an interesting subject. I’ve definitely heard top Moto guys talking about squeezing with your knees while in whoops and such. In technical riding, I’m definitely a lot more loose and flowing. Really not squeezing with my knees, but just preemptively, moving in relation to what my machine is writing.
@@IRCTireUSAMoto I've never learned so much good practical stuff as from your vids Rich!!! This vid particular was an a-ha! I was still reeling from, then I read this debate question reply and mind blown open further...lol Please continue these best-in-class rabbit holes. Cheers man!!!
I've been trying to follow your 10 step lessons but riding time is my biggest issue. I try to do 10min of static balance as soon as get home from work which is getting better.
Thanks for following along I hope you can ride more!
I've always worrried that "chain slap" noise was bad on the bike and me nearly stalling it, doesn't hurt it though? Dad taught me young of the importance of engine braking, especially on crazy steep downhill.
Nope means you’re doing it right! 👍
Thank you. Where is this beautiful practice site?
Delle Utah!
The intro looks sick now! How long has it been like this? 🤣
Since the beginning of the 10 part series. Thanks for watching!
@@IRCTireUSAMoto outed myself here 🤣
@richlarsen511 outside of seat time and gallons of fuel, what would be an important modification to your bike would you do? What I read from blogs, it is suspension…I would like to know your opinion.
Honestly, I don’t do a lot of changes to my suspension usually. Most the time I just set the clickers for my style.
Another Great tool to learn! Keep them coming. Thanks so much for all you effort in helping me become a better rider! ZmanTX
More to come!
No wonder I get so tired on the trials. Even though I stand a decent amount. I never lean forward that much when accelerating.
Would braking without the clutch likely help with a over heating issue when riding technical trails.
No. You're going to have to add cooling (fan if water-cooled/fins if air-cooled) and/or fix the underlying issue causing the overheating.
@FlameHazeist I already added a fan, and check the coolant level fairly regularly. It hasn't boiled over since adding the fan but it still gets fairly hot.
@@ourdirtthearpy The fan could be too weak and/or the jetting could be too lean. Anything between 180 F and 220 F is normal operating temp.
Awesome 😅
Thanks 😅
I’ve never been on a 2 stroke but heard that there is no engine brake ?
Maybe a stupid question but during rapid deceleration should we be downshifting for this drill to utilize engine braking? f so, should the clutch be used to downshift?
Yes, you can definitely downshift to increase the engine braking. If you were to pull the clutch in there wouldn’t be any engine braking, so no clutch when downshifting.
Looks like your in SLC, how much for lessons? How do I sign up?
Email richlarsen511@gmail.com
You can no more plan your hip movements than your foot placement when you walk. Simply put, any movement in which you consciously direct a body part will be less fluid and encumber motion and balance. Our motor skill is not to be directed purposely, our bodies perform at their best when focus is applied to achieve an end result. Don't believe it, well there is too many studies proving this to mention. The best is to read about recovery via physiotherapy, whereby you learn that recovery is many times faster if movements are controlled autonomously than consciously directed. Try it for yourself. On rough terrain, try to choose each footstep location while walking, then walk the same path without thinking about your steps. Or sit down on your heels, them stand up, then sit down on your heels and direct you muscles to stand, and notice how u all of a sudden feel heavy. What he is referring to is muscle memory through practice, and confusing this with conscious directed movement, which we are terrible at.
You’re exactly right. Except when you’re first learning, you have to consciously direct then through repetition, then it becomes second nature. Of course it’s second nature for me now but you don’t just get on the motorcycle and do it. This video is intended to help beginners learn the proper movements conscious directed movement, then repeat them, so become second nature.
When you say ‘My hips are hinged’, what does that mean?
Imaging my hips are a hinge like on a door. They stay in an angled position
I want to see you do all that on A TE 450 with a desert tank,
It would make no difference👍👍
@@IRCTireUSAMoto Prove it, There are no videos of you guys doing any of this on heavy forestrokes, Simple to say there is no difference, Prove it, Good majority of people can only afford used bikes that happened to be heavy 4 strokes.
Ok kzhead.info/sun/m65pgZaesaawooE/bejne.html
I'm always amazed at how bad I ride.
I have a wr250r. what tires should I get?
Vx40 front and rear 👍
That means……Look as far ahead as possible. Right? Can’t get a preemptive body position unless you have time to see and get ready for the upcoming terrain. That is THE most important aspect of smooth riding. Because it limits a tense stiff body. If the bike and the rider stay as one mass then you will ride poorly. The rider should be constantly affecting the CG of the bike in a positive traction and balanced way. Only way that happens is if you are loose and move around on the bike. Watch a trials rider for how to make a bike do incredible things. IRC tire guy began as a trials rider, right?
You can look ahead all you want but if you don't understand what proper body position is on machine it won't help. I've taught thousands of riders in my private lessons and 99% of them ride incorrectly. Knees forward, hips forward. Looking ahead doesn't fix improper form.
"Right here" didn't work. Nothing showed up. I've watched that series. I just wanted you to know.