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🤝🏻Thanks for letting us know you found the video helpful. That’s a good point on the speed bumps 👍🏻 much easier to take them at speed standing than sitting down.

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Typically on smaller bikes starting in first gear is ok👍. Depends on how the gearing is set up. On my Kove 450 Rally, I find myself in first gear frequently on re-starts or technical slow stuff. The 450 KTM bikes I've ridden... second gear starts. For sure, all the "adventure" bikes I've riden in sand- 2nd gear re-starts. Try your bike in second gear, if it boggs down, go with 1st. I don't like to ride on a soft tire. I find when the sidewall is squirming around it masks what I want to actually be feeling from the traction side of things. Try going to 20psi and see how that feels.

@@advmotoskillz Thank you.

👍🏻 Let me know how you do out there in the sand.

Thank you! 😃

I find spending time on the centerstand just working on the positions helpful! Dial in those counterbalancing positions.

Thanks! Glad you found it interesting. We recently did a follow up video " GS Garage: Fine Tuning for Success" ua-cam.com/video/1PRLK-EjSJY/v-deo.html

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These bolts are easy to break by over tightening them. BMW manual says 10 Nm which isn’t much. To check the bolt, back it off a turn or two, then re-tighten to spec. If you do not have a torque wrench, stop the instant you feel the shoulder portion of the bolt touch. Once the shoulder touches no further tightening will increase pressure on the gasket portion of the bolt. The compression of the gaskets creates tension on the bolt and it should not leak. If there is still a leak or weeping oil, check valve cover gasket positioning or replace it if it is worn.

@advmotoskillz thank you very very much!!! I did just such thing so no I'll wait and see!

@@JSRengifo 🤞🏻Hope it is all sorted out.

Glad to hear you gave it a go! It is harder than it looks for sure. 1 hand clutch control and balance 👍

I appreciate that!🙌

One thing for sure, we have great supportive like minded fans such as you, so that makes us happy.

👍🏻 Thanks for joining the conversation! You have made some excellent points. There is no “one way” about it. Some entries into a sand transition do not need a suspension compression before hand, just a blip of throttle 👍🏻 Seems I may have enough material here to do a follow up video 😅

At the 3:12 mark in the video, I cross the sand without compressing the suspension because the sand was not deep. Just needed the blip of throttle. When entering a deep soft patch, it’s almost like doing a belly flop 😅 The whole bike will sink in and then the burst of throttle lifts it up and gets you underway. Without performing the suspension compression, the front end just spears into the sand. This is especially true on the leeward side of dunes where the sand is very soft.

Take a look at the suspension compression I use at 0:19 mark in the opening of the video. Without getting that little bit of lift, I would have just driven into the sand like Wile E. Coyote😅

Thanks for the reply. I think the best thing we can do is find some soft dirt and practice these techniques and learn from it. Thanks for taking the time to film and communicate back.

@@mikefoltynskiThanks for sharing your thoughts on the video 👍🏻 For sure, getting out there and trying different approaches is the best way to learn.

Thanks for sharing your insightful opinion. 👍🏻

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Yes, sand that has not been driven over tends to be more packed down. This "firmer" sand supports the bike more when driving on it.

@@advmotoskillz but you're saying not to ride on it

@@lefterisbampaidis5446 The areas that cars have driven over, the sand is actually softer than areas that have not been driven over. Heavy vehicles create a dust plume and that sand then settles ontop. This soft layer makes it difficult to ride as compared to sand that has not been driven over 👍🏻

Be sure to watch my video “8 Proven Sand Riding Tips for ADV Motorcycle Riders” ua-cam.com/video/OrPiMSJWZ5o/v-deo.htmlsi=caJMVsfqa00zscBN I cover this topic again in the video if it’s not clear. 👍🏻

@@advmotoskillz extremely interesting. I was in Tunisia last month and came across many of these. I always tried to cross them from the already driven stripe when there was one. Thanks.

🤝🏻 Glad to see that you liked the video! Hope your next sand crossing is a smooth one👍🏻

🤝🏻 Thanks for letting us know you like the video and the direct approach to the topic 👍🏻

And… remember to breathe 😅👍🏻

Too much speed and wobbles are a scary combination for sure! Have you seen my “8 Proven Sand Riding Tips for ADV Motorcycle Riders” video? ua-cam.com/video/OrPiMSJWZ5o/v-deo.html There is a brief discussion on how to approach dunes in that video🤙

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@@advmotoskillz Thank you! 👍👍

Hope you are getting a chance to get some practice in 🤙

Thanks!

🤝🏻 Thank you! Hope you are enjoying some warmer weather where you are👍🏻

@@advmotoskillz I put on my shorts 2 weeks ago , rather shocking 😳😂

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@@advmotoskillz Have a great motorcycle season ! We’re driving to Iceland 🇮🇸 in august , but with our own Volvo XC90. Sadly it’s not my time yet to get back on track on a motorcycle 🤷‍♂️

I appreciate that!

Practice throttle control, friction zone and balance. Watch our "Level Up Your Off-road Standing Motorcycle Riding Skills" ua-cam.com/video/T5pTKoUOGEY/v-deo.html for some training ideas.

Glad it was helpful! They only way to get comfortable with riding sand... is to ride more sand 😅. Hope you have some great rides this season.

the unridden sand normally looks higher than the sand that was driven on

@@SteveHofsaess Depends on the slope of the road/trail and how the wind blew it across. The “fresh” stuff always has nice ripples across the surface 👍🏻

@@SteveHofsaessThat has been my experience (and I live in the desert). That was also my experience riding Baja.

@@williamb.6918 👍🏻 I’d love to ride in Baja sometime 🤙🏻

Cruisers on sand can be a challenge for sure. Not a lot of ground clearance on those. I've trained a few riders on how to get their naked/sport bikes through sand... that was fun.

Thanks! As the weather warms up here, the training season slows down, and I have more time to make videos.

You are welcome!

🤙 Always happy to post a video on sand riding.

Glad you hear you liked the video! Getting used to that front tire moving around is the hardest part of it. It does take some practice to remain calm as it happens and let the rear tire push you through it.

@@advmotoskillz Yes Sir! Spot on and thanks again!

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🤝🏻 Thanks for letting me know you enjoy the videos! It is nice to hear that they are helping riders improve their skillZ!

The only time I use the brake is to squeeze the front brake to make the bike stop. 👍🏻

That goes for wheelies too 🤙

The handlebar lift is my preferred lift too. 👍 Thanks for letting us know you liked the video, it helps keep us motivated to make more.

Glad you enjoyed it! There is definitely some dropping involved with learning 😅 which is why I prefer to start with the standing version.

Thanks! I don't have the most flexible hips, so this is how I typically mount my bike.

Glad you found it helpful. A lot of movements need to happen in the right sequence, quickly, for a successful elephant turn to happen😅. Let us know how your practice sessions go👍

Completely understand. I didn’t start out riding on dirt bikes, and I find them uncomfortable to ride 😅. It all comes down to the style of riding you enjoy. I have been trying my hand at dirt bikes lately, and they certainly need a different approach than an ADV bike. It all comes down to: the more a rider develops their skill, the more enjoyable the ride is, no matter what discipline!

Glad to hear you are finding the video helpful! The body positioning is an important component for sure. Spending time practicing and learning how much distance it takes to safely stop the bike is time well spent!

And it's the right time,since season ended.. I will do once I recover from my broken knee..'inshallah '.. Soloride-zx

@@zzxx33mh oh no… hope you heal up soon

Much thank coach Mike..🙏​@@advmotoskillz

@@zzxx33mh 🤝🏻 Most welcome

5 meters for both. Be sure to check out our “GS Trophy Exercises - Motorcycle Training Skills For Competition and Adventure Off-Road Riding” if you are looking for some training ideas for the Trophy ua-cam.com/video/GWiz8XG1tcs/v-deo.html

Being short does add an extra challenge! Holding up a heavy bike is not easy, this is why I prefer to do the elephant turn standing. 🤙

Thank you for letting me know you liked the video! Sand riding is a passion of mine, and I wanted to share some of the techniques I have found helpful in learning how to get out there and actually enjoy riding it.

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To challenge yourself To practice counterbalancing skills To practice friction zone and throttle control To have fun

Be sure to watch our full length video that this short came from for a more detailed explanation ua-cam.com/video/dwO3Bp7PkTU/v-deo.htmlsi=cQ4cUKzbUYal4yCe

For maximum stopping on off road, rear ABS off is best. As the rear wheel is locked up, dirt builds up in front of the rear tire and helps it stop. f the ABS is on the rear brek will disengage to keep the rear wheel from sliding and the stoppig distance beomes much longer. Newer bikes equiped with front brake off road ABS is very effective though.

Glad you enjoyed it! Lots of fun practice ideas in that one.

🤝🏻 Thanks! We have been putting together a series on standing and riding to help develop counterbalancing skillZ👍🏻 be sure to scroll through some of other videos too