The best riding 5 tips for short riders
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tips and riding techniques for short riders or riders with tall motorcycles. The focus is on ADV adventure bikes.
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The most important technique I'd like to learn is how to put on the hat right after removing the helmet. You do it so fluidly--what a pro!!
@@bikedawg 🤠🤣
Bret 😁makes me want a har now
That helmet to hat move is the most impressive thing is saw in this video 😂 we need a training video on that move alone!
This is not something everybody could master :) I wear glasses so I need my two hands just to put my helmet on and off :)
Bret is very adept at hiding his balding dome. Many of us have gone through that phase. :-)
It's a drivers cap,legend says when you wear one you learn some badass stuff
I didn't even see where his cap came from. It just appeared out of no where. Cool move
🤨 I bet you shit your pants at magic shows.. 🤣
"we're not looking down at you"
*Put camera in low angle*
Lmao
How dare you sir. I ought to give you a punch on the nose! I just need something to stand on, like a dining table!
LOL
Exactly
😆😆😆😆😆
I’m barely 5’3” and this is best video I’ve seen to date for short riders.
Me too...
I'm only 5'1"
@@sidharthcs2110
I'm 5' 2".
( Not "only". I'm Normal. Everyone else is "Abe". )
me too,
Im 5’1” 😢
Handicapping yourself with the curb was pretty impressive.
I'm glad this topic is getting more coverage lately.
Obi Wan Kenobi also chose the high ground. He chose wisely..
I’ve got a 26” inseam. This video was incredibly enlightening! The scene where you’re dragging your foot across the seat has been me, especially when I’ve got gear strapped to the rear seat. Thanks for showing me a better way.
Greetings from Poland (this is somewhere in the middle of Europe ;-) ) Thank you, your channel is for me one of the most important places for motorcycle education.
My name is Tkacs.... Of course I know where Poland is 😉👍
5 seconds into this video and already there's something I want to try
definitively, attitude matters !! thank you Bret for your tips and videos
I am 5'2" and Always learn something from your videos. Thank you!🙂
7:15 flawless execution
You've won the internet today! Great comment!
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Thanks for these tips. I”m a 5’6” female with regular length legs. My f800gsa is still tall, even after lowering it 2” and a lower seat. I’m gonna practice some of these techniques because stopping for me has been a real challenge🤪. (Let’s just say - thank goodness for crash bars😂)
@Nombre Apellido Thanks for that🙏🏼. My only problem with the Captain Morgan’s stance is that, because my bike’s center of gravity is high, when I lean it to one side a tiny bit with the leg/butt off the seat, the tipping point is borderline. I’ll never give up. Just gotta keep practice stopping. I have no problem moving, hahahaha😂
@Nombre Apellido Thanks. I’m definitely gonna check it out👍👍👍
@Nombre Apellido - She is an expert. A professional only get paid to do stuff, don't have to be good at it…
I'm a 5'2" woman with a 29" inseam, I struggle getting on the Royal Enfield Bullet 😅
What really destroyed my confidence was the thought I wouldn’t be able to pick up the bike after the balance test. Comparing me to your cramped version of walking around the bike , you were a ballerina. So, I got a large carpet out, removed the plastics of the bike, got my partner with me and started practicing picking up my bike. The difference between knowing the theory and actually doing it...
Motor officers are always taught to get off on the high side as you are not stepping off into traffic when stopped on the side of the road - at least in North America! Love your site.
The kick stand down rolling stop is awesome.
Thanks for the tips. I plan to create exercises over the winter with my 2nd bike. A honda shadow VLX600 to a VTX1300. I am 5'6" and very new to riding motorcycle. A late start is better than no start at 50 years old.
Even being 6'3" many of the tips were still helpful. Especially tips for mounting the motorcycle as I have never used the footpegs as a step for mounting, going to try that tomorrow.
I am 5'10", but with a 30" inseam (don't try the math there. Long torso.)
This video has opened up a new world that I had assumed I wasn't allowed jnto.
Snap. I'm also 5'10 with 30" inseam. Thought I was the only one lol.
@@martinfrost3596
Upside: my wife is 5'5", but we don't have to adjust the driver seat in our cars.
Martin Frost me too
i.m 5'11'' with 30,5 inseam. I feel you guys
@@pojk5698 I like the camaraderie we have going here.
Why has CZcams waited so long to figure out I needed this videos five drops ago!!! Thank you!!!
Outstanding Bret... IT'S ABOUT SKILLS and not about the bike!
Man you are a motorcycle Acrobat! I always learn several things from your videos and sometimes have to watch them twice to feel like I got everything thanks for the tips! Hope I can take one of your classes someday!
To help with the math of the 5” curb…the technique you showed is more effective than you indicated. That 5” curb represented a 5” change in leg length. The body is roughly 50/50 divided at the waste so a 5” delta in leg length is more like a 10” change in height. That trick made you 5’2” -ish. In other words - damn good advice for us shorter guys and gals.
You’re doing a great job with these new videos. We’re with you bud.
Absolutely excellent video. Love the advice: “don’t fight the bike…” I have been struggling with getting comfortable with my bike, so will definitely work on the balancing exercise. Also, addressing the fear of dropping the bike: “…if the bike falls, well, that’s ok… just do it with class.”
I'll make sure I'll practice on grass lol
This was an awesome video, I've been riding for years, and I am a short rider, always scared about dropping my bike, but this video not only was hilarious but helpful, I will definitely put into practice all these tips.... thanks a lot, well done
You’re doing a great job with these new videos! Thank you for sharing your experiences with us:)
Wow, every single suggestion is incredibly useful. Thank you Bret-you are real value to many of us bikers.
Love the par-core moves! Great tips for any sized rider...thank you👍
I love your videos. You can learn so much from it. Even on the simplest and basics moves. Thanks for your great content!!
Thanks, Bret!...being a shorter rider myself, I've had to learn many of these tricks and techniques, mostly the hard way!...as always, presented in a fun and informative manner...cheers!
Sent this to my girl. She's worried about touching my new bike because of vertical issues. I'm hoping she finds it as helpful as I did
i wondered where you'd got to, glad you're back . At 60 years old and 6' with a 29" inseam this is the video i wish i'd seen years ago. Cheers
Thank you Bret, following your videos practicing made me a better rider ✌🏼
Great video Brett keep up the good work. Your tips are very helpful especially for newer riders!
Fantastic stuff as always mate. I will keep coming back to your videos because no matter how experienced I think I am, there is always room for improvement. I will try some of the moves on the good old KLR. Keep up the awesome work. Greetings from Australia.
Thanks for all your sharing about how to become a happy and good rider. Thank you.
Great tips, I ride a GS 850 Adventure, being only 5' 6" I always learn the bike over left or right so I can be one foot down . I always look for the high ground when stopping . The GS's are well balanced bikes and have never felt that the bike is going tip over.
Hi, I’m a short guy with 5 feet 2 inch and I’m now riding a metal heavy ZXR 750 J2 and a light F800R. Both have different ways of riding and most ideas in this videos is very useful and I also learn new things as well here. For a short person out there don’t stop riding....keep on riding to gain your confidence and understand your bike. I ride everyday to my workplace n any weather conditions. Believe yourself, you and your bike will be as one.
Been watching your videos. Valuable info and I've learnt a lot. look forward to more. Thanks Bret.
This walking around the bike was not as easy as I thought. Good idea to put the bike on a soft grass :) Great videos, Bret. You really help in getting a better rider.
Wow been riding 40 years plus on the short side myself you taught me something matter of fact I'm going to turn around watch it one more time thanks so much
Thansk Bret for great video. You gave me good tips here and self-confidence for knowing my bike better.
Thanks thanks thanks. I will Patreon you soon. 👍🏻
Nice work Bret, your unique style and very informative videos make us better riders.
Congrats, Bret. Your vídeos really help all bikers. Come to Brasil soon. cheers
Bret Thank you for these very insightfull videos, I enjoy watching them every time.
AMAZING! Bret is so good he can't even fake being awkward with the weight of the bike. I love this guy! And this video was super helpful for this 29" inseam rider.
love the constant subtle humour
Thank You, Bret! This video is a very, very important for me. All exercises is very well. I am not small rider, but I need this. Good luck in Your business!
I love the confidence Bret has around the bike. Sound and simple tips to help. I'm a short rider on a R1250GS and already know to plan ahead and slide off the seat - the advice to do it all the time is great and I'll definitely now do that as I was caught out this week by a missing road (it was further away than I thought). No issues other than a minor panic as my foot kept travelling down. Had I used Bret's advice it would have a non-issue. Made me laugh about climbing on and off the bike from front and back - just goes to show what confidence can do. Dismounting high side and other tips are all going to be tried. Now, I am sure there is a back catalogue of videos to watch...
Great information Bret. At a height of 5’6”, my KLR650 was always a challenge when stopped. Learned to mount on the right side and only put one foot down when stopped.
Love this...I am vertically challenged, got a bike I love but it is tall...tips on this site helped so much thank you!
Really great tips and things to practice. Thanks for the good info and great attitude.
Awesome vid Brett.
Love your videos Bret. Learned a ton!
I was waiting on this one, thank you very much from Montreal!
Thanks for all the good tips (also other videos) It really support me on my first trip of the TED Italy with a KTM 1090 Adventure R and my 1,75 meter tallness this year.I look forward to more adventure. Keep on riding Alex
Thanks for the tips. Will start practicing the different mount/discounts today.
Mounting & Dismounting from the high side something I have never tried... That is a good idea when I a riding a tall bike... Thank you..
Thank Bret!! I found a lot of useful tips here. I liked the humour as well!! Lots of fun.
Great tips Bret, glade to see you again.
Awesome like always, I'm training all what you show. Thanks
Ohhh man. This vídeo was perfect to me.
I own a bmw exactly like this one of the video and I've feeling some difficults to ride then. This tips give me more confidence with the bike.
Great video. I'm about 5' 8" and my torso is long relative to my legs, so it's nearly impossible to get both feet on the ground while sitting on my bike. I'm also 70 years old and have had multiple surgeries and broken bones in my arms and shoulders, which leave me with very little arm strength. If I let my bike lean much at all while stopped, I find it nearly impossible to hold it up. My worst experience was having to stop along a freeway in Virginia to change out of my rain gear (it had rained but was hotter than hell once it stopped). The shoulder was covered with gravel and sloped down from the road quite a bit. My bike was on the verge of tipping over when the kickstand was down. After changing gear, I mounted and prepared to drive off, but in order to bring the kickstand back up, I had to lean the bike past its point of balance so far that I couldn't hold it (the gravel under my right foot didn't help). The bike went down, and I couldn't get it back up by myself given the angles and the lack of traction and strength. Fortunately, a motorist stopped and helped me get it going again. I now pay a great deal of attention and stop only where I know I can do so safely.
I'm going to share this in my women m.c. riders group. Excellent!
I'm a new rider, thanks for the tips and encouragement 🙏🏾
Just as impressive is how quick you are with the cap!
*This video has astounded me.*
I have stocky short 'Rugby Legs' and have been riding bikes on and off since 16yrs old. I am now 50 and I wish I knew the lessons you covered from the start. The last bike was a HD FXDB Street Bob with a 1600cc engine. I had to lower the shocks to just reach the ground and then I never felt confident stopping on it (or the Honda CB750k7 I had at 30yrs old, or any bike for that matter! ), to which you have now made me realise, fighting the bike and getting stationary and on and off the bike, can be overcome. YOU ROCK(guitar solo)!!! Thanks :) Subscribed ;)
Jesus, scaring the crap outta me. I so need to master the balance thing. You are spot on that it all starts there no matter what your size is. Thx. Plan on watching all your vids. I ride a r1250r.
Bret, you are the best! Thank you for doing what you do.
Thank you Bret ! You are doing a great job !
Smile while you ride, you are absolutely correct. I just found this after buying a much bigger bike than I am used to. The cowboy step up and over from the high side was something I never considered. CZcams is amazing.
Love youre work Bret
I'm a brand new 5'6" rider starting on a klr650. Thank you for your video and the education. It's gonna help a ton!
Your kickstand deserves a medal.
Love Your Channel learned so much from Your videos You are one of the best if not the best, always excellent presentation.
Thanks Bret....I'm 5'7" (169 cm.), with a KTM 1290 S. Adv. R (-3 cm.), so your tips are veeery welcome!
Whoa. I'm 5'8" and went with the 790 partially because the 1290 seemed too tall and massive.
@Gamal Elsayed lowered 3 cm. (a little more than 1 inch)
@@stevePHXD yeah...lot of very low speed drops before lowering it!...😅
Brilliant and Inspirational as always! Thanks Bret.
I'm only 5'8" and this really is gonna help me in my Goldwing 1500
dude 5'9" it's the average, forget what tinder says! you're not short!
I feel so happy after watching this video. I just got my first semi-adventure bike (Im a short person) and I found this very useful. Thank you!
Some of this i figured out on my own after buying the 790. Its got the seat height for 35 inch inseam and i have 27 with boots on. However, once the weather cools off here in the desert, if it ever cools off, i am definitely going to learn the foreword mount technique. Thank you and be safe.
Thank you for this informative video and thank you for being an advocate for the motorcycle community. Keep up the great work!
I love this. Instead of convincing someone to get a bike that just too big and heavy for them, you are giving practical solutions and work arounds that can be used in the real world!
I’m 5’6” this is very handy. I very often mount from the right hand side, like getting on a horse.
I just took the PSS LTR course in Tacoma, the one I believe you developed the curriculum for, and the instructors did a great job implementing. Can’t want for the Riding Skills class!
You can tell I'm a beginner by how impressed i am by his trust in that kick stand.. Lol. thank you for the video!
The best video I have seen with practical, implementable tips for short rider. thank you 👍
I am not vertically challenged and I (unfortunately) don’t own a GS - but I have watched this clip dozens of times and try and practice every tip in it (except the climbing on over the front and off over the rear). VERY helpful for every rider! Thanks!
Very informative video. Thank you so much for covering neglected but a important topic.
Bret thank you very much for your videos, they are great!
I love this video, especially what you said at the end. A nice little PSA.
Hi Bret, thanks for this great video I shall practise the mount and dismount technique now with my V strom 1000
Love this recently discoverd channel, good advice no matter who you are or how long you've been riding.
Great job Bret never thought about all the ways to mount and dismount a motor cycle great vid
Full time, long term motorcyclist here. Some great tips. Thanks!
And most importantly don’t park your big bike down a decline you will need to back out of .
Bret, thanks for the great video on mounting and dismounting a bike. I’ve had a stroke a number of years ago and decided I would try biking again after 40 years of riding. I’ve discovered once again the joy of riding, even though my limbs don’t bend like Gumby. I’ve had a fear of dropping the KLR650 at the mounting and dismounting point. I had the stand shortened 3/4” of an inch and what a difference it makes. I will be trying out your techniques. Thanks again. Safe riding. John in Grande Prairie Alberta
This is excellent for me.
A few bits I didn't even consider.
Also had my cobbler put an extra 3/4 inch on boot.
Every little helps!
Happy travels
Thank you very much, Sir. My height is 5 feet 3 inches, your tips gave me a new perspective and confidence to look at the huge bikes. I am for sure following your tips.
Great tips for these types of motorcycles