Top 10 Skills for Beginners EVERY Rider Should Have Mastered!

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  • čas přidán 11. 04. 2023
  • Today the IRC Tire Guy breaks down the top 10 practices every rider should have mastered.
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  • @MikeJones-vb1me
    @MikeJones-vb1me Před rokem +175

    I’m a late-onset dirt bike enthusiast, just started at almost 40, and I’m so glad I found these videos! My 6 year old son and I will be running these drills to learn how to handle our new toys. Thank you!

    • @autismodonkey9151
      @autismodonkey9151 Před rokem +16

      Better late than never

    • @gardnerberry113
      @gardnerberry113 Před rokem +21

      I'm almost 61, retired trucker and have ridden street bikes for 40+ years.
      Bored in my peaceful retirement, I had a "Don't Die Wondering" moment and bought a Yamaha XT 250 that day.
      It has been VERY hard to get rid of my "Don't burn out the clutch!" mindset but like has been said: "Better late than never!" 😅

    • @tryptaminezen3528
      @tryptaminezen3528 Před 10 měsíci +4

      So excited for my boy to get riding age. He’s only 2, so gives me some time to get cash around for gear and his bike

    • @Johnny-rn7pq
      @Johnny-rn7pq Před 10 měsíci +4

      I'm the same bro, were almost 40 when I got into bikes properly ( brought my own bike and gear ext.) And I love brother. Welcome!

    • @pebbles257
      @pebbles257 Před 10 měsíci

      They are not toys💀.I crashed my 110 by doing a highside

  • @caldeirone
    @caldeirone Před 4 měsíci +20

    Top 10 drills:
    0:30 - Static balance
    1:50 - Clutch control
    3:14 - Stepping on/off the machine from one side or the other
    4:23 - On command balance
    5:30 - Cone weave
    6:58 - Full lock balance
    8:20 - Target fixation
    9:24 - Gate riding
    10:30 - Getting unstuck
    11:42 - Clutch up

  • @Harpoika
    @Harpoika Před rokem +112

    Mr. Larsen, I took your suggestion to focus on static balance a year ago and it has significantly impacted my progress as a rider. Over the past 12 months, I've spent more time practicing on my bike in the garage than on the trails. To my surprise, I've managed to achieve a level of balance with my enduro bike on a hard floor that I previously thought unattainable. This skill has greatly contributed to my overall improvement as a rider. Hats off to you, sir!

  • @giannibravo9092
    @giannibravo9092 Před rokem +10

    I love how patient and calming this dog is in these videos

  • @dalepellerin
    @dalepellerin Před rokem +43

    This is great. Total beginner here, hardest part for me has been using the clutch. All the advice I see just gets interpreted in my head (and 40 years of driving manual transmission vehicles) as basically, ‘use and abuse that clutch.’ Its a big mental shift to treat a dirt bike clutch differently than much more delicate 4x4 and truck clutches. Very helpful

    • @omicrondec
      @omicrondec Před rokem

      Bikes clutches are bathed in oil. They're slippery masochists, thriving on sadistic riders.

    • @shoruda
      @shoruda Před 10 měsíci +5

      Wet clutch is amazing you can slip forever

    • @Chris-wy2bn
      @Chris-wy2bn Před 8 měsíci

      Same here

    • @connorwilson8078
      @connorwilson8078 Před 2 měsíci

      Dirt bike clutches are delicate lol bikes are way softer than cars or vans , won’t last nowhere near as long zx u get like 100 hours out most pitbikes and dirt bikes

  • @JeffJeno1000
    @JeffJeno1000 Před 11 měsíci +16

    I learnt in early days of riding that anyone can ride fast but the real skill is in these awesome slow drills whether on a trail bike or a road bike. I’m enjoying the theory content of this channel, and then seeing progress on some challenging trails near home 👍

    • @andyabik
      @andyabik Před 10 měsíci

      Me too buddy

    • @KTMGUNNER
      @KTMGUNNER Před 10 měsíci

      Anyone can ride fast ? Without crashing or dying ? 😅

  • @mikeladurner
    @mikeladurner Před 10 měsíci

    My dude, you are awesome at explaining. Thank you! Its so great to hear a calm voice teaching some very beginnerfriendly stuff from a office, instead of rushed talking directly on a bike. This really helped a lot!

  • @aldoreyn7
    @aldoreyn7 Před 8 měsíci

    Thank you for these lessons, Rich. You're the best! More power to your channel. 🔥

  • @cameronmardis
    @cameronmardis Před rokem

    This is the best guide video I’ve seen so far! I definitely need to practice these!

  • @williamhanchett5555
    @williamhanchett5555 Před 8 měsíci

    Very good videos showing practices I haven't seen elsewhere. Thank you, I have a lot of practicing to do.

  • @whileistillcan9338
    @whileistillcan9338 Před rokem +9

    Nobody explains this stuff better! Thank you 😊

  • @mario_on_e-odin2.0
    @mario_on_e-odin2.0 Před 9 měsíci

    Great description and explanation, thank you !

  • @dalas.on.wheels
    @dalas.on.wheels Před rokem

    Brilliant summary indeed! Thank you!

  • @jonathanlamper3204
    @jonathanlamper3204 Před 6 měsíci

    Unreal man. These videos are so great. Thank you.

  • @1skinnypuppy
    @1skinnypuppy Před rokem +2

    Oddly these are skills was not taught as a kid, I have started working on them now and as I help friends get into the sport this is where we start.
    I thank you and my friends do as well especially considering we are a bit older now.
    A good system starts with a great foundation, leads to good times.
    Thanks again from all of us. BC Canada

  • @flyinhawaiian9174
    @flyinhawaiian9174 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Best dirt bike training vid I've ever seen. Thank you for putting this out there. Wish I had access to it 50 years ago. I've never done these exact drills, but learned most of it just by riding (and crashing) a lot lol. Playing around on a trials bike helped me a lot with my balance over obstacles.

  • @asherlito3801
    @asherlito3801 Před rokem +54

    I actually learned to static balance on dirt without ever riding on dirt. I ride my dual sport on the street. Everytime I come to a light I try to static balance. Never could get it down. Then I went to ride off-road and decided to static balance and I could do it for minutes on end, I could remove one hand, one foot and could shift my weight to almost anywhere on the bike. It was really weird considering I could never static balance more than 2-5 seconds on the street.

    • @bennettsimpson799
      @bennettsimpson799 Před rokem +2

      did you air down your tires at all?

    • @asherlito3801
      @asherlito3801 Před rokem +5

      @@bennettsimpson799 No, I practice balancing at stop lights riding on the street with no air is no bueno.

    • @rustymansuetti2234
      @rustymansuetti2234 Před rokem

      Interesting. Thanks!

    • @theredrider4017
      @theredrider4017 Před 11 měsíci +6

      Maybe it’s because it’s much harder on pavement due to a low contact patch with the rubber making it easier on the grippy dirt

  • @apexrtx1000
    @apexrtx1000 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Dude your good. Just getting back into the sport at 43yrs old. Purchased 2 new bikes for my son and I. Very helpful and well explained training videos on this channel. Great work!

  • @eliaspergande2663
    @eliaspergande2663 Před rokem +2

    Wealth of knowledge thank you brother!

  • @crazypyrokitty
    @crazypyrokitty Před rokem

    Nice! Thank you! Trying the first of these ASAP

  • @leechunyendanielleecy2646
    @leechunyendanielleecy2646 Před 11 měsíci

    Very clear verbal and video instruction - all of which are very entertaining too.

  • @isaacpalen2377
    @isaacpalen2377 Před 9 měsíci

    Great video, I’ll definitely start practicing these skills and I think they will boost my confidence a lot.

  • @nzadvrydr
    @nzadvrydr Před rokem +4

    As a relative noob, Im getting so much from these vids. My riding has improved for sure. Thanks Rich

  • @rodneystewart5481
    @rodneystewart5481 Před rokem +1

    All the information you're giving me on your video is outstanding especially because I ride alone in the dirt looking for more Adventure Riders to ride with in Bullhead City Arizona

  • @onerider808
    @onerider808 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Track stands (static balance) seem to be key in dirt biking, ADV, and mountain biking. Good episode!

  • @neillongtine8479
    @neillongtine8479 Před rokem

    Awesome,Awesome video Rich!! Thanks man.

  • @pkuudsk9927
    @pkuudsk9927 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Excellent video well thought out and to the point on every maneuver . Practicing static balance can be done daily in you garage, back yard daily the more you do it the easier it is to do moving slow. I have been winning slow races since the 80's using this trick/skill. Can also be used to pick your bike up off the ground

  • @illtrax
    @illtrax Před 7 měsíci

    What an awesome breakdown. Thanks for all the tips!

  • @TPuffTree
    @TPuffTree Před 10 měsíci

    Man, such a great video. Thank you!

  • @chrisboon4526
    @chrisboon4526 Před rokem

    Great video, thank you Rich!

  • @dirtbikediary
    @dirtbikediary Před rokem +10

    Brilliant summary of all the points from the series! It's helped my riding so much. Just hanging on for some more of your great tips!!!! In anticipation, from your fans in Cambodia.

  • @LeMortso
    @LeMortso Před 23 dny

    Getting back on a Dirt Bike at 70 is a challenge!! I’ve ridden big scooters for decades, so learning clutch again is a trip! This video is AWESOME and I’ll practice every move until I get it. Thanks!!

  • @SalSpaceKhan
    @SalSpaceKhan Před rokem +1

    I would pay for this content. It's just too good. Thanks dude!

  • @MrCTruck
    @MrCTruck Před 11 měsíci +1

    Finally actual videos with helpful tips

  • @dirtbagmoto
    @dirtbagmoto Před měsícem

    What a great video! Thank you

  • @billerb2290
    @billerb2290 Před rokem +15

    Hey Rich your tips are awesome and actually work you're making me a better rider by the day
    I'm 50 and haven't been on a bike in 25 years but after I found you I bought one and have been following you and " practicing " with you I'm starting to get it back
    Thank you

  • @rodneystewart5481
    @rodneystewart5481 Před rokem

    Wow awesome video grade information , I ride a 2022 KTM 390 Adventure I will definitely start practicing everything you are showing me

  • @posterlion
    @posterlion Před rokem +4

    I remember doing this sort of thing with a friend of mine at age 14. We just called all of it trials riding at the time back in the 70's. Fun Fact: I also did this on my GS1000 on occasion at age 17. Didn't always work out well, but it was very fun. One time I was coasting along as slow as possible in a parking lot while standing on the left foot peg without straddling the motorcycle. I came to a stop by pulling the front brake. It was great until it was not great. That is when the GS1000 slowly fell over on its right side. Boy that was embarrassing. 😀

  • @iToy80
    @iToy80 Před rokem +4

    Absolutely perfect, Rich. This is exactly what the doctor ordered 😍 Thank you so much 🤟

  • @maxflight777
    @maxflight777 Před rokem

    The best channel… superb advice

  • @christopherrichardson6092
    @christopherrichardson6092 Před 3 měsíci

    Great lesson!! Will follow more,!

  • @MrVlasek88
    @MrVlasek88 Před rokem

    😃 perfect summary 👍 thanks🙏

  • @claytontycksen9472
    @claytontycksen9472 Před 11 měsíci

    unbelievably cool video! THANKS!@

  • @Rocksaplenty
    @Rocksaplenty Před 25 dny

    Just rode a pitbike for the first time. Remembered seeing police doing clutch controls, and as a hidden blessing, this bike doesn't want to idle, so right at the start I'm learning clutch control! Came to learn how to stand on a bike correctly, and learned much more. Thanks Rich.

  • @pawet2828
    @pawet2828 Před rokem

    Awesome chanel. Thank You for sharing that knowledge with us. Greetings from Poland
    💪

  • @Matthew-zw9su
    @Matthew-zw9su Před 7 měsíci

    Good stuff, thanks!

  • @user-ui8pu6nb7n
    @user-ui8pu6nb7n Před rokem +1

    Thank you always for the help video.I will practice step by step and try to ride well.A man in his 50s in Korea ^^

  • @phillipball-reed8071
    @phillipball-reed8071 Před rokem +1

    So much great information shared!

  • @jodlen49
    @jodlen49 Před 26 dny

    thank you, good info

  • @colleenbyrd7707
    @colleenbyrd7707 Před 9 měsíci

    Great step by step tutorials

  • @angelturborodriguez3023

    Great video mate!!

  • @iconfitness8252
    @iconfitness8252 Před rokem +2

    You are the man, so detailed 🤙

  • @borysdewar9741
    @borysdewar9741 Před 5 měsíci

    Thanks! I've just found those cones I bought 5 years ago and used multiple times (in my imagination). Great tips. The dog is the best though! ;)

  • @turtleinwhalmart8114
    @turtleinwhalmart8114 Před rokem

    Definitely appreciate the information Rich.

  • @amannoonelistensto8615
    @amannoonelistensto8615 Před 3 měsíci

    Great video!!!

  • @rock_and_ro
    @rock_and_ro Před rokem

    Best hard enduro technique breakdown on the internet. 🤙

  • @eddiet1971
    @eddiet1971 Před 8 měsíci

    Thank you man!!

  • @usernametaken457
    @usernametaken457 Před 8 měsíci

    What great advice 👏

  • @JohnyB1989
    @JohnyB1989 Před měsícem

    absoluetly mind blowing!

  • @gabrielasuaje5254
    @gabrielasuaje5254 Před rokem

    excellent video. i have a lot to practice.

  • @JRodSMX
    @JRodSMX Před rokem +1

    These riding tips are great. Can be useful in many situations and more than just off-road. Also makes me realize I should get back out and practice lol

  • @yolandalindsay8368
    @yolandalindsay8368 Před rokem +2

    Clear and Concise. The only way to TEACH.

  • @jsmith8983
    @jsmith8983 Před 10 měsíci

    This is the best video EVER for a beginner like me. Master at 0/10 but working on them!

  • @Birdfeeder795
    @Birdfeeder795 Před 9 měsíci

    If i ever win the lottery I will hire this guy full time for two years too be my trainer. I’ll pay whatever he asks for and throw an additional 20 percent on top of that. That is how much I appreciate this guy and all his riding tips. Also he seems like a genuinely good guy.

  • @alant779
    @alant779 Před 9 měsíci

    This is it! I've hit a plateau with the slow race because my static balance is bad.

  • @TheJumpn
    @TheJumpn Před rokem +2

    Love the dog!

  • @krispewkrem3
    @krispewkrem3 Před rokem +4

    I hit some pretty nasty trails and it exposed all my weaknesses. I can rip sand and do basic off road. Bit big logs, winding uphill/downhill turns and rocks/mud require solid balance and clutch work.
    For anyone struggling, I can recommend doing these in some grass or dirt with normal shoes. Once you’ve got it all down, add in boots. I’d never recommend trails without boots because it’s just dangerous.
    I’m definitely gonna order some cones so I can start practicing these.

    • @kyle1758
      @kyle1758 Před rokem

      Same here man! Been on quads my whole life then changed to dirtbike at 33 years old. I do fine on it but the first really technical trails I encountered were humbling. I'll be practicing some of these techniques first chance I get!

  • @vanhalenman60
    @vanhalenman60 Před 10 měsíci

    i just went out for my first ride on dirt on my new honda 300l in some socal mountain fire trails that have washed out really bad. i killed my battery stalling a lot (thankfully off road fire dept was 5 minutes away). i fell down a hill side and tried to keep the bike from falling with my arms fully extended up and hurt my shoulder a little. all in all i got about 30 miles both ways and dropped my bike probably like 10 times. by the end of the day i was good to get from a to z on some really tough trails but my biggest piece of advice is dont do like me. ride with some friends before you go straight to difficult trails, i was lucky i didnt hurt myself more than i did. luckily i found and experience rider to go out with me next weekend to help with my bad habbits.

  • @vininio
    @vininio Před rokem

    This Yamaha is very beautiful and Marc is getting better and better!

  • @twoblipsendurotrips
    @twoblipsendurotrips Před rokem +1

    I loved watching the part where you pull your inside foot off the peg to allow the bike to lean further while using your weight on the outside peg. It’s something I’ve always done and get weird looks and comments about. Didn’t know it was an actual technique. Question though. There was a lot of focus on lateral weight shift or placement and I noticed the trainee having some issues with balance as we all do and I was wondering if what you thought about incorporating longitudinal focus as well? I often or maybe almost always shift my upper body anywhere from a few degrees to a marginal amount forward or back away from the lateral line. In your opinion do you think this is counterproductive and I should stick twisting at the knee or keep with what works?

  • @donnyvedder3260
    @donnyvedder3260 Před rokem

    Can I ask what front tire you use, I've been running the ve35 but about due for a new one. And your dog has total trust in you 🤘

  • @maeshandicrafts7543
    @maeshandicrafts7543 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Nice channel sir,,im your new subscriber here in philipines

  • @andrewwatkins6109
    @andrewwatkins6109 Před 7 měsíci

    Great vid

  • @thomaszhang1739
    @thomaszhang1739 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Timestamps for my own reference:
    1. Static Balance 0:33
    2. Clutch Control 1:53
    3. Stepping On And Off 3:21
    4. On Command Balance - Slow Race Drill 4:29
    5. Cone Weave 5:39
    6. Full Lock Balance 7:00
    7. Target Fixation - Switchback Gates 8:22
    8. Gate Riding 9:29
    9. Getting Unstuck 10:32
    10. The Clutch Up 11:51

  • @rickbaca9248
    @rickbaca9248 Před rokem

    I bought a dirt bike a while back after not being on a dirt bike since my middle teens. We're talking a 45 year interval. I wasn't sure, which bike to buy, it was going to be a YZ but a 250 or a 450. I made the mistake of riding up to dealer on a BMW S1000RR. The sales dude said if I could ride the RR, I could ride the YZ450FX, WRONG! The bike rides me. I've been behind it and intimidated by since the 1st ride (an experience in and of itself, but that is another story). I have been watching the IRC Tire Guy since last summer but not riding the dirt bike very much but playing with the static balance ideas on my road bicycle. Track stands at stop lights are easy these days. Today, I tried the track stand stuff on the dirt bike. The change in my ability to control my YZ monster is nothing short of incredible. I'm a ski instructor and when a student goes from unstable balancing to pro level, in one go there is nothing like the feeling for, both student and I, of accomplishment. After about an hour of nothing but static balance drills, I can do slow turns in my drive way and not feel like the bike is ready to fly off to oblivion. I still don't get the single blip but I'm working on it. Chapeau to Rich, for the simple and clear instruction.

  • @ZenderStuzer
    @ZenderStuzer Před 11 měsíci

    This is gold.

  • @drmechristopher
    @drmechristopher Před 10 měsíci

    I love your videos. I hear you, work on the basics. I am practicing. I do do have a request for a future video series. I'd like to see a series on applying hard enduro skills to heavier dual sports or list adventure bikes. I ride a DRZ 400. Can you tailor advice to me and all the others like me who want to be able to take the really advanced trails without becoming a world champion or getting a lighter dirt bike. I don't care about speed. I just want to get to the other side. I get it, it mostly comes down to practice but any tips for the hard stuff someone riding a bike that weighs 320 lbs (more when loaded).

  • @BlackBuzzzard
    @BlackBuzzzard Před rokem

    this guy is good! I cant even do half what he does on a trials machine,, that he does on an enduro bike.

  • @captinwolff9924
    @captinwolff9924 Před rokem

    I'd put clutch control over static balance personally because even if you're not doing hard enduro-esque stuff clutch control is valuable everywhere even on the road

  • @tedantares2751
    @tedantares2751 Před 7 měsíci +1

    As always, almost a science-based explanation!

  • @bprice545
    @bprice545 Před 5 měsíci

    Good video. Where was the footage taken? I’m trying to pinpoint the state. It reminded me of Morgan Utah.

  • @johnberry2877
    @johnberry2877 Před rokem

    As a replacement to putting the tire into a small hole, let some air out of the front tire to increase its footprint 😊

  • @bransonbasher6534
    @bransonbasher6534 Před rokem

    I'm going to start recording my practice as I work through your training program.
    I'll call it the Rich Larson Program.

  • @mesrineqcc.2086
    @mesrineqcc.2086 Před 10 měsíci

    thanks !! :)

  • @MediaproducerCH
    @MediaproducerCH Před 21 dnem

    well I did it with a BMW GS. was quite a hell of work

  • @othersideimages
    @othersideimages Před rokem

    Brilliant ! I bet the dog knows it all, too 😮

  • @Albisriede
    @Albisriede Před rokem

    Great and valuable information. I recently watched a clip that demonstrated (claimed) that the "future of 2 wheel transportation lies with 'feet forward' bikes". For one, that makes for a much longer bike and keeps your legs at almost the same level as your butt. I would like to see anyone with such a feet forward contraption attempt what I just saw here. It would be fun to watch.

  • @alfonsogarcia8967
    @alfonsogarcia8967 Před rokem

    🤙gracias rich🤙I just bought a beta 300 at 57 years old, my husqvarna fe250 4-stroke was slowing me down, I needed the push of the 2-stroke.It's never too late to learn, since I don't smoke, I don't drink and I don't fuck, I dedicate more time to motorbike😁

  • @bradleydavidgood9316
    @bradleydavidgood9316 Před měsícem

    good job

  • @hernilsoriano4873
    @hernilsoriano4873 Před rokem

    Nice video..wish my 22 Yamaha 450fx has lighter clutch..it’s so hard my hands froze every 10 minutes..but I love it

    • @vinc5840
      @vinc5840 Před 10 měsíci

      There are Clutch Levers with adjustable attach points for the clutch cable. Also on 24mx there is a EasyClutch that decreases the power you need to pull the clutch

  • @uncletom1971
    @uncletom1971 Před 10 měsíci

    Rich, do you have a flick where you briefly speak about tuning your suspension on the bike? From what I gather in these exercises one needs the simplest settings like no rebound nor compression limitation, and preload set rather stiff, right?

  • @spookyroofus
    @spookyroofus Před rokem +4

    It's a small point made at 6:22, but the idea of getting your outside knee out has been super helpful for me on tight, slow speed turns. I've had people tell me to drive the outside knee into the tank as your body comes around to the outside. Nope. Do the opposite -- get your outside knee out. It really does help with getting more counterbalance weight to the outside. Thanks for all of it, Rich!

    • @alexrateliff4784
      @alexrateliff4784 Před rokem +1

      Outside knee out only when uncoupled from the bike for very slow turns. At speed the outside knee should be tight to the tank.

    • @spookyroofus
      @spookyroofus Před rokem

      @@alexrateliff4784 Yes, exactly. I should have been more clear.

    • @blazeweaver7467
      @blazeweaver7467 Před rokem

      I always copied Supercross guys with that inside knee poking out, and it pushed my turns wider, the outside knee out, inside tucked, it's the way...

  • @arnoholopainen
    @arnoholopainen Před rokem

    Thaks for best ever videos. Teaching static balance it maybe a good idea to go to human balance and mention how you actually do the act balancing on the bike. I have riden dirt bikes foe ages and never had an idea what part of you body does the movement. Sort of I mean I may not be the only one dum one around.

  • @nuthintoprove
    @nuthintoprove Před rokem +1

    Brilliant skill list, specifically designed for the needs of my riding biddies!!

  • @kehnjiegabelo6255
    @kehnjiegabelo6255 Před 8 měsíci

    Thank you sir😅!

  • @XJonAye
    @XJonAye Před 3 měsíci

    I use to ride when i was a teenagerxl, but stopped after my bike blew up, my daughter was born and i couldnt afford to get it fixed.
    After ten years i was finally able to focus myself and save money, now i got a used bike. Its a yamaha 250x but its the indian not the arrow.
    Thank rich, i plan on practicing these techniques every chance i get.

  • @uncletom1971
    @uncletom1971 Před 10 měsíci

    I'm watching this again, and again.

  • @georgemikodesigns
    @georgemikodesigns Před 3 měsíci

    not a full dirt guy, but the medium sized ADV bike (VStrom 800DEA) will be going thru the same drills.

  • @BrandonGoodwin-ti6wt
    @BrandonGoodwin-ti6wt Před 4 dny

    Just watched you beta 300 jetting comparison and although I loved the exhibition and listening to the engines sound variances but when you spoke of the needle change I would have liked an explanation of physical difference between the two parts, diameter, length and taper angle
    But atleast your ahead of the rest of "how to jet" videos that only explain the proceedure to change but not how to tell when or which way

  • @surlybear7907
    @surlybear7907 Před rokem

    Got a busy weekend now... Hahaha!