ADV Motorcycle control set up (ergonomics)
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- čas přidán 18. 10. 2021
- Correct ergonomics are critical to being a good rider. This step by step tutorial of how to set up your adventure motorcycle shows you why and how to correctly set up your adv motorcycle specifically for off road/off pavement use.
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YES! Again, simple fixes make such a difference. There is such a aftermarket for ADV when most times adjustments to stock will do the trick. You sure do not hear this very often, well, except from you! I made most adjustments to stock on mine and it works great. I DID get better foot pegs that are metal/wider than the stock rubber topped pegs. Man, in mud they got SLICK until changed out. The fatigue factor is SO much less with a good off road boot, night and day, as you said also. Another great video. You definitely know your stuff my and not afraid of hurting manufacturers feelings. In this case you showed most bikes are pretty decent when they come. We set our car seats, radio, mirrors all to us all the time so we should make our bikes fit us also. Good common sense, experience and training make your videos differ from most. Thank you for what you do my friend. Stay safe and keep the vids coming.
As a small-handed person, I thank you for this video.
Always blown away by the amount of useful information you provide in your videos! Please keep it up.
who else wants to see bret on an adventure raise their hand ✋
I will do.what I can... Currently Nepal is covered in massive rain and snow storms (out of season). It is bound to become an adventure!
I adjusted my clutch free play similar to the way you described a couple months ago, my friends all thought it was strange and I felt like I was using it as a crutch to help my clutch control. I'm glad I'm not the only one who finds a big control advantage through having it set that way
Thx Bret! Have a good weekend!
Pure gold simple advice
I really like your ability to break it down into steps I understand. Great job.
Your videos always are an excellent source of helpful information.
Great job Bret, always informative, and interesting, keep up the good work.
Perfect timing, was just about to look into adjusting my T7. Thanks a million!
Thanks again Bret !
I really appreciate the information in this video. Thank you for posting.
Another great video. It was great to go over all of this during your training camp but even better to have it memorialized here!
Such great advice. Thanks
As a 6’6” rider customisation is everything 😂
Thanks for the instructive explanation
Amazing channel with clear explanations. Good job!
Best video on adjusting ergonomics on an adventure bike that I have seen. Thanks Brett!
Awesome video Bret and an amazing lesson, well done and thanks for sharing!! 👍👍
Thank you so much for this breakdown. So helpful!
Awesome tips as usual Bret. Appreciate all yo do. I certainly have you to thank for my skill progression as I have learned to ride off road the last 18 months. Smile while you ride!
Thanks Bret!!! I really appreciate this advice ... Especially the clutch adjustment and proper setting. I was adjusting mine without measuring the travel with my fingers on the grip. Your guidance helped me fix that oversight, and I really appreciate it.
Great Bret, thanks so much for all the tips you have given us. A big hug and plese keep on riding. Regards.
Thanks Bret… awesome video with an invaluable explanation! … thanks and greetings from Colombia!
Thanks for all you teach us .
Picked up a super tenere last month and your videos here and mototrek are amazing and helped a ton so far. Saving up for your training classes in Georgia soon.
This video and your previous video about ergonomics were extremely useful in setting up my new bike. I can not thank you enough:)
This is a useful and informative video, thank you
Great Video, Bret. Thx for these awesome tips👍👏👏👏
Thanks for this video Sir Bret, really helpful!
Excellent video. I get to add this to my "What I wish I had known before I started adventure riding" list....
I own a new DRZ400s. I thought my riding position was okay, even though I'm 6'8". Boy was I wrong! Got out to Nellis Dunes near Vegas last weekend and had a very hard time standing. Super jerky and awkward because my angles we all off. The ergonomics were really, really bad. I knew it wasn't great but I didn't know it was bad.
The first time I fell surprised me. I was deep into the sandy hills. Decided to get out of there ASAP. Fell two more times before escaping!
Nothing quite like scratching up a new bike! I'm ok though - more of a bruised ego than anything. I lost all confidence. My bike felt super heavy. My stock tires felt like I was riding on ice in the sand. So, I will work on my skills AND set up my bike better in every way possible including proper dual sport tires.
Great to see you back on CZcams!
I never left, I only travel 😉
Another great video
Beautiful bike.. looks great
Great Job! Enjoyed the whole video!!!
Love your practical inputs that bypass all the hype about gotta-haves. Helps us save $$$ that we can use on the necessities!🍺🇨🇦
Very helpful, thx. Particularly that clutch adjustment.
Enjoying your content from the UK Bret, especially this one as I have a Tiger 900 and wanted to try modifying the controls to make it slightly easier for standing up. 👍
I've since long needed to do that on my 800, but have never got around to do it. Now I suddenly feel the need to go to the garage and finally do it. Thanks for the inspiration Bret! Happy rides!
Thanks, Bret, much appreciated. I didn't know about your trick with the clutch engaging that early. Have to check with my bikes right now.
Cheers from Nürnberg/Germany, Günter
Thank you so much for this video and all the others which are so useful !!!
Thanks - for explaining/defining what few (if any?) bother to explain ... with notable impact on comfort, confidence and progress.
Merci beaucoup pour ces excellents conseils.
Another fantastic video from the master - Thanks!
Great way to explain everything, Bet!!!
Again great info offered in an “Everyman” kind of way👍
Tanks Bret, really helpful 😊
Good stuff mate. Thanks.
Great video! Thank you for the tips, I just bought a 2021 BMW F900 XR and these pointers should really help.
Thanks for this. I made some adjustments to my Tiger 900. Did not know just how easy that is.
Another great video! Keep up the great work!
Some very useful tips here! Worth watching...
Thx for the tips 👍
I have been interested on the "correct" settings on the controls of my T700 Yamaha.
After watching this much appreciated video I have discovered that I have been correctly setting my controls (as per your advise) correctly for the past 40 years.
Happy days.
Thanks from the Land of OZ
Absolutely great video, never thought of some of the adjustments you mentioned, but I'll be tweaking my Tiger VERY soon.. Thanks for the video 👍
Bret, this is your second video I feel compelled to comment on today, I just pushed the bars forward a smidge and its MUCH better standing up, thanks for covering this.
Another excellent video, Bret! Very well put together and concise! Loved it :o
very good explanations! thanks
Super helpful!
Thanks Bret! I have this bike and will make these changes. :)
Fantastic! Wasn't sure if I needed risers. After watching this. Problem solved. Thank You.....👍
awesome vids - many thanks
Thank bret
I recently purchased a Benelli TRK 502x. I am 5'9" which left me either leaning forward or having to sit all the way up on the tank while on the road. The bars were low enough that they would smash my thumbs against the tank in a tight turn and they had me leaning over the windshield while standing.
Bar risers fixed all of these design issues for me and made the bike more comfortable and ergonomic for my height.
I’ve never seen this on any other channel! Good stuff.
Awesome advice, many thanks!!
Awesome content here Bret.. thank you so much.. luckily I have a friend that is an off-road instructor and I knew some of those good advice.. but 'repetita juvant' in Latin.. basicly it means hearing them another time will remind me better .. Hi from Italy
Best video ever! Just needed this information!
Wow... my bike is waiting for you...!!!
Amazing tips. This was one of the most awaited videos for me
Now I know what changes I need to do on my bike to get better ergonomics
Thanks Bret! Did many of these adjustments to my Tenere 700. Ended up getting rid of the afm handlebar risers, and adjusted all the controls. The clutch feels 10 times better adjusted properly!
Great advice, Will be making some adjustments to my bike today, the test will be Saturday, taking a 1 day ADV course in NOVA.
I didn't know that clutch adjustment tip. Nice one! Thanks!
Its wrong to use the cable adjuster that way. You risk not having enough movement in the clutch to properly disengage.. The adjuster knob is there for a reason. In the user manual the factory has specified the correct slack in the cable. And down the road when your clutch is worn a bit, your adjustment is of again.
Great video - thanks!
Aunque mi inglés no es de lo mejor, aún así siempre aprendo algo nuevo con tus vídeos.
Saludos desde la Patagonia Argentina
Pure gold! 👨🏻👍
Excellent 👍
Thanks fir this. I like the idea of making adjustments to what you have before spending big money on mods.
In order, proper technique, OEM adjustments then minor mods to major mods
Awesome video! Thank you so much!!
Hi Bret,
I am learning a ton from this and the old suspension set video with the guy In California. See you in a few weeks.
Amazing video! No BS at all
Great video Sir.
Loved it! Thank you very much!
Did my 1200gsa 2016 today. Took of the ricers and moved the steer forward. After charged the controlls as well. Wow, now it feels connected to the ground and way more easy to ride 😄
thank you. easy enough said
Awesome intel!
Great video, as always.
I'd just add one note: the sweet spot for the clutch changes with temperature. If set when cold, it will still engage further ahead when hot...
I shall be adjusting my bike accordingly.
Thanks Bret, good stuff. Same with mountain bikes, contact points matter
Good Info. Thanks
I am 6'7" Stuck bars and risers on my Vstrom 1000 already, stuck a shifter from a different bike on it to fit my foot (15EEEE / 16EE) and done a bunch of adjustments.
I wasn't quite able get the right position but this video helps a lot, thank you.
Very well done as usual probably 3th time I have watched this one, (slow learner)
Loving my rally pro. Previous owner was way over 6ft (183cm). I'm 5' 9" (175 cm). The Rox bar risers were pretty, but off they came. Bars are set with the horizontal of the alignment mark on the crease. I'll recheck to insure the bars are flat. Control lever angles are great for seated but need tweaking for standing. Clutch engagement definitely needs a tweak on the cable aduster. Shifter needs to come up to accommodate my Forma Terra Adventure boots.
All adjustments are easy peazy.
Great video Brett. Thx
Awesome as always, in this case the most things I knew, or was at least aware, but not the precission point of the clutch.
Thanks Bret!
One new tip makes it worth the watch 😉👍
@@BretTkacs That's why I watch almost each of them ;)
Thank you 🤗.
Thanks for the great videos and sharing your wealth of information.
Good stuff! I don't remember where I picked up, that the levers should be flat to the underside of the palm, but that's how I've always adjusted mine. Granted, I don't do as much riding standing up and doing that for extended periods of time might induse wrist pain if there is a pronounced angle between the wrist and forearm.
Thank you Bret for finally showing me how to set up my Tiger 900. Very helpful!
My rally pro just got delivered today...can't wait to ride it tomorrow :D
@@mattallin3553 Mine in 2 weeks. What mods and accesories did you get???
I just installed handlebar riser on my 1150RT, made a lot of difference...
Great tips, thanks bret. And yeah being a 6'5 rider I really need al the adjustment possible. Setting my bike up right to be able to stand up comfortably is a challenge.
Start with footpegs the are lower than OEM, a flat handlebar and a riser then puts the bars plumb over the OEM position (rotating rather than block riser)