Fastest helmet to hat transition on planet earth. Same level as his riding skills. Total PRO.

@PRodent

9 күн бұрын

Someone needs to make a supercut of the helmet to hat transition.

@1bikerdude

9 күн бұрын

Got the same Hornet Adv helmet. Have to use both hands taking it off and on 😂

@roysteves

7 күн бұрын

There was an entire conversation circle at Giant Loop Ride about that! 🤣

@trey8367

4 күн бұрын

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Legendary helmet to hat change!! It’s fun to watch, and then there’s so much to learn for a seasoned pro.

From all off road drills, this is the one I am really good at. Everything else...I suck bad. LOL

I had some very fundamental issues while taking your training course that continued beyond the course to simple street riding. I was on a new bike and though I thought I had adjusted the controls, I decided to start at the beginning again and check the control positions. I found the break pedal way too high. Each time I moved my foot to the pedal the natural bend of the leg put instant pressure on the brake. That's why I kept locking up the rear wheel when I was simply trying to position my foot and that's why my simple stops felt uncontrolled. I didn't feel myself pushing on the brake pedal, but I was. I lowered the pedal down (maybe a bit too low but I'll adjust as I continue to ride) and my rear braking suddenly felt back in control again as if I was on my old bike. Now I can go back and practice body position and clutch/throttle control without worrying about my rear wheel locking up and coming out from under me. Lesson learned; make sure my bike fits me and not try for me to fit my bike.

Great video! The detail of trying to balance only with your ears when you look down - such a simple fact we should all remember. Thank you!

Amazing instructor. He is definitely one of the best out there when it comes to off-road riding skills.

Thanks Bret. Great instruction as always.

Reminds me of our braking lesson on the wet grass at Penmerryl Farm last month. It was interesting seeing the braking difference with ABS ON/OFF and in the different riding modes. Bikes in the shop getting a new alternator (eventually). Looking forward to riding/practicing again soon. Definitely going to get a set of those WildAtHeart short levers...

As you point out it's all about finesse. And that takes hours of training. People like to buy a shortcut and choose technology instead of a course. Until they find out that it's training, training, training that makes them a better rider. You're a great instructor, Günter/Nürnberg

Great Video. Thanks again Bret.

Good to see Om 🙏🏽🙏🏽 on your helmet. Well great content and ore power to you. Love from India 🇮🇳

I always wondered what the back pocket on the jacket is for. I need to fill it with hats and practice my braking!

Really great video! Very important lesson as this is not intuitive. Braking is much more important than speeding 🙂

@BretTkacs

8 күн бұрын

I agree

Thank you for sharing your wisdom on this. Your videos are always informative.

Appreciate your stuff, Bret!!!

Thanks for this, Brett!

Great lesson! Thanks for putting this together

@BretTkacs

8 күн бұрын

My pleasure!

Today A rider I met showed me the Sam levers. He was bragging on them too. Look like a good size and still strong.

Thanks a lots helping us with tips

Great video. Thanks for sharing!

Another great video! Thanks Bret!!

@BretTkacs

9 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Great video. Thanks

Thanks for sharing.

Bret! I was wondering where you went! I didn't realize you changed channels. This and all your videos are so helpful. Thank you for taking the time for the community.

@BretTkacs

8 күн бұрын

Welcome back... You have a lot of catching up to do 👍

Another great video

Thanks for your videos 🔥 I'm living in southern Germany not far from the Alps. Mostly riding on paved roads, but using any oppurtunity to go on gravel but no real off-road trails so far. I'm learning a lot from your videos.

@BretTkacs

8 күн бұрын

It's rough to master dirt without dirt 🫤

Thanks Bret. I'm a bit nervous to go out and practice solo for reasons of dropping the bike, injury, etc... I'm hopeful with more time and experience I'll gain the skills to get past that fear of riding or practicing solo. See you soon in Plain!

Thanks for another informative lesson. Great to see you out and about. I really need to come out to your neck of the woods and right with you.

@BretTkacs

9 күн бұрын

We have fantastic desert riding out here

@glenweeks7615

5 күн бұрын

Looks just like where I live and ride - Northern Nevada.

Love the video Bret. Would you consider doing a part 2 follow up for seated max braking on the street?

Great tips...as always! Thanks! 🖖🇵🇹

thank you.

Good stuff! Thank you!

This was really good.

Wild at Heart hand controls! I have those on my Expedition.

@xtiansimon

8 күн бұрын

I thought they were just a lucky pair that bent rather than broke. 😂

Great video. For levers, the best I've found are just shortened stock levers, at least on my KTM I love those. They're nice and thin, not bulky like a lot of aftermarket levers. Cut the end off, clean it up so it's not sharp, done.

Great tips, thx a lot! 🤩

That's exactly how to brake on a mountain bike, but that's usually to put more grip down to reduce skidding

need to check where I am looking thanks as always.

Good off-road braking tips" keep in mind while standing either straight up or leaning back almost all your weight is still on the foot pegs"

When ,if ever, can we expect You in UK for some training courses? It would be such a great experience.

@BretTkacs

8 күн бұрын

I was lined up to attend the ABR festival happening the weekend after this one but then they backed out. I will be teaching in Iceland that weekend now 🤷‍♂️ I offered to come in 2025 to do talks or lessons but they have to confirm dates with me. Leave a comment with them if you attend and maybe they will put me on the schedule. If I go maybe I can make some contacts to do a full program in the UK some year. www.abrfestival.com/tickets/

I agree with most points except from the "pull the clutch in" part. Engine braking in four strokes is one of the major advantages in braking with these bikes. I am able to quickly downshift and engine brake the rear wheel (into even a slide) reducing the importance of the back brake (which I also apply). Engine braking is a crucial part of braking a four stroke motorcycle why cancel it? Moreover, the front brake should be squeezed not grabbed and, optimally, never allow the front wheel to lose traction. Squeezing the brake vs grabbing it, allows the front forks to gradually dive (vs instantly dive) which in turn progressively increases the contact patch of the front tire and thus its traction. A violent transition from rolling to braking is more likely going to end up skidding the tire which is not what you want. Hence squeezing not grabbing (and then letting it go) is advised.

Awesome refreshment, need to check those lever, cheers VV

@BretTkacs

9 күн бұрын

They are pretty sweet. I have never had levers that changed the character of the bike. I have these on my GS too

@verdonrocksphotography3510

9 күн бұрын

@@BretTkacs Just check their site, they don't have them for my Multi V4 Rally, wondering is they are not the same as for Desert X

Nice vid.

Thanks!

@BretTkacs

9 күн бұрын

Thank you for your support! Bret-

Come to the ABR festival in the uk bret. Would be great to hear your talks...

@BretTkacs

8 күн бұрын

Leave a suggestion in the box in a week when you go that you'd like me to go. 👍 If they get enough then I will move up the priority list

Whether its brakes on a motorcycle or a mountain bike, I love brakes with good modulation. The rear brake on my DR650 is like an on/off switch. At least with current brake pad and rotor setup. I just got a V85TT and not only is the rear brake more powereful, its far easier to modulate the brake with a fine touch.

@BretTkacs

8 күн бұрын

Part of the challenge on the DR is the low traction load on the rear. A heavier bike is often easier to modulate due to the hight traction loads

🕉️ Om shanti. 😊 Another great video Brett.

Thanks for including the helmet to hat transition you are famous for.

@BretTkacs

9 күн бұрын

You bet!

Image quality of this video is great

@BretTkacs

8 күн бұрын

Thank you! I do try hard to make quality videos 😁

Again great explanation 🙏👍. Will you do that eg for / with DCT HONDA Africa Twin Adv. ?

now THAT was the ultra-pro speediest helmet to hat transfer ive ever witnessed !! another excellent informative educational video !! THANK YOU

Hey Brett, what goggles are those? They look fairly trim and easy to fit into different helmets. Also, glad to see you out enjoying the nice weather and making another informative video for us! Nice DesertX!

@BretTkacs

10 күн бұрын

Those are Arclite Optics, Paul and I love them. Use the discount code Tkacs10 and you get 10% off arcliteoptics.com/product-category/motorsports/

@TourmeisterTWT

9 күн бұрын

@@BretTkacs I bought a pair years ago because of the video you did about them. I love them and use them whether driving or riding. They are great for riding when I have the visor up to keep things from hitting me in the eyes. My nose piece broke recently and they sent me several spares when I contacted them, no charge. I never wear goggles anymore, even when riding on unpaved stuff. If it gets dusty, I just close the visor on my KLIM Krios. As soon as the speed drops, the visor comes up because those helmets are hot! I also like that the sides of the glasses are flat and fit nice between the head and helmet without creating pressure hot spots that start hurting when you've been on the bike for a while.

Sports bike riders will tell you hot to brake with conventional forks to weight the front wheel. I've seen ADV Norden rider show his braking style for good composure. I've seen MX riders getting mass start towards thefront of the bike by holding inside leg forward and sitting on top of the gas tank. Always appreciate someone throwing a leg over a new bike and pointing the finger.❤

@BretTkacs

8 күн бұрын

MX riding is a different application and that is not a quick stop method for MX bikes but hard braking into a berm.

Look at you rear brake turning that big bike. It looks like a small, light dirt bike. You really seem to like the Desert X. I've seen a lot of good things about it.

@BretTkacs

9 күн бұрын

I do!

谢谢from china

And smile while braking, because attitude matters. 😄

Excellent video. Are those stock hand guards?

@BretTkacs

8 күн бұрын

They are HDB handguards hdboffroad.com/product/ultimate-hand-guard-ducati-desertx/

The ADV physiologist ha. Just as important as in the NFL. The “weightless rider” always in balance.

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Thanks for the lesson. Do You see any problem with shifting weight to the front (as opposed to the instruction in video) when braking aggressively on grass with knobby tire? Seems to keep traction better in this specific situation - shorter brake distance... Any thoughts ?

Question: if you are standing, the weight of your body is only transmitted to the bike via bars and pegs. I see where leaning forward can increase front bias and thus traction, but how does leaning back increase rear bias to the rear axle? Is it because of pivot leverage from unintentionally pulling the bars, which would then lighten front bias/traction? Leaning back may actually lessen the load on the pegs. Ive done this all my life but I dont understand the physics of it. The more I ride the more I prefer a central attack position for everything.

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Come on, we all know it's not the rider, it's not the time on the bike, it's all about the HAT!! :) Thanks for the vid!!

what's those levers on the X?

Nice jacket , what model is that ?

@BretTkacs

9 күн бұрын

Alpinestars Boulder Gore-Tex Jacket Https://www.alpinestars.com/collections/adventure-touring-jackets/products/boulder-gore-tex-jacket

What can you do when you need to brake and stop on a somewhat steep upward trail? The bikes weight makes it want to slide backwards with the brakes completely engaged?

@nonsolorasatura9093

9 күн бұрын

If the surface don't alllow sufficient traction to go against gravity, despite the break, placing the motorbike in a slightly out of the way position, therefore not completely straight, is usually sufficient. Exist some videos about this topic. Also on that type of situation to be stuck in between the up and down, if you are up quite a bit, the challenge is going down, that is the more difficult part, to control the slide, to go down. It's interesting because you took advantage of the limited traction and gravity, that instead is a problem when you want make a stop, in between uphill. Two side of the same coin.

@kevink1214

9 күн бұрын

@@nonsolorasatura9093 Thank you

Why do you put your right foot down when you come to a stop when you are supposed to finish the stop with your back break only

@BretTkacs

9 күн бұрын

Why would I finish with my back brake only?

Yet somehow, the "front brake isn't for off-road" fuds are still around.

I have watched the intro 15 times, I still can't understand how the helmet melted into a hat.

@BretTkacs

8 күн бұрын

It's sorcery

...I'm just here for the "Helmet-To-Hat" transition. Any chance you'll do an instructional video on that, Bret?🤣 J/K! Keep up the great vids!

;-)

It looks like you are locking up the back wheel to stop? surely that's not right tho?

@BretTkacs

8 күн бұрын

Only in the opening scene and the rear brake demo did I deliberately lock the rear. Some shots even included the use of Ducati's off-road abs including rear abs. It's the dust that looks like a slide each time. Also in dirt the goal is to keep both wheels rolling but reality is often very different. Theory vs reality. The ONLY shot where the front brake was not used was the demo of rear brake only

@JonnyTwofifty

8 күн бұрын

@@BretTkacs Thanks Brett - I figured that must be the case but though I would ask to be sure I understood.

@marcdorval8356

6 күн бұрын

Hi Brett, my explanation on why it's important to keep the back wheel rolling is based on physics: The whole purpose of the brakes is not to stop the wheel from rotating, they are meant to transfer kinetic energy (from the bike moving forward) into heat through friction between the disks and the brake pads. A non-rolling wheel means no friction, so no speed reduction. There is still friction with the ground, but it dissipates far less energy than the brakes, particularly on loose gravel. 😉

and you keep a little secret lol

if any indians are watching then notice the 🕉️ on his helmet

My poor little brain has trouble with your comment that standing allows weight shift to the back wheel as needed...while your bum might shift backward & forward relative to your feet on the pegs, they are just hinging on the pegs. Therefore it is the hands gripping the bars that transfers this weight shift to the rear. So why can't this be as easily accomplished by sliding back in the seat ?

@jothain

9 күн бұрын

I'm not pro by any means, but I've noticed that bike seems to be bit more stable if you're supporting your weight slightly on pegs. What happens is that you're working kinda as an dampener too. You're not moving and bike is free to squirm and "jump" below you on heavy braking on ie. gravel. Imo need isn't generally much. Like just couple cm's above seat is enough if you can control bike on that position. I ride old XT's and such that don't even have virtually any suspension adjustments and especially with those it feels you need to counter some bike movements with your body not being "rigid" with bike.

@givemeanaxe

9 күн бұрын

Think about the pegs as the little point that the board balances on in a teetertotter. Your body is the board.

@vincelavecchia8219

8 күн бұрын

A bunch of videos out there on sitting vs standing. Bret and also MotoTrek cover this.

Thanks!

@BretTkacs

8 күн бұрын

Thank you for your support Bret-