All middle aged riders thinking of buying a large adventure bike need to watch this first! 😂

@StevesBikes01

10 ай бұрын

Yeah and my other video “ Older riders first ADV bike” cheers

@AntaresSQ01

9 ай бұрын

I'm 22 I've always been a street sport touring rider (S1000XR, KTM 1290 SDGT) but I've recently had an 890 Adventure and Africa Twin for a longer period each, and tried some light off roading, and damn it's addictive... Shit can go wrong much quicker than on the road, but that makes success all the more satisfying. This is something that's always in the back of my head though.

@MrD-moto

9 ай бұрын

@@AntaresSQ01 A combination of technical challenges of riding off-road surrounded by the natural world is the big attraction for sure.

@AntaresSQ01

9 ай бұрын

@@MrD-moto Even just going on local trails and ending up on a random bridge over a reservoir in a valley surrounded by pine trees and going "huh... never knew this was here"

@onerider808

9 ай бұрын

All weak, inexperienced middle aged riders...

about 80 more reasons to love my DRZ400, and to be grateful I did not buy a 500lb+ bike for the dirt.

@mikemerrill175

9 ай бұрын

I detached a bicep pulling my DRZ out of a wash 😳

@ctk3873

9 ай бұрын

100% Glad I bought the Beta 500RRS

@artemusp.folgelmeyer4821

9 ай бұрын

I've got a 2006DRZ with a fair amount of mods, and a 2011 DL650 with a LOT of mods. I am very careful where I go with the DL as the 500 lbs. is liable to pin me to the ground and the only way I'm going to be found is the buzzards circling. I've considered carrying a flare gun for last ditch signalling for help.

@MrShrimpy72

9 ай бұрын

Seriously how good is the DRZ.

@artemusp.folgelmeyer4821

9 ай бұрын

@@MrShrimpy72 You get a lot for the cost of the thing, and it can be improved for minimal cost. AND...you can pick it up when you fall over. It isn't as fast as a speeding bullet and won't leap tall buildings with a single bound nor is it more powerful than a locomotive, but again, it's a big bang for the buck.

The first rule they should teach in an off-road course for big ADV bikes should be *"Never go off-road with a big ADV bike!"* 😁

@grumpyolddude439

4 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@bennyaufreisen2855

4 ай бұрын

I love my 790 off-road. desert, singletrail, gravel. of course it is more work but power sliding or jumping logs with a 790 its awesome xD

@dantownsend4246

2 ай бұрын

But big bikes are more manly

There's something just beautiful about seeing old geezers on adv bikes take the most idiotic dives ever. Keep it up!

This video should be a mandatory watch before buying a big ADV. Bought a 2018 Tiger 1200 XCa about 3 weeks ago. I knew from the start I'd ride it 99% onroad, but was looking forward to take it on a small trail. I changed my mind a few days ago, when I crashed it on a slippery paved road. It was a fairly slow speed crash, so the bike is perfectly fine (bless the crashbars), but I hurt my right knee in the process. I can only imagine the damage on both me and the Tiger had it been at a faster pace or in more technical terrain. Definitly not considering riding it offroad anymore... until I get proper training that is.

@StevesBikes01

9 ай бұрын

Yeah, we need the training, cheers

@alexandreisabel1234

9 ай бұрын

3 cylinder bike are not very good at putting traction on rear wheel. That's why adv bike have 2 cylinders at 270°crank. It let the rear tire recover grip. Ryan from fortnine channel explain it in the super tenere 1200. review

@ltcuaa

9 ай бұрын

unless you have dirt tires you can crash easy in light terrain

@pauls466

9 ай бұрын

get 250/300cc to do the offroading

@nickg2431

9 ай бұрын

I only ever ride with full body armour,knee protectors,enduro boots,and thats on a crf300l ,years of riding off road,trust me its too dangerous otherwise.

“Poor buga ” and “Shiver me timbers” 😅. And a good time was had by all.

I loved my BMW GSA, but I feel so much better watching this knowing I don’t have to wrestle that bike again.

@C4H10N4O2

9 ай бұрын

What I thought during the whole video : the Bike's just too fat for an average rider to do all of this. I mostly ride old 650 thumpers and with not much talent and consistently mediocre tires I get by in this type of terrain.

@StevesBikes01

8 ай бұрын

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@shegocrazy

4 ай бұрын

GSAs are happiest on nice flat tarmac lol.

An observation is that the majority of riders appear to be riding bikes to big for their age or physical condition. I am 64 but ride a smaller DRZ 400 and work out.

@StevesBikes01

8 ай бұрын

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@quantenklon

Ай бұрын

Agree, but I think it’s less the age than physical condition. Riding offroad is always physical and mentally very demanding. Most of the riders there should get a second wheelset with proper offroad tires…

Adventure riding and trail riding are very different beasts. It does seem that many confuse the types of tracks which are better suited to the larger size "adventure" bikes

@jvogel5027

9 ай бұрын

do you mean roads without dirt...? Going off road you can find all different kind of circumstances which can change because of the weather.

@onerider808

9 ай бұрын

The principles and physics of riding remain the same.

@RideFree317

9 ай бұрын

​@@onerider808yes the physics are the same but much easier to handle the more rugged terrain on something that doesn't weigh over 200kg .I'd go dual sport over a big adventure bike as it would be better suited for the more rough trail oriented looking terrain .each to their own I guess

I love how, time and time again, when someone falls, it's the bike that gets first attention 😀

Thanks for the video, it was quite entertaining. I’m a new adv rider at 49 years who’s just bought a T7, fortunately I grew up racing motox and enduro and have got some decent skills off road. I just did a week riding the TET in France and enjoyed every minute

@StevesBikes01

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Cheers

@clayadams2068

9 ай бұрын

I'm 54 and recently bought a T7. I've always rode KTM XC 's offroad. The T7 is designed for fire roads, highway, gravel etc . I see alot of people trying to do single track or narly offroad . That's not what it was designed for . To damn heavy.

@Brian-jz1pi

9 ай бұрын

Experience is definitely the key to handling one of these offroad.

@itouchipods

2 ай бұрын

Yeah these guys are noobs

I owned a GS1200 for last 10 years... I never had any off road experience, and it was always scary to take that big beast to off-road. So I bought a KLX300 practicing every weeks on trails.. my confidence level getting better week by week. ONE MUST HAVE SOME off road experience before you buy these heavy motorcycles.. thats my thoughts, and PRACTICE.. PRACTICE... again PRACTICE..

@StevesBikes01

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing, cheers

220 kg plus ADV bikes are a handful for us mortals ! I can manage my 690 but anything bigger gives me consistent grief! I rode a Husky 501 through the Snowy Mtns and it was pure bliss. Felt like a mini bike on steroids! Offs are all part of the fun until you get injured and then it all becomes a massive pain! The RideADV blu crew are the best - it always pays to ride in a group with professional assistance nearby if needed. I I love my RideADV rides !

@StevesBikes01

9 ай бұрын

Thanks, I might see you with RideADV one day, cheers

The only thing this compilation lacks is a guy on a WR250 just going full send next to struggling GS and picking the bike like a bicycle each time he drops it.

@cmoerob

2 ай бұрын

I agree, I had a wr250 and was a joy to ride places like this video, but wasn't powerfull enough at low speed, maybe a 450 woult be nicer

I appreciate you putting together this video, the helmet cams and technical details are just surreal, I enjoy the lack of commentary which enhances the professionalism of the film, focus on the learning points. Its good motivation for me as I am on the cusp of deciding to take my big bike license in Singapore after 20 years of scootering :)

@StevesBikes01

9 ай бұрын

Much appreciated! You might like “Steve’s Tesla” on KZread also if you’re into EV’s

@StevesBikes01

8 ай бұрын

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I’m 76 and I own a BMW 750GS. I take it on gravel and sandy roads here in the desert and it has always performed well. My skill level still does not match everything this motorcycle can do, but I am constantly improving. I PRACTICE AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK on difficult sandy terrain, and I know my present limitations. I would never take it on muddy and/or narrow technical tracks without being confident of my skill level. An adventure bike can do almost anything in the right hands, but not everyone who owns one has the commensurate skill.

@StevesBikes01

6 ай бұрын

Well done, you are inspirational cheers

Respect, mate, for trying again and again. And for sharing!

@StevesBikes01

9 ай бұрын

Thank you, cheers

Those BMWs may look cool to you, but it's actually a nobby mistake to get one. You start with the most technically challenging ones, in stead of being smart and humble and getting a beginner bike.

@StevesBikes01

10 ай бұрын

I agree see my video “older riders first ADV bike” cheers

I appreciate this video. Its like I have a collage of my best crashes to watch😊. Its crazy how easy/fast they happen, isn't it. I'm on a mighty KLR 650 and I'm learning my limits but I'm hopeful of getting better. It sure is fun adventuring, isn't it. Some of your videos are helpful skill wise and they're all enjoyable. Best of luck to you in your journey!

@StevesBikes01

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Mike glad you enjoy them, cheers

@Brian-jz1pi

9 ай бұрын

That klr is way better than those pieces of s***.

@sevenshadesofsmooth

9 ай бұрын

Yep, watching this has made me feel immensely better about potentially pranging my rather hideous Gen 1 KLR lol

I recently did an ADV weekend with Jean Pierre Goy school (legendary stuntman!) on my 2018 ATAS. Big and top heavy, he taught us that a lot of ADV riders make the mistake of standing too often. Learning to really displace your body from one side of the bike to the other makes a massive positive difference to these big ADV’s without needing to stand on the pegs all the time.

@StevesBikes01

9 ай бұрын

I have learned this too and try to sit more to reduce fatigue

@onerider808

9 ай бұрын

Standing on the pegs is the only way to ride offroad; it places the weight squarely on the center of gravity, and allows control and maneuvers not possible while seated.

@onerider808

9 ай бұрын

You still displace your weight, but with your hips and upper body. You need knees and ankles to hug the bike. Period.

@wernerxldata

9 ай бұрын

@@onerider808 Nonsense, there's spots where standing is better and spots where sitting is fine. Yeah you have more control when standing but you don't need it anywhere. Some stuff is actually easier when sitting, like tight cornering. How do I know this ? By riding motocross and enduro for more than 30 years and by doing training days with very experienced riders/trainers.

@sinki19841984

9 ай бұрын

@@wernerxldata The key is not sitting like a sack of pottatoes so you don't get thrown around off balance.

Good on you for posting these bloopers! Great to learn from

@StevesBikes01

9 ай бұрын

Glad you like them! Cheers

@StevesBikes01

8 ай бұрын

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Good on you for posting this mate! Respect!!! 🙂

@StevesBikes01

9 ай бұрын

Much appreciated, cheers

A small bike (like the Honda 250) is much easier to control and ride offroad. 1. You can reach the ground with your feet. 2. When the bike starts to fall over you can "catch it" and stop the fall. 3. If the bike does fall, it is easier to stand up. 4. In a sticky situation you can walk it or move much easier. 5. In sand, remember to turn off the "street mode" where spinning the rear tire is blocked. Little bike doesn't have this problem. I have a "big bike" (KTM 890 ADV R) and a little bike (Honda 250 Rally). Of course freeway or tarmac trips I prefer the "big bike". Single track/tough road I prefer the "little bike". There is a reason motocross and enduro bikes are light. Just my observations and opinions!

@StevesBikes01

10 ай бұрын

I agree, see my other video about “ Older riders first ADV bike” cheers

@Fernando90054

9 ай бұрын

These are capable machines but also heavy ones. We had to keep momentum all times, because if we don’t weight catches you hardly!😎✌️✌️ Nice work and video

@AntaresSQ01

9 ай бұрын

I don't agree, especially not in this specific example, the 890 ADV R is a beast of a bike. Can do almost, aaalmooosttt anything a dirtbike can, BUT the CRF250 imo is a very very tall bike for what it is, doesn't matter that it's only 150kg if I can't get a full foot flat. The 890 with a low seat I can flat foot comfortably and with the low fuel tanks unless I seriously loose grip on my footing, is impossible to drop, it's so easy to keep upright. I can comfortable hold the bike at an almost 45° angle and bring it back up without any issues.

@KapitanPisoar1

9 ай бұрын

@@AntaresSQ01 890 weights 210kg, 250cc dirt bike weights 100kg. Big adventure bikes can’t do half of the stuff dirt bikes can… I mean I great rider can ride adv bike on trails, but 99% adv riders are not good riders.

@AntaresSQ01

9 ай бұрын

@KapitanPisoar1 a 250 dirt bike is maaaybe a 110 kg, a crf250 rally is more like 150-160kg not all that much less than an 890 and definitely not less enough to make the weight be a worthwhile tradeoff.

So many great experiences! Best regards from Brazil 🇧🇷! 👍😁

@StevesBikes01

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I’m 68 always ridden touring bikes ST 1300s etc wanted a change but wondering if this is a bridge too far! I’m still working a 40 hour week (vocational) so not sure I can afford the healing time. Brilliant video really appreciate it. I think I will stick to on road but maybe try a Venture training weekend to see if I can get it out of my system under the eyes of those who will know my limits better than me. AGAIN MASSIVE THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO

@StevesBikes01

7 ай бұрын

Cheers David thanks for watching

I'm SOOOO glad I found this video I've been looking for a twin-cylinder ADV bike, but anymore. Keeping my XR650R.

A gutsy move to publish your crashes mate so thanks! It illustrates how easy it is for things to go pear shaped! I've got an 850GS too and as I'm in my mid 70's I stick to the bitumen, gravel farm and tame dirt roads and ride my little 250cc dual sport for the trickier stuff. I also carry rope w/ bloc and tackle to winch my bike out of a ditch if I really stuff up. Last tumble, I tore a hamstring and had to wait for help to lift my bike, and rode home for 2 hrs in a lot of pain. Sadly, us old blokes don't bounce like we did when we were young ...

@StevesBikes01

2 ай бұрын

Yeah i know. I did a shoulder tendon a few years ago. As i get older (68 now) I’ll go smaller too. Cheers

Great video! This is why I'm aiming at a light 250.

@StevesBikes01

9 ай бұрын

Right on cheers

Enjoyed this, been in a few spills like them, well done for getting out of your comfort zones gentlemen

@StevesBikes01

9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Good to see them all standing up on the foot pegs, obviously been to adventure school, I went for a ride with a whole lot of adventure bikes once, I love my XR600 even more now

@LeprosuGnome

9 ай бұрын

Doesn't seem to help them much lol

@StevesBikes01

8 ай бұрын

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@StevesBikes01

8 ай бұрын

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Brilliant video. I'm 64 and just about to set off for a 2 day Honda off-road experience before coming back to ride my new T7 off-road. I wonder how many of these slight mishaps I will duplicate. It just has to be done!😁

@StevesBikes01

9 ай бұрын

They say if you’re not falling off you’re not trying hard enough! Cheers

“Join us next week as we ride Top Fuel Drag bikes through Trials Rock sections in the Rain, at night!”

I own a GS & have used it extensively off road on easy tracks. There just comes a time that the Husky dual sport makes way more sense & is much less, likely hurt you when it lands on you.

@StevesBikes01

9 ай бұрын

Great feedback, I might be close to downsizing too. Cheers

First 10 years are the hardest

@StevesBikes01

9 ай бұрын

Ha ha yeah I’m at year three

helped me make up my mind getting a dr650 over a t7.

@stefanpuffer

8 ай бұрын

Get the DR. When I was ready to buy a good deal came up on a KLR and that's what I went with. Love the bike, but still wanting a DR.

Big adventure bike is not for beginners. Some people have zero throttle control and body positioning. It was an educational and entertaining video.

@StevesBikes01

8 ай бұрын

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Not much of an adventure when you can't ride alone,and pick your bike up by yourself.

@doctorhelicopter

9 ай бұрын

Yes, but you get the novelty of riding a greased pig on roller skates too

I love this channel! Please post any other recent videos.

@StevesBikes01

6 ай бұрын

Thank you, I’ve got some rides coming up. Try “ Steve’s Tesla” on KZread if you’re into EV’s. cheers

My hat off for the brave adv riders, I like to exercise, but I keep my gym equipment at home, you haul it into remote places. And the only thing better than an off-road crush, is a crush with a heavy, brittle, expensive bike.

Respect to all, for having a go. Ride safe, Live long friends.

Great video showing real world situations where average adventure riders come unstuck. From the footage most looked to be novice off-road riders, hampered by heavy bikes with more road based tyres. At 4:47 you can hear the ABS modulating on the loose, rough surface. This is common on big, heavy bikes when trying to slow down descending hills. It is very un-nerving squeezing the brakes and having the bike not slow down. Having ABS turned OFF, will help the bike stop in a shorter distance on loose surfaces, but most bikes only let you turn off the rear ABS. Riding a bike that you can't physically pick up yourself is a recipe for disaster as it looks like you found out yourself... the hard way. This video should be recommended viewing for people wanting to start adventure riding when considering which bike to choose for their first off-road bike. The BMW GS 850 is 100kg heavier than a CRF300 Rally. That makes a huge difference off road when gaining skills and confidence.

@StevesBikes01

9 ай бұрын

G’day Shonky. I’m a subscriber to your channel. Good work mate. Cheers

Thanks. Awesome.

This is great!

@StevesBikes01

9 ай бұрын

Thanks, cheers

When i saw this i decided to buy a Vespa no GS, thank you Steve

@StevesBikes01

9 ай бұрын

You’re probably joking but my partner has a Vespa, so good luck!

I'm seeing a lot of gray haired guys in these adventure motorcycle videos. As a white haired guy (I need to update my youtube name!) I applaud them for getting out there. My parents' generation would have been aghast at this sort of behavior at their age. But an observation seems in order. These big adventure bikes are built for drops and minor crashes, but many of the riders are not in the necessary physical shape to roll with these crashes as evidenced by their waistlines. If you are not in top shape and have not been doing high impact exercises or sports or work that has been testing your joints, bones and cartilage for many years, you are at risk of injuries that are more severe than the same drop or fall 30 years earlier. It's one thing to ride dirt and gravel roads. It's entirely different doing single track, fording streams with slippery, loose rocks or climbing steep embankments. Falling is part of the sport. What happens after the fall can vary depending on what shape you are in.

@StevesBikes01

9 ай бұрын

Yes, well said, cheers

@davidfortune3315

7 ай бұрын

Very helpful

This is why I sold my F800 GS and bought myself the KTM 390 Adventure, much easier to handle and very light and nimble. I am really enjoying my little 390. Awesome video!

@StevesBikes01

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@StevesBikes01

8 ай бұрын

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Funt to watch and good learning’s too

Having totaled my F800gs, my new ADV Bike is a WR250. When I do have the occasional get off, the scratches that were already there, just get a little deeper. Pick it up, ride & repeat - zero drama & tons of fun!

@StevesBikes01

8 ай бұрын

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Interesting video. Thanks for sharing. I'm 60 and I sold all my adventure bikes. I had a lumbar discectomy a year ago and my doctor told to avoid lifting heavy objects. Well, I couldn't give up riding completely but I did go lighter, a lot lighter. My bikes of choice for riding from lightest to heaviest are: an eMTB (electric mountain bike) about 24kg, a Surron Ultra Bee 85kg, and a Surron Storm Bee 132kg. For really technical off-roading, I'll take the eMTB or the Ultra Bee. For hard-packed off-road, I'll take the Storm Bee. I fall off a lot - well, really they are tip-overs on steep side hills. Probably 0-4 times each ride. So I'm no stranger to the kind of falls that are in the video but they are generally drama free because the bikes are light and so neither I nor the bike are worse for wear. Also, I ride alone so I can't get help unless I walk out. That wouldn't be great. I live off-road so I don't often ride on paved roads at all. For long distance, I'll take my 4WD pickup truck and sometimes take a bike in the bed.

@StevesBikes01

9 ай бұрын

Excellent, I’m 68 now and thinking of downsizing, cheers

@paulsimpson8990

9 ай бұрын

Emtb is a lot of fun too!

@martinfoster5163

9 ай бұрын

@@paulsimpson8990 It's tremendous fun. I rode for 10 days from my wife's yurt camp this summer. I climbed loads of mountains and could return to camp to recharge, either from my diesel pickup or the solar system at the camp. I couldn't take my bigger e-bikes due to limited capacity of my truck all the camping equipment we took. It didn't bother me at all. My eMTB allows me to climb slopes I probably wouldn't be able to climb and cover more distance.

Great video.

@StevesBikes01

8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@StevesBikes01

8 ай бұрын

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You got to love it, these good old boys out riding big bikes. They are crashing and hurting and gettin up. Stay young gentleman!

@StevesBikes01

Ай бұрын

This is why we do it…Older rider - First ADV bike - 3 years later kzread.info/dash/bejne/o5mnprqsZ7jZg6g.html

Mate!!!! I can't wait to ride in Australia. Such a huge dream, to be back and this time on my bike.

@StevesBikes01

9 ай бұрын

See you out there!

You guys are tough old buggers✌️

Ténéré 700 hits the scales at 452 lbs, Transalp 750 clocks in around 458 lbs, KLR gen 3 around 387 lbs and KTM 690 a mere 330 lbs... The DRZ400 weighs only 275 lbs, comparing that to the 1250 gs that is almost 600 lbs. Pick something lighter if you're at the age where you're going for prostate checks XD

@StevesBikes01

9 ай бұрын

Ha ha yeah

Some tips from a boomer here. The more you crash the less you will fear crashing. Fear of crashing will make you crash. Even when the bike is sure to go down never stop driving it. Also no one has ever went out for a ride to work on their crashing skills. I can see most of these guys dropping their bikes are way too focused on the terrain. Should be focused on battling an opponent instead of the ground. Race every time you ride and terrain and broken bones will just be an after thought.

@StevesBikes01

9 ай бұрын

Great feedback thanks

@StevesBikes01

8 ай бұрын

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Offroad motorcycling is really a young mans game.

@StevesBikes01

9 ай бұрын

I can’t agree with that, we are having a blast, the key though is to get the right bike for off road not just a big one because we can afford them

@Ja50nkAt

9 ай бұрын

@@StevesBikes01 Looks like a lot of broke bones.

@steveh100

9 ай бұрын

Some might agree with you, I certainly wished I had started when I was much younger than I am now, in the UK the average off road rider must be about 50 lol, but we have a laugh and enjoy the challenge, never let age or the weather stop you from doing what you want... with age comes wisdom, maybe 😂

@wernerxldata

9 ай бұрын

Partly true, being fit helps a lot but most important are rider skills.

Good on ya mates, for learning how to ride your heavy adventure bikes more capably off-road and your honesty in showing these thrills and spills 😅 Thanks to some lingering piriformis/sciatica and being somewhat vertically challenged (@5'7") I'm almost limited to a Honda XR150L, which means about a maximum cruising speed of 90km/h on the tar, with plenty of butt resting but on the positive side, hardly any falls or put-downs when the going gets tough, due to my feet being able to reach the ground on non-level surfaces - which seems to be the main culprit.

@StevesBikes01

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Dave, cheers

This is why , at 65, I bought a 1250 GS, and I'm not taking it off road. I'd have gladly done these types of roads and trails, 35 years ago on my Honda XR 350

In those sand course’s definitely have to be in 2nd or 3rd gear at a steady and good speed, don’t slow down or that front tire will bite in the sand and down you go, from living in Arizona I’ve learned the hard way, I still go down now & then but not nearly as much, I’ve learned from riders that are much more experienced than me that have taught me those skills. Have to be comfortable being uncomfortable

@StevesBikes01

9 ай бұрын

Yes, harder than it looks, cheers

4:50 is absolutely hilarious 😂

@StevesBikes01

27 күн бұрын

Thanks, all my own work !

That's the sad reallity of big ADV bikes, not what adds show us pretending you will be able to do it as a pro rider.

I like this video, it shows all what you have to learn before you go on those trip... It shows as well the people has fear, maybe they should get a forsters before the ride, and yes you have traction control but your consciousness and driving techniqe will safe you from most bike droppings... Always keep your handlebars loose, let the bike do it... Good luck...

@StevesBikes01

9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers

@StevesBikes01

8 ай бұрын

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I rode east coast enduros back in the 70s on my first enduro bike, a husqvarna 360 8sp and in hindsight, it was too big for the New Jersey sand, cranberry bogs and whooped out fire roads. 12 years ago I’d did a Rawhyde adventure ride out into the desert with lots of nice Jeep trails. Most of the guys opted for the big BMW GSs and at 500+ lbs, they’re a handful. I rode one of the new 800. This video seems to have a lot of senior riders showing how not to ride their “menopause” hot rods. At 77 I’ve quit riding enduros and most dirt events because I know my limitations.

I still miss my AT but I sure as s__t sticks to shoes don't miss picking it up. I'm expecting to be able to do some very similar drops on the 450MT when I eventually get it.

@StevesBikes01

Ай бұрын

Older rider - First ADV bike - 3 years later kzread.info/dash/bejne/o5mnprqsZ7jZg6g.html

I am glad I decided on getting a Yamaha XT350. Light very easy to handle

This should become reality TV. I can watch this for hours. 🎉😂

@StevesBikes01

8 ай бұрын

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Much is down to how aggessive your tires are. Normal adventure tires just don't do it.

@T.S.-eo7my

9 ай бұрын

When selecting a rental bike…avoid the B.A.R.T (bald ass rear tire)

@wernerxldata

9 ай бұрын

Partly true, most of it is rider skills... Ever seen how fast supermoto riders go on the dirt part with just a slick tyre ?

Where in Oz is all this good clean fun. Thank you for the content BTW.

@StevesBikes01

9 ай бұрын

Hello, this is all in New South Wales. Cheers

does the jacket have paddings?

Wow ! What a good time I had... seeing all those plunge crash shear out loud for any reason... I'm happy that I bought a TW200 to explore the off-road world for my first adventure at 70 years old Cheer's from Québec

@StevesBikes01

2 ай бұрын

Great to hear from you

Gulgong is a great place! I won't be using that track to get there though lol.

A bunch of guys (who can't ride!) with all the kit, on brand new BMW'S, crashing on the simplest obstacles.. pretty much sums up the whole ADV scene ;) I prefer crashing my WR450 in my backyard, practicing wheelies... lol

@StevesBikes01

10 ай бұрын

We all start at zero, cheers

@mikecollins8241

10 ай бұрын

@@StevesBikes01 Yea, the smart ones start with a $500 100cc bike ;)

And there goes my desire to get a bimmer lol, I'll stick with my yammy cruiser for now. Shame I can't afford both. Fantastic freeze frame of Paul though! Definitely worth a sub from this road riding new visitor 👍

@StevesBikes01

9 ай бұрын

Thanks and welcome aboard

Had a r1100gs back in the day as a road bike,it had a funny habit of falling all the time,this video kinda reminded of them days😂 No for off road,nice lightweight 2 stroke enduro bike is the ticket!

I gave up all this crap and got myself a high-end electric mountain bike and it is the funnest damn toy I have ever had in my life and I have gotten rid of all of my motorcycles. Much less complexity and much less crap to deal with when you have a minor crash.

@StevesBikes01

9 ай бұрын

Cool, I’ve got a Talaria Sting, my entry into electric. What model is yours?

@StevesBikes01

8 ай бұрын

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The Lithgow to Goulburn clips, I’m quite familiar with that pinch, I’m too scared to take the Binelli 502 up that.

@StevesBikes01

8 ай бұрын

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That was me in all of them. I didn’t know that I got around so much.

crashed last week in the Alps. Bike fell on my right leg and have a broken fibula and anckle. Tips to avoid in the future are always welcome.

@StevesBikes01

9 ай бұрын

Get well mate, cheers

I had the 850GSA, and it was totally the opposite of the 850GS!!!! The GSA was top heavy and a few months later, I ditched it. Sold and went back to the GS12, which is easier to maneuver. Last week i had the chance to ride the Tenere 700 offroad and I am hooked!!!

@StevesBikes01

Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! I have the F850GSA and agree when fully loaded with fuel its a bitch to lift

I started on dirt bikes at 6 I found that you learn to crash fast in dirt as you will get lots of practice if you ride hard and push limits. OH best place to learn as it is not deadly like street most mistakes bruis ego more than body, most times not always, but street crashes usually end up in hospital visits short and long and sometime a trip to the morgue.

@StevesBikes01

8 ай бұрын

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Kind of glad to know that I'm not the only one to struggle (go down) in deep sand! Not my favorite!

@StevesBikes01

8 ай бұрын

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Something tells me this is a lot harder than it looks

good vid gents, thanks for shareing... this is what its really like and its awesome.... : )

@StevesBikes01

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

I'm going to have to bookmark this video, so I can watch it every time I think of trading in my dual sport for an adventure bike. I'll put up with the small gas tank and buzzing at 70mph because 90% of these accidents would have been avoided on a 300lb dual sport.

@StevesBikes01

8 ай бұрын

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This video is the definition of mid-life crisis...

Don’t buy a tall bike if you’re not a tall man. Stick to the small CC bikes

it's so encouraging seeing I'm not the only one

I think those heavy bikes cause a lot of grief .good video

@StevesBikes01

8 ай бұрын

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Not seeing the whole "down to tires "thing ...seeing alot of poor throttle control and balance issues mostly.

I got the r1250gsa... It's not a light off road bike.. awesome and meant for long travels.. carry everything and do coast to coast and south America to North America... The new aprillia 660 will be my off road bike.

@StevesBikes01

4 ай бұрын

Excellent thanks for watching

Yup fr but i think maybe if you had Knobby's some of the low speed tracción crash may not have happened at all. Also turn of the electronics

@StevesBikes01

8 ай бұрын

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BMW r1250 GSA ????? I am all over this video !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🙂

adjust your gas on the TFT menu... on first gear it's usually too strong as it gets slippery...

@StevesBikes01

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

Consider the challenge: Adventure riding on large, heavy bikes can be difficult. It requires a higher skill level and knowledge to handle them effectively on rough terrain. Additionally, some adventure bikes come with tires that are better suited for pavement than off-road riding.

@StevesBikes01

9 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching, cheers

And you got Paul on 'film'. Really? 🤣 Great to see you are challenging yourself and still having fun, except the shoulder injury bit.

@StevesBikes01

10 ай бұрын

Thanks, I didn’t film Paul though that clip was given to me by a mate of his. Cheers

I'm no expert but I can see almost every one of these falls was from the rear end slipping out, and yet offroad guys always turn off their TC. I can understand they don't want it cutting out when they need power up the hills, or in slippery spots, but it would prevent almost every one of these falls too. Fortunately on my ATAS I can dial in how much TC I have, and for offroad I would still use it, but have it on a very low setting.

Conservation of Angular Momentum is the key... In my opinion. As long as your rear wheel keeps turning (even spinning) it will keep (or help keep) the bike upright position. :)

@StevesBikes01

2 ай бұрын

Very good yes I agree with the physics

@johanwelthagen1059

2 ай бұрын

​@@StevesBikes01 Video was definitely entertaining and I'm glad everyone is okay! Definitely a good reminder of how quickly things can go sideways, pun intended, on big adventure bikes offroad

I rode a Yamaha 1200cc Super Tenere to Alaska and up the Dalton Highway to the Artic Circle. 90% pavement but the Dalton was bad and so was some of the Alcan Highway with lots of mud. The S10 was great for that trip and comparable to the GS in size and weight. I rode a KTM 350 dual sport across the USA on the Trans America Trail (TAT). 95% dirt, water crossings, mud, etc. The KTM was great for that trip. I would NOT use the S10 on the TAT nor would I use the KTM on the Alaska trip. Each type of terrain dictates the bike to use. My opinion only. BTW I really enjoyed this video and made most of those same type of mistakes on my rides!

@StevesBikes01

9 ай бұрын

You have had some adventures mate. Are they on KZread?

@StevesBikes01

8 ай бұрын

I'd love to see some of your videos:kzread.info/dash/bejne/k6FtlNJvl8iYYZM.html

Wish i had roads like this were i live.. Looks like a lot of fun.. and a good way to get exhausted.. :)

@StevesBikes01

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching cheers

@StevesBikes01

8 ай бұрын

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Hahaha can't stop laughing. It seems as if everyone in the film suffers from an illness and then suddenly falls off their motorcycle 🤣