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@bikedawg

Жыл бұрын

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!!

@BretTkacs

Жыл бұрын

@@bikedawg 🤠🤣

@SilentObserveUnfazed

8 ай бұрын

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!

@harf4ng

3 жыл бұрын

This is not something everybody could master :) I wear glasses so I need my two hands just to put my helmet on and off :)

@f18a

3 жыл бұрын

Bret is very adept at hiding his balding dome. Many of us have gone through that phase. :-)

@mattbailey8197

3 жыл бұрын

It's a drivers cap,legend says when you wear one you learn some badass stuff

@christoferjamesdechavez9510

3 жыл бұрын

I didn't even see where his cap came from. It just appeared out of no where. Cool move

@trex69

3 жыл бұрын

🤨 I bet you shit your pants at magic shows.. 🤣

"we're not looking down at you" *Put camera in low angle*

@craiyohn

3 жыл бұрын

Lmao

@nomdeplume798

3 жыл бұрын

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!

@neojd7583

3 жыл бұрын

LOL

@davideccles1617

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@Joyce_Kuria

3 жыл бұрын

😆😆😆😆😆

I’m barely 5’3” and this is best video I’ve seen to date for short riders.

@azizulazmi2814

3 жыл бұрын

Me too...

@sidharthcs2110

2 жыл бұрын

I'm only 5'1"

@fjb4932

2 жыл бұрын

@@sidharthcs2110 I'm 5' 2". ( Not "only". I'm Normal. Everyone else is "Abe". )

@yalemhill9292

2 жыл бұрын

me too,

@Palpo_pics

Жыл бұрын

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.

Your kickstand deserves a medal.

definitively, attitude matters !! thank you Bret for your tips and videos

I am 5'2" and Always learn something from your videos. Thank you!🙂

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.

@BretTkacs

3 жыл бұрын

My name is Tkacs.... Of course I know where Poland is 😉👍

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😂)

@fijijakes

3 жыл бұрын

@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😂

@fijijakes

3 жыл бұрын

@Nombre Apellido Thanks. I’m definitely gonna check it out👍👍👍

@Gismo3333

2 жыл бұрын

@Nombre Apellido - She is an expert. A professional only get paid to do stuff, don't have to be good at it…

@chickenscratch9813

2 жыл бұрын

I'm a 5'2" woman with a 29" inseam, I struggle getting on the Royal Enfield Bullet 😅

5 seconds into this video and already there's something I want to try

7:15 flawless execution

@Dr.Twisty

3 жыл бұрын

You've won the internet today! Great comment!

@XetryOp

3 жыл бұрын

Turn on caption you can see applause

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...

Wow, every single suggestion is incredibly useful. Thank you Bret-you are real value to many of us bikers.

You’re doing a great job with these new videos. We’re with you bud.

I uploaded a higher resolution version based on the comments kzread.info/dash/bejne/no6NqsZ6hrTLm7g.html

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!

Thank you for this informative video and thank you for being an advocate for the motorcycle community. Keep up the great work!

Why has KZread waited so long to figure out I needed this videos five drops ago!!! Thank you!!!

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!

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

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.

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!

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!

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.

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

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. KZread is amazing.

I love your videos. You can learn so much from it. Even on the simplest and basics moves. Thanks for your great content!!

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

You’re doing a great job with these new videos! Thank you for sharing your experiences with us:)

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

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!

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.

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...

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.

love the constant subtle humour

Thank you Bret, following your videos practicing made me a better rider ✌🏼

Outstanding Bret... IT'S ABOUT SKILLS and not about the bike!

Love this...I am vertically challenged, got a bike I love but it is tall...tips on this site helped so much thank you!

Full time, long term motorcyclist here. Some great tips. Thanks!

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.

@martinfrost3596

3 жыл бұрын

Snap. I'm also 5'10 with 30" inseam. Thought I was the only one lol.

@lovelessissimo

3 жыл бұрын

@@martinfrost3596 Upside: my wife is 5'5", but we don't have to adjust the driver seat in our cars.

@openthrottlereviews3596

3 жыл бұрын

Martin Frost me too

@pojk5698

3 жыл бұрын

i.m 5'11'' with 30,5 inseam. I feel you guys

@lovelessissimo

3 жыл бұрын

@@pojk5698 I like the camaraderie we have going here.

Thank Bret!! I found a lot of useful tips here. I liked the humour as well!! Lots of fun.

Love the par-core moves! Great tips for any sized rider...thank you👍

*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 ;)

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.”

@davidjohnston1374

9 ай бұрын

I'll make sure I'll practice on grass lol

Great job Bret never thought about all the ways to mount and dismount a motor cycle great vid

Bret Thank you for these very insightfull videos, I enjoy watching them every time.

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!

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.

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

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.

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 am a short rider - I loved the way you kneeled down to talk to me for the intro :-)

Nice work Bret, your unique style and very informative videos make us better riders.

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!

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.

Great video Brett keep up the good work. Your tips are very helpful especially for newer riders!

The kick stand down rolling stop is awesome.

Been watching your videos. Valuable info and I've learnt a lot. look forward to more. Thanks Bret.

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.

Thanks for all your sharing about how to become a happy and good rider. Thank you.

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. 👍🏻

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.

Great tips Bret, glade to see you again.

I love this video, especially what you said at the end. A nice little PSA.

The best video I have seen with practical, implementable tips for short rider. thank you 👍

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..

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.

This is brilliant as I had just watched your video for tall riders!

Really great tips and things to practice. Thanks for the good info and great attitude.

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.

Congrats, Bret. Your vídeos really help all bikers. Come to Brasil soon. cheers

Bret, you are the best! Thank you for doing what you do.

I was waiting on this one, thank you very much from Montreal!

I am 5'7" and having watched your vids i now have more confidence and have put your tips into practice. thank you from the UK

@BretTkacs

2 жыл бұрын

That is great to hear... 🙂👍

Thanks for the way you talk to us and not at us , I’m very tall for my height, so your presentation is most helpful .

Hello from Australia. I've just got a new bike ,and haven't been on the Rd for over 25 yrs..I'm still getting used to trying to do corners and I really got a lot from watching , especially trying to do U turns .. So watching given me better insight Cheers

Well, that was a lot of fun! You challenged me to try some new moves. I have an inseam of 30" so I guess I'm vertically challenged. I recently bought a new KLR 650 (2022) and have found it to be a learning experience. I've been considering lowering the suspension or the seat but, after seeing your suggestions here, I'm going to practice some of these moves. Thank you for building my confidence.

The beginning of the video cracks me up. This looking down on the camera, "not looking down on you".... So many sassy tips. I'm only 5' 2". Thanks

Wonderfully creative ideas that will give confidence to short riders to "make their big-bike-riding" dreams come true.

The drone will help you. Anyhow for those we follow you since time ago you have a lot of things pending to show us ( mud, tools, turn around, winch on the bike or even hoy to fall down with style) . GREAT.

The bigininng was such trolling with you looking down to the camera. Excellent video, I’m short and I really appreciate the content.

brilliant! thank you so much- I just bought the Indian FTR Rally & I can't touch the ground...at all!! This has really helped my mind set & given me some skills to practice. Hopefully I can find some courses like yours in Australia.

Thank you Bret ! You are doing a great job !

Great video as always, this one in particular hits home since I'm 5'6" with short legs, 29" inseam, and a big Africa Twin bike.

@RSProduxx

3 жыл бұрын

How? Please explain to me? I´m 5'4 and don´t even dare to touch a CB500X :)

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.

Very awesome. The humor makes it fun.

Thanks for this video. I appreciate the videos you offer. They have made me a better rider. I'm 4'11". Love to see more on basic hand controls. For example better use of the clutch. If your ever in Knoxville TN you have a place to crash, with homemade diner!

Thanks Brett. I have added so much of your advice to my riding you have enhanced my motorcycling skills. Keep the videos coming. And to whoever thumbs down this video, piss off.

@BretTkacs

3 жыл бұрын

😂

Great work Bret. I'm so pleased to have discovered your channel this week.

@BretTkacs

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the channel

@glynhannaford7332

2 жыл бұрын

@@BretTkacs Thank you. 😊

Brilliant and Inspirational as always! Thanks Bret.

@motojitsu has whole video on tip #1. @RF9 did tip #2 as well in depth. Great tips Bret and great minds think alike! Tip #3 I personally showed my wife the curb tip out of the blue just to help her understand her stature vs mine. Your expertise is simple, straightforward and bears repeating (rewatching) & sharing. Your channel deserves more subs.

Mate, you're a legend. Your riding tips and tutorials are so helpful, makes us all better and more confident riders.

I'm a new rider, thanks for the tips and encouragement 🙏🏾

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.

Thanks for the tips. Will start practicing the different mount/discounts today.