Offroad riding takes many forms, from motocross and enduro racing. The promoter should give you instructions on which tracks to turn onoff as you ride various loops. New riders will benefit from the clear explanations of dual sport gear, accessories, and techniques, while experienced riders coming to dual sport from a street riding background will find chapters covering advanced dirt riding skills, gps navigation, and preparing for multiday trips. Enter the dual sport riding techniques and advanced dual sport riding techniques dvds, a pair of videos put together several years ago by the offroad enthusiasts at. Bestrest reading this article wont make you an expert off road rider, but it might teach you a few things. I found dual sport motorcycling to be heavy on text and detailed information, with less emphasis on photographs. Tool essentials for adventure motorcycle riding rm rider. These are versatile bikes, but they are also compromise bikes. With its popularity, dualsporting has a whole new outcropping of riders, too. Sport riding techniques is an acceptable book, but much of the facts and information are lost among anecdotes about racing. I also took the klr 650 out for the first time offroad for an afternoon and i tell you all about it and my experience. I dont push the limits of my riding ability or the capabilities of my motorcycle.
Excellent tips patrice, i am one of those who tend to do the majority 9 12 out of 10 of my ds riding alone. Essential guide to dual sport motorcycling after reading adventure riding techniques, i still wanted to learn more about riding on dirt and other surfaces to improve my technique with motorcycles on tarmac. Offroad riding takes many forms, from motocross and enduro racing, to dual sport day trips. Our special 3 hour intro to dual sport riding with instruction is only. Ive been riding sports bikes for years with no problem, and ive had my heart set on getting a ds soon. Videos on offroad riding techniques adventure rider radio. Here are some tips to ensure you have a safe and successful ride. Aug 28, 2010 ive got a hard copy of this book and it has a decent amount of good info in it.
Dual sport bike gps recommendation gpskevin adventure rides. Hopefully this year ill dedicate time to becoming a better rider. I bought and read them both, along with codes soft science of motorcycle roadracing, back in 1990, when i got my first fj. In this episode of offroad riding techniques mike brown shows you how to approach and attack off. If you see something you want to try, jump on it and dont look back. With my first bike pw80 i was given a helmet, goggles and a jean jacket. First i recommend that you buy a garmin gps in order to be compatible with most of the people riding motorcycles.
How to ride a motorcycle off road riding techniques for large dualpurpose bikes by david petersen aka mr. Things to do while dual sport riding in the southeast u. Obviously you only want the tracks on that you are going to follow at the time. Legal dual sport motorcycles must stay on purple blazed trails andor state forest roads or posted drivable trails. How to install the tusk high fender kit on the honda africa twin. The only thing i would note is that, you get better at riding by riding, not just watching youtube videos.
The terms allroad onoff road dualpurpose are also used for this class of motorcycles. Check out our dual sport shenanigans on youtube and instagram. Adventure motorcycle riding techniques 10 bigbike adv tips. Dual sport motorcycles 2010 suzuki dr650se above lower arrow lake bc a dual sport dual purpose motorcycle somewhat bridges the street and offroad categories. Great great info on advanced riding techniques as well as tons of other good tidbits. The best trials riders from around the world were all there, bouncing.
Offroad motorcycle riding skills videos learn how to. I read this back when i only had one or two seasons under my belt and wanted to improve past the basics and it served me pretty well. This was from a dualsport street ride i did with action figure tim about a year ago. Specifically the drz 400, but im open to suggestions. Sport riding techniques ebook tech and tips ohio riders.
There is twist of the wrist and twist of the wrist 2 as well as sport riding techniques. Im finally ready to buy a gps for my wr250r and dual sport riding. Best dual sport gps damn riders no rules, just ride. With more incredible dual sport motorcycle route opportunities than anyone could cover in weeks of riding, there are certain events you might want to arrange your motorcycle rental around this or next year. To understand some reasons why i ride offroad and why you should, too, you may. Of the four basic offroad riding disciplines motocross, trail riding, trials, and dual sport, dual sport adventure riding requires the most planning. A couple of good riding racing books that might teach you something. Mar 30, 2016 im finally ready to buy a gps for my wr250r and dual sport riding. Back in the day i road street and trails with my wife on the back with a 175cc hon. About the only thing riding dirt style that is ok in my mind is that should you lose the front, you might be able to dab and save yerself. The 60 series has a few problems that make the 76cx a far better choice. The amount of sealed versus unsealedoff road riding that is required for it to be an adventure is up to the individual. All other trails are closed to dual sport motorcycles.
Any gps that can be read while riding is what im after. Dec 08, 2011 enter the dual sport riding techniques and advanced dual sport riding techniques dvds, a pair of videos put together several years ago by the offroad enthusiasts at. It can be tempting from experence to just sit back and binge watch riding technique videos and before you know it its dark outside, time to make lunch etc etc etc. My friend recommended the garmin montana 600 which has been discontinued and it slightly out of my budget. Dec 06, 2015 this is some unpublished footage i found while going through my archives. The adventure motorcycling bug deeply infected me in the summer of 2011. And if that happens to be riding offroad or street motorcycles, the jump on it becomes literal. My ihree yurs ol doubleduty ruulted in two nluonat champlonshlps. Riding technique dirt bikesdual sport vs street bike. Before then, my life consisted of spirited sport bike riding.
Some dual sport rides now offer choices of several loops all starting and finishing at the same location and some of the loops may cross other loops. Dualsports are equipped with streetlegal equipment such as lights, speedometer, mirrors, horn, license plate mounting, and muffler and can, therefore, be registered and licensed. Motorcycle pants for men dualsport motocross motorbike pant riding overpants enduro. To this day i never ride without a helmet even in the great state of nh which does not require it and the rest of my protective gear. Please keep in mind that everyone has their own opinions on dual sport riding technique, and what works for some wont work for others. Twist of the wrist and sport riding techniques full pdfs. Happened upon this while killing some time at work this morning. Autumn is slowly coming to sweden, but still time for a ride in the deep forest. Sport riding techniques by nick ienatsch webbikeworld. I saw a very old forum post about a dual sport riding techniques the dvd.
But, it covers techniques for both street riding and track riding. In this video clinton smout from horseshoe riding adventures discusses dealing with the different traction of street and dirt conditions, as well as the benefits of abs. Hi dualsport, short rider here im 59 with a 29 inseam. How to develop real world skills for speed, safety and. When you ride, evaluate each situation and implement the techniques and ideas that work for you given the riding scenario youre in. Raised on dirt bikes, but spend more time at speed on sport bikes. The stall has been a raging success at the expense of time to go riding making posts difficult. Otherwise the same laws that work for sport bikes apply. Ok, im sure everyone on this forum has read both of these excellent books by keith code.
No motocross or unlicensed bikes permitted on trail system. I look forward to the day when i mention to someone that i ride dual sport motorcycles and they dont look at me like im joking. However, without the proper attitude and preparation, a dual sport ride can become a nightmare. Dual sport bikes are used on both trails and roads, therefore when selecting a gps for your bike, you need a gps that will excel on trails and works well on roads too. Introduction to dual sport motorcycles motor sport rider. The 6076 have now been discontinued and the next gps of choice will be the 6278 or the montana. Clinton runs an offroad rider training school which offers professional instruction and guided tours for dirt bikes, atvs, dual sport bikes, etc. How to develop real world skills for speed, safety, and confidence on the street and track by nick ienatsch may be worth adding to your reading collection.
Anyone use a dual sport bike with rider and passenger on trails. A dualsport motorcycle is a type of streetlegal motorcycle that is designed for both on and offroad use. Generally, a dual sport motorcycle is one that is street legal and can be ridden offroad as well. Yes, i want free oneday delivery with amazon prime.
And i am saying that there are no expert riders who do not understand and practice the techniques taught in these books. A place for news, talk, and advice relating to dual sporting. Find over 38 adventure dual sport riding groups with 8749 members near you and meet people in your local community who share your interests. Jul 08, 2007 an instructional video for dualsporters who want to venture off the beaten path. For many people, hopping on a dual sport motorcycle and seeing the world even if its only a small part of the world is a great way to experience both freedom and adventure. Dual sport motorcycle trail map street legal trail bikes only. How to attack off camber obstacles offroad riding techniques. Dual sport bike with rider and passenger dual sport. Dualsport riding techniques dvd learn dualsport riding. There arent many near where i live, so hadnt had chance to sit on one until last saturday.
I bought a kawasaki klr 650 for my first adventure motorcycle. Youll get the best results if you have some speakers that can produce a low base sound. Ive got a hard copy of this book and it has a decent amount of good info in it. How to ride a bigbore, dualsport motorcycle off road. Im running it with no baffles right now and im digging the low growl sound that the. Adventure riding, or dual sport riding as our american friends refer to it, combines riding sealed roads with unsealedgravel roads and riding off road, all on the same road registered motorcycle. However, i love all motorcycles and am also getting into adventure andor dualsport motorcycle riding in addition to street. Just this past weekend, you might have missed the 20 fim trials world championship, held in sequatchie, tennessee. An instructional video for dualsporters who want to venture off the beaten path.
My main purpose for this is organized rides and riding tracks from friends. Theres about 30% actionable information and 70% storytelling. You can go just about anywhere, see scenery that the average joe or jane would never have a chance to view, and ride both street and dirt, depending on your preference. This is some unpublished footage i found while going through my archives. Mar 01, 2003 how to develop real world skills for speed, safety and confidence on the street and track by. This tutorial is applicable to the 6076 and the 6278. Gytr accessories are designed in tandem with your yamaha. The essential guide to all the skills you need for offroad. A couple of good ridingracing books that might teach you something. Center of gravityavailable grip ruben is a perfect example.
By far, the most popular gps for dual sport rides in the past have been are the garmin 60 or 76 series. Of the four basic offroad riding disciplines motocross, trail riding, trials, and dualsport, dual sport adventure riding requires the. Sport riding techniques how to develop real world skills for speed. How to develop real world skills for speed, safety and confidence on the street and track by. How to develop real world skills for speed, safety, and confidence on the street and track mobi download book. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Only with gytr can you experience unmatched integration from stateoftheart materials like carbon fiber, aircraft aluminum, and finishing techniques, like rem, that gains you horsepowergiving you an extra edge once weve finished designing, gytr products undergo the highest level of performance and durability analysis we. How to save a front tire slide dual sport motorcycling. This was from a dualsport street ride i did with action figure tim about a. By the time i get to a riding area, i want to just go ride. Further, just riding em around the yard, insisting on protective gear for the children seems responsible parenthood, to me.
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