13 Common Mistakes Adv Riders Make

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Published 2020-07-07
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🏍️Hey ADV RIDERS, welcome to another video in the adventure motorcycle training series. Today. I wanted to talk about some of the most common mistakes I've seen adv riders make while running tours across the world. It is something we stress a lot to our riders that come with us on trips because ending up in the hospital in the middle of your once in a lifetime trip can be a total show stopper and it makes us sad when we see that most of them could have been completely avoidable. Anyways, hop-off that Adventure Motorcycle for a sec and come watch this one because I think you're going to perhaps learn a thing or two.

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Host: Eric Lange

0:00 Introduction
0:48 DISMOUNTING TOO CLOSE TO THE ROAD
1:36 CRUSHING YOUR FOOT WITH THE KICKSTAND
2:16 TURNING AROUND THE WRONG DIRECTION ON SLOPES
2:57 FAVOR YOUR LEAN UPHILL ON TURNAROUNDS
4:07 HURRYING TO INCORRECTLY PICK UP A BIKE
6:11 BE PATIENT AND RESPECT AUTHORITY
10:10 AVOID TARGET FIXATION
10:57 TOO MANY DISTRACTIONS
11:35 #13 FRONT BRAKE
All Comments (21)
  • @rodin4429
    Been riding for nearly 40yrs. I think all these points are relevant to road riding too. I nearly didn't watch, but it was delivered in a really good way, not patronising or judgemental at all. Great stuff 👍🏻
  • @FnuMnuLnu
    #8 - Just sold my Africa Twin and got a CRF 300L Rally. Slower on the highway and not tons of power, but SOOOOO much easier for smaller 150 pound me
  • @thecaptain6994
    Just one more thought...when going around a blind curve, especially on dirt roads, DON’T cut the corner! Stay way into your own “lane”. The closer you cut the corner the greater the likelihood someone will be coming too fast from the other direction at the same time. Murphy is alive and well!
  • @martinseel2837
    I ride 365 days. Once in winter i lost control on a icy bridge and found myself lying on the road. I rushed to pick up my bike as fast as possible (because of other cars) But while picking my bike half way up it slighted on the icy surface away from me. I hurted my backbone so badly that i had to go to the hospital. So my crash was not the problem, i didnt hurt my self at all....it was just the hurry to pick up my bike..................safe ride to all the readers. (and by the way.... nice video and well made :-) )
  • @mikga45
    I'm 64 and have been riding since I was 15. The list you make goes over very important parts and is excellent for all types of riding. On road and off. A key point you made that people tend to ignore is your bike will go where your eyes are looking. Another if you weigh 80 pounds you have no need for a 800 pound motorcycle that you cannot pick up. If your a great rider you might not crash, but simple things do happen. If you fail to put your side stand down on a hard surface it can sink in dirt causing the motorcycle to fall when it's parked. If you cannot pick the bike up by yourself get a lighter bike. Ride smart if a car cuts you off it might have been a blind spot where the driver of the car did not see you. Showing the driver your middle finger and screaming at them is foolish, remember the car is heavier than your bike, you piss them off they can hit you with their car and knock you off your bike or worst. Use your head not only to wear a helmet but to use your brain to avoid situation that can end badly for you.
  • @annyarun
    Be patient and respect authority - I guess same goes when you deal with locals. being polite will make your life easier everywhere
  • @joeybobbie1
    Great Video, and lots of Great Advice. Thanks for making this a video.👍👍
  • @Eric-Marsh
    The nice thing about having a high horsepower machine is that I can give the riders in front of me plenty of room but still know that I can easily catch up if I need to do so. I generally ride towards the back of the pack and let the leaders discover speed traps and other unpleasant things.