Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
I decided it would be fun to spend my birthday enduring the unrelenting coaching of legendary Australian enduro champion Shane Watts. And what better place to endure such training than an actual MX track? I had a lot fun jumping and sliding my KLX 300 around corners while practicing essential riding skills like 180 degree turns and emergency braking into fast acceleration. Shane has been offering off road motorcycle riding training for years now and this year he has added a new program dedicated specifically to ADV and dual sport riders.
Check out all of Shane's training options, including his new ADV and dual sport riding training at shanewatts.com
We had a variety of motorcycles at this ADV training, from smaller bikes like the Kawasaki KLX 300 and DRZ400s all the way up to a KLR 650 and Tenere 700. Shane himself was doing most of the demos on one of the oldest and most beat up Kawasaki KLR 650 bikes I have ever seen. Taking these ADV bikes on the MX track was a blast and I got a particularly good shot of Shane passing me on the track while jumping a set of whoops on the KLR. Not something you see every day.
This dual sport riding training was a great way to spend my birthday with a group of fellow adventure riders. I can't wait to do it again next year.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:48 Morning Session
06:14 Quad Lock Ad
08:08 KLX 300 on a Motocross Track
10:23 Afternoon dual sport training session
19:20 Outro
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Disclaimer for reasons: I am not a professional journalist, expert motorcycle rider, or a mechanic. These videos are for entertainment purposes and represent my personal opinions and experiences. I'm just a dude who isn't even good at riding or making videos, so be smart and don't risk life or limb trying to follow my example or advice.
I decided it would be fun to spend my birthday enduring the unrelenting coaching of legendary Australian enduro champion Shane Watts. And what better place to endure such training than an actual MX track? I had a lot fun jumping and sliding my KLX 300 around corners while practicing essential riding skills like 180 degree turns and emergency braking into fast acceleration. Shane has been offering off road motorcycle riding training for years now and this year he has added a new program dedicated specifically to ADV and dual sport riders.
Check out all of Shane's training options, including his new ADV and dual sport riding training at shanewatts.com
We had a variety of motorcycles at this ADV training, from smaller bikes like the Kawasaki KLX 300 and DRZ400s all the way up to a KLR 650 and Tenere 700. Shane himself was doing most of the demos on one of the oldest and most beat up Kawasaki KLR 650 bikes I have ever seen. Taking these ADV bikes on the MX track was a blast and I got a particularly good shot of Shane passing me on the track while jumping a set of whoops on the KLR. Not something you see every day.
This dual sport riding training was a great way to spend my birthday with a group of fellow adventure riders. I can't wait to do it again next year.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:48 Morning Session
06:14 Quad Lock Ad
08:08 KLX 300 on a Motocross Track
10:23 Afternoon dual sport training session
19:20 Outro
SUBSCRIBE for more adventures, how-tos, gear reviews, and moto shenanigans!
bit.ly/dorkintheroad
Want early access to videos and other perks? Become a channel member: youtube.com/channel/UCrKYAp8fkN8yCbxcNK375rA/join
Dork in the Road stickers and other merch available at: motocampnerd.com/collections/dork-in-the-road-merch?ref=dork
Teespring Store: teespring.com/stores/dork-in-the-road-2
Instagram: instagram.com/adorkintheroad
TikTok: tiktok.com/@dorkintheroad
Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=26709234
Channel Sponsors:
Brake Free: brakefreetech.superfiliate.com/DORKINTHEROAD
(save $10 with promo code "dorkintheroad")
Cyclops Adventure Lighting: cyclopsadventuresports.com/?AffId=15
(save 10% with promo code "dorkintheroad)
Flying Eyes: flyingeyesoptics.superfiliate.com/DORKINTHEROAD
(save 10% with promo code "dorkintheroad")
MotoCamp Nerd: motocampnerd.com/?ref=dork
Quad Lock: Save 10% at quadlockcase.net/discount/dorkintheroad with promo code "dorkintheroad"
Want to support the channel when you buy your dual sport or ADV gear and mods? Please consider using these affiliate links:
Brake Free: brakefreetech.superfiliate.com/DORKINTHEROAD
(save $10 with promo code "dorkintheroad")
Rocky Mountain ATV/MC: tinyurl.com/23sjhhwr
Flying Eyes: flyingeyesoptics.superfiliate.com/DORKINTHEROAD
(save 10% with promo code "dorkintheroad")
Mosko Moto: moskomoto.com/dorkintheroad
Amazon: amzn.to/3aDkk4z
Revzilla: imp.i104546.net/4eMdJZ
MotoCamp Nerd: motocampnerd.com/?ref=dork
Cyclops Adventure Lighting: cyclopsadventuresports.com/?AffId=15
(save 10% with promo code "dorkintheroad)
Save 10% on butlermaps.com with promo code "dorkintheroad."
Save 10% at quadlockcase.net/discount/dorkintheroad with promo code "dorkintheroad"
Save 10% at seatconcepts.com with promo code "DRKNRD25"
Cardo Systems: cardosystems.rfrl.co/e2vdy
(use promo code "dorkintheroad" to save 10%)
Thank you for supporting the channel by clicking on the affiliate links in this description.
FULL DISCLOSURE: MotoCamp Nerd pays me to create content for his YouTube channel. This isn't a "sponsorship" per se, but it does mean I use their products exclusively and may impact my opinions about camping gear. Fortunately their stuff is good so I'm happy to recommend it, but just FYI.
Disclaimer for reasons: I am not a professional journalist, expert motorcycle rider, or a mechanic. These videos are for entertainment purposes and represent my personal opinions and experiences. I'm just a dude who isn't even good at riding or making videos, so be smart and don't risk life or limb trying to follow my example or advice.
