Uploaded October 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this video, Bret breaks down multiple real-world trail turn techniques for large ADV motorcycles when traction is limited and space is tight.
You’ll learn:
1. How and when to use a side stand pivot
2. When it’s smarter to walk the bike instead of riding
3. How to safely use clutch control and rear brake for tight trail turns
4. Why body position matters when turning a heavy bike around
5. Common mistakes riders make when practicing trail turns
6. How terrain, slope, and traction change your approach
7. Why mindset and attitude directly affect off-road success
These techniques are taught utilizing real ADV training environments like logs, off-camber slopes, muddy terrain, and narrow trails where mistakes cost energy (or broken parts).
Whether you’re:
New to adventure riding
Training for riding Backcountry Discovery Routes (BDRs)
Riding a fully loaded ADV bike
Or just tired of wrestling your motorcycle on dead-end trails
This video will give you practical, repeatable methods you can practice safely.
👉 Key takeaway: There is no single “correct” trail turn. The right technique depends on terrain, traction, space, and your plan.
Remember: Smile while you ride because attitude matters.
#ridethefarm #tenere700 #africatwin #lonerider #moskomoto #cameladventure
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Trail blocked: Why we need to turn around
00:48 When a side stand pivot is the best option
01:44 Proper setup for a low-effort side stand pivot
02:45 Letting gravity work for you on a slope
03:42 When to walk the bike instead of riding it
04:38 Slide-turn technique explained (advanced option)
05:32 Common mistakes when walking a bike through turns
06:27 Using clutch control and throttle to finish the turn
07:18 Trail turn planning: terrain, slope, traction
08:08 Mindset matters: practice and attitude on the trail
In this video, Bret breaks down multiple real-world trail turn techniques for large ADV motorcycles when traction is limited and space is tight.
You’ll learn:
1. How and when to use a side stand pivot
2. When it’s smarter to walk the bike instead of riding
3. How to safely use clutch control and rear brake for tight trail turns
4. Why body position matters when turning a heavy bike around
5. Common mistakes riders make when practicing trail turns
6. How terrain, slope, and traction change your approach
7. Why mindset and attitude directly affect off-road success
These techniques are taught utilizing real ADV training environments like logs, off-camber slopes, muddy terrain, and narrow trails where mistakes cost energy (or broken parts).
Whether you’re:
New to adventure riding
Training for riding Backcountry Discovery Routes (BDRs)
Riding a fully loaded ADV bike
Or just tired of wrestling your motorcycle on dead-end trails
This video will give you practical, repeatable methods you can practice safely.
👉 Key takeaway: There is no single “correct” trail turn. The right technique depends on terrain, traction, space, and your plan.
Remember: Smile while you ride because attitude matters.
#ridethefarm #tenere700 #africatwin #lonerider #moskomoto #cameladventure
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Trail blocked: Why we need to turn around
00:48 When a side stand pivot is the best option
01:44 Proper setup for a low-effort side stand pivot
02:45 Letting gravity work for you on a slope
03:42 When to walk the bike instead of riding it
04:38 Slide-turn technique explained (advanced option)
05:32 Common mistakes when walking a bike through turns
06:27 Using clutch control and throttle to finish the turn
07:18 Trail turn planning: terrain, slope, traction
08:08 Mindset matters: practice and attitude on the trail
