You know what! A few months ago I purchased my first bike. Suzuki DR200SE Dual Sport. Good weight and size for a beginner and as everyone still says....a girl. I had it for about a week before I came across this video. I wanted to give the spin turn a try. It looks cool and is wicked fast maneuvering. I went for it! I was on a lightly, graveled, dirt road in Atlantic Canada and attempted it standing beside the bike. I am fairly new to riding. I rode my brothers' bike a handful of times. I took all the steps in this video and applied them to myself. AHHAHAHAHA. I couldn't believe it. First try... I got it! The first attempt, awesome, the second attempt, even better.... the third attempt, revved a little to much (haha) and the bike got away from me, as he explained. It was leaned over and got to heavy to save. I think I got a little cocky after the first two times. Anyways, the bike fell hard and then it would not start.... at all. I held the ball of the clutch in my hand and shattered bits of the plastic hand guard. It wasn't funny at the time. But it sure is now. I had to walk the bike home. About 20 mins. The bike would start if I held the rubber of the hand grips back enough to engage the clutch when starting. The cable stretched a bit. So I had to buy a new clutch lever which I assembled myself!! Learned something new out of the whole ordeal. Other than that, I thought I did pretty damn good. First attempt.. bang on. Scared to do it again cause I only have sneakers atm. Once I get good foot gear, I'll be ridin like Evel Kanevel! You are a great teacher. Wondering though, can you do a video with you ON the bike?? I want to watch your foot and leg, that is grounded, when the bike is rotating. If you hop, to get twisted around, or what you do with your foot as the bike is spinning. Does it just move with the motion of the bike? Anyways, long, funny story about my attempting spin turns. Thank you

You’re a natural teacher. Clear and concise. Greetings from the US. 🏁

You are so good. You make everything look so easy, I love it. I learned in the many sports I play it's Technique. Once you have the technique down, anything is possible Fundamentals! Thank you

Great tip. As usual, making it look easier than it is. But in a way that works!

Being a newbie to the big bike and these more complex practices. I appreciate your breaking it down into smaller pieces. Thanks for the great video. (and doing it on a big bike too)

New rider here and that is the one trick I want to learn. I've seen so many videos and this is the first one off the bike.... brilliant!!!... subscribed!!!

Thanks Liel. This worked perfectly on my last outing. Took a few tries as keeping revs low was not intuitive and only allowed me quarter turns at a time. Excellent tutorial

You know what! A few months ago I purchased my first bike! Suzuki DR200SE Dual Sport. Good weight and size for a beginner and as everyone still says....for a girl. Which I happen to be. I had it for about a week before I came across this video. I wanted to give the spin turn a try. It looks cool and is wicked-fast maneuvering. I went for it! I was on a lightly, graveled, dirt road in Atlantic Canada and attempted it, standing beside the bike. I am fairly new to riding. I rode my brothers' dirt bike and street bike a handful of times. I took all the steps in this video and applied them to myself. AHHAHAHAHA. I couldn't believe it. First try... I got it! The first attempt, awesome, the second attempt, even better.... the third attempt, revved a little to much (haha) and the bike wanted to get away from me. I tried to save it by holding on to it for dear life but unfortunately, I kept on the throttle with the clutch held in, while trying to hold it in place.... Bad idea. And so it started to lean over and lean over more. It then got to way to heavy to save. I think I got a little cocky after the first two times. Anyways, the bike fell hard and then it would not start.... at all. I held the ball of the clutch and shattered bits of plastic hand guard in my hand. It wasn't funny at the time. But it sure is now. I had to walk the bike home. About 20 mins. The bike would start if I held the rubber of the hand grip back far enough, to engage the clutch when starting. So I had to buy a new clutch lever which I assembled myself!! Learned something new out of the whole ordeal. Other than that, I thought I did pretty damn good. First attempt.. bang on. Scared to do it again cause I only have sneakers at the moment. Once I get good foot gear, I'll be ridin like Evel Kanevel! You are a great teacher. Wondering though, can you do a video with you ON the bike?? I want to watch your foot and leg, that is grounded, when the bike is rotating. If you hop, to get twisted around, or what you do with your foot as the bike is spinning. Does it just move with the motion of the bike? Anyways, long, funny story about my attempting spin turns. Thank you

That is excellent! Never seen that. As I have struggled to turn around my 1200 GSA beasty in tight spaces, this is a valuable bit of info. Makes is an elegant, efficient and compact way to get out of a dead trail.

That was a easy straightforward tip to follow. Thanks and keep them coming!

Finally someone demonstrated it, thanks man!

This is a great tutorial, and you make it look so simple, even with that behemoth. Going to try this out!

Learning this immediately. With friends present.

Always the best. Thanks buddy.

Man I wish I'd seen this before my Africa Twin adventure! haha You're awesome at breaking it down! Thanks dude

Thank you, excellent explanation

Absolute fantastic!

Great stuff again!

You sir have earned yourself a new subscriber

That made a lot of sense! I wasn't scared to do that on my small bikes but I don't feel comfortable doing this on Africa twin.

Absolutely awesome. This channel needs more exposure.

Excellent explanation and breakdown of technique. You must mention that doing it on gravel or wet tarmac makes it much easier, especially for the first try. It was not obvious for me and planning to do it in a parking lot. Great channel!

best explanation of all!! thanks!! "this arm straight!" aha! that's it!! excellent speaking/speech!

Huge thanks for these videos from India! :)

Brilliant: thank you for the tutorial!

Well I got one almost 180deg. Then the next one got away from me 🙈. New brake pedal needed. Just gotta tell yourself it an adventure bike and it’s meant to fall down right? 🤦‍♂️

...you made that look so easy - I'll have to experiment with that on my R1200GS - My goodness but Ducati's Multistrada Enduro is a lovely beast... (must consider adding it my harem)

This is so cool!!! 😮

That looked really easy..... Inspired to go and attempt it!

Love it! Next goal 😉👍 With full knobbies do you have to choose your surface more carefully? ie good grip grass vs wet slippery gravel... having no rider weight over back wheel should help break traction easier too hey ✌️

Sweet and not so simple... Practice practice & practice.. Great video

Brilliant! Nobody has demonstrated this before. You don't have to horse the bike around.

Great stuff, bro

Like a rock star!!!!! Awesome.....Thanks again...

That was awesome dude!

That was awesome

Fantastic narrative!

Great video on doing pivot turn where bike is too heavy doing it sitting with bike leaning and other leg on ground like other videos.

Thanks for this awesome tip now i wanna know how o do it sitting on the bike. Thanks a lot.

Hey nice video man very informative

Stellar!

Awesome!!!

This puts the “aaaaahhh” in adventure 😂

Was looking for a good explanation of this, and not just the usual slo-mo of it! Thanks, very helpful... I think (as I now have to actually apply it correctly haha)

Hello! That looked so simple! But just lean the heavy bike on my hip is stressing, not sure I can coordinate the cluth. I have a standard gs

You kick ass man!

Awesome. I'm going to give it a go:)

Thank you.

I've seen a guy do this on a sportbike i was amazed.😮

Thanks for the tip bro... U make it look like a piece of cake ! I'll try it on my grandpa's scooter... In case I crash the damn thing in2 a hundred pieces.

interesting channel that just popped up - i cannot see myself trying this on my 900 pound cross country however...but clear instruction - thanks

Awesome. thanks so much.

Awesome dude! Can't wait to whip the enduro around next time xD

Thanks for this tip, I've always wanted to do this and had it in my mind that gobs of throttle would be required. I see now that isn't the case.

Cool pal!!!!

Great to watch, very clearly explained but for the ham-fisted among us, could you do a follow-up Tips Clip on ‘How to extract your bike from hedges and/or trees”? Thanks in advance 😬

Not sure if you check these but a couple questions. do aggressive knobby tires make it more difficult? what to do about it? How does terrain effect the spin, gravel vs rocky trail vs loose or hard dirt? thanks

Nice vid :) For me I found it much easier to do these turns while actually sat on (or stood over) the bike. Could never get my head around standing beside it. Same basic idea though, lean it over on your inside leg which is on the ground, drop the clutch (but keep two fingers on it just in case), and use the weight on your outside leg (which is on the footpeg) to regain traction and head off in the direction you want to go. For bonus points keep the revs nailed and do a huge powerslide as you disappear off into the distance ;)

Awesome. Make it look so easy. Any additional tip for a short guy, 167cm, with an Africa Twin?

Nice walk thru.

Nice.

Looks great, very usefull in certain conditions. I did notice you have quite a big bike there, 1liter or more. Would this work with a 650cc ? Or is then more gas required ? (Since there's less torque)

Great tip! I’ve seen riders do spin turns or bull dogging, whilst seated on the bike. Could you provide some instruction on that move?

I have RT1150, 1200 Adv n Hayabusa. Not easy w heavy bikes n with a wide turning angle of Hbusa, makes it uneasy to turn quickly...thks

Really awesome! Btw, that fox jacket looks effing cool, care to share the model?

is it any different if you do it on a road or bitumen .. i.e not on a loose dirt type of surface?

Great video, thanks 🙏🏻 But I need an additional advice 🥸, how apply this technic when your bike is, for instance, a X-ADV, that is an automatic gear system without clutch (left hand is rear break) ? Can we use in the same time the front break (right hand) and accelerate with the right hand, and manage correctly the spin turn ? As I’m not an English speaking guy, I hope to be clear enough 😎

soo coool

That looks a lot easier than it actually is. Tried it yesterday, about 10-15 times, didn't do one full correct turn. Came back to the video - realized i wasn't leaning it enough and revving way too much. Gotta try again..

That was cool, and great simple instructions. Of course initially, I thought the turn would be occurring while on the bike. Still a novice...oh well.

Is this any risk of letting the clutch out quickly and the front wheel popping up? I was trying this today but couldn't get the rear to spin and I think I was letting the clutch out too slow.

Excellent video, thanks for that, it works really well. Would you have anywhere that shows how to do the "Bunny Hop"??

But you didn't throw the bike on the floor first or is that just me?! Think I'll practice with an ORS bike before I try with mine........Can you tag up the tunes on the Brake life video's? Great video, good to see you in Birmingham.

Have you done the no lift recovery ride away with the bike on its side, there was pic of Si adopting the position but it was a still?

Trying this and it seems like I have to lean my bike suuuper far and it needs higher revs. Does it depend on tire type? I have tkc80s

Can't wait to try that with my 1190 ADV. Come on spring, arrive already!

been doing this with all throttle since mini-bike days😩

can we apply it on tarmac?

Like a boss! What’s different for doing it on the street?

OK first and foremost best quick description of this process ever. But ( and I know I'm nit picking) could you show it with your panniers on? Can it be done with panniers on? I'm sure it can , but just wondering. Again, thank you for this loved it.

Any tips on how to make this work on a paved road? Would you run it any differently?

Damnnn

I have a Honda with a DCT. I'd love to see the technique for that, since throttle is all that's available. I suppose one could "drop it" in drive from neutral with a bit of revs, or use the front brake. Problem is, it's the same hand...🤔

So best to learn this on a mates bike then

Have you made a video for this while on the bike?

Cool tip , will this work in deepish sand or do you need a bit more gas.

Yea

Any thoughts on doing this on a sports bike on pavement (parking lot, road - but not in a way that endangers others)? Feasible or do you need the low traction?

So, I'm a 50-year-old female rider who's just got into riding (literally I've only been riding a motorbike since I bought my first one it 6 months ago). I have a KLR 650. I LOVE it, but it is so heavy and if it goes off balance even slightly, I can't hold it up. I really want to advance my riding. I do some gravel, and doing u-turns is really nerve-racking for me. I'd love to be able to do this type of turn while riding, and I understand it's best to learn first like you have shown in your video. I get nervous just having to wheel my bike out of my garage! When I saw how you did this, it makes me wonder if I'll be able to control the bike as it moves away from my body on the turn. Do you think this is doable for a wuss like me?....lol. I am rather tall at 5'11", so I know that helps. Any extra advice for my particular situation? Thanks so much. Love your video and your explanation. So helpful!

Do it while riding please?

As much as I hate to say it you guys across the pond teach better

will this work with my varadero125...

They do it ON the bike in the movies! haha, how do I do THAT? ;)

I tried to introduce my girlfriend to mini tip Monday once. It didn't go well.

Did you already cover power slides?

3:08

Man i dont wanna try that on my GS

Minnie tip Monday is minniebitchie!!! Awesome

START WATCHING AT 3:09 if u dont know what a spin turn is... then start from the beginning lol 👍

So not release cluth fully ?