How to pivot turn on dirt bikes︱Cross Training Enduro

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http://crosstrainingenduro.com http://tractionerag.com Learn how to pivot turn on dirt bikes using dirt bike techniques and enduro skills - just like the top dirt riders. One of 70+ enduro training vids, how to use pivot turns to cross logs, get up hills and u-turn in tight spots just like the world's top extreme enduro and endurocross riders - Taddy Blasuziak, Jonny Walker and Graham Jarvis. These are also called rear wheel pivot turns by some. Courtesy of Traction eRag, for a full list of our enduro training tutorials featuring Australia's 2014 Junior Endurocross Champion, Ruben Chadwick. • Cross Training Enduro Skills Facebook: / cross.training.enduro.skills • Cross Training Enduro Skills Youtube channel: / @crosstrainingenduro • Remember we also have other Youtube channels: • Adventure Oz Youtube channel: / secretgardenproject • Trials training Youtube channel: / @crosstrainingtrials • PIVOT TURNS • A few weeks ago we looked at different ways to u-turn your bike as on the track there's not enough space to do a very tight corner or u-turn. Pivot turns are a trickier technique but very handy to have up your sleeve. • If you have a trials bike it will be much easier learning on that first, then transfer the technique to your enduro bike. Done properly, you can actually turn around in less than the length of your bike. Long legs are definitely an advantage, but you can often use the terrain to your advantage if altitudinally challenged! • Place a foot out to the side and about one foot ahead of the footpeg. If you have a choice, this works better turning left as you can cover the rear brake in case you start to flip the bike, or need to hold the bike vertically. • Lean the bike in the desired direction, then where possible preload the suspension by jumping on the footpeg. As the suspension rebounds, release the clutch with a blip of the throttle, and pull the bike into a wheelie. • You need to pull back on the bars and also in the desired direction. Feather the clutch so the bike won't stall. • You will probably drop the bike when first learning this, so try finding a grassy gentle uphill slope to learn on and just aim for small turns at first. As you progress, try this in figure eights so you can do both directions well and work up to 180 degree turns. • Short legs? When in gnarly terrain, it is a huge help if you can find a rock or bank to stand on when making your pivot turn. If you watch enduro cross races, you'll frequently see riders using this technique when there is a 180 turn on big rocks. You can also use small rocks an other obstacles as kickers - place the front wheel against them for extra lift as you do your pivot turn. • PIVOT TURNS ON STEEP UPHILLS • At key points of extreme enduros like Romaniacs and the Erzberg Rodeo, there will be very steep hill climbs that zig zag up the slope. The pivot turn is commonly used by the top riders to swing the bike through 90 degrees and track back across the slope. The technique is similar to above but you remain seated on the bike and toward the rear to keep traction. • PIVOT TURNS OVER LOGS • Pivot turns are a great way to cross logs when there is no run up or room to tackle them head on. Start with a small log and park your bike parallel. Place your inside foot on top of the log a few inches in front of your footpeg. • Use the basic pivot turn technique above and make sure it is all in one fluid motion - you will need to build up sufficient momentum for the bike to cross the log without needing traction on the log. Wet logs or loose bark will quickly see your rear wheel sliding along the log if you keep the throttle on! • Don't worry if the bike doesn't make it over - at least you have the front wheel over. If the bashplate is resting on the log, pull the bike back until the rear wheel has traction. Stand on the footpegs with your body weight to the rear, then quickly release the clutch with a blip of the throttle to start a wheelie. As the rear wheel hits the log, throw your body weight forward and back off the throttle to avoid wheel spin and momentum should finish the job for you. • PIVOT TURN WHEN STUCK ON AN OBSTACLE • If you are stuck on a large log or ledge, you can use a pivot turn to get back down with minimum energy and time wasted. Pull back on the bars till the rear wheel is firmly planted. Put one leg on the ground then apply enough throttle and clutch to momentarily wheelie the bike and spin it off the obstacle. • FLOATER TURN • While rarely needed, this is an advanced trials technique that definitely looks cool if you can nail it on your enduro bike. In an extremely tight turn, there may be a vertical face or large obstacle. • #pivotturns #howtopivotturn #howtoridedirtbikes #crosstrainingenduro

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