Honda XR650L in Slippery Mud: MASTER MUD RIDING IN MINUTES!!! 

Thanks man, I appreciate it. I was surprised how much of a difference the right technique made. I always paddled through

Thanks man, I appreciate the comment. I feel exactly the same way. That's why I try to do everything myself. I am my no means a mechanic, but I want to know as much as I can exactly for the reason you mentioned.

Thanks, I appreciate it! Let me know how it goes. The worst is washing the bike afterward!

Congrats on the bike! The XR is such a fun bike, especially in the dirt. What mods does your bike have? Next week, I'll post a riding vid. Thanks for the support. Cheers

Thank you, @Brian I appreciate it!

Thanks for the comment, Michael!

Thanks, Matt! I appreciate it. Wow, you'd done some awesome stuff on your channel! Respect ✌

Thank you, and same to you!

It was! 😁

Thanks!

Yes, I hate mud and water (mostly for the cleaning and drowning risk). I also avoid it where I can. Was painful to do this on purpose!

Sorry for the late reply... how did the mud riding go? I was surprised to see how much the right technique helped. The worst part is washing your bike afterward.

@@GreaseAndGravel Thanks a lot! My entry to the site was fine but I struggled on the exit because the road was slanted upwards. Exactly as you said, when I felt my rear wheel lose traction, I tended to look down and this was when I stopped and dropped my bike. All my camping gear and top box also made it more difficult, and my 90-10 tourance tires may have made it more difficult. But I'll try it again after a good rest 👍

@@MotoFaith Yeah, I can imagine the Tourance tires do not help! Thanks for letting me know. It is just amazing how looking up and ahead helps. And feather that clutch. But a slippery uphill sounds mad! Enjoy!

Thanks, Man. I used 2nd gear. The main thing is you want momentum, but without spinning the wheels. Up and downhill is going to be very tricky to keep traction. Same principles apply (I guess), but you have to adjust for the effects of gravity.

I agree... 2km of mud would almost certainly take me for a swim! Knobby on the front and body positioning should help with the front wheel.

100% We rode up the western side of Tanzania once and it was pouring with rain for days. We ended up on such a clay road. We fell over every couple of hundred meters. It was nearly unrideable.

In those situations the paddling technique may be the only way to stay upright.

Mmm, I doubt that there's an easy answer for that. You need momentum, but also traction. I'd say you need more speed, but without spinning the rear wheel. Very tricky!

I guess paddling with your feet then becomes the only option..?

Mmmm... if I find a road like that I'll give it a go (at least it will make for a good 'fail' video)... but I got good and properly stuck in a muddy bog this morning... took me more than 30min to get out. Cheers!

@@GreaseAndGravel you can't find much tips and tricks on riding(dual sports/adv) slick uphills. One thing I'm good though is how to safely lay down the bike huehuehue.

@@idselseno2306 fall uphill! Rock it as you go, cut L/R as much as possible, back and forth. Stand, float, and sometimes that rear is just going to kick sideways so much you lose vertical and lay it down.

Thanks, Dave. Yeah, I've heard that some riders distinguish between the two. I made a whole video on this: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NzBgDqmCq8Y.html Interestingly, Honda USA lists the XR650L under both 'Adventure' and 'Dual Sport' ;)