Who are these videos for?
These videos are for you! Regardless of your place in the ADV world, whether you are fresh to off-road riding or a grizzled ADV veteran, we only know what we know and don’t know what we don’t know until we know it. If you’re a new rider, you are likely looking to get started in the right direction and not develop bad habits or techniques. If you’re a veteran rider, you understand the value of proper techniques and are always looking for even the smallest tip that can improve your riding.
WHAT WILL THESE VIDEOS DO FOR ME??
- Gain total confidence and control over your motorcycle.
- Set up your motorcycle for your own personal use and needs.
- Understand the psychology that affects your riding performance.
- Be able to think through common and uncommon challenges.
- Maximize the fun factor by conquering fear.
RIDING TECHNIQUES
To master riding you need to also understand your motorcycle. This playlist highlights those videos that focus on how your motorcycle works including suspension, ergonomics and often the things you do that affect your bike. Getting the most out of your tires, engine or handling starts here.
GEAR & PRODUCT REVIEWS
Bikes, bags, tires, riding gear and anything motorcycle related goes here. Although I am not a product review channel, I do occasionally conduct reviews based on viewer request or as part of a greater lesson. I am an educator first, so when you watch my reviews you will learn about the product(s) I am reviewing but more importantly about safety standards, tips for use and my opinion using the product in the real world. Many of my reviews come from products that may already have many years of use giving a true users perspective.
RIDER PSYCHOLOGY
This is the single most important skill to mastering your ride. Riding your motorcycle well whether it is in the dirt, on the street on heading out on an adventure is more than the controls on the motorcycle. Riding starts with the rider psychology. Understanding why you make good and bad choices. Why you ride and what causes fear is the key to overcoming fear and mastering your motorcycle. The videos in this play list get beyond just the physical aspects of riding and look into why we do what we do.
HOW MOTORCYCLES WORK
This is the single most important skill to mastering your ride. Riding your motorcycle well whether it is in the dirt, on the street on heading out on an adventure is more than the controls on the motorcycle. Riding starts with the rider psychology. Understanding why you make good and bad choices. Why you ride and what causes fear is the key to overcoming fear and mastering your motorcycle. The videos in this play list get beyond just the physical aspects of riding and look into why we do what we do.
MOTORCYCLE SETUP & MAINTENANCE
Bret Tkacs goes through some of the more common repair issues that motorcyclists may encounter. His straightforward instruction and easy-to-follow technique will save you money in repair bills, and most can be done on the side of the road.
After spending two years spent building the MotoTrek channel on YouTube, I decided it was time to return to making solo videos. I wanted to avoid the heavy editing that sometimes hid my 20+ years (and counting) as a professional motorcycle instructor. My detailed and methodical approach brings to life a wide range of important topics from riding skills to travel and more.
Bringing over 23 years experience as a professional riding instructor, my goal is to help riders become masters of their motorcycles. My YouTube videos are funded 100% by viewers (using Patreon and affiliate links) and I focus on education first and entertainment second. Whether you are an adventure rider, dirt bike rider or a street rider you need to subscribe to my channel…. seriously, stop reading and subscribe now! My videos are built by my passion and the donations from dedicated riders like yourself.
