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Hi there!
Welcome to Socal Supermoto, the best day you will ever have on a motorbike.
We are an all inclusive supermoto school based in Riverside, California, U.S.A. at historical Adams Motorsports Park Kart track. We provide: bike, class, on track coaching, photography, lunch, gas, tires, track fee's, gear and a shirt or hat which basically means.....just SHOW UP and ride!
We hope you enjoy our various videos from serious to silly but we would prefer to ride with you, so if you can, take a trip to beautiful SoCal and treat yourself to the best day you've ever had on a motorbike.
Book a day or find out more info on our website! www.socalsupermoto.com
Ride at your own risk. Socal Supermoto LLC disclaims any liability incurred in connection with the use of the concepts outlined on this channel/app/books/videos, etc. You alone are responsible for your own safety.
Welcome to Socal Supermoto, the best day you will ever have on a motorbike.
We are an all inclusive supermoto school based in Riverside, California, U.S.A. at historical Adams Motorsports Park Kart track. We provide: bike, class, on track coaching, photography, lunch, gas, tires, track fee's, gear and a shirt or hat which basically means.....just SHOW UP and ride!
We hope you enjoy our various videos from serious to silly but we would prefer to ride with you, so if you can, take a trip to beautiful SoCal and treat yourself to the best day you've ever had on a motorbike.
Book a day or find out more info on our website! www.socalsupermoto.com
Ride at your own risk. Socal Supermoto LLC disclaims any liability incurred in connection with the use of the concepts outlined on this channel/app/books/videos, etc. You alone are responsible for your own safety.
Should You Be Dragging Knee?
A simple question: if the fastest riders are not focused on lean and dragging knee, then why are you? Are you personally faster when dragging knee? Safer? What is the fastest and safest way to ride?
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Do These Three Things To Ride Better!
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Here's three easy things to get your bike stable, good lines, looking through the turns, on the gas early, and smooth! If you look back at your last crash, I'd bet money you weren't doing one of these three things, and it was probably taking a deep breath. Hope this helps, and hope to ride with you at socal supermoto school!
Supermoto Random Bike GP! fs450 vs DRZ400 vs KTM 390 vs KLX300 vs Grom Vs TTR125!
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We decided to draw a random bike, run to it, and race, because reasons! This video also proves once and for all that the drz is the fastest bike you can buy! We had a blast, hope you'll come join us out at socal supermoto for a all inclusive supermoto school day!
Sylvia's Husqvarna FS450 Supermoto!
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We check out Sylvia's stupid fast fs450 turn key race bike! Got one? Whaddya think?
Do $9 Amazon Supermoto Brake Pads Suck?
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Your pals at Socal Supermoto compare some Galfer Sintered pads to some $9 caltric amazon pads for no good reason at all other than we felt like it. Got a favorite brake pad?
Why Kneedown, Foot out, and Nuetral BP in Supermoto!
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Just giving the why, advantages, and disadvantages of the different body positions in supermoto! Hope this helps. If you can make it out to the school we'd love to have you!
Is The DRZ400SM Amazon Carburetor Any Good???
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Is The DRZ400SM Amazon Carburetor Any Good???
79 Years Old and Ripping Supermoto!
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79 Years Old and Ripping Supermoto!
Stock Vs Modded Suspension DRZ400sm!
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Stock Vs Modded Suspension DRZ400sm!
The Five Things You Should Go Check On Your Bike Right Now
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The Five Things You Should Go Check On Your Bike Right Now
Don't Ride Foot Out Or Kneedown???
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Don't Ride Foot Out Or Kneedown???
You Suck and That's OK?! When You Are New To Supermoto
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You Suck and That's OK?! When You Are New To Supermoto
"What Supermoto Bike Should I Buy?"
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"What Supermoto Bike Should I Buy?"
We Put Upside Down Bars on a DRZ400sm Cuz Reasons!
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We Put Upside Down Bars on a DRZ400sm Cuz Reasons!
Socal Supermoto Answers Viewers Questions!
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Socal Supermoto Answers Viewers Questions!
Kawasaki KLX300sm Vs Suzuki DRZ400sm At The Track!
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Kawasaki KLX300sm Vs Suzuki DRZ400sm At The Track!
What To Do With Yo Ass.... In Supermoto!
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What To Do With Yo Ass.... In Supermoto!
What Do I Do With My Feet In Supermoto???
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What Do I Do With My Feet In Supermoto???
I Don't Know What To Do With My Hands!
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I Don't Know What To Do With My Hands!
We're giving away this Suzuki DRZ400sm!!!
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We're giving away this Suzuki DRZ400sm!!!
Lukas Hollbacher Rides with Socal Supermoto!!!
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Lukas Hollbacher Rides with Socal Supermoto!!!
Here's the 2022 Socal Supermoto Black Friday Deal and Bike Raffle!
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Here's the 2022 Socal Supermoto Black Friday Deal and Bike Raffle!
Learn To Ride ALL Motorcycles Better at Socal Supermoto!!!
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Learn To Ride ALL Motorcycles Better at Socal Supermoto!!!
We Mod our DRZ400sm with Cheap Ebay Parts!
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We Mod our DRZ400sm with Cheap Ebay Parts!
Quick Tip: How to Swing your Supermoto Up On a MX Stand!
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Quick Tip: How to Swing your Supermoto Up On a MX Stand!
At What Rate Should You Trail Brake???
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At What Rate Should You Trail Brake???
Great sum up thank you :)
thanks for nothing!
I done it once just to try but rarely attempt to even on our country roads not really much need I’ve seen really fast guys that didn’t seem to be bothered about doin it either besides you’d be mental over here with the shit states the roads are in 😂
Agreed. . .knee out normally helps me more to push weight that way to turn into corner. .keep bike upright as possible for particular corner . .if you need to go lower to turn in then fine but nor for the sake of dragging your knee and thus possibly leaning to low that could cause a spill. .all relative
totally
Everyone I’ve known over 18 years of riding who was dragging knee or trying to on the street crashed hard. Most quit, and a couple are dead. The only place dragging knee has a place is on a race track.
@@aluisious no disagreement here
Even on track I hardly ever get my knee down... If it happens, then fine, but I never aim for it. And you say that that's not a bad thing ? Nice 😎
I love the knee skim when you're just cooking!
Dragging knee is the result of proper position and lean. People falsely believe the knee drag results in a proper turn when it's the opposite
Body positioning is irrelevant on the street. If you need it, you’re certainly going over twice the speed limit.
@@aluisious irrelevant if you are going the speed limit like my grandma in her car 😄
Agreed completely.
You're absolutely correct & I have no idea why all these guys are riding like this on public streets? It endangers EVERYone on the road & where are they going in such a hurry? Those roads running up/down the Appalachian Mountains are some of the most beautiful roads in America so why not slow down and actually LQQK at the place while you are there? I get that going fast & shredding might be fun to some but at what benefit and cost? And I'm still saving to buy a bike...... ty for the lessons!
You'll never understand until you own a bike. .don't judge what you don't know
I have owned several bikes but all prior to 1995. My 1st was the Kz1000 in 1980-81. It was fast for the bikes of the day & I've had a couple of dirt bikes. I see the carnage on some of the famous Twisty Roads & it's great if you want to lean over but the second you're going over the speed limit You have decided to endanger every person out there. I'm not judging anyone, I think it should be done on closed areas(tracks). I'll be back out riding soon enough & I doubt I'll go to the places that they do their knee dragging but when speeding & doing this style of riding on ANY public roadways, it shows a disregard for the laws & other drivers. That's all I'm saying about it. Not judging them as I have been a Rider from before you were born. most likely. You take it easy & be wise in how you ride when other people's life hang in the balance of how good/bad a rider that you are? I hope/pray you never wreck & that you go 1/4 inch over every turn w/ your knees. Be safe is my only consideration b/c nothing else matters....... peace
@@user-dv7hb2sc9m nobody buys a fast bike to go slow. . The speed limit has got nothing to do with safe riding practices and the limit of adhesion. Any speed is safe or unsafe depending on rider and circumstances. You are obviously not familiar with safe speeding practices. .and I suppose nor are the manufacturers since they make them hey. .well just another lobbyist that will keep robbing our freedom until we have nothing left. .bikers endanger mostly themselves and not others . .not exactly like tin cage drivers who don't care to indicate and can very likely kill others so I guess we should all walk from now on.
I'm more on your side than you even know but you're not speaking about right to bear arms or free speech, I get why b/c I owned one of the faster bikes of my day & I did ride her fast. Took me years to understand how greedy I was to think that I could do that w/o taking something from other people, their health. But I get it & IF there's something called on for "Safe Speeding", please share it here so I might take that to Court to argue my citations? I agree that riders mostly endanger their own body.... mostly? You haven't seen cars crash trying to avoid a motorcycle but now the cycle riders have turned it into an Us vrs Them scenario & it's not. Send me the link for safe speeding cuz I do want to look at the thing. I'd be with fighting to own w/o paying for tags, title, & BS like that >?> I'm with you all the way & I've been in the fight over government stuff since I first voted in 1980. I'll be out there soon w/ you & maybe you'll catch me lowering a knee but mine hurt pretty much these days. Fight for the Constitution, that's being taken but gas engines are on the chopping block as well. I'll be fighting it until I die so ride safe b/c we will need you after I go.... need lots of people to try to keep from losing it all...... peace man
Hope to have you out at the school!
This was a game changer for me even though I've been to your school only once it's helped my riding a lot! thanks homie I'll be back to supermoto school soon 😎🤙
hell yeah lets gooooooo!
As a rider owning 39hp to 150hp bikes, Supermoto, Light weight, sportbike, superbike, I drag my knees on all of them if i need to. But im not focusing on dragging my knee, im focusing on leaning the bike the less possible with highest momentum. Wanting to drag the knee is bad. As an exemple, my supermoto, when my knee drag, it means in about to lowside. im grinding my shin of my boots at the same time. My other bikes were grinding my tip of my toes before the knee because the rearsets were not high enough so my leg was not bend enough. My issue was peg ground clearance. we should never forcing the knee to drag. Its safe to do it as a reference/ a guide. Im starting to leave my knee in while supermoto. To do it safe on all other bikes the ergo of the bike should be ajusted to suit you to do it right. Nevermind about chicken strips, the goal is that you still have room on the sides. Ride safe ❤
@@mathieusynnott8915 totally!
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Drz400e head gasket ?
@@prominence2826 I like if you’re doing a rebuild anyway. Def like the ecams, but as I get older I seem to like em more and more stock honestly
crf is better
@@Blucru90 let’s be honest. Both you and I cannot touch the capability of either one, so just get what makes you happy
Is it possible to build a supermoto ttr125 with the stock 17” rims?
@@Car_Editz10 best is just to throw some eBay scooter tires on the stock rims and just go rip! Folks are way too focused on 17s and 12s imho
@@socalsupermoto ok 👍 thank you
Oh, those "only one person knows it's a race" events... Yeah.
@@Szlejer pretty much. And it would been the same results. When we did the student races the staff always would go out on ttr125…so yeah
Great tip to be honest. Just like the riders wanting bad to knee drag, let the ground come to your knees. It will come naturally.
That's actually my next vid. I'm ok with knee dragging but I want to see perfect lines, smooth, fast transitions, and early gas, THEN I'll talk to students about backing it in or dragging knee.
I personally do not want to cut up my airbox for some more power, but I have been thinking about doing the DynoJet stage 1 jet kit and adding a pipe to my DRZ. Do you have an experience with the Stage 1 jet kits? How was it?
I do whatever pipe you like, stage 2 (I like it a little rich), remove snorkel and just ride the hell out of it!
Should you only take the snorkel out after re-jet or would it help on a stock bike?
Only after rejet! I like any slip on, stage 2 rejet which is a little rich not much, and remove snorkel
@@socalsupermoto Thanks! This makes sense to me and I’d rather not cut the air box but why do you think JD Jet and Dynojet both say to cut the 3x3 hole in the airbox? It surprises me thats part of their instructions.
@@phistry810 that’s a new edition. Either that or I just never bothered to read that far :) everyone can do what they want, but after owning around 100 drzs I’m not doing it
@@socalsupermoto Yeah, I’d like to try it your way first so I don’t have to cut the airbox up. Thanks for the response.
Are you putting us on!?!?? Rad!
that's the man
That was like 7 things. 😂
it was 3 things with subdivisions!
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it was literally the best riding I've ever seen
I think the bike someone is riding and the tires on the bike as well as the suspension set up factors in on the riding style on a supermoto. When trail riding rough trails on a dirtbike , i think i do all three styles depending on the situation im in. Im in Maine.
The key is not being married to a style, and just doing what works best!
Have you guys been able to try the Ducati 698 Mono yet? I'm loving mine so far, it's the only competition KTM/Husqvarna/GasGas has! On the other hand, I'm laughing because my 16 year old 2008 SXV 550 is still faster....
@@dougwellington personally no but a friend has one who races and loves it!
Hes definitely riding like when you're offroading. It feels alot more strenuous offroading. ❤
hold on tight with them knees and breathe! but that's why pros spend so much time training on bicycles
Rad. Been fighting carb issues on my drz for a while now, even after rebuilding with an oem kit and didn't want to shell out the cash for an fcr. Just ordered one of these up! hope it works out great.
post up and lemme know!
@@socalsupermoto Finally got a chance to put it in, at first with zero adjustments it ran terrible (shocking). After swapping out the main jet to a 155, the awful float bowl screws, and setting the mixture screw back to 2 turns out it fires right up and runs great! The bike will do 3rd gear power wheelies with a nice yank of the throttle and compression of the forks. I'm stoked!
Great vid Brian! Greetings from Barcelona!
@@josepcidraque2774 yew!!!
Agreed, all of these things interlock together so as you get better in any one of them it'll propel you in the other as long as you've got somewhat of an idea about how you do these things & that you've made them your mission in how to flow thru the whole track. I'm not a racer & I like these super-moto ideologies b/c when the on the street you might blow off onto the side of any road ; I want to have the ability to come back from the mistake if it was one. This wish on my part also makes me more conscious of riding a bike of size that will allow me at my experience to do this. Super-Moto's aren't a dual sport but if they had different tires they'd sure be close? If I have it wrong, please share? I'm saving to buy a bike & dual sports are what I'm looking at but having a 2nd set of rims/tires seems like the major difference so I might have a clone between the two types...... thanks for this video - it makes sense for everyone riding. peace
@@user-dv7hb2sc9m I think supermotos scramblers and dual sports are all the exact same thing, with a slight difference in focus
And you know by my questions that I'm trying to learn all about the different flavors.... lol, we have more than enough choices of bikes & accessories so all we need to know is our own, "Intent". Mine above is stated & being a good rider is paramount to safely arrive to my destinations. I do appreciate the thoughts in this video, it made a lot of sense but I'm not so sure that Riders know or understand it? I want to understand if it keeps me alive & no doubt these things that racers do will help the average Rider. That's why I'm here so I thank you for your video & time.... peace
Okay...what are the three things 😮😅
Have you had 7 minutes to watch his video? I don't even own a bike but here's his expert opinion as it applies to Super Moto riding in their forums; Get Boring on "BP" Bike Position Look at where you get on the gas Breathe These ARE His "3 Things" but you need to hear him explain what they mean & how to do it. Do you ride a bike and do you want to get better? I'll tell you these things apply to EVERYthing done on a bike for the street so try to pick up what you can understand from him >> What you learn might save your life. Good luck, peace & GB
Thanks for the video. I’m new to supermotos. Since these bikes have much longer forks than road bikes, how much of the fork travel should we be using? Should we be using most of it?
honestly I don't know how one could adjust how much of the travel their using? obviously if you jump or ride hard you'll be using more, slow and steady less. Until you're racing simply don't worry about it, simply ride in a manner that keeps the suspension moving slowly and you'll be smooth!
@@socalsupermotoThanks 🙌🏼
What's the best power mods? Also gearing to get front end up
best power mod is learning how to ride and get on the gas quickly. Best gearing for getting the front end up is learning how to ride. Power mods are last on the list after ergonomics mods, brake mods, suspension set up, learning how to ride, trackdays, THEN power mods. Most people are slower after power mods while feeling like they are faster
Pitch? Links? 👍
sorry can't remember the links, we're not that smart...
Awesome 😂
all of our brains were so cooked and your "wildcard part" was hilarious
@@socalsupermoto the whole thing was pretty funny. Great job winning on the dizzer though! That was dope.
Just looks incredibly fun. Good stuff. 👍🤪🏳️🌈
yeah we're super super good at having fun!
Can you race a 500 cc dirt bike, for example a Husqvarna 501
@@thepoastman209 absolutely. 450 fits into more classes but there’s usually a open class
that looked like fun!
still buzzing from it!
I wonder how the KTM390 Adventure would have fared against the DRZ?
@@marksvideochannel3592 if you got one bring it down and we’ll race!
@@socalsupermoto Would love to but SoCal is a bit of a ride from New Zealand :)
Great video and race.
fun as shit, hoping to make it a semi regular thing
Yeah man, that was fun b/c there was no expectations except to finish & do so staying healthy. Better yet is I'm looking for my 1st bike in a long time & the DRz400 & KLX300 are both on my lists. But I like seeing/hearing them all roll on by. peace
you'll love both!
Yes, I'll be happy with most of my picks & I've come to the conclusion that no matter what I wind up with, it will be what I need w/ a few mods. I've got 9-10 bikes on my list & I've got all the mods needed for each dual sport along w/ the cost to do those things. If fact, know all this will make me more able to recognize what mods a used bike has just because I've done all the research. But even videos like this one are a help & it's fun what ya'll did here. Thanks for the video & your time, Sir >> peace
Heck yea! Want to see more of these comparisons!
on it!
feet on pegs all the time made me much faster / smoother - Much better control - less leg injuries - crashes - less tired - its my #1 suggestion to all riders
the less leg injuries is huge on it's own!
I signed up for a September event. Coming from Texas. Have a lot of track experience. Absolutely none on a Supermoto. Nervous and excited to see how how will do! Cant wait!
You're gonna do rad and stoked to have you!
Well, I wouldn't expect any issues, when you buy new bike... A few of my friends ride FS450, they seem to be quite reliable, when regular maitenance is provided - this is not DR-Z when you may not care about it as much. Hope you will enjoy it long time!
True about doing the maintenance, you gotta do it on these bikes & it's too much money not to take care but the things about the DRz is exactly why I'm looking at it to buy. But Yamaha/Honda offer some bikes that you don't need to check the top end for 20,000 miles...... that's a great selling point for those w/o the ability or money to do higher end maint. type stuff..... peace
Respectfully there’s a lot of bikes that have a ton of issues after buying new, and a European bike purchased new with no issues down the road is the exception not the rule in supermoto. Vor, vertimati, husqvarna, husaberg, Ktm, all usually are a pita, or a worthy of some maintenance depending solely on perspective
I've read that especially the European Bikes have high maintenance needs/costs & some problems. But I'm certain all bikes have their own weaknesses that YT Channels find & repair as part of their "content"? Since I've not ridden in yrs now, I'm researching hard trying to sort thru all the pros/cons. That's why I'm here at your humble abode, because I happen to like your approach & I ask questions b/c I have no real clues = that's how I learn since I don't actually have any bike yet. If I had money, I would buy any of the bikes you mentioned but not having much, I'd buy from reliable names who don't require a lot of maintenance. But it's true they all have stuff but I'm finding it difficult to determine if it's stuff that needs to be done or just a Channel looking for content? It does confuse me somewhat but again I come here to sort things out & you kindly help. Thanks for sharing man... peace
And what’s the best for more flow?
Your question is flawed and includes the assumption that “more flow” is better. The 3x3 mod is garbage and the motorcycle doesn’t know if you are on the track or street.
@@socalsupermoto DAMN ur cooking me dawg💀🙏🏽 I was really curious and just wanted to know But what is better for the performance then if u know? Cause I don’t Let Me KNOW💯
@@socalsupermotoSo what are you saying?! You ain't a mechanic of any sorts. Never actually seen you do anything lol. That's your OPINION! PERIOD!🤦 Not facts, learn the difference!!! And yes more air is good, "better" for an engine. WTH🤦
@@FawNeonVIIdo the mod bro! This dude goes in circles on a tiny track & thinks he knows everything about SM lol. Maybe for him it works. Fact is your bike is choked down from the factory for different reasons, they all are now! Do the 3x3, get that exhaust & whatever else. You'll thank me👍. FYI, more air is always better, may require more fuel but then you making more power.🦾🔥
@@rocknraptor3195 Breathe brother. Maybe go for a walk? Pet a dog? Reach out to a old friend?
And for street the same?
even more so for street
How good do the stock DRZ SM Rims hold up on jumps etc. ? Do they bend or break easy ? Or are you using aftermarket rims ?
They're phenomonal. Nobody hammers and jumps drz wheels more than us and they hold up awesome!
Good review
thanks!
I'd want good quality pads on any bike..... stopping is arguably the most important function so having pads that work well & last are essential to safe riding, in my humble opinion. Thanks for the review. peace
Same same! The point here is to not assume a pad is good of bad based on price. I absolutely hate those red carbon ebc pads. personal faves are the galfer sintered. They just always work well
You Sir are an expert in bikes... lol, I'm old & looking to buy soon but my knowledge concerning brakes is just common sense. Stopping is Critical !! I'm curious about the aluminum rotors used on bikes ; do they have any problems like getting bent easy or warping due to heat? Thought I'd ask someone who pushes parts to the extreme..... peace & thanks for posting up
DRZ or DR650 conversion or XR650 conversion or Husqvarna 510 msr?
I mean i love to ride and i'm over wrenching. a dr650 w 17's and uncorked exhaust is one of the best street bikes ever
Track pupper! I run $12 Rock auto brake pads on my truck, I won't skimp on Motorcycle pads though.
With our brake pad budget we atleast had to try em!