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Instead of racing fast, you try to stay balanced and controlled while going over things like logs and rocks."}},{"startTime":1768.1,"endTime":1790.0,"type":"term","title":"rear wheel bearing","url":"/glossary/rear-wheel-bearing","quote":"he's like, and we fixed he has a KTM 500 that he does woods racing with. And he had the most destroyed rear wheel bearing I've ever seen in my life, like all the balls were gone.","canonicalId":"term:rear-wheel-bearing","priority":0.7,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A rear wheel bearing lets the wheel spin smoothly while supporting the bike’s weight and loads from bumps and traction. When it fails badly—as described here with missing balls—it can cause grinding and wobble, and it may require disassembly and careful reassembly.","simplifiedExplanation":"A wheel bearing is a set of parts that helps the wheel spin smoothly. If it’s destroyed, the wheel can feel rough or start to wobble, so you have to take it apart and fix or replace the damaged parts."}},{"startTime":1768.1,"endTime":1776.6,"type":"brand","title":"KTM","url":"/glossary/ktm","quote":"he's like, and we fixed he has a KTM 500 that he does woods racing with. And he had the most destroyed rear wheel bearing I've ever seen in my life, like all the balls were gone.","canonicalId":"brand:ktm","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"KTM is a motorcycle brand known for off-road and dirt bikes, including models commonly used for woods riding and racing. Here, the speaker mentions a KTM 500 as the bike that needed wheel-bearing repair.","simplifiedExplanation":"KTM is a motorcycle brand that makes a lot of off-road bikes. In this story, it’s the bike his buddy was riding when a wheel bearing failed."}},{"startTime":1806.7,"endTime":1838.4,"type":"car","title":"Yamaha Tenere 700","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/95/06-2024_Yamaha_Rally_Tenere_700.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail","quote":"He said, or do you want to ride the Yamaha Tenere 700, which is technically a middle weight adventure bike. Okay. [1814.3s] It's a 700cc twin.","canonicalId":"car:yamaha:tenere 700","priority":0.65,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Yamaha Tenere 700 is a 700cc twin-cylinder adventure motorcycle aimed at mixed riding—pavement and rougher back roads. 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That combination affects how smooth it feels and how it delivers power."}},{"startTime":1892.1,"endTime":1906.3,"type":"term","title":"dual sport bike","url":"/glossary/dual-sport-bike","quote":"And the dual sport bike that I have, the Kawasaki dual sport bike that I have, weighs just under 300 pounds.","canonicalId":"term:dual-sport-bike","priority":0.2,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A dual sport bike is designed to work on both paved roads and light off-road trails. It typically blends street-friendly features (like lighting and gearing) with suspension and tires that can handle dirt and gravel.","simplifiedExplanation":"A dual sport bike is made for both street riding and dirt/gravel riding. 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Riding them well usually means being smooth with steering and speed."}},{"startTime":1945.5,"endTime":1953.48,"type":"term","title":"one and a half lane wide twisty roads","quote":"And we went for like a three hour ride on the most amazing network of one and a half lane wide twisty roads that have a 40 mile an hour speed limit,","canonicalId":"term:one-and-a-half-lane-wide-twisty-roads","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.65,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"This describes road width and geometry: narrow, winding roads where there’s limited room for passing and you must be precise with lane position. On motorcycles, narrow lanes increase the importance of visibility, line choice, and staying predictable to other traffic.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re describing very narrow, curvy roads. On a bike, that means you have to be careful about where you ride in the lane and how smoothly you set up for each turn."}},{"startTime":1970.4,"endTime":1978.6,"type":"term","title":"adventure bikes","url":"/glossary/adventure-bikes","quote":"...I don't know much about bikes alone, adventure bikes, adventure bikes like can go off road, but they can also go on pavement.","canonicalId":"term:adventure-bikes","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Adventure bikes are a motorcycle category designed to handle both paved roads and unpaved surfaces. They typically prioritize upright riding position, long-travel suspension, and tires that can manage dirt or gravel.","simplifiedExplanation":"Adventure bikes are motorcycles built to do more than just street riding. They’re made to handle rough roads like gravel or dirt while still being comfortable on pavement."}},{"startTime":1983.4,"endTime":1988.9,"type":"term","title":"semi knobby tires","url":"/glossary/semi-knobby-tires","quote":"...they've got upright handlebars. They've got, usually they have semi knobby tires...","canonicalId":"term:semi-knobby-tires","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Semi-knobby tires have a tread pattern that’s more aggressive than street tires but not as extreme as full off-road knobbies. That balance helps with traction on dirt and gravel while still being usable on pavement.","simplifiedExplanation":"Semi-knobby tires are tires with extra grip blocks for dirt and gravel. They’re not as “spiky” as true off-road tires, so they work better on regular roads too."}},{"startTime":2018.1,"endTime":2026.0,"type":"term","title":"dirt road","url":"/glossary/dirt-road","quote":"...my friend Mike took me to a dirt road, a winding dirt road that went up a mountain...","canonicalId":"term:dirt-road","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A dirt road is an unpaved surface that changes traction constantly due to loose gravel, dust, and ruts. Riding on dirt road conditions requires smoother inputs and better tire grip than typical pavement.","simplifiedExplanation":"A dirt road is a road made of loose material instead of asphalt. The surface can be slippery and uneven, so you have to ride more carefully."}},{"startTime":2033.6,"endTime":2039.1,"type":"term","title":"second gear","url":"/glossary/second-gear","quote":"...Just put it in second gear and ride up and see how it goes.","canonicalId":"term:second-gear","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Second gear is a lower gear that provides strong acceleration and engine braking at low speeds. On steep or rocky climbs, riders often use lower gears to keep the engine in a useful power band and maintain control.","simplifiedExplanation":"Second gear is a lower gear that helps you crawl or climb with more control. 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A heavier bike can keep going in the direction you’re aiming instead of getting knocked around."}},{"startTime":2154.1,"endTime":2167.1,"type":"term","title":"crosswind","url":"/glossary/crosswind","quote":"Like there's places where heavy bikes have an advantage 70 miles an hour with a 20 mile an hour crosswind. Yeah, being on a my Kawasaki 300 pound bike. If you're in a heavy crosswind with that, you're moving across the lane when the wind blows.","canonicalId":"term:crosswind","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A crosswind is wind blowing from the side rather than straight ahead or behind. On a motorcycle, a strong crosswind can push the bike sideways, making lane positioning and stability feel much more stressful, especially at highway speeds.","simplifiedExplanation":"A crosswind is wind coming from the side. 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When you’re stopping or riding slowly on it, the tires can grip less reliably."}},{"startTime":2276.1,"endTime":2276.1,"type":"term","title":"rear brake","url":"/glossary/rear-brakes","quote":"And so we're at the bottom of the hill and he's talking to people and he's like, all right, we're going to go through here and ride through the field and go up.","canonicalId":"term:rear-brake","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.6,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The rear brake slows the motorcycle using the brake at the back wheel. On loose gravel, using the rear brake can help manage speed, but it can also trigger rear-wheel slip if applied too aggressively.","simplifiedExplanation":"The rear brake is the brake that slows the back wheel. 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