Flat tires: The bane of off-road motorcyclists. They’re practically inevitable, but there are some tips and tricks you can use to make them a lot less likely. Here, our always-reliable antipodean YouTuber Barry Morris is back with some thoughts on how to make your moto life easier.

First off: The choice of rubber compound and tube will most certainly make a difference. Morris says a hard rubber compound will slightly reduce the chance of a puncture, and so will thicker tubes. Thicker tubes come with other drawbacks, as do hard tire compounds, so this is obviously a trade-off scenario. Morris also points out that while the Tubliss system or similar tube-free design doesn’t remove the chance of a puncture, it does make repair a lot easier.

And of course, tire pressure makes a huge difference, while mousse inserts will completely remove the possibility of punctures, while limiting you in other ways.

As always, Barry’s videos are based on his own hard experiences out bashing away in the woods on enduro bikes and dual sports, so watch above and maybe you can learn something that will save you a lot of misery down the road.