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Noob question. Would love some advice!!

Driskal

Driskal

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Hey everyone. So I have a noob question to ask. I've been practicing in my complex a lot trying to get the hang of things and Ive been focusing on slow speed turns and U-turns. I can turn left noooo problem, but when I try to turn right Im having issues. When going a bit faster its not really a problem, but going slower Im having such a hard time. Can anyone offer some advice. Thanks a lot!!!
 
Ive been doing that, looking through the turn. Maybe Im not looking far enough?
 
Are you right handed? Most people have that issue, even at faster speeds. I believe it's because psychologically it's not 'comfortable' to lean to the side where your throttle control is. Feels like it is being restricted or that you're losing that control. Just look through your turn like you would turning left. With practice, it will become second nature.
 
Everyone finds it easier to turn one way over the other so you're not alone there. A slow-speed right turn puts your throttle hand much closer to the tank which can impair your ability to operate it. Try changing your hand position slightly. Move your right hand out more and rotate your hand forward. That's what I do and I find it easier at full right lock.
 
I had problems at the beginning with turns in one direction (can't remember now which way). Just get more time in the saddle, I quickly grew out of it.
 
Try applying a bit of rear brake. Not on/off, more like dragging it slightly.

Riding the clutch also helps at slow speed. Throttle to pull you forward, break to pull back keeps the bike under tension and wants to be stable. Then the speed is controlled with the amount of clutch you let out.

Did you take a course? They should have taught you this.
 
Yeap, Im right handed. And no I havent taken the safety course yet. It doesnt start until friday. Only been riding for 2 weeks and up until this point ive basically been teaching myself
 
Driskal said:
Yeap, Im right handed. And no I havent taken the safety course yet. It doesnt start until friday. Only been riding for 2 weeks and up until this point ive basically been teaching myself
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What they'll teach you in the course is to look through your turns. Don't look at what you don't want to hit because your bike will go where your eyes are focused. Look in the direction you want to go. The right turn will be one of the things you have to do on the test for your m1 exit. The more you practice, the better you will get. You will have time to practice that during the course as well. Don't be afraid to ask questions either. Some people are afraid to, I guess, because they don't want to be the 'only' one with questions. They're there to help you.
 
meme said:
Try applying a bit of rear brake. Not on/off, more like dragging it slightly.

Riding the clutch also helps at slow speed. Throttle to pull you forward, break to pull back keeps the bike under tension and wants to be stable. Then the speed is controlled with the amount of clutch you let out.

Did you take a course? They should have taught you this.
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i was gonna recommend the same. key to low speed is riding the clutch and rear brake; but since you're a beginner take it easy with rear brake.

the course will cover this stuff. but still, the course isn't enough time to get comfortable for some riders. so keep practicing and focus on clutch control.
 
Driskal said:
Yeap, Im right handed. And no I havent taken the safety course yet. It doesnt start until friday. Only been riding for 2 weeks and up until this point ive basically been teaching myself
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Then don't sweat it. They will teach you the tricks to make handling a bike at slow speed easier. Anyone can go fast- a solid rider can handle super slow stuff.

Enjoy the bike, and try not to pick up any habits right now that may have to be broken later. Practice does not make perfect.

Perfect practice makes perfect. You can practice till the cows come home but if you are doing it wrong it will never be right.
 
The above poster is right. Its easier to learn and master a new skill as compared to correcting a bad habit. Good for you for getting a head start for your course. Get your course over with, thereafter focus on the skills learnt.
 
you just need more practice u will get the hang of it soon but when making the right hand trun u just want to speed up just a little becouse the slower u go on a turn more of the wight of the bike is going to be on the right side so when speeding up it will help take of some of the wight of he bike off you
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