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06-04-2009, 09:55 PM
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Bitter old man
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Reading , Ohio
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Right turn
I feel stupid even asking this question, I just started riding again after 30 years, I am 54. I feel like an idiot but I am having trouble turning right after a stop. I can't stay in my lane lane unless I kreep around the corner. Any tips will be apreciated. My son is calling me rightie, he jokes with me about maping out a route to ride with only left turns! Thanks, Mark
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06-04-2009, 09:57 PM
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Fresh Biker
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Henrico, VA
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Hi rightie 
I'm new as well, and I'm facing exactly the same problem.
Thanks for the post
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06-04-2009, 10:01 PM
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Beer-n-Boobies!!
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: tulsa
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It just take's practice. Find an empty parking lot and practice practice practice. I would also suggest a riders course. One of the best things you can do. Then practice again.
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06-04-2009, 10:05 PM
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bongo tuner
Join Date: May 2009
Location: New England
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According to the video's "Ride Like A Pro" they say look where you are turning to as you turn. The bike wil follow accordingly. It works,try it.
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06-04-2009, 10:05 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: West Allis, WI
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Don't feel bad. After being on sport bikes for the last 15 or so years, I feel like I'm learning to ride all over again. Figure the bike I purchased, ( 97 Fatboy ) is about double the weight of my prior bikes.
Just think, this gives you a reason to ride more. Just keep trying until you get it right.  |
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06-04-2009, 10:09 PM
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Parka is off
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Taxachucetts
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Quote:
Originally Posted by facn8me
It just take's practice. Find an empty parking lot and practice practice practice. I would also suggest a riders course. One of the best things you can do. Then practice again.
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Slowly release the clutch and give very gradual throttle walk it around, it will come to you also what facn8me said.
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06-04-2009, 10:10 PM
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Bitter old man
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Reading , Ohio
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right uns
Thanks everybody, I don't feel so bad anymore. I will keep practicing. My son took the course and really does help. All the classes are booked until Sept. Thanks again, Mark
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06-04-2009, 10:22 PM
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Fresh Biker
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Henrico, VA
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mailman, I have attended the course. It's really useful. It helps you to focus on your weaknesses and to find a way to beat them.
Yes, I'm still facing difficulties, but I'm a way better now
Take the course...
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06-04-2009, 10:34 PM
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Beer-n-Boobies!!
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: tulsa
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also since it's been said I'll say it again since I forgot. Look where you want to go. The bike goes where your looking. Pick a spot ahead of your turn. And aim for it then look further ahead again. When I was learning to drag the boards and do figure eights I had to learn to look over my shoulder where I wanted to go.
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06-04-2009, 11:14 PM
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Ride til ya rot!
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Arkansas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by badinfluence63
According to the video's "Ride Like A Pro" they say look where you are turning to as you turn. The bike wil follow accordingly. It works,try it.
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Whether making right or left turns from a stop or making right or left winding road twisties, LOOK WHERE YOU ARE GOING AND YOU WILL GO WHERE YOU ARE LOOKING. It just takes a little time to learn to trust it, but you will see that it does work every time. Just a quick caution, dont look at on-coming traffic or at the ditch on your left 
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