Slow speed turn

Slow speed turn

by jamie lankford
(spur, Tx)

I am a woman rider, I have a 1200 Sportster, which I have no problems riding at speed, in fact I love this bike at high speed cornering, etc. But I have a LOT of difficulty in a low speed Uturn, it's embarrassing! I have dropped my bike so many times in a low-speed turn (parking, etc.,) that my brake handle resembles the top of a Dairy Queen ice cream. People have actually asked me where I got that cool brake handle, I can't believe it hasn't broken off yet! I know the Sportster is top-heavy-I am 5'8", so even though my bike sits a little higher than most, I easily reach the ground. Anybody else have this problem, how do you fix it?

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Slow speed turn

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Feb 09, 2012

Look where you want to go
by: Anonymous

Look where you want to go. while using your friction zone be sure to turn your head and look where you want to go, keep your eyes fixed on your destination. It works.

Dec 28, 2011

Ride Like a Pro - Jerry 'motorman' Palidino
by: 18 Til I Die

Look up ride like a pro. Jerry posts on you tube, has some great videos and books that are worth the investment. Read how to and go to a parking lot and practice, practice practice. You'll get it!!!

Dec 27, 2011

Reiterate
by: Anonymous

Practice, practice, practice the friction zone.
Anybody can ride at higher speeds, you need to work on your friction zone in a parking lot.

Dec 27, 2011

DON'T use the front brake
by: Angie

In parking lots and other slow areas, absolutely do NOT use your front brake. Use the back brake only (and clutch / friction zone). Try it and I suspect you'll be able to eventually report back and say that this tactic has made a huge positive difference. Good luck!

Dec 26, 2011

SLOW SPEED TURN
by: Anonymous

friction zone and practice

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