Motorcycle Slow Speed Exercises / U Turn After Stop

[@rami-arjoss]

You do not know how much you help the riders in these videos to avoid accidents and unpleasant and difficult situations on the roads it is so important I always share your videos and pass this knowledge on Thank you from the bottom of my heart and look forward to more each time

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

I really appreciate your kind words. My goal is to help fellow riders. Thank you for taking the time to watch and thanks for passing on my videos.

[@haroldrichardson855]

I practice this maneuver frequently. Thank you Paul for sharing the inside detailed instructions.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

Your are very welcome

[@joselduque6564]

I like your quality videos and clarity.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

@@joselduque6564 that you so much I am getting better ha ha. Thank you for taking the time to watch I really appreciate it

[@richthereturnrider6737]

Awesome stuff. Got to try this on my days off

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

Well hello sir I hope all is good with you. Thanks for watching and keep me posted

[@bobfritz1968]

I agree, your tips and exercises are great - learn something in every video. Thank you Paul.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

I am glad the videos are helping and I really appreciate you watching

[@richb8888]

When i get home today i will practice this exercise. THANKS

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

Let me know it goes

[@fb510m]

I did a lot of u turns from a stop last year improved a good bit ill practice this move there is a lot of good components to this drill and i would like to ride this exercise well it will come in very handy on the road best!

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

Let me know how it goes. Keep up the practice

[@fb510m]

Like this exercise Ill give it a try

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

thank you for watching. Let me know how it goes.

[@jameshogg4625]

Great stuff!

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

Thank you sir

[@jamesfrancis6969]

I'm in the UK and currently doing my module 1 direct access course and I struggle with the not putting my foot on the ground as I fear dropping the bike but I digress you made the manoeuvre look flawless.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

Thank you. Just remember to keep power to the rear wheel by being in the friction zone. Keep me posted on your progress and thank you for taking the time to watch.

[@jamesfrancis6969]

​@@ProriderCentralTexasKZbin sorry for the late reply passed my module 1 on the 3rd attempt failed twice on the u turn I was looking where I wanted to go but kept looking down instead of parallel passed my module 2 on the 19th of this month now I have my full motorcycle licence and can ride any size bike thanks for your tips and videos they helped me a lot 👍

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

@@jamesfrancis6969 congratulations and thanks for the update. 👏👏

[@Dalevd]

Enjoy your videos

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

Thank you very much

[@fbja07s40]

Another great video. Haven’t tried this one yet. Have a good list of practice videos to practice, practice practice. Thanks again Ride safe

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

You are always welcome and let me know how you do with this one.

[@fbja07s40]

@@ProriderCentralTexasKZbin will do.

[@MyLife-og2kr]

I got my U-Turns down without dropping doing Circle 8s in 4 parking spaces. I need to practice my Stop & U-Turn exercise.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

That's great! let me know how you do on this exercise.

[@stephanddd]

This is great. My general approach is to kindof swerve in the opposite direction before I make a turn. But I think that this "stop and turn" approach will make it easier to get in the friction zone before the turn - can't wait to try it.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

You you exactly right. It is going to give you a different feel as well and more confidence with the friction zone. Let me know how it goes.

[@stephanddd]

@@ProriderCentralTexasKZbin I kept having issues because my handlebars would lock, throwing off my balance. So I started to put my handlebars in full lock and seeing how long I could keep them that way during the u-turn. It was scary at first, but forcing myself to keep my revs up helps a lot.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

@@stephanddd Glad to hear you are working on it. You are right by keeping your revs up makes the motorcycle more responsive. Keep it up!!

[@dabisnow203]

Do you have a video for a 140 degree turn

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

Not for a 140 degree turn

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

I am not sure if I have done that. If you send me the pattern I will cover it

[@carolinekido6125]

Sir why exactly do we have "weak sides" i definitely have a "weak" side, it's turning right that scares me most. I haven't tried this yet, looking forward to trying. Thanks again!! by the way,, you suit that beard!

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

I think it a lot of it has to do with where the clutch is. Some people have a harder time finding the friction zone when making left turns due to the clutch being more into the body. And those with shorter arms seem to have trouble with the right turns because the clutch is furthest away from the body and because of this it is difficult to find the friction zone. Another part of it is just feel. Here is an example I give. So I am right handed so if I were to throw a ball left handed it feels awkward but I can still make the throw. So just remember if you do the same inputs you use on your weakside as you do on your strong side the motorcycle will respond the same. So you have to trust it. I know that was kind of wordy but I hope it helped. Ha Ha. I think I will work on a video explaining it and how to work on overcoming it.

[@2go493]

I just did this practice, I feel good and in control amazing ideas thank you so much, How about a sharp L shape turn between 20-30 mph I always find myself slow too much

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

I am not familiar with this can you describe how it is done and I will try to put some together for you

[@2go493]

@@ProriderCentralTexasKZbin thanks for your reply, it’s a turn from a main road the cars going 35 mph, the turn is a standard street wide my issue is if I’m in the middle portion of the lane going 30 I’ll do a quick counter steer but I’ll go wide but if I slow down and turn from the inside I’ll fear the cars behind me I’m always avoiding this turn

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

@@2go493 When you say a turn you're talking about a curve correct.

[@2go493]

@@ProriderCentralTexasKZbin it’s a 90 degree turn

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

@@2go493 oh I see I will work on it and see what it takes to pull it off. It sounds like you will have do more of a steady push instead of the quick push but I will do it and get back with you.

[@Dogsled1000]

what bike are you riding in the video?

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

I am riding a 2011 Kawasaki Concours

[@Dogsled1000]

Thanks, sounds nice.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

@@Dogsled1000 What do you ride?

[@Dogsled1000]

@@ProriderCentralTexasKZbin I have an 03 H-D Dyna. A lot lighter than the bigger touring bikes.

[@robertnichols7251]

How can a person sign up for your class?

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

My website is proriderctx.com

[@richb8888]

I will need more practice with the friction zone and keeping the bike steady while turning.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

How are your RPM's as you are making the turn?

[@richb8888]

@@ProriderCentralTexasKZbin I think for me its really about finding that "sweet spot " on the friction zone and maintaining it when making those u turns. Like you say "practice practice practice"!!!

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

@@richb8888 You got it ha ha