Chris8187:
Here's a page explaining counter weighting: http://www.vsa.cape.com/~wayg/mrep/outside.htm
Question about slow maneuvers
.I'm with that thinking there. It sounds like a matter of learning balance, trusting the bike and applying throttle and clutch in the right timing. Remember to keep the bike moving forward. Sticking legs out is a sign of uncertainty with the bike (of course, to stabilize because you think you might fall). While ok on a dirtbike, probably shouldn't be done on the street. I've heard you should "T" up as quickly as possible from a stop (get your feet on the pegs).CNF2002 wrote:I would say practice your balance more. If the bike is moving, at all, you should be able to balance it well even in slow turns without moving your appendages around. It just takes practice. You should also never start from a dead stop when you are leaned, IMO. Bike straight up, start, and then even a split second later begin your lean, but never start rolling the bike when you are leaned over.
Sticking your legs out is a bad idea I think...if you WERE to fall, your leg is better off huddled against the bike, stretching out like that the first thing you will instinctively do when you begin to fall is try to get your foot on the ground, which could lead to alot of pain.
Just a matter of practice. Go to a parking lot and do lots of turns from stops. DH had a little trouble with that too. Just a little timing and mechanics.