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Just got the bike (Ninja 250), and my biggest challenge right now is getting the bike in my garage when I come back from a ride. The driveway is really steep, but also not straight (slopes on the let).
Of course the street we live in is super steep too, to make things worse!
So coming down the hill, I have to turn right and climb the driveway all the way into the garage and it's really hard...
Any tips from experienced riders?

Well I'm not sure why you can't just ride it down the hill and then straight up even if you have to make a 90 degree turn I don't think you should stop moving.

However if you DO stop moving after you make that turn this is what I do.

I place my foot firmly on the rear brake, then I slowly let off the front brake. You'll feel the bike shift it's weight to the back brake.

Once I'm sure I'm locked into the back break I start revving up the throttle and letting off the clutch slowly and letting off the back break slowly.

Eventually you should feel the bike starting to want to move forward and I just keep letting the clutch out and off the rear brake.

That's how I do it!

I'd practice this in a parking lot first though just so you can get the experience if your driveway isn't safe (like if you stall you'll slide back out onto a busy road).

Thanks Brackstone!
I guess I am hesitant to make that çà degree turn coming down the hill because I am afraid the bike is going to scrape. I had that happen with the car when it was heavily loaded or when I just went too fast.
I will definitely practice your technique in the parking lot!

G_Seattle wrote:Thanks Brackstone!
I guess I am hesitant to make that çà degree turn coming down the hill because I am afraid the bike is going to scrape. I had that happen with the car when it was heavily loaded or when I just went too fast.
I will definitely practice your technique in the parking lot!

NP just take your time and you'll get it.

If you get a chance send a photo of your driveway and this turn I'm really curious to see

I know one guy that stores his bikes in a loft in his shop. The ramp going up is about 50 degrees, I have a hard time just walking up it. He uses an electric winch both up and down.