stevie16v Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Its the only thing thats stopping me going for my test just now. I had half a lesson doing just u-turns last week on the 500. Got them perfect. Then was practicing on my wee 125 and i am really struggling. I think my big problem is i am leaning in with the bike causing it to over lean and begin to fall. Is there any advice you guys and girls can give me to help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korben Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Set the revs, control your speed with the clutch and rear brake... Sounds so simple dunnit!!! I find using the rear brake really straightens the bike up and makes it easy to control.... Most of the time I do U-Turns I have the rear brake constantly on. Only lightly, but it is on.... Everyone has their own way though. Everyone says look where you want to finish, not at the curb and don't look down..... I do look down though. I stare about 2-3 metres at the road in front of me....You will figure it out eventually... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korben Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 But the real bitch is, once you pass you will find em dead easy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 First thing, too slow to lean, counter balance so shift your weight to the outside of the seat. To stop the bike falling into the corner bring out the clutch, it will straighten up the bike... and ride the rear brake... works every time for me.Oh and look were you wanna go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie16v Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 once i pass i'll never be doing them again! lolI have been using a combo of throttle, clutch and rear brake, the school aint too happy at me using the brake, because its burns out quicker! lol I've seen posts about people counter balancing by shifting half their backside off of the seat, dont know if it would work tho considering im 70kg and the bike is about 180kg lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie16v Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 First thing, too slow to lean, counter balance so shift your weight to the outside of the seat. To stop the bike falling into the corner bring out the clutch, it will straighten up the bike... and ride the rear brake... works every time for me.Oh and look were you wanna go! Guess i'm too late! Cheers rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korben Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 once i pass i'll never be doing them again! lolI have been using a combo of throttle, clutch and rear brake, the school aint too happy at me using the brake, because its burns out quicker! lol I've seen posts about people counter balancing by shifting half their backside off of the seat, dont know if it would work tho considering im 70kg and the bike is about 180kg lol Dragging the rear brake on a U-Turn ain't gonna do squat and anyone who has even the slightest bit of knowledge about slow speed control will tell you the back brake is imperative!!!!!Not having a go at you mate, having a go at the School you are using... It's disturbing that they tell you not to use the rear brake on a U-turn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Change school... their priority should be you passing, not the rate of pad/shoe wear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie16v Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 I'll give the guys their dues, the they said if thats what it takes to pass me then thats what i need to do. They are trying to get me my test asap but need to get my u-turns spot on first. got another lesson tomorrow so all goig well with the u-turns, i'll get a test date Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Yeah sorry... maybe a little harsh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie16v Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 Don't be daft rick. All entitled to our opinion. The guys im with i can trust, theres only one other place within reasonable travellin distance and they apparently are complete cowboys. Just want to get the test over with then have a bit of fun, then a bit of further training Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhatDad Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I was told to have the rear brake on all the time and to really rev itwhile controling the speed with the clutch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I'll give the guys their dues, the they said if thats what it takes to pass me then thats what i need to do. They are trying to get me my test asap but need to get my u-turns spot on first. got another lesson tomorrow so all goig well with the u-turns, i'll get a test datei think you'll find it easier on the 500 as those cg125s are so light,i found it awkward to control the 125 but once on the 500 in the afternoon i was well away,just found the 500 more stable and the stronger torque means less throttle so its all about clutch control Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratser Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 I learned that to stop you leaning it too much, stick your left knee right into the tank, and push your right shoulder away while looking to where you want to go.Of course this was what they told me after dropping the bike a few times All in the past now. I can do it without even thinking about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susieque Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I had loads of trouble with U turns - found the whole counterbalancing thing unnatural, but once I started listening to the instructor properly and not listening to my own head I found it a lot easier! I did mine on 125 and also did some on 500 - as others have said, plenty of back brake but with 125 you need plenty of revs too. I tried dropping the revs but it didn't work - only dropped me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T180985 Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 biggest tip i can give is make sure you look where you want to go and not where your going if that makes sense. once i properly started doing this is found it alot easier. Also slip the clutch to keep the revs high Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie16v Posted February 22, 2009 Author Share Posted February 22, 2009 All done and dusted. Passed my test last week Flew through the u-turn and can now do them on the money aswell. Must be because the pressures off! Thanks for all the advice folks, Its certainly paid off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korben Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 But the real bitch is, once you pass you will find em dead easy!! Told ya!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie16v Posted February 22, 2009 Author Share Posted February 22, 2009 But the real bitch is, once you pass you will find em dead easy!! Told ya!!!! aha, yup, you were spot on matey! Best thing was, on the test, i got taken to a wee side street, 5mins from test centre were we done the u-tuen and controlled stop. So was glad to get it over and done with. Managed to lose the examiner at one point to in the nationals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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