U-Turn Q&A, Tips and Tricks

[steve_t]

Didn't you have to do a u-turn to get your restricted?

Tips: Practice, practice, practice. Look where you want to go; not at your front tyre. Squeeze the tank with your thighs. Don't grab at the front brake

[misterO]

Try using the clutch instead of the throttle: Keep it in 1st gear and let out the clutch slightly- as little as possible (and don't give it any throttle). Also: putting gentle pressure on the rear brake while you do the turn helps to maintain stable control. Last (but not least important): make a teardrop shape as you steer- that is, before you turn right first turn slightly to the left and THEN right. If turning left, turn slightly right and THEN start your left turn. Hope this helps!

[nzspokes]

Come to SASS. We will teach you up.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...-Street-Skills

[Maha]

I'm on my restricted and have just completed a defensive driving course to knock down my retricted license time.
During the practical test I was asked to do a U-turn in one motion without putting my foot down which I failed miserably.
I aim to practise it a bit more but does anyone have any advice for me. I've been riding for two years just never really had to do a u-turn before. I have a Hyosung Gt250R...
If anyone wants to give me a lesson that'd be greatly appreciated

Practice at a rounda-bout...turn your head and look to where you want the bike to go.
It'll come all to easy soon enough.
PS: Use your indicators when on the rounda-bout.

Or...seek the advice of a LTNZ Aprroved Riding Instuctor (in Orewa)....www.rcsom.co.nz

[sil3nt]

Didn't you have to do a u-turn to get your restricted?

Different for everyone.

I only had to do a U-Turn for my full and I put a foot down and still passed.

I have a magazine here that covers low speed riding.

Stick your arse on the opposite side of the bike to what your turning and it apparently helps.

[bikaholic]

I'm on my restricted and have just completed a defensive driving course to knock down my retricted license time.
During the practical test I was asked to do a U-turn in one motion without putting my foot down which I failed miserably.
I aim to practise it a bit more but does anyone have any advice for me. I've been riding for two years just never really had to do a u-turn before. I have a Hyosung Gt250R...
If anyone wants to give me a lesson that'd be greatly appreciated

Matey, matey, matey, you were never ready for the test.

[rapid van cleef]

In the UK you are taught the following method. and foot down = instant fail.

seems people do it differently. However I found with this method your not chopping or increasing the throttle and or using the front brake and clutch to control speed. there is less to control on the bike and leaves you to focus on where you are going once you have your momentum. try it.

1st gear, let the clutch out until biting point with enough revs to pull away in a firm but not aggresive manner. hold the clutch stil, so its not all the way out. use the rear brake to control the speed, not the front brake. so the throttle and clutch stay constant.

[Katman]

Don't think of the shape as a U.

At the start of the turn, take a very shallow curve and as your momentum increases pull the turn in tighter.

As you pull the turn in tighter turn your head more to look to where you want the bike to end up facing.

[bikaholic]

Don't you have to do a series of figure 8's anymore ?

[steve_t]

Don't you have to do a series of figure 8's anymore ?

Only in the BHST I think

[cheshirecat]

this guy's quite watchable
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAar1...ure=plpp_video

[James Deuce]

Get the back wheel spinning and then lean a bit. Really impress them by doing a feet up 520 doughnut.

[george formby]

My GF is training for her basic handling test. My conclusion? Get some professional training. It will save you a heap of time, give you confidence & all the skills you need to handle your bike. Worth it's weight in gold. U turns were her bug bear for a number of reasons, she has it nailed now & is getting tighter & tighter

[rastuscat]

Momentum is the key. If you try to be too cautious you risk having a lie down.

Ride into the u-turn with confidence, and let the bike do the work it as designed for. Keep the revs up, feather the clutch, and ride it.

Use the force, Luke.

[The Singing Chef]

I can come give you and bro, pm me your details. or better yet, come to nass. or sass depending if your north or south.

Matt