Motorcycle Riding
Overview Motorcycle Riding
Sure some have the natural motor skills to perform well on a motorcycle but these refresher tips are there to make you more competent on your motorcycle while also boosting your ego since others will be impressed by your riding skills.
This lesson will discuss Limited space maneuvers. If I am going slowly in a parking lot or driveway, why do I need to practice these types of motorcycle riding maneuvers? Practice turning at low speeds, and do not forget to use the counterweight technique to help balance your motorcycle at slow speeds. You can also move off the center of the seat, opposite from the turn, to improve balance and turning capability.
Police Motormen practice doing “U” turns within two marked parking spaces. The trick is to use your clutch friction zone and rear brake to get the motorcycle to maneuver and handle at very slow speeds. I initially practiced these techniques and was amazed at how difficult it was to turn your motorcycle around by performing a “U” turn while trying to keep the turn within two parking spaces.
Next I added in figure eights and slow crawl riding as if I were in a parade. The benefits of practicing this riding technique are that you become more skilled with handling your motorcycle. While attending motorcycle events where parking is at a premium, this slow speed practice will help you maneuver through the crowded parking lot without smashing into and pedestrians or parked motorcycles. Other motorcyclists noticed my skill. So dust off your motorcycle and dust of your stale riding techniques and hit the nearest vacant parking lot for some much needed practice.
- If parking in a parallel parking space next to a curb, position the motorcycle at an angle with the rear wheel to the curb.
- If using the side stand, turn the handlebars to the left for added stability; lock the forks for security.
- Park the motorcycle in first gear for extra stability, particularly if on an incline.
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