Flippineck - Dropped it again!

[ducbird]

well did U turns on monday with no problem at all
even managed them in 2nd gear as i keep forgetting
to put it into first before i stop helps to look where
you are going too think ive mastered them...

and omg tried a u turn on the SS blimey where is the
turn it hasnt got any nice torque though...

[funkyrimpler]

Originally Posted by 998gsb

Trail the rear brake - will give you 100% more stability for low speed control

i second that...leave the front well alone..if you MUST grab at a lever go for the clutch (but without revving the spuds off yer bike in the process!)

[Mrs H]

U-turns - bleaughhh. Managed to learn for my test - on ER5 - but have not attempted even one on my Ducati in a regular (ie test condition) road. As Ducbird has observed - they don't actually have a turning circle... Is it even possible to do one in DAC conditions?! There's a surprise.

Really don't like turning in small spaces - need to spend more time at a car park I think. In fact I know an old road by the railway that is used for emergencing braking - that one should be wide enough for a U turn I think...

Keep practising Ducbird - hey - have you booked your test yet.

Cheers.

PS I need a dark visor after Monday - as Taunton Ollie will testify. Oh, the shame. Thank goodness for crash bungs - no damage to the bike. Phew.