GL1800 Goldwing Trick Riding 3rd Gear Basic Demo DJFireUSA 2mpbs

[DJFireUSA]

Fred... best thing to do is put the bike in gear in a level lot and see what she does. the 1500 has an idle adjustment screw that can be bumped up to adjust for idling the bike around in the parking lot

[fredvanvogt]

Hi DJ, very impressive... Having tried tight turns all the more so..

I have a 1500, is third gear the right choice with it as well??

Thanks DJ

Fred

[tominybikes1]

 your obviously TOSSER

[DJFireUSA]

@tominybikes1 - Depending on your tone I could say thanks or oh man! I'll stick with thanks for now.

[DJFireUSA]

visit gl1800riders d o t com and do a search for Ride Like A Pro and Clutch. Once you find that thread, go to the second page and start reading from the top post on that page. I think you will learn much.

If you are a GWRRA member, my mother and I are on the cover of the 2010 Gold Book.

[popocpd]

Wow! I'm impressed. LIke the other guys, I was always told to use the "friction zone" to do tight turns, meaning using the cluth, rear brake and throttle. Your method is a lot simpler. Looking forward to trying it. I always start out in second gear while doing normal riding. I'm curious to know if you start out in first gear or second when you ride normally. 

[DJFireUSA]

@popocpd - Normal riding... I rarely EVER start from a stop in 2nd gear. I almost 99.9% of the time use 1st gear and then shift to 2nd as needed.

So many people have trouble with the friction zone tight(er) turning that I came up with a simple solution on the GL1800. 3rd gear, no clutch, no throttle, no braking. Do 10 circles in each direction. When you can scrape your peg(s) in BOTH directions AT WILL for the entire circle, then (and only then IMHO) you are ready for friction zone tight turns.

[popocpd]

@DJFireUSA - Thanks DJ, I appreciate that. I don't know why, but I seem to like to start in second gear instead of first. it seems the bike takes of easier (if I'm riding alone without a load that is). So, that's why I was curious about how you take off. Thanks again.

[dudeacus]

Impressive control over a bike that weighs half a ton or more.

[jeromeloftonjr]

Great job ! ... do you have any "Peg Savers, also?"

[89knotayot]

my hats off to both your riding skills and your nerve !

[parkzonet28]

Why would anyone want to scrape thier parts? Makes as much sense as a burn out.

[GoldwingDaz]

Good exercise, but,,, why damage such a beautifull machine by scraping it on the floor? surely it would be more fun trying to get as tight as possible 'without' scraping, wouldnt it?

good video and skill though fire :)

[DJFireUSA]

I am not damaging the bike. Early on, I noticed the boards were what was going to get damaged so after extensive testing and thousands of miles, I have refined my design and now sell a skid plate to protect the boards.

Check out my Board Saver video. My skid plates will save you at least $250

[LPGfan]

thx. I think you proved the point that it is not necessary to slip the clutch and ride the rear break when making these turns. I suspect that the "slip the clutch and ride the brake" method might be useful if (a) you were doing figure-8s on a steep hill or (b) you otherwise need more speed regulation for negotiating many obstacles. On flat ground, your method is the easiest. I think my problem was that I was going too slow, which means that the bike did not have the the same stability.

[DJFireUSA]

If you want to turn the tightest turn possible, then you *should* use 1st gear as a higher gear will result in a higher speed.

I heavily suggest to get into 3rd gear and get used to how the bike feels at 90% to 100% lean. After you know where your lean limits are, you will find tight turning MUCH easier.

[DJFireUSA]

Again, 3rd gear to get a feel for the bike, 2nd gear is best for dialing in while using the three basic techniques, and finally building up to tight turns in 1st gear.

By the time you are ready for 1st gear tight turns, it will be a snap for you.

Do not do figure 8's as before you are done with one turn you are already thinking about the next turn.

[DJFireUSA]

Do ten circles in the same direction. This gives you time to "play" or adjust all of your controls and see what feels good and bad. You will find yourself scraping parts much sooner than you think! (Do the ten circles in BOTH directions.)

Setup a video camera so you can watch it while letting the bike cool off a bit. You will be amazed at what you will learn by watching yourself!

As always, have fun but be safe about it.

[MrBKBiker]

So do neighbors think you are crazy? LOL

[DJFireUSA]

Prolly!! hehehe The kids that were out enjoyed the show.