Turn at a stop (with feet off the ground)

[Scootertourist]

Super Slowmotion?

Super-Mega-Slowmotion?

Super-Mega-Hyper-Slowmotion?

Sup...

[futboleroR10]

You didnt really stop. You were falling to your left the whole time as you were turning the wheel and you didnt fall because you gave throttle. I'm not bashing on your skill I'm just saying you didnt fully stop and I am not capable of doing this haha. I shall try this.

[bnaiorpueblo]

It's a good question. I never got to the point where I could do this on the C50 I had for awhile. Yet, I saw a moto-cop instructor do this on his big Harley. Chuckles at your not calling a scooter of this size a "Real bike." It's bigger than a Harley superglide. It weighs 542 points. What is a "Real bike" anyway. For the sake of discussion, I'll say the difference is a clutch. The answer is "I don't know." It probably depends on the bike. It's just fun, so let's leave it as something fun.

[imatthews37]

This is demonstrating a high level of skill, for sure, but how well would all this work on a full size real bike, rather than the scooter shown here?

[bikedemon99]

Well done mate

[panzer7287]

that was cool

[340PD]

Even though you see the rider come to a complete stop for a second, he does not stop because he braked. He stopped because the bike lost momentum. Then due to his skill he applied forward (throttle) momentum to remain upright. The masters at this art are Asian Motorcycle Police officers. Check it out here.

[gershonbenfranja]

Actually, I did come to a stop using the rear brake in order to give me time to turn the front wheel to exit. You can see the front fork compress, especially in the second one to the left.

[340PD]

A motorcycle (always) needs forward motion to stay upright. At almost a standstill you need to "drag" the bike forward by applying the rear brake and barely nudging the front wheel (with throttle) forward. It takes practice.. but braking the front wheel immediately ends the science of centrifugal force. You fall.

[leadwolf67]

It's called balance.  I stop at stop signs all of the time without putting my feet down. If you ride long enough, you too may development some balance.

[callidore]

good documentary. a pause of 6 or 8 seconds at a stop llght isn't unusual. just balance. not an instant fall. then lean to the side as accelerating because on my silver wing there is a slight pull to one side. probably similiar here. with a half car length and a feather of the accelerator, long lights mystify some. to really freak out some folks, drive with a drink in your hand in city traffic.

[StevePaparazzi]

Just out of curiosity, is your bike a Suzuki Burgman 650 without the 'executive model' extras added to it?

(That would mean no ABS, no electric windscreen, no electric mirrors, no passenger backrest.)

[lockinsocks]

Damn, I gotta practice too! Nice job dude!

[worktosser]

excellent technique! I firmly believe that demonstration of control at the slowest possible speeds is the mark of a true rider. It should be mastered with the same zeal as control at faster speeds.

[lisatopp]

ok When you're stopped are you applying the front brake as you turn or any brakes at all?

[gershonbenfranja]

Just rear brake. Front brake at slow speeds will likely result in an almost instant drop.

[StevePaparazzi]

Does applying the front brake make it harder to turn the front wheel? (You say you're only applying the rear brake.)

You're turning at 0 MPH - the "instant drop" you refer to - how does that come about?

On a straight line at a slow speed, light pressure on the front brake is all you'd need to stop and I'm not sure how/where/why you say a fall would occur.

I'm not criticizing or refuting your comments. I'm just not sure exactly where the risk of the fall is. Please let us know. Thanks!

[Weo510]

You don't apply the front brake during slow speed maneuvering. If you apply the front brake when the wheel is turned it forces the bike to fall over. This is motorcycling 101.

[smylee3760]

chit me to lol,im only rode once.still need my permit

[theSMYRNAcowboy]

VERY good!  Looks like I'm going to have to practice.