At low speeds (under 15mph/20km/hr), you lean outward of the corner with your torso, so that the bike leans as much inwards as it can - this allows for a smaller turning circle by the bikes steering geometry, and allows you to put a stabilising leg out the inside (MX style). At high speeds, you lean inwards of the turn, to keep the bike a upright as possible so teh suspension can give you maximum traction. Goddit?
what are the measurements on those boxes? I just got a vulcan 900 and im practicing these type of turns, but im 6ft5 and the handle bars hit my legs. the left turns are no problem, but the right ones are a little wider, under 25 ft i think... first bike by the way, any tips...? 220 miles so far lol.
The Solid lines of the BRC (Beginner Rider Course) "box" are 20 Ft wide x 60 Ft long. The hash lines widen the box to 24 Ft. The ERC (Experience Rider Course) expands the box to 28 Ft x 70 Ft to allow for larger motorcycles. The demonstration was done within the 24 Ft x 60 Ft box. Just Keep practicing. You may also need to adjust the handlebars up just a bit as long as your forearms can remain horizontal with the ground. Start at the larger dimension box and work toward the smaller dimensions.
How is this machine for the everyday ride? A friend of mine is a physician, and commutes to work daily on a 1800GL. The other commuter bikes in the garage (at the hospital where we work) are of the liter class or much smaller, down to 40cc moped vehicles. I ride my Suzuki Bandit to work. Bikes are great commuters. Easy to park, gas friendly and very social-oriented means of travel.
Not a problem at all once you get used to it. Wings are surprisingly agile at slow speeds and quick on the high end. If I were to only have one bike (and it was for several years), that would be it.
shows how it can turn.. but not how anyone else is sposed to do it.. ie clutch control etc..???
Rina1ful 11 months ago
Good for grandfathers and people who have recently had their hips replaced.
jchopty 11 months ago
You prefer this to the newer slimmer Goldwing?
TanzanianRoots 1 year ago
Definitly proved your point. I can't turn like that that on my 250.
TanzanianRoots 1 year ago
Is a full lock slow not tighter than that or do the have poor full lock?, cheers
2wheelsteve 1 year ago
Nice to see that you can do this, though just watching you do this has taught me nothing im afraid. Need some form of audio guidance to learn.
dldbassist 1 year ago
@dldbassist
Heres guidance.
At low speeds (under 15mph/20km/hr), you lean outward of the corner with your torso, so that the bike leans as much inwards as it can - this allows for a smaller turning circle by the bikes steering geometry, and allows you to put a stabilising leg out the inside (MX style). At high speeds, you lean inwards of the turn, to keep the bike a upright as possible so teh suspension can give you maximum traction. Goddit?
Badassbok 1 year ago
You got it !!!
jeromeloftonjr 2 years ago
I got a parking lot by my house and practice this stuff all the time. Its fun and its all about control
mandaltby 2 years ago
very nice, I can't even do that on my CBR.
steveoz32 3 years ago
@steveoz32 course you can
2wheelsteve 1 year ago
what are the measurements on those boxes? I just got a vulcan 900 and im practicing these type of turns, but im 6ft5 and the handle bars hit my legs. the left turns are no problem, but the right ones are a little wider, under 25 ft i think... first bike by the way, any tips...? 220 miles so far lol.
bmetstud 3 years ago
The Solid lines of the BRC (Beginner Rider Course) "box" are 20 Ft wide x 60 Ft long. The hash lines widen the box to 24 Ft. The ERC (Experience Rider Course) expands the box to 28 Ft x 70 Ft to allow for larger motorcycles. The demonstration was done within the 24 Ft x 60 Ft box. Just Keep practicing. You may also need to adjust the handlebars up just a bit as long as your forearms can remain horizontal with the ground. Start at the larger dimension box and work toward the smaller dimensions.
jloftonappletv1 3 years ago
How is this machine for the everyday ride? A friend of mine is a physician, and commutes to work daily on a 1800GL. The other commuter bikes in the garage (at the hospital where we work) are of the liter class or much smaller, down to 40cc moped vehicles. I ride my Suzuki Bandit to work. Bikes are great commuters. Easy to park, gas friendly and very social-oriented means of travel.
NoiseMostBeautiful 4 years ago
Not a problem at all once you get used to it. Wings are surprisingly agile at slow speeds and quick on the high end. If I were to only have one bike (and it was for several years), that would be it.
jeromeloftonjr 4 years ago
The goldwing has a nice and unique sound, beautiful. Also, some good riding done here.
NoiseMostBeautiful 4 years ago
Thanks for the comments!
jeromeloftonjr 4 years ago