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Post by Renee on Jul 3, 2013 13:15:01 GMT -6
Who am I kidding, my whole riding sucks, but especially my left turns compared to me right ones.
Any ideas?
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Post by landonfz1 on Jul 5, 2013 20:56:33 GMT -6
It could possibly be because when you're making a right turn there is a whole extra lane giving you confidence that if you're going too fast you'll at least have more road to recover on. Whereas in a left turn you typically have the edge of the road staring you in the face threatening to take you down if you get too close.
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Post by Renee on Jul 7, 2013 15:41:11 GMT -6
kinda true, but the left turns also suck in a two or even 3-lane roads.
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Post by chuyler33s on Jul 7, 2013 16:46:03 GMT -6
Renee,
I'd bet your right hand is fighting with your counter-steering left hand because of the throttle. You can ease your left grip when turning right, but it's more difficult to ease your right.
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Post by landonfz1 on Jul 7, 2013 23:53:03 GMT -6
Hey Renee, I know this will sound a lil strange, but one of the best teaching tools for motorcycle riding is a dirt bike on dirt. You will experience traction loss regularly on a dirt bike, recovering from it will teach you how to react. Doing it often will make it become 2nd nature. Once it becomes instinct, then you don't even have to think about it, you will just recover without even getting scared or worried. A dirt bike will build your confidence in your own abilities faster than any street bike can. Take my brother Lance for example, he's got probably less than 3000 miles of street experience, yet he's just as fast (if not faster) than I am(100k mi exp). He has had many years of dirt bike experience & took to the street super fast. Ride that dual purpose off road & you will become a better/faster rider faster than you think possible. Oh yeah, & dirt crashes hurt alot less & the bikes take them well too.
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Post by noladuc on Jul 8, 2013 9:50:42 GMT -6
Both Landon and Chuyler are right on target with this one. I am assuming the trouble you are having is running wide. Since the bike itself is capable of the exact same turning capabilities in either direction the problem is with your input while cornering. This most likely the result of Visual Line of Sight and Throttle Control Errors.
1st. Line of Sight - you should be looking where you want to go when making a turn and be looking as far into the turn as possible. This smooths out your reactions and reduces your sense of speed. Also subconsciously you will guide the bike to where ever you look whether you want to or not.
In a right hand turn the outside of the turn is usually farther away making it less of a threat to your subconscious and you probably wont look at it.
In a Left hand turn the outside of the turn is very near especially if you are following a outside/inside/outside line through the turn. (straitening the turn) This may cause you to look at it and for even just a split second and draw you off your intended line.
2nd. Throttle Control - (for many reasons this is the most important aspect of cornering and is a fairly complex subject. For simplicity I will only address the most likely problem causing a cornering issue in one direction but not he other assuming all other inputs are done the same way when turning both directions.)
- when approaching a turn you should be seated in a position which allows you to put as little weight on your arms as possible. This allows for precision control over the brake and throttle. Also try to keep your arms relaxed and loose for the same reason. Your weight should be supported by your thighs against the tank not by your arms.
When you turn right it is much easier to keep your right arm relaxed on the throttle than when making a left turn and your right arm is extended. A stiff right arm or hand grip is most likely causing this problem.
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Post by brandongsxr1000 on Jul 17, 2013 21:16:04 GMT -6
maybe try resting the inside of your elbow on the tank so your not "clinging" to your throttle combined with the gripping of the tank with your thighs.
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