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Old May 17th, 2016, 09:15 PM   #23
SLOWn60
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Name: Bill
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MOTM - Nov '15
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Originally Posted by lizardywizard View Post
Holy cow... it's tempting, but I feel taking my Ninja for a quick pirouette would only end up with both of us on the floor.
Baby steps. Start with only getting the weight onto the side stand. When you feel planted; pull a little more until one wheel is off the ground. Repeat until you're comfortable. Maybe it will take a few sessions. When you feel planted; pull a little more until the second wheel clears the ground. When that feels planted; turn it an inch or two. You get the idea; slowly build up your confidence and technique until one day: ta DA!!!
It's an invaluable skill to have!
Good luck! No matter your stature; with practice anyone can swivel any bike on the side stand. Well... Probably not most cruisers!
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