Leaning to the right

Betlog · April 11th, 2010, 11:35 AM

Anyone have any suggestions for me as far as leaning/body positioning to the right? I seem to have more problems positioning my body for a right than left turn. I become more tensed and not as loose compared to leaning left. I attribute part of this to the fact that the throttle is on the right side. Anyone else have this issue? Any suggestions?

CC Cowboy · April 11th, 2010, 01:13 PM

Doesn't happen to me (but it used too). Actually I forget if it was rights or lefts. Now no problems. I guess it just takes time, experience, and getting used to what feels comfy and safe.

Try putting your arms in different postions, elbows higher or elbows lower. Make sure you have the throttle where you want it before your enter the turn, that way you aren't fooling with it until your exit. Make sure there isn't any play in the throttle (so you don't have to move the throttle so far to get a response. Try putting your hand in a different postion on the grip (like you would hold the grip if you were standing next to the bike, on the right side).

Loosen your grip on the grip. Maybe you have a death grip and aren't able to make finite throttle control.

pedaltothemetal · April 11th, 2010, 01:53 PM

The strongest muscles are your legs. Use them to position your upper body.
Depending on the speed thru a corner, the more body position and leg power you need.
Just ride more and it comes naturally.
When you get good, you can pick any point in a turn and hit it!
I rode a lot of canyons yesterday, and can tell you where I feel it is
in my quads! They are sore!

Betlog · April 11th, 2010, 02:56 PM

Thanks guys. I guess, hopefully it's just time and practice as you both said. Thanks for the advice.

ithaca00 · April 12th, 2010, 01:13 AM

Are you setting your body up the same for right/left turns? Is it your hands causing the problems?

Not that it's recommended but you should be able to take your hands off the bars mid turn without falling off and losing your balance. You can try seeting up for the turns in your driveway with the bike on a rear stand. Get to the point where your positioning is nearly identical.

CC Cowboy · April 12th, 2010, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ithaca00

Are you setting your body up the same for right/left turns? Is it your hands causing the problems?

Not that it's recommended but you should be able to take your hands off the bars mid turn without falling off and losing your balance. You can try seeting up for the turns in your driveway with the bike on a rear stand. Get to the point where your positioning is nearly identical.

Betlog, just remember the not recommended part of this sentence. If you want to try it, do it at a track.

RaceBikeRentals · April 12th, 2010, 10:09 AM

Try having a buddy with a camera video you in both left and right turns. You can really learn a lot from watching the videos, and you'll be very surprised at the difference from what you THINK you're doing, compared to what you're actually doing.

CC Cowboy · April 12th, 2010, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RaceBikeRentals

Try having a buddy with a camera video you in both left and right turns. You can really learn a lot from watching the videos, and you'll be very surprised at the difference from what you THINK you're doing, compared to what you're actually doing.

Amen!

April 11th, 2010, 11:35 AM	#1
Betlog ninjette.org guru Name: Dude!! Location: Southern California Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250r Posts: 443	Leaning to the right Anyone have any suggestions for me as far as leaning/body positioning to the right? I seem to have more problems positioning my body for a right than left turn. I become more tensed and not as loose compared to leaning left. I attribute part of this to the fact that the throttle is on the right side. Anyone else have this issue? Any suggestions?

April 11th, 2010, 01:13 PM	#2
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Doesn't happen to me (but it used too). Actually I forget if it was rights or lefts. Now no problems. I guess it just takes time, experience, and getting used to what feels comfy and safe. Try putting your arms in different postions, elbows higher or elbows lower. Make sure you have the throttle where you want it before your enter the turn, that way you aren't fooling with it until your exit. Make sure there isn't any play in the throttle (so you don't have to move the throttle so far to get a response. Try putting your hand in a different postion on the grip (like you would hold the grip if you were standing next to the bike, on the right side). Loosen your grip on the grip. Maybe you have a death grip and aren't able to make finite throttle control. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

April 11th, 2010, 01:53 PM	#3
pedaltothemetal ninjette.org member Name: Leo Location: Monterey Park, CA in SoCal/SGV Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): Plasma Blue 2008 Ninja 250R, 2006 Honda Ruckus 180cc swap, 1967 BMW R60US, 2008 Ninja ZX-14se Posts: 240	The strongest muscles are your legs. Use them to position your upper body. Depending on the speed thru a corner, the more body position and leg power you need. Just ride more and it comes naturally. When you get good, you can pick any point in a turn and hit it! I rode a lot of canyons yesterday, and can tell you where I feel it is in my quads! They are sore! __________________________________________________ SCAR ARC SCSB

April 12th, 2010, 10:09 AM	#7
RaceBikeRentals Pimpin Name: Richard Location: Ninja 250 Whorehouse Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Bunch of em Posts: 973	Try having a buddy with a camera video you in both left and right turns. You can really learn a lot from watching the videos, and you'll be very surprised at the difference from what you THINK you're doing, compared to what you're actually doing. __________________________________________________ -Richard MotoList.com <<<List your stuff!

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April 11th, 2010, 02:56 PM	#4
Betlog ninjette.org guru Name: Dude!! Location: Southern California Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250r Posts: 443	Thanks guys. I guess, hopefully it's just time and practice as you both said. Thanks for the advice.

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