Why does it seem easier to lean hard/far on a left turn than it is to lean right , its been like this on every bike ive ridden , also my freind says he notices this also ... I was starting to wonder if maybe its just my technique but im not sure any input is welcome / appreciated
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depends on how you're right hand grabs throttle while turning in, midcorner and exit. Throttle control while leaning right with the elbow pointing towards the ground needs a lot of practice. While turning left, the left hand just needs to hold on so is much easier. Practice makes perfect.
I find the opposite true. I can drag a knee like nobodies business on a right hander, but have only touched once or twice on lefts.
It's just due to whatever you've practised the most. Around here, the only "twisties" we have are on/off ramps... which are all right handers.
It's just due to whatever you've practised the most. Around here, the only "twisties" we have are on/off ramps... which are all right handers.
It's mostly a mental block. A lot of people are more comfortable left versus right, or vice-versa.
You need to get out with the mindset that you're going to break the mental block, and even the comfort level.
Another thing is the counter-steering. It's a tad bit harder to push the right bar(because of throttle) until you learn to pull a little on the left, or position your hand so it's easier to push with the right.
In some cases, a longer bar end will help, because you can position your right hand over far enough that the outer part of the hand is on it.
You need to get out with the mindset that you're going to break the mental block, and even the comfort level.
Another thing is the counter-steering. It's a tad bit harder to push the right bar(because of throttle) until you learn to pull a little on the left, or position your hand so it's easier to push with the right.
In some cases, a longer bar end will help, because you can position your right hand over far enough that the outer part of the hand is on it.
Psyco block. My input is that we are all comfortable with the left due to driving a vehicle with the steering wheel on the left. You are so used to being able to judge better on a left hand turn cuz you can see everything. You can see barriers and even the line on the road while driving the car. The right side of the car is basically blind and I believe that carries over with bikes. I know when I'm driving the birdy that I tend lean to the left on sharp left turns just to look out the window and I don't recall doing to many right hand sharp turns. Who does donuts to the right on a car?? I remember doing them to the left only.
eh my 2 cents if they matter
eh my 2 cents if they matter
I think you might be onto something with the whole car thing. You always know whats on your left. Maybe some of our right hand driving Brits or Australians could add something...
yes i will solve all lol ,i think it might be something to do with being left or right handed.I am right handed and have trouble goin right but left i can drag the knee no probs.also a phycological thing to i reckon.
driving on the left or right side of the road dont make a difference but i just feel awkward going right it doesnt feel natural
driving on the left or right side of the road dont make a difference but i just feel awkward going right it doesnt feel natural
I too am opposite. I feel more comfortable turning right as opposed to left. For me it’s just a matter of what I’ve had more practice with. I also feel more comfortable with up hill turns (or level) vs. down hill turns.
Oh, and on my dirt bike, I feel more comfortable with left turns. This is because the rear brake is on the right side.
Well I'm English and rode in England for 10+ years, I could put my right knee down without even thinking about it, but i never touched down with my left, not even on track days.mojo58 said:
I've been living in the US for almost 3 years now and finally got around to buying another bike. I'm still breaking the bike in and my new leathers don't arrive till tomorrow, but one thing i have noticed is my left hand corners seem to be easier now. This can also be seen on the back tire by how much of the shiny strip is left on each edge.
I'm not going to try and come up with a theory as to why, but i think one reason for this is driving/riding on the right side of the road................when riding on the right (US) the left hand bends are more open and offer a better view of the apex, where as in England (riding on the left) the right handers offer the best view of the apex and exit. Plus England has roundabouts and lots of them which are great for getting your knee down.
I will look into this further when i get my leathers and go out for a ride this weekend, because i do remember that even hanging off the bike to the left use to make me feel uneasy, even though i new i was nowhere near as far over as i got in right handers.
I also remember asking this question to an expert at a track day, and he said that "nearly" all riders favor one side to the other, even racers and that it's just something that needs to be overcome by confidence.
Well thats my first post here and my 2 cents.
Chief.
P.S. All my English biking buddies favored their right and i'm learning that most of the guys i ride with in the US favor their left!!!!!
Keith Code wrote an interesting article on this subject.
http://www.superbikeschool.com/bbs/index.php?showtopic=111
http://www.superbikeschool.com/bbs/index.php?showtopic=111
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