Stroker Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 Found this How does the cop do those 360's and 8's on such a heavy bike, at almost full steering lock and the pegs scraping, so smoothly? Do you lock the bars and give a constant amount of throttle ( he did not roll on )? I am curious regarding this technique. On sport bikes ( Moto Gymkhana ) the riders are even more aggressive and can do a U-turn in eight feet or so.Does anybody have any ideas? I know for sure if you chop the throttle you will fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktk_ace Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 You can have alook at this too~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroker Posted July 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 Thanks, any clue as to the technique in the vids? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktk_ace Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 The book's in japanese ... i'd have to dig up thye URL but if you observe properly, it shares many similarities to the twist2 book/dvd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakespear Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 Thanks stroker, I have a Lieutenant friend who I think will enjoy that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroker Posted July 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 What book? Please share the URL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lnewqban Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 I am curious regarding this technique. Forward this video to 3:20 (same rider): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricG Posted July 12, 2013 Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 In NJMSF we were taught the basic technique in class. It's the only way to do "the box" during the graduation test. Basically, you ride the rear brake while working the throttle in 1st gear, max second. I always favored second as it was smoother on and off the throttle than 1st. Also, it requires a lot of counter lean to find the knife edge balance point of the bike. I took the same NJMsF class on my 690lb Honda Fury, along with 2 guys on full dres Harley bangers. One an Electra Glide and the other a Road King. Both around 700 lbs, but with less rake and trail than my chopper. They flew through the box like it wasn't even there. I made it through too, and was immensely proud as that Fury turns like a Honda Civic. Now that I'm on a sportier bike, I've been lax at practicing my slow speed drills, but I can get pretty descent corkscrews on my 560lb K1300s at much more aggressive lean angles. Need to work on my slow speed maneuvering, though. Hope this helps... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricG Posted July 12, 2013 Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 Google "ride like a pro". There are YouTube postings - mostly marketing related - that introduces these skills. I'm sure there are free versions available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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