@@ProriderCentralTexasTH-cam Good day Paul no riding weather here we still have snow on the ground not much but tonight we are getting some freezing rain and maybe some snow it is usually May before I get riding I always wait until all the salt is washed of the roads they use a lot here in New Brunswick Canada take care buddy be safe
Great explanation. For me it helps to reduce the feeling of falling. If you counter lean and keep your eyes up, sharp turns are easier. If you look at the ground, you get the feeling of falling
Thank you, nice video. Can I make two suggestions? Firstly, yes the motorcycle does lean, but it’s also essential at low speeds to turn the handlebars. For tight turns you will be at full lock. Leaning alone will not make the motorcycle turn. Secondly, “leaning the upper body” is a bit vague and hard to understand. If you feel your butt cheeks with your fingers and press fairly hard, on each side you will feel the bony protruberances that you sit on. These are the “ischial tuberosities”, which protrude from the bony pelvis (yes I’m an MD). For slow speed turns, to counterweight simply lean over onto either the right or left tuberosity as you turn the bars to the opposite side. You will feel it pushing into the saddle, your pelvis and upper body will lean, the bike will lean over and you will feel very secure. Sounds a bit weird, but after a few tries you will find it works really well.
yes sir if making really tight turns you can move you your butt cheeks like you described. That is a little more challenging for most riders that aren't comfortable leaning the bike yet. I will use it on occasion but I am one of those riders that don't move a lot on the bike. And as you mentioned you have to turn the handlebars when doing slow speed turns such as U-turns. I really appreciate your insight and thank you for taking the time to watch.
You know I enjoy all of your videos, but I'm simply not fat enough to make any difference when it comes to counter weighting on my bike. Thumbs up ALWAYS to you for great videos and thanks again!!!
Thank you so much for all your hard work making people better riders, btw the ball cap you sent me gets a lot of attention up here in Canada, thanks again Paul
Everyone I ride with will use 1st gear when doing slow speed maneuvers. I have been in second gear by mistake and was still able to make the turns the bike just feels a little more sluggish. Thank you for taking the time to watch and for leaving your question.
When doing slow speeds like U-turns use counterweighting. At higher speed turns if you get your body off center in the direction of the turn this will allow you to turn the motorcycle while not have to lean the motorcycle as much which will allow you more tire patch on the road.
Hi thank you so much! I am new here. Can this be done same with sports bike? My bike is Honda Cbr f 600 .year 2013. So its super sports and still comfortable position
You definitely can. You can press on the outside peg to help control the lean of the bike a little or you can press on the inside foot peg to help with the lean. I don't press to much on the foot pegs but there is noting wrong with that at all. Thank you for watching and for you question.
The RPM may vary a little depending on the bike. On my Harley I am about 1200 to 1500 RPM's On my Kawasaki my RPM'S are around 2000. You don't have to be exact with the RPM's you just don't want to idle. I think it's better to have too much rather than none. I don't look at the Tachometer I just go by the sound of the bike. The only way I know those numbers is because I mounted a GoPro to capture them ha ha. I hope this helps. Thank you for watching and for you question.
Great video. It reminds me of a similar concept in mountain biking...let the bike work underneath you instead of leaning with the bike.
That is exactly right. Thank you for watching!
My wife just asked me, last week, to explain countersteering to her. Thanks. Ride safe brother..
You bet and thank you for watching.
Started riding last year. Very thankful for your videos, positive attitude, clear concise instructions, and willingness to help others. Thank you!
You are very welcome and thank you for taking the time to watch I really appreciate it.
Great video buddy thanks for sharing your knowledge take care
You bet sir. How is the weather there?
@@ProriderCentralTexasTH-cam Good day Paul no riding weather here we still have snow on the ground not much but tonight we are getting some freezing rain and maybe some snow it is usually May before I get riding I always wait until all the salt is washed of the roads they use a lot here in New Brunswick Canada take care buddy be safe
Let me know when you get back on the road.@@tomfillmore9710
Great explanation. For me it helps to reduce the feeling of falling. If you counter lean and keep your eyes up, sharp turns are easier. If you look at the ground, you get the feeling of falling
Yes sir it does help with the feeling of falling if you keep your eyes up. Thank you for taking the time to watch
Thank you for all the help.
You bet sir and thank you for taking the time to watch.
Thank you, nice video. Can I make two suggestions?
Firstly, yes the motorcycle does lean, but it’s also essential at low speeds to turn the handlebars. For tight turns you will be at full lock. Leaning alone will not make the motorcycle turn.
Secondly, “leaning the upper body” is a bit vague and hard to understand. If you feel your butt cheeks with your fingers and press fairly hard, on each side you will feel the bony protruberances that you sit on. These are the “ischial tuberosities”, which protrude from the bony pelvis (yes I’m an MD). For slow speed turns, to counterweight simply lean over onto either the right or left tuberosity as you turn the bars to the opposite side. You will feel it pushing into the saddle, your pelvis and upper body will lean, the bike will lean over and you will feel very secure. Sounds a bit weird, but after a few tries you will find it works really well.
yes sir if making really tight turns you can move you your butt cheeks like you described. That is a little more challenging for most riders that aren't comfortable leaning the bike yet. I will use it on occasion but I am one of those riders that don't move a lot on the bike. And as you mentioned you have to turn the handlebars when doing slow speed turns such as U-turns. I really appreciate your insight and thank you for taking the time to watch.
getting ready to get back on the road soon here in Michigan after a long winter.....always good to be reminded of the basics....thanks Paul
Glad you can get back out I am sure it can't come quick enough. Thank you for watching.
You know I enjoy all of your videos, but I'm simply not fat enough to make any difference when it comes to counter weighting on my bike. Thumbs up ALWAYS to you for great videos and thanks again!!!
Ha Ha thank you so much and thanks for watching my videos sir I really appreciate it.
I'm learning to your videos sir,
Thank you for educational content about motorcycle driving..
You are welcome and I am so glad I am able to help. And thank you for watching.
Thank you so much for all your hard work making people better riders, btw the ball cap you sent me gets a lot of attention up here in Canada, thanks again Paul
You bet sir. Thanks for wearing the ball cap and representing me I really appreciate it.
@ProriderCentralTexasTH-cam when are yiu gonna come to Canada and ride the majestic rockies?
I would to show you around
A couple of us have been talking about riding to Canada. I will definitely get in touch with you. @@marcflaro2011
Excellent demo. Does it matter which gear you use in these slow speed exercises?
Everyone I ride with will use 1st gear when doing slow speed maneuvers. I have been in second gear by mistake and was still able to make the turns the bike just feels a little more sluggish. Thank you for taking the time to watch and for leaving your question.
So at high speeds I lean with the bike but slow speeds is when I counterweight. Right?
I always lean with the bike. I was wrong again.
When doing slow speeds like U-turns use counterweighting. At higher speed turns if you get your body off center in the direction of the turn this will allow you to turn the motorcycle while not have to lean the motorcycle as much which will allow you more tire patch on the road.
Hi thank you so much! I am new here. Can this be done same with sports bike? My bike is Honda Cbr f 600 .year 2013. So its super sports and still comfortable position
Yes the technique will work with no problems. Welcome to the channel and thank you for taking. the time to watch.
Should we press to the foot pegs when counterweiting?
You definitely can. You can press on the outside peg to help control the lean of the bike a little or you can press on the inside foot peg to help with the lean. I don't press to much on the foot pegs but there is noting wrong with that at all. Thank you for watching and for you question.
how much rpm should be maintained while doing U-turns riding 150kg MC?
The RPM may vary a little depending on the bike. On my Harley I am about 1200 to 1500 RPM's On my Kawasaki my RPM'S are around 2000. You don't have to be exact with the RPM's you just don't want to idle. I think it's better to have too much rather than none. I don't look at the Tachometer I just go by the sound of the bike. The only way I know those numbers is because I mounted a GoPro to capture them ha ha. I hope this helps. Thank you for watching and for you question.
Thanks a lot, Paul.
Anytime I hope that helps.@@andyross2613
Keep your RPMs less than 9000, if you can.
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Thank you for watching
Why don't sport bike riders Counterweight? They lean With the bike, even getting a knee down low. 🤔