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Old 06-02-2007 | 02:14 AM
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P.S. -- And no it doesn't come naturally, at least not at first. You have to think to do it, but then it should become second nature.
Bro! Yea it does.
All of us have been doing it all our lives on ever 2 wheel bicycle we have ever had.

If you do not believe go jump on any bicycle, take it for a spin and turn right! How did you do it? Did you turn the front wheel to the right or did you turn it to the left and the bike whent right

 
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Old 06-02-2007 | 02:35 AM
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so its just momentary, cool. ive tried to see it on a bicycle, but it looks like im turnning the wheel to the right to turn right.... maybe its too subtle to see.... anyways thanks guys ^_^ you all have been more than helpful. after the course i decided to drop the 500R and go for the 650R. ill take it easy at first and work my wayup till im more experienced to move to another bike. i just dont want to get bored of the 500R before paying it off, and ive heard alot of people say they have gotten bored of it and wished they could move on. pluss i went to go check out the ninja series at a local bike shop with my friend who has gotten me into biking.... i got to sit on a few of the bikes and found that the 650R just feels more comfortable than the 500R. i dont know, but as soon as i get my bike ill post some pics up of it thanks again guys.

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Old 06-02-2007 | 02:48 AM
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so its just momentary, cool. ive tried to see it on a bicycle, but it looks like im turnning the wheel to the right to turn right.... maybe its too subtle to see....
Exactly. Most counter-steering is done for only a split second, enough timeto shift your center of gravity over towards the direction you plan to turn.
 
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Old 06-02-2007 | 02:50 AM
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that's a good bike i've heard there's few people on here that have them. they look nice and i guess there good at the performance side of the house to.
 
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Old 06-02-2007 | 02:55 AM
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cool, it should keep me entertained for years to come ^_^i really cant wait.... but first i need to find a job, which is hard as hell here... everything is already taken lol T_T.
 
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Old 06-02-2007 | 08:07 AM
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These guys are going a little over the split second in countersteering, but it makes it more obvious and easier to see.



Note body positions, weighting the peg, the ride movement and where the bars/front tire is located in relation to the rear. A street ride does not require these awesome maneuvers, but the principle is the same.
 
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Old 06-02-2007 | 03:45 PM
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some bad *** pics man yea i hope i never have to turn the wheel that drastic on the streets lol i might as well call my own funeral and invite you all to join the services lol
 
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Old 06-02-2007 | 08:08 PM
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hey i was told about colleges that offer a similar MSF course for only $20 and take care of the licence for you.... im going to look for it on the interent... but has anyone else heard about it? if so where can i find it on the internet for texas? hell if it is any good ill take $20 over paying $180 anyday lol.

sorry, i didnt want to make a new thread, so i just decided to ask here.
 
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Old 06-02-2007 | 08:22 PM
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Motorcycle Safety Foundation ..............do a google search for this .They should have states listed and where within the state .If this doesn't work call some local colleges and ask if they offer it . Not sure about the $20.00
 
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Old 06-02-2007 | 08:44 PM
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thats what i was thinking $20 lol i just wish i could find something a little more cheap than $160-200 thats way too much money for me right now to blow on a class.... im looking around right now for somewhere cheap.
 


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