newbie after some advise

robf28977 · 04-23-2007, 04:21 PM

hi, everyone, i am new to the site so bear with me, i have just purchaseda 2007 fs6s fazer... one of the problems i am having is being unable to relax on right hand bends.. left handers dont seem to be a problem, but when i go round a right hander, i stiffen up and cant get the bike to respond...
any advise

thatguyx · 04-23-2007, 04:34 PM

you or the handlebars stiffen up? i believe which ever your dominant hand is, it'll naturally be easier to make a turn in that direction. otherwise focus on countersteering (push right go right, push left go left). remember to sit in a position where your arms are slightly bent, straight arms aren't good for steering.

if it's not a rider issue, bring it back to the dealer where you bought it and ask them to check the steering head. if the handlebars don't turn smoothly in one direction they may need to check/lube the steering bearings...

hope that helps.

Moon · 04-23-2007, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by robf28977

hi, everyone, i am new to the site so bear with me, i have just purchaseda 2007 fs6s fazer... one of the problems i am having is being unable to relax on right hand bends.. left handers dont seem to be a problem, but when i go round a right hander, i stiffen up and cant get the bike to respond...
any advise

TURN YOUR HEAD more! Look further thru those right handers and keep your eyes up!

You just might need some rider training..

Fargin_Bastige · 04-23-2007, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robf28977

hi, everyone, i am new to the site so bear with me, i have just purchaseda 2007 fs6s fazer... one of the problems i am having is being unable to relax on right hand bends.. left handers dont seem to be a problem, but when i go round a right hander, i stiffen up and cant get the bike to respond...
any advise

Have you taken a rider education course?

RayOSV · 04-23-2007, 11:25 PM

I was initially going to say it might be because right-handers are generally tighter turns. Then I realized you were likely in the UK. Is it because of staring at oncoming traffic then? In any case, most new riders have more trouble with turns in one direction over the other.

If you were here in the US, i'd suggest some time practicing turns in an open, clean parking lot out of traffic. Not sure a multi-story car park would provide the same benefit, but you get the idea. Get more comfortable controlling the bike away from traffic. Repitition is key to build muscle control.

QWIK1 · 04-23-2007, 11:33 PM

take it slow.. practice in an empty parking lot or something and see about taking a training course...
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VermillionX · 04-24-2007, 09:45 AM

I think some rider training would do you well if you have not taken it already. If you have then go out to a parking lot and just practice the truns slowly. Just remember slow is smooth and smooth is fast.