Tips for mod1 on a sports bike

[DIYdemon]

I'm getting used to driving my 125 now and I wanted to start practicing for my mod 1 doing slow moving and u turn but I am struggling to do a u turn on my bike, I look right across we're I'm turning but I'm still going too wide or putting my feet on the ground

People said sports bike are the hardest to do this on due to turning restrictions but I wanted to get practicings for when I need to do it in the future , any advise on how I can practis getting my manoeuvres spot on :/
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[mjn51]

shift your weight to the opposite side of the bike to the way you are turning, don't touch the front brake , use the back brake to control the speed, keep the revs up a little to prevent stalling, slip the clutch, and turn the bars as far as they will go keeping you eyes on where you want to end up not the kerb / white line
M.

[J.M.]

I don't see how they are the hardest?

Your problem is lack of confidence, which is why you put your feet down. Practise more, have faith in the bike, pass
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[Teflon-Mike]

[DIYdemon]

Ok cheers guys will put everything into practice
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[Paris2]

Learn better clutch control

I bet you can ride slower than you think, giving you time to manoeuvre the way you want
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[Namso]

Get yourself down to an empty car park, I was at a half empty car park the other day and on my way out I thought I'd try this u-turn stuff out on my cbr125, had no idea how wide the space you're given on your test is but I estimated 3 bays which looked similar to the space I was given on my cbt and I managed it with ease first time without using brakes, just got treated it like a tight corner and leaned the I've to get it round. Only did it once but it gave me enough confidence to not worry about it again.

[gsmunn]

God knows if it will help for you, but a suggestion, When doing my U-Turns on CBT, initially, I really struggled with it, so the instructor stood on the road near where he wanted me and just shouted "look at me, look at me, look at me, that wasn't so hard, was it?" Hire a friend to stand on the road shouting abuse at you, it draws focus

[J.M.]

[mike_wall15]

Yes, practice for a week in a car park.
Take a tape measure to work out 7.5m.
I found the 125 easy as turning circle was approx 6m. My cbr600 used in my 2nd attempt was 7.2m though. But practice got me through.
Good luck!

[Alex_B]

In all Honesty mate, if you're using the rear brake you're doing it wrong.

It's all about clutch control.

Never touched the brakes on my 125 Varadero on Slalom or U-Turn or Figure 8's, all clutch and throttle control. I firmly believe this is the way.

If you gotta touch the rear then I spose ya gotta but I say best not to!

Just my opinion of course.

As above, if you practice in around two and a half parking bays when it comes to the day, the space you actually get will look much bigger, so easier
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[Richtea]

[Sako]

i would just use the school bike too, just give yourself the best chance of passing and then go and enjoy your sportsbike.

[DrDonnyBrago]

What bike is it OP?

Most 125 bikes sold under the "sports" premise are nothing like sports bikes, merely faired 125 commuters. Unless you are on something like an RS125 I doubt the geometry of the bike is holding you back.

I was taught to get the engine noisy, slip the clutch until it bites and hold it steady in one position then control the speed using my rear brake - means you only need to concentrate on one thing at once (brake). If you are sticking your foot down it is probably because you are looking at the floor, going too slow, changing speed too much or are very afraid of dropping it. I am a big fan of dragging the rear brake to stabilise the bike.


A full lock U turn on any bike is perfectly possible, keep practising and good luck .

[Benson_JV]

[DIYdemon]

[DrDonnyBrago]