Leaving a parking spot

triumphant corgi · 08-17-12, 01:36

So when I get sammiched between cars/motorcycle after parking, I leave and can't make a tight enough turn to stay in my lane as I leave my spot. Im not sure if it's my hand positioning, but when I have the tires pointing to the right I can only twist the throttle maybe 2% unless I put the back of my hand facing forward then gripping the throttle, which is hard because of gloves/brake lever getting in the way. Do you guys get what I'm saying? Maybe I'll try to make a video. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. Basically I'm struggling to leave dedicated motorcycle parkings (when a bike is parked to my right) or in between cars when needing to make an immediate right. I don't wanna lean super hard to leave either, unless you guys do it all the time and come out fine (not low siding)

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stickem189 · 08-17-12, 01:48

im not sure what you are talking about. video would be helpful.

TwoWheeledWonder · 08-17-12, 02:29

I am going to guess this is your first sportbike?

If so take the weight off your wrist, use your core muscles and legs. Have you taken any type of basic riding class? If not do so they will teach you the basics to slow riding, going slow takes way more skill on a sportbike than going fast.

BritWheeler · 08-17-12, 02:39

Butt off the seat, stand on the pegs, weight on inside peg, practice in empty parking lot. You'll get it. At low speeds you have little to no gyroscopic stabilization like you have at speed, so you have to counterweight the bike to keep it up.

triumphant corgi · 08-17-12, 07:01

My first bike was a zx6r, then a 650r, and now my new (to me) d675. I've taken the MSF course a while ago, and would like to go back. The issue is because the handle bars are so aggressively positioned, I cannot give it any gas when it's fully locked to the right when I'm leaving my parking spot from a dead stop, I just have no room to twist my wrist. I can't clutch out of there because I'm in San Francisco and a lot of spots I park are at slanted meaning its like a little hill, thus making clutching impossible to get out of a parking spot. I'm getting a little better at u-turns though. I think this makes much more sense. Picture below is how steep most of the parking is. At least them seem steep to me lol.

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Godly · 08-17-12, 07:14

I don't understand how this is a problem for you unless you just have huge hands. I do it constantly and never have a problem.

Roiderjackl · 08-17-12, 08:21

So how do you get into the spot?

Smoke · 08-17-12, 08:25

Just adjust the angle of the clip-ons, as I've described here many times.

Martineli69 · 08-17-12, 09:20

I feel your pain... The same happens to me. I solved it like smoke says, you just adjust the clip on angle and also grab the throttle close the the end of the grip. My building's parking also has some tight manouvering spots that need throttle at full lock...
Hope this helps...

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Papachristou · 08-17-12, 09:41

flip your OEM clip ons or get some heli bars. Still wont solve the problem though.

08-17-12, 01:36	#1
triumphant corgi Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Francisco Posts: 58	Leaving a parking spot So when I get sammiched between cars/motorcycle after parking, I leave and can't make a tight enough turn to stay in my lane as I leave my spot. Im not sure if it's my hand positioning, but when I have the tires pointing to the right I can only twist the throttle maybe 2% unless I put the back of my hand facing forward then gripping the throttle, which is hard because of gloves/brake lever getting in the way. Do you guys get what I'm saying? Maybe I'll try to make a video. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. Basically I'm struggling to leave dedicated motorcycle parkings (when a bike is parked to my right) or in between cars when needing to make an immediate right. I don't wanna lean super hard to leave either, unless you guys do it all the time and come out fine (not low siding) Sent from my iPhone using MO Free __________________
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08-17-12, 01:48	#2
stickem189 Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 491	im not sure what you are talking about. video would be helpful.
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08-17-12, 02:29	#3
TwoWheeledWonder Noob Hazer Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: KC,MO Posts: 7,242	I am going to guess this is your first sportbike? If so take the weight off your wrist, use your core muscles and legs. Have you taken any type of basic riding class? If not do so they will teach you the basics to slow riding, going slow takes way more skill on a sportbike than going fast. __________________ 2010 TornadoRed D675 TheClymb: https://www.theclymb.com/invite-from/StuartKline Read it, Appreciate it, and dont be an idiot. http://motorcyclebeginners.blogspot.com/ ~written by Godly
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08-17-12, 02:39	#4
BritWheeler Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Portland Posts: 17	Butt off the seat, stand on the pegs, weight on inside peg, practice in empty parking lot. You'll get it. At low speeds you have little to no gyroscopic stabilization like you have at speed, so you have to counterweight the bike to keep it up. Last edited by BritWheeler; 08-23-12 at 12:26. Reason: correct "outside" to "inside" peg.
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08-17-12, 07:01	#5
triumphant corgi Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Francisco Posts: 58	My first bike was a zx6r, then a 650r, and now my new (to me) d675. I've taken the MSF course a while ago, and would like to go back. The issue is because the handle bars are so aggressively positioned, I cannot give it any gas when it's fully locked to the right when I'm leaving my parking spot from a dead stop, I just have no room to twist my wrist. I can't clutch out of there because I'm in San Francisco and a lot of spots I park are at slanted meaning its like a little hill, thus making clutching impossible to get out of a parking spot. I'm getting a little better at u-turns though. I think this makes much more sense. Picture below is how steep most of the parking is. At least them seem steep to me lol. Sent from my iPhone using MO Free Attached Thumbnails __________________
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08-17-12, 07:14	#6
Godly Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Beckley, WV Posts: 3,352	I don't understand how this is a problem for you unless you just have huge hands. I do it constantly and never have a problem. __________________ "Faster we become, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death"
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08-17-12, 08:21	#7
Roiderjackl Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Munich Posts: 208	So how do you get into the spot?
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08-17-12, 08:25	#8
Smoke Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: France Posts: 3,318	Just adjust the angle of the clip-ons, as I've described here many times. __________________ The slower you move, the more dangerous your bike is... I'll let you work out the conclusion from there If you find wearing proper gear's too hot, you're just not fast enough ! Dual Desert Eagle EBB ? MER IL ET FOU ! Viendez nolifer avec nous sur le salon #Airsoft sur IRC ! Et jouer avec Ploubalairsoft entre le 22 et le 35
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08-17-12, 09:20	#9
Martineli69 Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bogota Posts: 215	I feel your pain... The same happens to me. I solved it like smoke says, you just adjust the clip on angle and also grab the throttle close the the end of the grip. My building's parking also has some tight manouvering spots that need throttle at full lock... Hope this helps... Sent from my Motorcycle iPhone app
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Papachristou Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,918	flip your OEM clip ons or get some heli bars. Still wont solve the problem though. __________________ 2012 Triumph Daytona 675R Arrow Slip On - GB Racing Slider Covers LSL Frame Sliders -Zero Gravity Corsa 6000k HIDs - LED Markers - TechSpec Snakeskins GB Racing Stator Cover(slight scuff) $50-retail is $70! price INCLUDES shipping, PM Me!
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