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Hi!
I am currently taking the MSF course in PA and I'm really impressed with the quality of both of our instructors, Bob and Tom.
In one Sunday afternoon I've gone to zero time on a
motorcycle, to swerving, cornering, shifting and performing emergency stops.
Quite a bit to take in in 5 hours, but everything is going well, except my low speed tight corner turns, well, and turning in and out of tightly spaced cones.
My guess is both tasks use the same skill.
The cones aren't on the test at days end this coming Sunday, but the tight low speed turn is.
Any tips that could help me get this down?
I'm using a Kawasaki Eliminator 125 that the MSF provides.
Thanks!
I really appreciate any replies
Joie

 

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Thanks everyone for your ideas!
It's not a figure 8 in the box, we haven't done that yet.
Just a very simple sharp turn, using an "L" shaped line on the ground and three small cones, set at an angle to make a lane. They are maybe 2 ft from the lines.
When I turn the handlebars at such a slow speed,(walking speed), it seems like the bike wants to tip over, the steering feels boggy, makes me nervous, and I look down knowing I'm going to run over the line. LOL
And I do just that.
Looking up to where I want to go, which I have no problem doing at higher speeds,and having more throttle than I did, sounds like it might fix the issue.
I'll try it Sunday and report back

Thanks again!
Joie

 

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Thanks once again for all your replies. Just thought I'd let you know that I did indeed pass the MSF course yesterday with only a few points "earned", That was for going slightly over the line during the figure 8 in the box portion of the test, but, I didn't put a foot down and it ended up being my best "box" of the whole course
Everything else I nailed!
Now I just have to get a bike of my own..

Joie

 

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Actually, it was mentioned in my course that using a combination of clutch and or rear brake would be helpful.
We didn't practice the figure 8 long enough for me personally to get used to using either during that maneuver. I always felt jammed up on the U turn to the right and it messed with my head, LOL.
Thanks for the pointer though

Joie