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U Turn Tips (discuss.tchncs.de)
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In my country as part of the test for you fill licence you need to perform some manoeuvres one of them being a U Turn on a normal 2 lane road, usually done in a quiet housing estate.

I have been practicing but I am struggling to get it consistently, just wondering if anyone here has any tips!

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago

I did my endorsement test on a little 1975 Honda cb125s that weighed 200lbs (90kg) and had a very short wheelbase and a top speed of about 50mph (80kph) before floating the valves in top gear.

Barring that kind of cheat code, I like to stay in gear and idle/use a small amount of throttle to maintain balance (this will help the bike try to stand up in the corner). You can drag the rear brake and/or slip the clutch if you need to control speed. If you can easily raise your idle, this can help if you don't have a steady throttle hand.

The most important part is to commit to the corner when you tip in.

Practice making continuous circles in an open lot and reducing the radius and speed. Get a feel for the bike in the middle of the turn, then make the path elliptical to get a feel for tipping in.