U-Turn - any advice ?

Just tried a U-Turn in Tesco Car Park between 2 bays, and I put my foot down on the turn, and each time I tried, did the same thing

Anyone, tried the U-Turn on their bike and pulled it off successfully?, or is this just something you do on test and never in general road use.

[Nicky S]

Originally Posted by slloyd

Just tried a U-Turn in Tesco Car Park between 2 bays, and I put my foot down on the turn, and each time I tried, did the same thing

Anyone, tried the U-Turn on their bike and pulled it off successfully?, or is this just something you do on test and never in general road use.

i do use it but u do have to do it ur test ... i never found it hard ... i got told its about slow control and using ur back brake .. i practised it in my road just going from one kerb to the kerb on the other side of the road

[G]

Rear brake and reasonable revs......very easy. I do it all the time, infact did 3 today lol, I can wack full lock on and gor around in circles on the rear brake.

I find the SV much harder than the 125's i learnt on but its still easily done just keep the clutch on the biting point and rev your way round!

[Nicky S]

Originally Posted by arcdef

I find the SV much harder than the 125's i learnt on but its still easily done just keep the clutch on the biting point and rev your way round!

i found it easyer lol dont know why ....

I do U turns most days difference is i don't have to worry about failing anything if i decide i want to put my foot down

if it helps i cant, i know i have a sports bike and their turning circles are meant to be shockingly awful, but i simply cant do it, ive even dropped mine doing one. now if i have to do one i sit on it and drive it using the clutch and just gently paddle it round

[fizzwheel]

Can do it on all the bikes I've ridden including Liz's 749S which has an appalling turning circle and its really easy to trap your wrist between the bars and fuel tank on anything approaching full lock.

Its just technique and practise. Saying that once you've passed your test, who really gives a sh*te whether you put your foot down or not.

[_Stretchie_]

As a biker out on a bimble with your mates you should be doing this manouvre on a regular basis when the numpty in front realises they have taken a wrong turn...

I use it all the time to turn around. Its good practice for my test when i get round to it next month, but i know i would use them anyway. Ive actually only messed up twice out of about 10 U turns. Im glad i find them easy since this is a way a lot if people fail the test.
The worst one i had was turning around in a side road, and the front wheel hit a big stone and nearly threw me off made me laugh though.