U-turns on a curvy - SV650.org

15-02-06, 12:30 PM

Can anyone actually do full lock u-turns or circles on their curvey SV?

OK, I know I can just put my feet down, or do a 3 point turn, but I like being able to do feet-up full-lock circles on my bike, just cos I can. Except I can't on the SV.

When the bars are at full lock there's not enough room between the bars and tank to still get my hand properly on the throttle grip.

Any tips?

15-02-06, 12:36 PM

Most people don't do full lock u-turns. With the bars at full lock you don't have any more steering to correct with and have to rely on the throttle.
I don't often do full lock u-turns on my pointy, but I can and have, though I can't say I do them consistenly well and I only try not to put my foot down out of pride.

TSM · 15-02-06, 12:43 PM

I can, but dont usaly do U-turns.

Off road i did loads while i was trying to get it sorted. Full lock (on an S) & sometimes i would have the back sliding out a tad when i was pushing a tight circle. Would not recomend doing that though.

Set throttle and use clutch & rear brake as you go around on full lock to the right. That way you dont have to worrey about the throttle. To the left its not much diffrent.

15-02-06, 12:50 PM

i would agree that on full lock theres not a lot of space for ur hands(on an s curvey) .i just do a 3 pointer .and i only try feet up full lock turns if somebodys there but usually dont bother .is it easier on a naked (higher bars /more upright)?

15-02-06, 01:14 PM

Vowed never to do another one after my test - thats what roundabouts are for......

northwind · 15-02-06, 01:27 PM

I do, but not often... On a tight road, I'll usually 3-point like everyone else- ride into the middle of the road, roll it back on teh camber, then ride off. Just as quick, easier, probably safer...

15-02-06, 01:30 PM

I am having a go @ my advanced driving thingy & I found out that I could not turn the SBVS (full lock & tight turning), so I had to practice, what I found was the key to this is speed, because the steering lock is restricted, you have to lean the bike over to get it to turn properly, if you go too slow when you lean it, guess what, it wants to fall over. So up the speed a little & it works--- well it works for me anyway.
Previously I'd done the ususal, of full lock, bike leans, try to open the throttle to straighten it up & the wrist is against the tank, thump!, I'm stood up & the bike is laying down (obviously only if you turn right)
Have a go in an open car park, it sounds wrong to try & go faster, but he slower you go the worse it gets

northwind · 15-02-06, 01:32 PM

Yeah, I agree with Paul... Any sort of u-turn on the SV is best done with a little more speed than seems sensible.

15-02-06, 01:48 PM

U-turns suck!

15-02-06, 03:04 PM

They do suck donkey balls, but it's still worth while having a go at them every now and then.

It's all practice for low speed control, something that, let's face it, generally gets forgotton once you've passed your test.

15-02-06, 12:30 PM	#1
FreshAL Guest Posts: n/a	U-turns on a curvy Can anyone actually do full lock u-turns or circles on their curvey SV? OK, I know I can just put my feet down, or do a 3 point turn, but I like being able to do feet-up full-lock circles on my bike, just cos I can. Except I can't on the SV. When the bars are at full lock there's not enough room between the bars and tank to still get my hand properly on the throttle grip. Any tips?

15-02-06, 12:43 PM	#3
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	I can, but dont usaly do U-turns. Off road i did loads while i was trying to get it sorted. Full lock (on an S) & sometimes i would have the back sliding out a tad when i was pushing a tight circle. Would not recomend doing that though. Set throttle and use clutch & rear brake as you go around on full lock to the right. That way you dont have to worrey about the throttle. To the left its not much diffrent. __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

15-02-06, 01:27 PM	#6
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	I do, but not often... On a tight road, I'll usually 3-point like everyone else- ride into the middle of the road, roll it back on teh camber, then ride off. Just as quick, easier, probably safer... __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

15-02-06, 01:32 PM	#8
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Yeah, I agree with Paul... Any sort of u-turn on the SV is best done with a little more speed than seems sensible. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

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15-02-06, 12:36 PM	#2
Carsick Guest Posts: n/a	Most people don't do full lock u-turns. With the bars at full lock you don't have any more steering to correct with and have to rely on the throttle. I don't often do full lock u-turns on my pointy, but I can and have, though I can't say I do them consistenly well and I only try not to put my foot down out of pride.

15-02-06, 12:50 PM	#4
jim@55 Guest Posts: n/a	i would agree that on full lock theres not a lot of space for ur hands(on an s curvey) .i just do a 3 pointer .and i only try feet up full lock turns if somebodys there but usually dont bother .is it easier on a naked (higher bars /more upright)?

15-02-06, 01:14 PM	#5
mac Guest Posts: n/a	Vowed never to do another one after my test - thats what roundabouts are for......

15-02-06, 01:30 PM	#7
paul cooper Guest Posts: n/a	I am having a go @ my advanced driving thingy & I found out that I could not turn the SBVS (full lock & tight turning), so I had to practice, what I found was the key to this is speed, because the steering lock is restricted, you have to lean the bike over to get it to turn properly, if you go too slow when you lean it, guess what, it wants to fall over. So up the speed a little & it works--- well it works for me anyway. Previously I'd done the ususal, of full lock, bike leans, try to open the throttle to straighten it up & the wrist is against the tank, thump!, I'm stood up & the bike is laying down (obviously only if you turn right) Have a go in an open car park, it sounds wrong to try & go faster, but he slower you go the worse it gets

15-02-06, 03:04 PM	#10
K Guest Posts: n/a	They do suck donkey balls, but it's still worth while having a go at them every now and then. It's all practice for low speed control, something that, let's face it, generally gets forgotton once you've passed your test.