How to turn a bike - Yamaha FZ6 Forums - International FZ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

sideslider · 07-02-2008, 11:27 PM

So I ran into this U-tube video called "How to turn a bike"

Looks possible but doesn't seem safe, is this actaully a good idea?

IF it is here is a video of how to turn your motorcycle, enjoy

(p.s. search did not return anything close to this that I could find

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YouTube - How to Turn a Bike Suzuki GSXR 750...

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Fred · 07-02-2008, 11:44 PM

Yeah, it's do-able. It can also be done on the centerstand.

But it puts extra stress on the stand, and you may wind up breaking it.

That trick was definitely not in the design specifications.

fz6nick · 07-03-2008, 12:21 AM

I do this in the garage everyday I ride. Its a trick that my dad showed me when i first started riding.

I hate doing a 1000 point turnabout like Austin Powers

Nick

idanny · 07-03-2008, 12:21 AM

I do this all the time with my fz6, I need to park in a very tight spot and it wont fit otherwise.

fz6nick · 07-03-2008, 12:28 AM

Its cool to do it in public. Cagers stare in awe.

Avalon786 · 07-03-2008, 12:34 AM

Yep thats how its done! My buddy does it with his R6 all the time. I never do it, the FZ6 is fully capable of manouvering its way outta a tight spot

lol, well at least i havent run into the need to use this technique yet

Cloned · 07-03-2008, 12:38 AM

That would definitely come in handy when trying to pull out of my messy garage and back it around the car in the driveway.

**Doorag** · 07-03-2008, 01:46 AM

It never occurred to me to do it like that.

**Nelly** · 07-03-2008, 01:51 AM

Thanks for the video,
I have done it a few times on the FZ6. I liked the last few seconds of the video when the stand popped back, we nearly had a how not to turn the bike lol.

Nelly

**fast blue one** · 07-03-2008, 01:58 AM

A good way to drill holes in your driveway.

07-02-2008, 11:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
sideslider Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Orygun Bike: gz250/fz6 Posts: 237 Rep Power: 5 Member #3293	How to turn a bike So I ran into this U-tube video called "How to turn a bike" Looks possible but doesn't seem safe, is this actaully a good idea? IF it is here is a video of how to turn your motorcycle, enjoy (p.s. search did not return anything close to this that I could find ) YouTube - How to Turn a Bike Suzuki GSXR 750... " target="_blank">YouTube - How to Turn a Bike Suzuki GSXR 750...

07-02-2008, 11:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
Fred M em b er e d Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Austin, TX Bike: See Signature Posts: 887 Rep Power: 26 Member #872	Re: How to turn a bike Yeah, it's do-able. It can also be done on the centerstand. But it puts extra stress on the stand, and you may wind up breaking it. That trick was definitely not in the design specifications. __________________ I don't know anything about motorcycles, but I just love little kittens. 1990 BMW K75 Turbo (Eternal project bike) 2007 Yamaha FZ6 (Modifications: Stebel Nautilus horn, Valentine 1 hardwired with remote display and audio, Mix-It sound mixer modified for hidden installation, Mayer saddle, true dual high/low headlights. Relay, fuse panel and lockdown blocks for all additional wiring.) Pocketchop. (There are no words to describe it.)

07-03-2008, 12:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
fz6nick LLOYD CHRISTMAS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Just Right of St. Louis Bike: 07 fz6 Posts: 617 Rep Power: 9 Member #3205	Re: How to turn a bike I do this in the garage everyday I ride. Its a trick that my dad showed me when i first started riding. I hate doing a 1000 point turnabout like Austin Powers Nick

07-03-2008, 12:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
idanny Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: las vegas Bike: fz6 2005 Posts: 248 Rep Power: 6 Member #1550	Re: How to turn a bike I do this all the time with my fz6, I need to park in a very tight spot and it wont fit otherwise.

07-03-2008, 12:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
fz6nick LLOYD CHRISTMAS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Just Right of St. Louis Bike: 07 fz6 Posts: 617 Rep Power: 9 Member #3205	Re: How to turn a bike Its cool to do it in public. Cagers stare in awe.

07-03-2008, 12:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
Avalon786 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SoCal Bike: 2006 Ruby Blood Red FZ6 Posts: 638 Rep Power: 10 Member #2994	Re: How to turn a bike Yep thats how its done! My buddy does it with his R6 all the time. I never do it, the FZ6 is fully capable of manouvering its way outta a tight spot lol, well at least i havent run into the need to use this technique yet

07-03-2008, 12:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
Cloned Tiger Trainer Join Date: May 2008 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Bike: Wrecked my 08 Raven :( Posts: 193 Rep Power: 4 Member #2880	Re: How to turn a bike That would definitely come in handy when trying to pull out of my messy garage and back it around the car in the driveway.

07-03-2008, 01:46 AM	#8 (permalink)
Doorag Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West London Bike: 2007 FZ6-S2 Posts: 1,045 Rep Power: 25 Member #1338	Re: How to turn a bike It never occurred to me to do it like that. __________________ David '07 FZ6 Fazer S2 in stealth Black, CAT1/2 alarm, stainless Scorpion cans, Puig dark smoke screen, bd43's dual headlight mod complete with uprated Xenon bulbs, Yamaha (GIVI) 45L detachable rear 'courier' box, frame sliders, center stand removal, red reflective rim tape, Reiobard's swing-arm stickers, Conti RoadAttack tires, full sticker removal

07-03-2008, 01:51 AM	#9 (permalink)
Nelly UK Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Reading, Berkshire, UK Bike: 2005 FZ6 Silver & black Posts: 4,328 Rep Power: 53 Member #274	Re: How to turn a bike Thanks for the video, I have done it a few times on the FZ6. I liked the last few seconds of the video when the stand popped back, we nearly had a how not to turn the bike lol. Nelly __________________ "Some say......... His cardiac output is equal to the FZ6's 4 cylinders at 13,000rpm. All we know is he's called the STIG".:UK: Mods: K&N Airfilter, Datatool system 6 alarm, Bikerdude headlight harness, 12V power socket, Data tag, 15T Front sprocket, Speedo healer, Puig frame slders, front & back Crash bobbin axel sliders. "Dont ask me I got it from here"? Forum FAQs... My Resume...

07-03-2008, 01:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
fast blue one The number of the beast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Stevenage near London UK Bike: FZ6 s2 07 Posts: 653 Rep Power: 12 Member #666	Re: How to turn a bike A good way to drill holes in your driveway. __________________ Remember; A Good emergency stop is one that you can walk away from, A Great emergency stop is one where the bike can be used again. Last edited by fast blue one; 07-03-2008 at 07:20 AM..

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