How to U-Turn on a Motorcycle

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Find a large, empty parking lot.. Set up cones to mimic the width of a turn lane.. Practice U turns in the parking spaces.

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Steps

1

Find a large, empty parking lot.

Step 1

Find a large, empty parking lot.

2

Set up cones to mimic the width of a turn lane.

Step 2

Set up cones to mimic the width of a turn lane.

3

Practice U turns in the parking spaces.

Step 3

Practice U turns in the parking spaces.

4

Slow down and shift into first gear.

Step 4

Slow down and shift into first gear.

5

Ride close to the curb you'll be turning away from.

Step 5

Ride close to the curb you'll be turning away from.

6

Squeeze your rear break.

Step 6

Squeeze your rear break.

7

Engage your clutch lightly.

Step 7

Engage your clutch lightly.

8

Pivot about 12 feet (4 m) (3.7 m) before the U turn.

Step 8

Pivot about 12 feet (4 m) (3.7 m) before the U turn.

9

Turn your head and handlebars in the direction of your U turn.

Step 9

Turn your head and handlebars in the direction of your U turn.

10

Keep your weight upright over the bike.

Step 10

Keep your weight upright over the bike.

11

Look in the direction you want your bike to roll.

Step 11

Look in the direction you want your bike to roll.

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