U-Turn on a Motorcycle - Step-by-step Guide!

This is essentially a step by step guide to learn how to do a U-turn on a motorcycle effortlessly. So if you are not very confident in making u turns on your bike - you may find this video useful. These explanations will help you make u-turns on a Harley Davidson, Honda Goldwing, BMW GS or any another heavy or tall motorcycle - it really doesn't matter. I demonstrate it on different types of bikes - cruisers, adventure, dual sport and road motorcycles. If you want to know more about countersteering on slow speeds, clutch control (friction zone) and motorcycle training in general - here are some useful links for you:

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A little info about me. My name is Andrei Bodrov, originally I'm from Moscow, Russia, and now I live in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Back in Moscow I was a motorcycle instructor and creator of Moto Control Beginner & Advanced motorcycle rider courses, which quickly became the most popular courses in Moscow (well, at least the advanced one😁). My advanced training course makes emphasis on slow speed riding techniques at first (such as good clutch and throttle control, proper riding posture, proper use of vision, etc.), then proceeds to more advanced techniques (such as aggressive braking, trail braking, maximal lean angle). The course incorporates a lot of exercises from DOSAF slow speed riding (similar to police rodeo like motorcycle training in USA), braking and cornering exercises and motogymkhana style riding. And now, since I actively learn English - I decided to post some useful videos for both your and mine practice!😉
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Since everyone writes this, it's necessary, I suppose 🤷, so here we go. Disclaimer: Ride at your own risk, you are responsible for your own safety. Me, Andrey Bodrov and my channel, Moto Control disclaim any liability incurred in connection with the use of riding techniques from this channel. Use common sense, wear full protective gear and ride in a safe and predictable manner!

00:00 Intro
00:15 Skills to make a good U-turn
00:40 Friction Zone
03:00 Relax and let the bike to ride
05:00 Countersteering
08:15 Perfect U-turn
09:20 U-turn Mistakes
10:57 Full Lock U-turns
11:39 Counterbalancing

[TaxMe]

You are simply the best free instructor out there. Your paying subscribers have to be so happy to go deepest into your abundance of knowledge. Thank you sir.

[radwanm.kassir]

Very enlightening! The best instructions I've ever encountered on achieving tight U-turns effortlessly. I was literally wrestling with my handlebar during making U-turns, until I came across your brilliant tip to just let the front wheel do the steering for you after just initiating counter steering. This is remarkable! You're such a talented motorcycle instructor Andrei Bodrov :). Great job!

[snorman]

Letting the bars move themselves to full lock was the key to unlock easy uturns for me. Thank you!

[DavidetaraborrelliIt]

That's the best video I have seen for mastering u-turns! A QUICK TIP for anyone owning a sport bike, struggling with tight U turns: totally RELAX your arms and let the bike turn itself! That's the biggest thing you can do if you own a sports bike and I GUARANTEE it will make all the difference. I've been struggling with tight U-turns on my bike since I got it. Because of the riding position and poor turning radius of the handlebars, sport bikes are difficult to turn at low speeds. So if you want to do a 20-18 feet u-turn, there's no other way other than go full-lock and have a decent lean angle. To do so on a sport bike you have to countersteer and then let the handlebars turn themselves into the turn. You won't be able to do so by manually steering the handlebars, because of the weight you're putting on them due to the position. You will constantly push yourself out of the turn. Just go at a decent speed, countersteer briefly and let it go. The bike will turn as tight as it can, at that lean angle. Having both a bike leaned and at full-lock is scary at first, so do it gradually. But you have to let the bike do its thing, or you will constantly fight with the handlebars as I did for weeks. Don't forget also to keep giving power to the rear wheel while staying in the friction zone and keep your eyes on the horizon. Once you get that done you can add body weight and your bike will turn as tight as it can possibly can. But please, save yourself days or weeks of frustration by letting the thing steer itself.

[greghart]

Great video!
This is the first time I have seen someone clearly show how much push is required to initiate countersteering. Brilliant!

[cosmicflow]

Clear, concise, relevant and useful information. No wasted words, no needlessly long speeches.
Thanks for the quality lesson. The way you explain all the little details of making a nice stable tight u turn is incredibly helpful. A big reason why im able to handle my bike confidently is thks to you.

[vissla]

Hands Down you have the best motorcycle instructional videos!!

[marsoelflaco]

I tuned in for the tutorial, but stayed for the sparkling shirt!😉🕺🏻

[ronbatt]

The best trainer videos are here in my opinion. Always full of excellent tips and ideas. 🇨🇦

[ataboyboyboy]

You deserve a lot more subscribers. Your advices are golden nuggets. I earned things no books, videos or instructors will provide.

[sam-pdzi]

I was doubtfull about using clutch control instead of throtle, i was using throtle control which is why i was falliing sometime in steep u turns, now i got your point

[MrTaylormadetech]

I love this guys instructions… very clear and very simple zero frills

[foraride]

Thanks for putting all the tips in this focused video. Really helpful!

[angryybirdss]

I have seen others saying some points leaving some areas for the question but you man you explained in full detail and answered all my question regarding this skill. Thank you

[sssafe]

I will be practicing “holding” the steering in full lock. That’s the piece of knowledge I’ve been missing. I have been getting full lock just for a moment in the beginning of turn, at the slowest point, then I let go. Great video, thanks.

[jakubpukovec]

Excellent video with precise explanation. Glad I found your channel. Great tips and advices, everything exactly to the point, full of useful information without empty words. Thank you very much!

[NoVaSlowSpeed]

Very nice video man I don't struggle with slow speed motorcycle operation but I see a lot of people who do. I will suggest this video to them and I am about to spend some time watching your channel now keep up the good work man.

[YuksekCCYouTube]

The best tutorial ever. Great work, thank you. I will follow your channel now on.

[kathysprague]

Wow, great videos. Thank you for the clear instruction and examples. You've improved my riding!

[vgo]

Man !! U make it look so easy … I practicing though