1. when you check blind spot, do it with a gradual turn of head. dont jerk!
dont rush into a blind spot check. the more excited or last min u do the checks, the more likely you are going to cause the bike to wobble.
2. lane change should be initiated by aiming with your eyes the end point you want to reach after the lane change. lane change must be done in a straight line during class 2b test.
if you do not lane change in a straight line from start to end, and go in a 3 section line instead, (like how a lightning bolt will be drawn), definitely a higher chance of wobbling with multiple change in directions.
3. before making a turn, make sure you have completed the blind spot check in time.
you need to slow down in advance and turn in a lower gear for more power during turning e.g. gear 2 or else the bike will wobble. also, look and aim where you want to go.
4. for sharper turns from stops to avoid wobble, lean the bike in the direction you want to go, make sure you do not drag the brake (this cost points in class 2b) and look where you want to go and open throttle gradually. the power of the engine turning the rear wheel should dominate the energy of the turn, not your body steering inputs. this will reduve wobble.
5. the best way to do this gradual is to have high situation awareness and planning before committing into a change in bike direction. the less last min decisions u make in steering inputm the less wobble. the faster u go and you change direction, the more you wobble.
2 comments:
hey thanks for the write up..always had problem on the lane change..always wobbling..still have not been able to fix it...:(
Good that u found this helpful!
A summary for tips during lane change:
1. Lane change from point a to point b in a straight line. If its not a diagonal straight line across lanes and u hv to change direction-wobble!
2. Identify your path / diagonal line and aim your bike early! Dont rush into it! This includes early identification of traffic from the back.signal, check mirror assess before blind spot!
3. if you are going too fast, use the rear brake only to control your speed. Using your front brake during lane change may cause wobble especially if you going to miss your lane change end point.
4. Turn your head slowly when lane change for blind spot check. Don't rush your head turning. Move your head only. Move your body abruptly you eill jerk the bike and wobble.
5. Maintain throttle during lane change. Don't sudden let go throttle. Confirm will wobble. Use rear brakes to control speed. Power to the rear wheel should be consistent.
6. Last tip doesn't only apply only to lane change: whether u wobble or not also dependant on whether suspension is upset or changes position during sudden change of direction or speed.
in the circuit u cant go fast so this will be even more impt. All steering and throttle inputs should be gradual.
Be mindful of the front fork and rear suspension at all times.
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