Approaching a hairpin turn can
create anxiety in the inexperienced rider. Negotiating hairpins can be tricky
at best, but for beginning riders, it is an experience in itself. Get some
additional training in the slow-speed operation of a motorcycle, then practice,
practice, practice, and practice some more. Since you are preparing yourself
for riding through hairpin turns, consider wearing Motorcycle
Armor Leather Jackets for max
safety.
Downhill
Traveling
too fast when entering a downhill hairpin is responsible for many crashes.
Gravity is a force to be reckoned with as it is pulling your bike downhill
faster than you want or should be going.
Slow
the bike down smoothly before the turn with a small amount of brake for
stability. Slow into the downhill hairpin to keep gravity at bay, be ready to
crack the throttle a little to maintain stability.
Let
the slight increase in speed help you steady the drive through the curve. Do
your best not to let off the throttle and keep your eyes focused on the turn’s
exit. Don't forget to check your protective armor and, if needed, get that Replacement
Armor for Moto Jacket.
Uphill
You
can be traveling a bit faster when going into the uphill hairpin, but hold a steady
throttle throughout the turn. Keep it steady, too much throttle and the front
wheel will “skate” causing your bike to drift too close to the outside of the
turn. Steady, gradual throttle into the turn will not overload the rear tire
with too much acceleration force.
Not Too Slow
It
doesn't matter whether it is an uphill or downhill hairpin; your speed is
essential. When the bike speed drops below 10 mph, balance and stability are
affected, you can simply fall over. At low speed, the balance can be upset by
deceleration or shifting the body, including passengers.
Cornering Line
Entering
a curve, especially a hairpin, try to select a cornering line that will help
you negotiate the turn with the least effort. A cornering line allows you to
steer into the turn with an outside-inside-outside path with the throttle
finishing the corner.
This
cornering line gives you a full view through the turn and enables you to get
the bike into the corner early. Many a rider has gone down traveling too slow
into the turn with the last minute adjustment to steering, the tire breaks
traction. If you didn't negotiate the hairpin as expected, you might be glad
you were wearing Men
Leather Motorcycle Pants.
Breaking and Gears
Traveling
downhill on steep grades can wreak havoc on your brakes as gravity works
against you to speed things up. Descending a steep downgrade is hard enough,
then up comes the hairpin, and you are breaking hard to slow down, not good.
It
might be best to select low gear at the top of the downgrade. Doing this will
keep your bike from gaining too much speed, you will use less brake to slow
down.
Expect
a heavily loaded bike to gain speed when going down steep inclines, slow down
by the gentle application of the rear brake. Uphill you won't need your brakes
as much, but you will need to select the right gear for the climb.
Smooth
acceleration is the name of the game when entering uphill hairpins, look early,
use a cornering line, and get it done safely. When your ride takes you to
warmer climates, Textile Men Motorcycle Jacket might
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Last Turn
Learn
the safe practices for riding through hairpin turns, making your ride something
to remember. Riding on roads that have hairpin turn means you will share the
road with slow-moving traffic, oncoming cars, and crazed drivers who think
every highway is a race track.
Be
careful and live to enjoy the ride.
Get
the right gear for that motorcycle road trip, log onto Wicked Stock, check out
the accessories and apparel to make your ride safe and enjoyable.
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