Learning circles

[CRASH]

The snow melted enough and after sweeping all day we have a place to ride
Im trying to learn circles whats the best way do you start with wide circles and work them smaller some advice would help thanks!

[MikeM]

The snow melted enough and after sweeping all day we have a place to ride
Im trying to learn circles whats the best way do you start with wide circles and work them smaller some advice would help thanks!

Which way do you want to turn? Its different for each direction.

[TongWoo]

I got the same question as well. I'm going left with a staggered stance. Soi told me to look into the circle, and it feels like I really gotta commit and puch the bike over pretty far. Also...I'm still on a 190 rear. I've been told to switch to a 180.... I'm at 18 psi right now. Need to hit 20-22, right? I need advice on initiating the circle.

[Van]

Make sure you can ride a nice idle wheelie b4 even thinkin about attempting a circle.....I mean nice and slow and being able to steer the bike when u want......The hardest part about a circle is learning how to dip it in......after that its all about upper body movement and smooth brake control. Its so hard to explain.......YOu just gotta go try different things.

[CRASH]

I have been dipping to the left with my left foot on the passenger peg Ill get it around about 180 then it flips to the right and breaks all my shit should i try with my foot in the 12 bar ( it feels like if i fu%k up ill rip my foot off) thanks for the advice fellas keep it commin :spin:

[crawdad369]

alright my prob is im gettin like 3/4 circles and pussin out but I'm fockin my front rim up by landing in a lean. WTF I'm runnin around 20psi in the front. O yeah I'm not catchin idle just grabbin alittle throttle and using brake control.

Help a brotha save a rim :lobster: -crawdad369

[CRASH]

I went and bought an extra front rim just for all this im just beating the bead back on when it leaks :D

[CRASH]

Ive been out practicing and for some reason going to the right feels more comfortable im starting with big wide laps around the parking lot it feels like you need to just say fuck it and commit to the tighter circles anyone have more advice??

[pavementeater]

I wish i was workin on circles. I'm still 12'n and mastering the slowness. I'll get no handers pretty soon.

Can't wait to jump into the circle game. Looks like its tough to learn.

[Dano]

I started with big right hand circles, now i can do 2 or 3 tight right ones, but left is killing me, i ride an idle wheelie slow, put all my weight on my left foot(peg) and it drops in nice but i have trouble timing when to blip the throttle, i can barely do one. i only started 4 or 5 days ago tho so i got awhile still to go

[spatt]

I went and bought an extra front rim just for all this im just beating the bead back on when it leaks :D

:nono: you wont need that if you buy a double rear caliper from us www.extme.com just email us with your needs. not up on the site yet. just call or email.

[TongWoo]

:nono: you wont need that if you buy a double rear caliper from us www.extme.com just email us with your needs. not up on the site yet. just call or email.
Nice site, but I'm confused about the relevance of your statement... Am I missing something? :wonder:

[wheeliealex]

Put a vid up!

[standy]

I had my best luck when I finally learned to lock my arms. When your arms are loose, the bike will fall in and pull you with it, which is why I could only do 1 or 2 at first. Also, keep your left leg as straight as possible while pulling up on your right leg (bending your knee) when you turn in to the left. Keep your body upright, your left leg straight, and your arms locked. There are probably a hundred differing opinions on how to do 'em, but this worked for me. Don't forget to play with the clutch.....it helps alot when it starts to highside you or the circle keeps speeding up. Just remember to keep the bike coming up to you at all times....don't follow the bike, make it follow you.

[Dano]

I had my best luck when I finally learned to lock my arms. When your arms are loose, the bike will fall in and pull you with it, which is why I could only do 1 or 2 at first. Also, keep your left leg as straight as possible while pulling up on your right leg (bending your knee) when you turn in to the left. Keep your body upright, your left leg straight, and your arms locked. There are probably a hundred differing opinions on how to do 'em, but this worked for me. Don't forget to play with the clutch.....it helps alot when it starts to highside you or the circle keeps speeding up. Just remember to keep the bike coming up to you at all times....don't follow the bike, make it follow you.

at what speed are you dropping into the circle? i've been studying clips and it seems most people come in a little fast and dip it back, losing most of their speed. and some creep it slow and drop it in. i go real slow when i drop it in and the bike most of the time falls in,or goes 1/2. feels like i need to get on the throttle when the tire drops to catch it but it's easier said than done

[standy]

at what speed are you dropping into the circle? i've been studying clips and it seems most people come in a little fast and dip it back, losing most of their speed. and some creep it slow and drop it in. i go real slow when i drop it in and the bike most of the time falls in,or goes 1/2. feels like i need to get on the throttle when the tire drops to catch it but it's easier said than done
I do it both ways, sometimes I come in at a pretty good clip, but for the most part, I come in riding the high idle at about 2500-3000rpm on my F4i. I learned to do them coming in faster, but now that I have the concept down, I can come in slower and be more controlled. The main thing I do is come in nice and smooth....light on the brakes and not twisting on the throttle. I get squared up on the bike and in a comfortable position, and then turn it in. Just push your left leg down while pulling your right up, and it will turn in pretty smooth. The throttle does help alot when it starts to fall, but if you're falling in with the bike, its not gonna help. If you keep your arms in one position with your elbows bent and tight to your sides, it will help prevent the bike from falling in....once the bike falls in, it takes you with it, and your circle is over. If you watch video of yourself, I bet that you'll see the bike start to fall in after a half circle, your arms will straighten out, and it pulls you down with it. Concentrate on keeping your body straight up and down, and the bars square with your shoulders.

[CRASH]

Well Ive got them tighter but it still feels like im bucking a bronco it seems really jerky i have the idle turned up to about 3500 on a buell xb9r I have to say if you have not stunted a buell its a dream or at least its better than a rc51. Standy thanks for the advice ill try the locked arms its all about body position and wheeliealex i suck at computers i have no idea how to post video or even putan avatar bu my name but check out our web site www.arcticattack.com thanks for the advice fellas

[standy]

It took me forever to learn them, and it drove me nuts. I'm glad to provide input if it can help someone. That trick is a bitch.

[standy]

I just checked out the site...it looks pretty good. If that's you doing the circle in the beginning part of the video, get your left leg straight, and you're home free.

[Dano]

i've been busting my ass still with these. my best is only 1 and a half, but i can do 1 consistant. i straighten my left leg with almost all my weight on it, but i find when i put some weight on my right foot i can balance better, instead of my weight on the left peg dragging me in.