Riding Tip: Low Speed Motorcycle Maneuvering P1

Published: Posted on April 5, 2017February 5, 2021 by admin

Last Updated: February 5th, 2021

LOW SPEED MOTORCYCLE MANEUVERING P1

In this video, part one of four, we explore how to master low speed motorcycle maneuvering by improving our clutch-throttle relationship.  We will cover these fundamentals in this video:

• Friction Zone:  The area of clutch lever travel that starts transmitting power from the engine to the rear tire.
• Clutch Control Lane:  A practice area where we can master use of our Friction Zone.
• Off-Set Weave:  A practice area where we repeatedly turn our handlebars while maintaining a steady, consistent clutch-throttle relationship.

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Bill Seltzer has been a Motorcycle Safety Foundation RiderCoach since 2003 and a Total Control Advanced Riding Instructor since 2011.  He currently serves as the Marketing Director for TEAM Arizona and is a member of the Arizona Strategic Highway Safety Planning committee.  Have questions or comments about the article?  Email him: Bill@MotorcycleTraining.com