That's one of the good things about the Helibars I have. I widened the upper bars to avoid the awkward wrist angle shown above.
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Yes, they both do. I'd have to say my riding technique has evolved over the years, but I definitely use counter-steering primarily, if not only. In gentle curves, with my left hand in my lap, I steer only by pushing or pulling with my throttle hand.I think the difference is order of execution. I learn to steer my bike by shifting weight. The bike goes into "counter steer" and i then hold it in place.
Those who teach counter steer are have the riders push the bike into the turn then lean (shift weight). both methods work.
How 'bout the rider? Did you find it less responsive to counter-steering?The ride can best be described as nervous.
Was the seat closer to the ground? Feet way forward?U turns are a breeze!
I prefer to have my thumb and index finger always wrapped around the left grip, for steering. I have enough strength in my middle and ring fingers on the clutch lever to modulate the clutch without using my index finger on the lever as well. (FYI, I have no arthritis in either hand.)... I'm thinking I have a problem modulating that heavy clutch fully extended on right turns.
I agreed with another poster who said the secret to low speed turning involves use of the brake pedal without use of the brake lever. I've found that technique to work on bikes that do not link the brake pedal to the front brakes.If I may be a bit presumptuous, because the OP is riding a Goldwing he is out practicing on that bike in order to master slow speed maneuvers with it. Switching to his other bike defeats the purpose. ...
I also ride a GL1800 similar to the OP's bike and use of the rear brake does apply some front brake but Honda did a really good job making the system safe and easy to use at slow speeds. The foot pedal pressure required to control speed in these parking lot slow speed maneuvers passes very little pressure to the front brakes and doesn't create problems. In practice if you didn't know the brakes were linked you would never know it. Much like the ST1300 LBS.
I'm going to try this [repositioning hand grip on the diagonal] with both hands. For some reason I sometimes stiffen up. I'm sure that is fear (or disorientation) kicking in.
That's too brief for me now (but at one time, I liked it).Push right, go right.
Push left, go left. ...
Yes, that's what I do. It's the analog "Rain" mode.Dropped off the Wing for a new front tire (and other work) and the longtime Wing rider and mechanic suggested I try second gear for my parking lot practice. Ill give it a try when I get it back.
my assertion that counter-steering applies at all speeds, and would like to embellish upon it