A while back a buddy took harley's rider training course. He told me that he was taught to push the right handlebar when entering a right turn, and left for a left turn. I've been riding 33 years and had never even thought about this, but I took note on subsequent rides and discovered that I PULL on the left bar for a right turn and visa versa. I've since tried to change but have to think about it on every turn. What method do you guys use? Does it really matter much? Now I feel like a newbie lol.

 

I tend to push. If I have only one hand on the bars, I do both.

 

I let the bike run her course, and I just compensate for it.. if i feel the right side of the bar pushing me into a right turn, i push back on her..same for the left. My bike's doing all the work, i'm just along for the ride.

 

I normally ride one handed so I do both.

 

I typically push. Not really how I was taught, just is what is natural for me I guess.

 

I think I tend to do both depends on if I have oth hands on the bars or not, I think what is important is that you do counter steer

 

i guess it just depends on if you squat or stand

 

I'm a Pusher... It's how I was taught...

CC

 

Pushing is the proper technique. The reason is at higher speeds the lines of your body stay lined with the bike which allows the your wieght to be distributed correctly and makes it easier to adjust your wieght when nessesary.

But we ride Harleys so "high" speed switch backs aren't really an issue.

I push.

 

Read any of the Keith Code books (A Twist of the Wrist, etc.) Not all will apply to tge type of riding one does on a cruiser, but a wealth of info on riding techniques.