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DragonXX · 07-01-2008, 5:59 PM

Recent talk with Nutter67 has led me to post this .....
Everyone has a preferred side for riding in the bends. Mine is left handers and I'm right handed !
Just wondering if this is the trend ?
A few track days and 30 years of riding has confirmed my ideosyncrocy !

Growler67 · 07-01-2008, 8:18 PM

Right handed, no preference

docsevicz · 07-01-2008, 8:41 PM

Right handed, love long fast lefts.

smoothmotion · 07-01-2008, 9:09 PM

Right handed, the longer the left, the faster I get.

It just feels right, ah, er, correct!

I see this time and time again at motorcycle training classes...much easier to turn left. It is a brain thing.

Petexx · 07-01-2008, 10:08 PM

It don't matter, Left, Right as long as the pegs are scraping and the sparks are flying

ArmyStrong · 07-01-2008, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by docsevicz

Right handed, love long fast lefts.

Eddie1968 · 07-01-2008, 10:54 PM

I've often wondered about this and whether if what side of the road you ride on has any bearing on your preferences for either left and right hand corners.

I am left-handed (handwriting and eating with my spoon only), everything else is right-handed, so you could say that I'm a bit of a screw-up, but I seriously prefer a fast left-hander over a right-hander any day. Pure happiness is a 65km/h left hand sweeper taken at $1.20

I initially thought that my preference for left hand corners may have come from riding on the left side of the road, and that those who ride on the right side of the road would prefer right handers over left. After talking with a number of mates (in Oz), they also seem to prefer left handers over right, reinforcing my argument.

So it is with some surprise that I read that a few of our Northern brothers that ride on the right side of the road prefer left handers. It seems as though my theory may not hold water.

So c'mon guys, let me know if my theory has any merit, or whether I just pulled it out of my you-know-where. It would be interesting to find out.

Cheers,

Eddie.

DragonXX · 07-01-2008, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddie1968

So c'mon guys, let me know if my theory has any merit, or whether I just pulled it out of my you-know-where. It would be interesting to find out.

Cheers,

Eddie.

We'll wait for a result as the poll numbers rise

......... Hopefully our 0 post brothers will chime in too

Eddie1968 · 07-01-2008, 11:08 PM

I could always volunteer my services to scientifically test the theory with a comprehensive road trip on US and Canadian roads. I've driven there on many occasions, but never on two wheels.

I'm not in it to make money, just to claim my expenses, is all...

Who's up to helping me out on this one?

My Paypal account number is...

Cheers,

Eddie.

DragonXX · 07-01-2008, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddie1968

I could always volunteer my services to scientifically test the theory with a comprehensive road trip on US and Canadian roads. I've driven there on many occasions, but never on two wheels.

I'm not in it to make money, just to claim my expenses, is all...

Who's up to helping me out on this one?

My Paypal account number is...

Cheers,

Eddie.

I'm passing the tin around now

Strek · 07-02-2008, 12:23 AM

As far as riding goes I like both left and right hand turns. I'm a righty but never noticed a preference for either left hand or right hand turns.

lois · 07-02-2008, 1:16 AM

The internet has made all males left handed.

DragonXX · 07-02-2008, 1:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lois

The internet has made all males left handed.

Didn't your momma tell you that you'll go blind ?

Nutter67 · 07-02-2008, 5:18 AM

Right Handed, and definitely left handers.

The thought of entering turn 1 at Phillip Island doing 200kmh =

xxxron · 07-02-2008, 7:16 AM

I'm right handed but I prefer left handed turns because if I enter too fast and drift wide, I won't be drifting into the path of on-coming traffic as I would if it were a right hander. It's a safety thing, y'know. And remember....
Safety is no accident!

birdpilot · 07-02-2008, 7:49 AM

I am right handed and left hand turns just feel sublime.Right hand turns have never felt good,even though i have scraped the peg,the left side has a lot more missing.Strange hey but it's good to see that i'm not the only one who thinks so.

smoothmotion · 07-02-2008, 9:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nutter67

Right Handed, and definitely left handers.

The thought of entering turn 1 at Phillip Island doing 200kmh =

Hey!

I love your avatar!

greener · 07-06-2008, 1:14 PM

Right handed, and like left sweepers the best

canuck · 07-06-2008, 7:00 PM

I am right handed and definately like going to the left better than the right.

Same thing when I skate, much better at turning to the left than to the right.

And when it comes to something else, there again the left hand wins...

PH005 · 07-06-2008, 7:14 PM

Anything to keep warm eh, Canuck.

canuck · 07-06-2008, 8:54 PM

And it gets really cold up here!

Misipi97 · 07-06-2008, 8:56 PM

I'm right-handed and prefer lefts also, which I was always led to believe is what surfers associate with being "Goofy-Footed" or right-handed with the left foot forward on the board. My theory is that I feel more comfortable with my strongest arm in control.

steveb · 07-16-2008, 6:32 AM

I'm right handed.We ride on the left (although I prefer to be close to the centre line - can overtake easier that way).I love left hand bends.I'm wary of being near the gutter at the start of a right hand bend (better view round the corner) which I think stems from an accident early in my biking days when I hit the curb and wrecked my bike - "target fixation" they say.......pain and suffering i say!

rustydog · 07-17-2008, 1:54 AM

Im left handed ride on the left side of the road and prefer left handed corners I feel more balanced I dont know if its because of the way your brain works or because the left side of your body is physically stronger?

Bradsbird · 07-17-2008, 9:00 AM

right handed and definately prefer left handed corners

and its got nothing to do with the two right hand corner crashes

well maybe the sub conscious who can know it

red-oh-one · 07-24-2008, 1:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddie1968

I am left-handed (handwriting and eating with my spoon only), everything else is right-handed,
Cheers,
Eddie.

Me too! I've never met anyone else like that.

I think most people prefer turning on the side they have the most room. Since here in the U.S. we drive on the left, right turns have a greater radius and so we find them easier.

1100xxben · 07-24-2008, 2:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Misipi97

I'm right-handed and prefer lefts also... My theory is that I feel more comfortable with my strongest arm in control.

Are you saying that your left arm is stronger than your right even though you're right handed?

I am a right-hander and I like right turns better. I attribute it to the fact that every morning, I take a 270 degree right hander ramp to get to work and therefore I have more practice with hard right handers. Also, I have a hard time with left-hand turns because I can't relax my right arm enough to get the left peg down while maintaining enough grip on the throttle to maintain speed... it's a mental thing with me

. My wife on the other hand (no pun intended) is left-handed and likes left turns.

TR1Hemi · 07-25-2008, 4:59 AM

I voted, right handed, left turns. It IS a brain thing, I believe your brain allows you to be more dangerous on your left side. If you hurt your left side and are a righty you dont lose as much mobility. MHO.

Eddie1968 · 07-25-2008, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red-oh-one

Me too! I've never met anyone else like that.

Yep, we're the smart 11% among the herd of right-handers. We also die earlier on average, and are more likely to commit serious crime. That's a lot to live up to, huh?

The price we pay for being intellectually superior, I suppose!

Welcome to the smart side, Red-Oh-One!!!

ericclarkbandit · 07-28-2008, 9:22 PM

I'm right handed and prefer right turns. I don't ride fast but like the feeling of being forced into the seat. Therefore it feels better to accelerate out of a right hand turn than a left.

View Poll Results: Prefer Left Corners or Right Corners ?
Right Handed and Right Turns	22	16.06%
Right Handed and Left Turns	55	40.15%
Left Handed and Left Turns	15	10.95%
Left Handed and Right Turns	13	9.49%
I Am Legend, I'm Good On Both Sides	32	23.36%
Voters: 137. You may not vote on this poll

07-01-2008, 8:18 PM	#2
Growler67 Join Date: May 01 2008 Location: S. Puget Sound, WA Age: 44 Posts: 300	Re: Poll: Righty or Lefty ? Right handed, no preference __________________ "Just leave me some ammo, a little water...........and some chips if you have 'em" "Actually it's a buck and a quarter quarter-staff, but I'm not telling *HIM* that...........YOIKS and Away!!!!"

07-01-2008, 8:41 PM	#3
docsevicz Join Date: Jan 24 2008 Location: Massachusetts Age: 49 Posts: 474	Re: Poll: Righty or Lefty ? Right handed, love long fast lefts.

07-01-2008, 9:09 PM	#4
smoothmotion Join Date: Oct 23 2006 Location: Nova Scotia, Canadian eh! Posts: 238	Re: Poll: Righty or Lefty ? Right handed, the longer the left, the faster I get. It just feels right, ah, er, correct! I see this time and time again at motorcycle training classes...much easier to turn left. It is a brain thing. __________________ Crystal Ride it like ya stole it!

07-01-2008, 10:08 PM	#5
Petexx Join Date: Nov 27 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 76	Re: Poll: Righty or Lefty ? It don't matter, Left, Right as long as the pegs are scraping and the sparks are flying

07-01-2008, 10:54 PM	#7
Eddie1968 Join Date: Jan 23 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 34	Re: Poll: Righty or Lefty ? I've often wondered about this and whether if what side of the road you ride on has any bearing on your preferences for either left and right hand corners. I am left-handed (handwriting and eating with my spoon only), everything else is right-handed, so you could say that I'm a bit of a screw-up, but I seriously prefer a fast left-hander over a right-hander any day. Pure happiness is a 65km/h left hand sweeper taken at $1.20 I initially thought that my preference for left hand corners may have come from riding on the left side of the road, and that those who ride on the right side of the road would prefer right handers over left. After talking with a number of mates (in Oz), they also seem to prefer left handers over right, reinforcing my argument. So it is with some surprise that I read that a few of our Northern brothers that ride on the right side of the road prefer left handers. It seems as though my theory may not hold water. So c'mon guys, let me know if my theory has any merit, or whether I just pulled it out of my you-know-where. It would be interesting to find out. Cheers, Eddie. __________________ "The greatest energy crisis today is a crisis of human energy to face and deal with the crises that face us." - Unknown

07-01-2008, 11:08 PM	#9
Eddie1968 Join Date: Jan 23 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 34	Re: Poll: Righty or Lefty ? I could always volunteer my services to scientifically test the theory with a comprehensive road trip on US and Canadian roads. I've driven there on many occasions, but never on two wheels. I'm not in it to make money, just to claim my expenses, is all... Who's up to helping me out on this one?My Paypal account number is... Cheers, Eddie. __________________ "The greatest energy crisis today is a crisis of human energy to face and deal with the crises that face us." - Unknown

07-02-2008, 12:23 AM	#11
Strek Moderator Join Date: Jun 25 2007 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 4,591	Re: Poll: Righty or Lefty ? As far as riding goes I like both left and right hand turns. I'm a righty but never noticed a preference for either left hand or right hand turns.

07-02-2008, 1:16 AM	#12
lois Join Date: Nov 06 2006 Location: Red Deer Age: 46 Posts: 4,599	Re: Poll: Righty or Lefty ? The internet has made all males left handed. __________________ Call me "Captain Mudbucket".

07-02-2008, 5:18 AM	#14
Nutter67 Administrator Join Date: Aug 31 2007 Location: Seaford, Victoria, Australia Age: 42 Posts: 5,445	Re: Poll: Righty or Lefty ? Right Handed, and definitely left handers. The thought of entering turn 1 at Phillip Island doing 200kmh = __________________ *Paul* *Never let a motorcycle take you somewhere your brain didn't get to three seconds earlier* Last edited by Nutter67; 07-02-2008 at 6:51 AM.

07-02-2008, 7:16 AM	#15
xxxron Join Date: Oct 18 2006 Location: St Louis Mo. Age: 54 Posts: 134	Re: Poll: Righty or Lefty ? I'm right handed but I prefer left handed turns because if I enter too fast and drift wide, I won't be drifting into the path of on-coming traffic as I would if it were a right hander. It's a safety thing, y'know. And remember.... Safety is no accident!

07-02-2008, 7:49 AM	#16
birdpilot Join Date: Apr 03 2008 Location: Kinglake West. Australia Age: 30 Posts: 107	Re: Poll: Righty or Lefty ? I am right handed and left hand turns just feel sublime.Right hand turns have never felt good,even though i have scraped the peg,the left side has a lot more missing.Strange hey but it's good to see that i'm not the only one who thinks so. __________________ CBRXX....nothing compares!!!

07-06-2008, 1:14 PM	#18
greener Join Date: Jul 03 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 37	Re: Poll: Righty or Lefty ? Right handed, and like left sweepers the best

07-06-2008, 7:00 PM	#19
canuck Join Date: May 05 2008 Location: Eastern Canada. Age: 47 Posts: 181	Re: Poll: Righty or Lefty ? I am right handed and definately like going to the left better than the right. Same thing when I skate, much better at turning to the left than to the right. And when it comes to something else, there again the left hand wins...

07-06-2008, 7:14 PM	#20
PH005 Join Date: Jun 08 2008 Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 408	Re: Poll: Righty or Lefty ? Anything to keep warm eh, Canuck.

07-06-2008, 8:54 PM	#21
canuck Join Date: May 05 2008 Location: Eastern Canada. Age: 47 Posts: 181	Re: Poll: Righty or Lefty ? And it gets really cold up here!

07-06-2008, 8:56 PM	#22
Misipi97 Join Date: Jun 13 2008 Location: Mississippi Age: 48 Posts: 108	Re: Poll: Righty or Lefty ? I'm right-handed and prefer lefts also, which I was always led to believe is what surfers associate with being "Goofy-Footed" or right-handed with the left foot forward on the board. My theory is that I feel more comfortable with my strongest arm in control.

07-16-2008, 6:32 AM	#23
steveb Join Date: Feb 11 2007 Location: King's Lynn, Norfolk, UK Posts: 413	Re: Poll: Righty or Lefty ? I'm right handed.We ride on the left (although I prefer to be close to the centre line - can overtake easier that way).I love left hand bends.I'm wary of being near the gutter at the start of a right hand bend (better view round the corner) which I think stems from an accident early in my biking days when I hit the curb and wrecked my bike - "target fixation" they say.......pain and suffering i say!

07-17-2008, 1:54 AM	#24
rustydog Join Date: Jun 24 2008 Location: Australia NSW Sydney Posts: 65	Re: Poll: Righty or Lefty ? Im left handed ride on the left side of the road and prefer left handed corners I feel more balanced I dont know if its because of the way your brain works or because the left side of your body is physically stronger?

07-17-2008, 9:00 AM	#25
Bradsbird Join Date: Mar 26 2008 Location: Western Australia Posts: 66	Re: Poll: Righty or Lefty ? right handed and definately prefer left handed corners and its got nothing to do with the two right hand corner crasheswell maybe the sub conscious who can know it __________________ " REMEMBER THE SECOND MOUSE GETS THE CHEESE"

07-25-2008, 4:59 AM	#28
TR1Hemi Join Date: May 19 2008 Location: Panama City, Hot & Humid Florida! Posts: 57	Re: Poll: Righty or Lefty ? I voted, right handed, left turns. It IS a brain thing, I believe your brain allows you to be more dangerous on your left side. If you hurt your left side and are a righty you dont lose as much mobility. MHO.

07-28-2008, 9:22 PM	#30
ericclarkbandit Join Date: May 13 2007 Location: Millersburg, OH Posts: 6	Re: Poll: Righty or Lefty ? I'm right handed and prefer right turns. I don't ride fast but like the feeling of being forced into the seat. Therefore it feels better to accelerate out of a right hand turn than a left.

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