How to keep balance on narrow plank!

last SG · 2005-02-03T00:25:51+00:00

juz clutch in n out can liao........use abit of real brake if need......very easy 1 la....

bbwolf SG

Need help!!! Guys

Been failing this segment like 4 times!!!! Any tips to do this?

kopiosatu SG

loosen your elbows... so you can make small adjustments to your balance

grip your legs tightly to the tank

look at the cones which come after the narrow plank. if there are no cones, look far.

Qitai SG

Let the bike row, and use your throttle control. If you really want to practise free, take a bicycle and practice. The method is the same – Low speed control without falling.

all_souls SG

NArrow plank? The first time im on tat, half way thru i came down liao...
n tats the only time i came down. Most important thing is... b4 u get on the plank... throttle bit more ( to give a boost up the plank without puttin on much effort to control n balancing while gettin on the plank), control ur clutch, if its too fast tap the rear brake n close bit bit of throttle n while doing all these... eyes look straight n far.
the first time im on tat i cant help n look at the end of plank n so i fall... trust me, by looking straight n far while brain concentrating on speed n balancing, U CAN DO IT ONE.

InSPirE78 SG

agree wif u….

nick34 SG

Still remembered the time when i went on plank ... 20s on the plank which cos many instructors and learners went Shocked Shocked Shocked

Mr. Green

kopiosatu SG

I stayed longer on the plank than the required time, after that the instructors tell me, stay on there so long for what??? not required!!! Just do it close to the passing time. Confused

octega SG

1.) Look Straight. (NEVER, look down onto the plank)
2.) Do not use the front bake at all. Keep your right hand on the trottle at all times.
3.) Use the rear brake for braking
4.) Concentrate on the clutch and the trottle. If you feel like falling off, trottle up, use the acceleration to keep you in balance. Once you feel that you are safe, quickly, maintain half-clutch, trottle down, and tap the rear brake to slow down.
You have to do this beri quickly and repeatly until plank is cleared and pratice makes perfect!

The other way is to ride throught the plank normally, you will be penalise, atleast you didn't fall off the plank for immediate failure.

xiao_p SG

juz 3 tips enough liao

1* look far far
2* legs grip tank tight
3* use onli rear brake

Mr. Green

mancha SG

Best reply this one by octega.

No.1 Look straight very important.
I pick the top end of a sign board post, that is straight ahead, and lock my sight on it. I stare at it and let my reflexes take over.

Also before you move off, you must check back. Don't check back and immediately move off. Your aiming might be off. Check back, then for 1 sec or 2 sec, ready, steady, aim, and then move off, when on the plank, lock your eyesight on the spot you have chosen. Never shift your sight, look down liao.
The rest follow points 2 to 4 above.

all_souls SG

but i don agree with one point. when gonna fall throttle up? If im gonna fall i will jus lean my body little to the other side to balance off... cos if u still throttle gonna be reall hard to balance back liao... cos sudden boost. If engine gonna stall then i will throttle up.

xiao_p SG

well all i can say is if u still fall when u throttle up
dat means u've done it all wrong Rolling Eyes

bbwolf SG

Thanks guys for all ur tips and advices.

Sexytoy.com.sg SG

loosen yr grip and mantain the speed …look front

Evolution_X9 SG

When you feel u’re not going straight, turn the handlebar. DO NOT lean to either sides. Look straight and far. Grip the tank. Use only rear brake. throttle more to get you up the plank, after that close throttle a bit and maintain slow speed. Tap rear brake lightly if required.

Yosuke SG

last time i train myself until i can balance myself at very slow speed
just remember to keep turning the handlebar left and right because you
can"t hold it stright all the way

jeffrey83 SG

Watver it is? be it driving, or riding...dun scared... just do..... but SAFETY first...

Narrow plank ok ma.. for the learning course...dun think of the time.. just wayang wayang a bit....go as normal..half clutch.. can le.. handle bars also must play...

girl21 SG

ehh...for me...i never look straight i always look at the plank near me n i nv use my rear brake...if i feel i losing my balance n going to fall i just let go more clutch the bike will move faster...if i going too fast...i just close throttle a bit... Rolling Eyes

mancha SG

Ai ya! girl ah
How many times the instructors tell you don look down, look far, and you never listen.
Doing the narrow plank fast is easy. The test is to do slowly, control the machine and maintain your balance.
Riding a bike is no joke. You must be in control of the machine at all times, not the machine control you.

nameuser SG

hi all,

im currently learning class 2B, and ive been failing narrow plank for 3 times...going for a 4th one next week. I find it very difficult to balance on the plank..and most importantly, i also have difficulty in going up to the plank smoothly...Do kindly advise on what i should do......i do not wish to fail the 4th time>..