How to drift - Yamaha FZ6R Forums - International FZ6R / XJ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

elishatarvin · 08-19-2010, 12:37 PM

First off, what's up. I'm new to riding and the forum so be nice.

Second, I am about to ask a question that I have searched for the answer to for quite some time (in this forum and on google). I have found some pathetic attempts to explain the "how" to this question, but they just do not go into detail enough.

Third, I know I am a newbie and need to ride for quite some time before I even think about attempting this. Believe me, I'm too scared to try and probably will be for a long time. I just like to know how things are done. I love to learn.

Fourth, the "thing" is.......drumroll please......DRIFTING!

What is the step-by-step process to drift a motorcycle? What is the best way to practice? Do you need special equipment of any sort (tires, etc.)?

And I actually have another question. I am looking to replace the ridiculous bunny ear mirrors and I read on this forum that r1 and r6 mirrors will work, but am I correct in assuming that I will have to drill a new hole and remove the metal "nut" (what is the technical term for it? lol) from the old hole and put it in the new one?

Thanks for all the help I know I am going to get. I have been reading on this forum for awhile now and love it. Hi, my name is Elisha (e-lie-sha, i'm not a girl lol) and I have a motorcycle problem.

Peace fellas.

ry-mac75 · 08-19-2010, 12:42 PM

Welcome.

Do a search on mirrors - there are several threads, the search button is in the nav bar. Long story short - you can use zx-6r mirrors without drilling, otherwise you're putting holes in your bike.

As far as drifting is concerned - I really wouldn't bother. I'm also pretty certain that this bike doesn't have the power to do it anyway. If you absolutely must, book some track time and figure it out there - otherwise, nice knowing you.

jacobdahl · 08-19-2010, 12:52 PM

How to drift?
Very carefully. Yikes!

Bigevildoer · 08-19-2010, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elishatarvin

Fourth, the "thing" is.......drumroll please......DRIFTING!
.

Might as well keep that drum roll going straight to your funeral...
Cars drift - they have 4 wheels so they don't have stability issues..

Motorcycles don't drift - they low side / crash.... bikes have 2 wheels, and if your wheels start to drift, you lose stability and traction. Down you go. Try watching a show like Stealth Rider - they don't drift. Closest they get is a rolling burnout. *MAYBE* some pro level stunt riders can drift, but I've never seen it.

**Marthy** · 08-19-2010, 01:23 PM

The question kind of hit me too a little while ago. Get yourself a dirt bike at first! And a cheap one too. I use to be able to do it at low speed on wet pavement with a dual. Not quite sure I want to try that with a 450lbs + bike right out of the box! I remember that 1 time I was coming hot in a 90 deg corner and I used too much front brake... the front end just wash off on me! I put my foot on the ground and pull on the handlebar as hard as I could and lean the bike a bit more until the rear end broke loose. (kind of end up on a 2 wheel drift) I saved it but Dude! Thanks the bike was very light. That was my Honda MB5. That was a great little bike. 49.9cc at 15 y.o. I clock 120KPM (70 mph) once with that thing. I wish I kept it just for fun.

porky45 · 08-19-2010, 01:31 PM

are you talking about drifting or controlled sliding? like in motogp?

I don't have the answer, but If you're talking about motogp and sbk and what not, skidding/sliding is very common

Funkmaxtor · 08-19-2010, 01:41 PM

Pretty sure our bike is capable of drifting in the right conditions.

As far as how to do it. I'm no expert but you should lock the rear wheel while moving. While the rear is locked you need to pretty much go full throttle and let go of the rear brake. This should get the wheel spinning. Once the wheel is spinning you need to counter steer and control the throttle to keep the drift angle manageable.

Like I said no expert but if you do decide to try this be very very careful. This is not easy and very few people can actually drift. See video.

YouTube - Motorcycle Drifting and Burnouts.mov

elishatarvin · 08-19-2010, 01:46 PM

Thanks for all the quick replies. Now that you mention it porky, both now that you got me interested in controlled sliding. If you youtube street bike or motorcycle drifting you will see what I am talking about.

Now a few other quick questions. I found some bar end mirrors that I like and I was just wondering if as long as I get 7/8" diameter mirrors they will work? Also, will r1 and r6 mirror block off plates fit on my bike? And another question (lol I am really taking advantage of this forum on the first day), if I powder coat the chain and sprocket will it have a negative affect on anything?

**Marthy** · 08-19-2010, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elishatarvin

Thanks for all the quick replies. Now that you mention it porky, both now that you got me interested in controlled sliding. If you youtube street bike or motorcycle drifting you will see what I am talking about.

Now a few other quick questions. I found some bar end mirrors that I like and I was just wondering if as long as I get 7/8" diameter mirrors they will work? Also, will r1 and r6 mirror block off plates fit on my bike? And another question (lol I am really taking advantage of this forum on the first day), if I powder coat the chain and sprocket will it have a negative affect on anything?

I change mine too. Can't remember exactly from what bike it's coming from but it's a ATV. I even kept the bar in the middle, I just removed the pad. I can post pick tomorrow if you want.

elishatarvin · 08-19-2010, 06:39 PM

Never mind powder coating the chain, lol. Gotta replace it eventually anyway. But still thinking about the sprocket.
And sounds good on the pic Marthy.

08-19-2010, 12:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
elishatarvin Senior Member Bike: FZ6R Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 150 Thanks: 7 Thanked 23 Times in 15 Posts	How to drift First off, what's up. I'm new to riding and the forum so be nice. Second, I am about to ask a question that I have searched for the answer to for quite some time (in this forum and on google). I have found some pathetic attempts to explain the "how" to this question, but they just do not go into detail enough. Third, I know I am a newbie and need to ride for quite some time before I even think about attempting this. Believe me, I'm too scared to try and probably will be for a long time. I just like to know how things are done. I love to learn. Fourth, the "thing" is.......drumroll please......DRIFTING! What is the step-by-step process to drift a motorcycle? What is the best way to practice? Do you need special equipment of any sort (tires, etc.)? And I actually have another question. I am looking to replace the ridiculous bunny ear mirrors and I read on this forum that r1 and r6 mirrors will work, but am I correct in assuming that I will have to drill a new hole and remove the metal "nut" (what is the technical term for it? lol) from the old hole and put it in the new one? Thanks for all the help I know I am going to get. I have been reading on this forum for awhile now and love it. Hi, my name is Elisha (e-lie-sha, i'm not a girl lol) and I have a motorcycle problem. Peace fellas.

08-19-2010, 12:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
ry-mac75 Senior Member Bike: 2009 Raven FZ6R Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 253 Thanks: 10 Thanked 76 Times in 38 Posts	Welcome. Do a search on mirrors - there are several threads, the search button is in the nav bar. Long story short - you can use zx-6r mirrors without drilling, otherwise you're putting holes in your bike. As far as drifting is concerned - I really wouldn't bother. I'm also pretty certain that this bike doesn't have the power to do it anyway. If you absolutely must, book some track time and figure it out there - otherwise, nice knowing you. __________________ 2009 Raven FZ6R - D3 aluminium grips, CF TBR Exhaust, Comfort seat, Integrated tail light, CF rear tire hugger, proton flush mount turn signals, FDB shorty levers and smoked double bubble windshield.

08-19-2010, 01:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
porky45 Senior Member Bike: FZ6R Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northern San Diego (Vista) Posts: 372 Thanks: 49 Thanked 41 Times in 36 Posts	are you talking about drifting or controlled sliding? like in motogp? I don't have the answer, but If you're talking about motogp and sbk and what not, skidding/sliding is very common __________________ 2009 FZ6R Yamaha Blue! // Targa FE // Driven Sprocket Conversion -1/+2 // R6s Mirrors // Rim Stripes // Speedohealer//Flushies!

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08-19-2010, 12:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
jacobdahl Senior Member Bike: 2010 FZ6 R Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Renfrew Ontario Posts: 158 Thanks: 8 Thanked 22 Times in 18 Posts	How to drift? Very carefully. Yikes!

08-19-2010, 01:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
Marthy Senior Member Bike: 2009 FZ6R Touring - Fast Yellow Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 2,361 Thanks: 1,041 Thanked 824 Times in 510 Posts	The question kind of hit me too a little while ago. Get yourself a dirt bike at first! And a cheap one too. I use to be able to do it at low speed on wet pavement with a dual. Not quite sure I want to try that with a 450lbs + bike right out of the box! I remember that 1 time I was coming hot in a 90 deg corner and I used too much front brake... the front end just wash off on me! I put my foot on the ground and pull on the handlebar as hard as I could and lean the bike a bit more until the rear end broke loose. (kind of end up on a 2 wheel drift) I saved it but Dude! Thanks the bike was very light. That was my Honda MB5. That was a great little bike. 49.9cc at 15 y.o. I clock 120KPM (70 mph) once with that thing. I wish I kept it just for fun.

08-19-2010, 01:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
elishatarvin Senior Member Bike: FZ6R Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 150 Thanks: 7 Thanked 23 Times in 15 Posts	Thanks for all the quick replies. Now that you mention it porky, both now that you got me interested in controlled sliding. If you youtube street bike or motorcycle drifting you will see what I am talking about. Now a few other quick questions. I found some bar end mirrors that I like and I was just wondering if as long as I get 7/8" diameter mirrors they will work? Also, will r1 and r6 mirror block off plates fit on my bike? And another question (lol I am really taking advantage of this forum on the first day), if I powder coat the chain and sprocket will it have a negative affect on anything?

08-19-2010, 06:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
elishatarvin Senior Member Bike: FZ6R Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 150 Thanks: 7 Thanked 23 Times in 15 Posts	Never mind powder coating the chain, lol. Gotta replace it eventually anyway. But still thinking about the sprocket. And sounds good on the pic Marthy.