Handling problem?

Hi folks. I've only had my 5th generation 98 VFR for a few days, but I have a question about the handling, the stearing to be precise!

I've always been a counter steer type of rider on sports bikes in the past, and counter steer for both low and high speed turns.
The VFR handles great at speed on long, fast turns and feels normal, but on really slow turns (junctions, roundabouts etc) I can actually feel the handlebars turning in the direction I'm going - something I've never felt on a bike before.

Is this normal on a VFR, is this just the way they handle due to the geometry? She came with Michelin Macadams (yuk!) which have plenty of life left in them and aren't worn, squared or stepped at all. I'm running Michelin Pilot roads on my '98 ZX9R and think they're ace.

Any advice would be appreciated! Ta!

 

The VFR is no lightweight. Its going to feel a little more chunky in the slower stuff compared to your 9R.

 

once you get the bike initially leaned over, you can steer into the turn, not away from it (countersteer). this is the case especially in slow turns.

 

Well I guess this where I put my hands up infront of the other members, and embarass myself as a newbie, and admit I've been a prat.

Maybe if i'd checked the tyre pressures once I got my new bike home, I'd have realised they were half flat!

Now, with the correct pressures in them, she's handling like a dream!

Sorry!

 

^ LOL good one, we've all been there.