what do i have to do to get my turning radius to be sharper and better,etc.

 

Shorter wheelbase. Via a shorter swingarm...A-arms that are forward +1"...or both

 

Or you can put grooved radial tires on the front this will improve your front steering alot. We have these tires on all our bikes. I would ride a bike with out them.

 

SpeedDemn;

Be sure your front end is aligned properly. Toe-out = large radius, toe-in = equals sharper quicker response. Keep in mind, toe-in could lead to too quick of a response which would result in a wreck. If the alignment is correct, see steps 1-3:

1) Shift your wait to the top of your handlebars.

2) Turn to the desired direction

3) Gas it!

The result is that it pretty much turns on a dime.

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[BLUE]I think my turning radius is about 10'. I can improve this by doing the above procedures. By adding the weight to the handlebars, my front tires grab better and the rear end lightens up. With the rear lightened and the front gripping, I think I am getting a better turn from the machine. Whether or not you need to actually "gas" it is up to you and the predicament you're in.[/BLUE]

That's the best advice I could give you that would "NOT" require modifications.

 

I have actually heard of some folks shaving down the stops at the end of the steering stem to get a bit tighter turning radius. I haven't tried it personally but I'd love for someone else to give it a shot and let me know how it works!

Dennis

 

In soft dirt or sand, lean forward, turn the bars, hit the front brakes and gas it. When I do this, my quad will pivoton the front inside tire and whip me around. It also helps to shift your weight on your foot pegs, almost like you are going to jump off the side of the quad. This will push the quad the direction you want it to go.
ERIC

 

I have done it to my wife's 300ex just make sure you don't grind too much away or the bottom of the tie rods will hit the lower a-arm. It made a big difference. (I ground the stops on the steering stem)