I've been riding for 6 years BUT I'm a very very very slow learner. I started out on a buell blast which was very forgiving but very boring. I "outgrew" it in a matter of months (it didn't help that my exhusband that had an R1 that used to let me ride it...that ruined it right there). Anyhoo, I have always had issues with turning at slow speeds. I'm fine with the clutch/brake action in first gear but I found that I was having issues dumping the GSXR I got 3 years ago b/c I wasn't LOOKING into my turns. When I keep my eyes up I don't get as scared and my bike goes where my eyes go. I found that when I was at mid ohio the instructors had to continually remind me to look into the turn. It's a BAD habit if you get into it. I renewed my temps for 2 years b/f I took the course so I had TONS of bad habits that are still getting broken. Anyhoo, I hope some of that helps.