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Originally Posted by RichInFla
My neighbor, who is a Harley rider (since birth probably), is going to take me to a new housing subdivision where the roads are in place but only one house. He says it's nice and curvy, which is what I feel I need to work on.
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Welcome. Sounds to me like you have a good plan.
The above "sounds" like a good idea but a caution:
Take a slow "inspection" ride of the roads first. Look for dirt, gravel, sand and debris (nails!).
Once above ~5mph, the bike MUST lean to get the front wheel to turn. Counter-steering just makes the bike lean in the direction you want to turn. If the rider also leans or does a slight weight shift, it turns even better. This comes with practice.
Shifting during a turn: yes, you almost have to with a stock machine.
After you get a little more comfortable with the bike, read up on the 16 tooth front sprocket.
It solves the "high gear ratio" problem........for some people.