slow motion skills

[GoldOxide_imp]

First of all, I can't do it .... properly and repeatedly ... yet
The CB can easily move on idle in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd (equal ~ 5, 10 or 15 mph). So the throttle isn't needed. Go in first, release the clutch, let the speed settle, start practicing your first turns. With the clutch you control speed, if you need to brake (I don't see why) that's with your foot brake - but that intrduces instability. That answers your question. one can do it with your left hand, the right hand off (hovering over the handle bar for safety). It ain't easy, but I think if teaches you a few lessons.
Nothing to boast about, just a lot of fun.

Yes, and I don't know why. Eventually it is something I do with all the bikes I own.

ending up flat on your nose ?

ending up flat on your nose ?

I find the rear brake is key to modulating all low speed maneuvers. Depending on the bike, no change in clutch and feather the throttle, as required - or no throttle change and modulate the clutch carefully. In general, it is typical to have both hands ready for action as well as the foot brake ready to go. The hand brake sees almost no action unless it is a straight line brake. If the bike is powerful enough, engaged in second gear may smooth out the experience.

Never dropped a machine in slow speed maneuvers. My bikes have dropped in slow speed maneuvers being manually pushed, but not by me.