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Learning to turn properly
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<blockquote data-quote="hppants" data-source="post: 1330352" data-attributes="member: 27852"><p>I agree with most of our friends - you are likely target fixing on something much closer than the vanishing point in the curve. I also subscribe heavily to the "outside/Inside/outside" methodology for negotiating curves, even more pronounced on left handers. You are most likely to get into trouble at the apex of the curve, and having the full width of the lane to work with is golden, IMO.</p><p></p><p>I also agree that you should find your lowest speed at the point of initial countersteer. Hold your throttle and speed steady until you are past the apex - then accelerate out of the curve if conditions allow for it (and for MAXIMUM fun factor!!!). The steady speed to the apex plants our chassis and keeps it from bouncing around, or bouncing more if you come across an imperfection in the pavement at this most inopportune time. I find this even more important when the bike is loaded with luggage and camping gear.</p><p></p><p>Finally, I learned most of what (little) I know about riding from a trusted and accomplished friend (who is also now a MSF instructor). She followed me at first and l showed her what I was doing wrong. Then she made me follow her and she showed me how to do it right. So I think the "buddy system" idea is great, but should be delivered in two equal parts.</p><p></p><p>Great idea for a thread.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hppants, post: 1330352, member: 27852"] I agree with most of our friends - you are likely target fixing on something much closer than the vanishing point in the curve. I also subscribe heavily to the "outside/Inside/outside" methodology for negotiating curves, even more pronounced on left handers. You are most likely to get into trouble at the apex of the curve, and having the full width of the lane to work with is golden, IMO. I also agree that you should find your lowest speed at the point of initial countersteer. Hold your throttle and speed steady until you are past the apex - then accelerate out of the curve if conditions allow for it (and for MAXIMUM fun factor!!!). The steady speed to the apex plants our chassis and keeps it from bouncing around, or bouncing more if you come across an imperfection in the pavement at this most inopportune time. I find this even more important when the bike is loaded with luggage and camping gear. Finally, I learned most of what (little) I know about riding from a trusted and accomplished friend (who is also now a MSF instructor). She followed me at first and l showed her what I was doing wrong. Then she made me follow her and she showed me how to do it right. So I think the "buddy system" idea is great, but should be delivered in two equal parts. Great idea for a thread. [/QUOTE]
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