Correct cornering technique in full,question

[arossitt]

Can anyone layout the steps to cornering in full.By this I mean the use of 1.front brake
2.back brake
3.clutch
4.throttle
5.position on bike
everyone has their own style but there must be a basic method.Thanks in advance.

 

[wardy]

it of course depends on the corner

but use this to help you.

1. remain loose and enter and exit the corner in a smooth fashion.

2. entering the corner almost all the time you should be standing in the bent knee, arms up attack position. This position verys per rider.

3. as you enter the corner have your finger(s) on the clutch, and brake, use the brakes evenly and then

4. sit down as you enter the appex of the corner doing this with one smooth motion.

5. as you exit the corner roll on the throttle and use your body to lean back/forward to get the maximum traction and acceleration.

6. make sure to also counter balance the front end of the bike in the corner to avoid front end wash out.

7. if you have to put your leg out keep it bent (not rigid) and do not place your knees under the bars in a lock position......this is all relavant to the corner some times you have to.

ok guys what did i miss?

did i mention RELAX AND STAY SMOOTH? :cool:

 

[JPIVEY]

How about 3.5

Rolling the bike under your butt, or dipping the bars, however you want to say it, as you enter the appex.

yes/no ?

 

[wardy]

very good

absolutly 3.5 .
main thing is to "control the bike" not "force it"

gomer is a pro at both

:scream:

 

[High Lord Gomer]

"Gomer" and "pro" should not be used in the same sentence, unless there is a whole bunch of "not"s spinkled in there. :confused:

 

[yardpro]

varies

 

[appyoblivion]

book

check out the book on moto's by donnie bales and gary semics, It has a great section which mentions keeping the clutch out while braking and staying in a higher gear for more control. It did wonders for my 125. now i dont have that moment of free wheeling when the clutch is in. Also it says to not use the clutch when changing down when the throttle is off. Feels smooth

 

[bud]

I also find it important to stay loose, relaxed and smooth which is better for balance and to keep up momentum thru a corner. I have seen some people here say to squeeze with your legs while cornering. Never seen that mentioned any where else, or practised by pros. Trying to grip the bike like that would seem to hinder staying loose... Pushing in with your outside leg, especially while standing up thru a corner is different, but even then I would only be using my outside leg to help lean the bike down. jm2c.

 

[Boozer]

don't forget that when sitting down for the corner, the leg should be extended at the same time, to throw the weight onto the front wheel. As you enter the apex, TURN your head and look UP to the exit. Keep your head over the cross bar and your elbows up. If you keep your elbows up, then you should be using the door knob technique to roll on the benzine. Weighting the outside peg also helps, as does sitting on the outside edge of the seat.

 

[High Lord Gomer]

Originally posted by bud
I have seen some people here say to squeeze with your legs while cornering. Never seen that mentioned any where else, or practised by pros. Trying to grip the bike like that would seem to hinder staying loose... Pushing in with your outside leg, especially while standing up thru a corner is different, but even then I would only be using my outside leg to help lean the bike down. jm2c.

I've never seen squeezing with your legs in the turns suggested here, but I agree with you, I couldn't see doing that, either.

 

[High Lord Gomer]

Originally posted by Boozer
TURN your head and look UP to the exit.

That make so much sense, but I don't think I've ever consciously done that. Hmm, maybe that explains a few things...:eek:

Thanks!

 

[JPIVEY]

Originally posted by High Lord Gomer
That make so much sense

You should have your exit line picked out by the time you leave the appex and roll on the gas, the bike WILL go where the eyes are looking

 

[wardy]

dangit

i new i was doing some thing wrong! hell i look all over the place, you know the pits for a fresh plate of burgers, some good looking........well its no wonder that i am always using goofy lines!

thats my excuse HA!

gomer your a "pro" in many peoples eyes!
not to mention other species lower on the food chain

:scream:

 

[Big Tuna]

This may just be common sense, but I try to match the lean of the bike to the angle of the bank(trying to keep as much tire surface area in contact with the ground as possible). Try and keep your body as perpendicular to the ground as possible move the bike around beneath you(works for me).
I find weighting that outside peg really comes into play in flat turns.