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Message: [QUOTE="pedesktm, post: 210752, member: 17052"] I can say that smooth contolled momentum is the best way. As stated before, aggressive gas-clutch-brake slide-downshift-gas-release clutch is required at times on tight turns. Some points I have been taught are: 1) Stand up, weight on the balls of your feet. Allows for quick body position adjustments and allows the bike to move freely under you. Always weight the outside peg while tuning. 2) When taking flat fast turns, keep the gas on, clutch it and let the back end break loose a bit. that way your turning with the back wheel. Basically pivoting on the front wheel into the direction you want to turn. 3) When in tight woods, Aim your front wheel at the outside tree then turn. It provide a berm of sort and when going between two trees your bars are not as wide. If going between 2 trees that are narrower than your bars, turn through the trees quickly (If that makes sense) Quick left , then right, then straighten out. THis also makes your bars narrower than the opening and you can maintain sometype of momentum. 4) Remember that your right hand is the gas, your left hand is your throttle control. Maintain engine rpms but control how that power is deliverd to the ground with the clutch. When we practice, we make a habit of making sure we have no wheel spin. You will use alot less energy and stay in much better control. 5) Start slow and learn the technique then apply what you learned into your practice. Not everytime you ride does it have to be a race. You will learn through repetition what works and what doesn't. 6) Practice, practice, practice. Have a friend who rides well follow you and give your pointers. 7) Have fun!! Find time to "Play"on your bike. Ride wheelies, do front stoppies, whatever. That way you become very familiar with how your bike will handle on certain situations. This is enough for now!! Just my $.02:D [/QUOTE]

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