well , thanks to the earlier thread on countersteering I have become a much better rider. I used to countersteer to initiate a turn and sort of fall into the turn. After reading several referenced articles on the subject I began to experiment. I am now to the point that I do not really turn the handlebars at all, just sort of push in the direction I want to go. I can corner a lot faster than before, and a lot tighter. Anyway, I forgot who started the thread, but whoever it was , Thanks!

 

by far the easy way to steer and it will make your corners and exit speeds faster.

 

You were always doing itto one degree or anotherbut the fact that you understand the physics and the mechanics of it is what is actually helping you.

 

Remember to throttle all the way through the turn, and that's all there is too it.
And if you need to turn tighter, push more and add a little more throttle.

"Another satisfied counter-steering customer"

 

hehe!

It IS nice ta hear that sometimes some REAL good comes outta the BS threads...

NOW, if my fingerless glovescatch a lil' extra wind resistance,
BUT, my chaps are slicker than my jeans,
Does that mean that they cancel each other out aerodynamically???

 

Only if you are running the right oil in your engine, and you don't lace up yourboots too tight.

 

Paniolo,

TY, my friend. That question has been wakin' me up at night in a cold sweat, ya know?

 

Good! It's about time an HD rider figures this out. You will be a better rider, and a safer one. Congrats to you. Spread the word that this is not some ricer bul#$%, it really works.

 

I dont know about you guys, but for me.....after riding for a long time...like 35 years, I find it very hard to explain or even remember how I perform maneuvers on a bike. Its like sitting here I cant think of how I start a turn. I fully understand the concepts involved, and the physics involved.....it just seems to come so natural for me that there is no thinking needed....it just happens. Its only these threads that get me thinking about the exact body mechanics used when I am riding.....and even then its hard to remember.

 

But does he wave exiting corners now?

Does make a difference when you know whats going on as the other poster said.