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EntertainmentHow to Ride a Motorcycle

Cornering Tips & Techniques

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Cornering is arguably the most rewarding experience in motorcycling. To properly do so, keep some things in mind. You want to make sure you slow down before the turn while you’re still straight. Any reduction in speed on a motorcycle inherently destabilizes it, so you want to make sure you do that while you’re straight up and down, not while you’re already leaned over.

Make sure you sight and look through your turn. A, it’ll make sure that your path is clear and safe, but B, it’ll also keep your bike’s trajectory on target and smooth through your intended path.

Make sure you have your throttle application smooth and steady, rolling on progressively as you make your way through the curve. Any abrupt changes in speed and application of the throttle will destabilize the bike and compromise traction. All the while looking through the curve, roll on your throttle for the exit, enjoy, and repeat as necessary.


Lessons in this Guide

How to Ride a Motorcycle with Joonil Park

How to Get a Motorcycle License

How to Keep Your Motorcycle Safe

How to Ride a Motorcycle Offensively

How to Ride a Motorcycle Defensively

Hand Signals for Riding a Motorcycle in a Group

Tips on Riding a Motorcycle in a Group

Tips for Long Distance Riding on a Motorcycle

Tips for Riding a Motorcycle on the Highway

Tips for Riding a Motorcycle in the Rain

Tips for Riding a Motorcycle at Night

Tips for Riding a Motorcycle in the City

Steering vs. Countersteering

How to Shift Gears on a Motorcycle without the Clutch

How to Ride a Motorcycle with a Passenger

Cornering Tips & Techniques

How to Lean a Motorcycle

How to Avoid Hazards on a Motorcycle

How to Do a Figure 8 on a Motorcycle

How to Make a U-Turn on a Motorcycle

How to Avoid Stalling on a Motorcycle

How to Use the Clutch on a Motorcycle

How to Shift Gears on a Motorcycle

How to Walk a Motorcycle

How to Start & Stop a Motorcycle

How to Turn on & Shut Off a Motorcycle

How to Mount a Motorcycle

How to Push a Motorcycle

Motorcycle Controls

Understanding the Parts of a Motorcycle

Motorcycle Safety Gear

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