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Old 05 Jan 08, 06:13 PM   #45 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Stu2K7 View Post
I've heard of the counter-steer technique also, recently actually at Ducbird's at the XMas Midlands Rideout and I have yet to try this one.

I think I am going to be VERY nervy about initially steering left to go right and vice versa but hey I'll give it a try I guess I could do with carrying more speed through bends as I do tend to understeer a little when knocking on a bit.

Stu
Stu, you are doing it already. It is the way steering works, and if you can ride any bike then your body knows how to do it, but the explanation is so counter-intuitive that it is hard for the mk1 brain to accept. No drama, mate. Go out and ride a push bike to prove the theory to yourself...works just the same with them!
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