Going Round the Bend (A Lesson Learned in Counter-Steering)

[zimbo]

Aw, go on then, as it's you

And no, it works just the same with a pillion!

[ducbird]

Originally Posted by zimbo

Aw, go on then, as it's you

And no, it works just the same with a pillion!

ah thanks

[billywiztheelder]

Originally Posted by ducbird

is this affected if you carry a pillion

Only that it is even more useful and the effort that you have to put in becomes more noticeable because you have that sack of spuds sitting behind you!

[MarkST]

Originally Posted by billywiztheelder

because you have that sack of spuds sitting behind you!

That's not very nice Billy

[ducbird]

Originally Posted by billywiztheelder

Only that it is even more useful and the effort that you have to put in becomes more noticeable because you have that sack of spuds sitting behind you!

never been called that before

[Imola Duke]

DB ignore it i think your a smashing Lass............ at least i have met you , and you make a bostin bacon, saus sarnie
sack of spuds FFS Numptie get a grip (billy)

[MarkST]

Originally Posted by Imola Duke

you make a bostin bacon, saus sarnie

I'm kicking myself now for not getting my finger out and making that meet .

[Steve GD]

Originally Posted by Imola Duke

DB ignore it i think your a smashing Lass............ at least i have met you , and you make a bostin bacon, saus sarnie
sack of spuds FFS Numptie get a grip (billy)

Now there is a word which 90% of English speakers will have trouble finding in their Oxford English Dictionaries.

[Imola Duke]

Bostin ! BOSTIN - Probably best word in the world!

[ducbird]

Originally Posted by MarkST

I'm kicking myself now for not getting my finger out and making that meet .

Well i did try but u was having none of it some lame excuse about an oil leak

Bostin i like that word 8)

we hi jacked this thread again

now back to gettin round corners

[Paivi]

Originally Posted by ducbird

now back to gettin round corners

As opposed to going round the bend? I think most of us have done that already...

[MarkST]

Originally Posted by Steve GD

Now there is a word which 90% of English speakers will have trouble finding in their Oxford English Dictionaries.

It's on 'Urban Dictionary' though - Urban Dictionary: bostin
although I've no idea who Lisa Dutton is ??

[Stu2K7]

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

[MarkST]

Originally Posted by Stu2K7

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

Stu

It's easy peasy and absolutely no drama involved Stu, just a little pressure applied, and around you go.
I dont personally subscribe to the 'gyroscopic effect' theory though.

[Steve GD]

Originally Posted by Stu2K7

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!