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gadget · 14-09-21, 07:04 PM

Motogp / WSB / BSB and most road race pilots do actually use counter steering to great effect, the changes in bars width and shallower angles allows the effective use of counter steering. It only becomes apparent above approximately 15-20 mph, I was taught to use this method when racing back in the 70's especiallyfor quick line changes at decent speeds, not recommended for slow tight turns at all, it's kind of a natural thing to do now tbh. You can either be a 'pusher' or a 'puller' on the bars, I'm a pusher but don't realise I'm doing it as it's now second nature. Go out and find a nice relaxing twisty road and have a play with it, it does go 'hand in glove' with lean angle too but once you've has a play with it you'll find your bike has a lot more agility and ability than you've ever felt before.
How many bikers have leant into a corner and panicked because they've all but run out of road almost stacking it into a hedge? Some bikes naturally steer quicker than others, counter steering helps the cornering principle immensely.

14-09-21, 07:04 PM	#7
gadget Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Posts: 397	Re: Counter Leaning Motogp / WSB / BSB and most road race pilots do actually use counter steering to great effect, the changes in bars width and shallower angles allows the effective use of counter steering. It only becomes apparent above approximately 15-20 mph, I was taught to use this method when racing back in the 70's especiallyfor quick line changes at decent speeds, not recommended for slow tight turns at all, it's kind of a natural thing to do now tbh. You can either be a 'pusher' or a 'puller' on the bars, I'm a pusher but don't realise I'm doing it as it's now second nature. Go out and find a nice relaxing twisty road and have a play with it, it does go 'hand in glove' with lean angle too but once you've has a play with it you'll find your bike has a lot more agility and ability than you've ever felt before. How many bikers have leant into a corner and panicked because they've all but run out of road almost stacking it into a hedge? Some bikes naturally steer quicker than others, counter steering helps the cornering principle immensely.