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The expert rider displays an awareness of the capabilities of both himself and his machine when cornering, braking, accelerating and also the effect
that road camber can have on the above.
The expert rider displays an awareness of the capabilities of both himself and his machine when cornering, braking, accelerating and also the effect
that road camber can have on the above.
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Cornering Grip
Braking or Acceleration Grip
It can be seen that as soon as a large amount of cornering grip is demanded from the tyres, there is
little in reserve for braking or acceleration.
It can be seen that as soon as a large amount of cornering grip is demanded from the tyres, there is
little in reserve for braking or acceleration.
The more of one type of grip you demand from your tyres, the less you will have available of the other.
The more of one type of grip you demand from your tyres, the less you will have available of the other.
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Constant Speed - even weight distribution.
Constant Speed - even weight distribution.
Acceleration - weight shifts
back.
Acceleration - weight shifts
back.
Braking - weight shifts
forwards.
Braking - weight shifts
forwards.
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Cornering - weight shifts to the outside of the bend.
Cornering - weight shifts to the outside of the bend.
Cornering & Accelerating -
weight shifts to the outside of the bend and
to the back.
Cornering & Accelerating -
weight shifts to the outside of the bend and
to the back.
Cornering & Braking - weight shifts to the
outside of the bend and to the front.
Cornering & Braking - weight shifts to the
outside of the bend and to the front.
The more you brake or accelerate, the less you will be able to corner safely.
The more you brake or accelerate, the less you will be able to corner safely.
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SKIDDING is defined as the involuntary movement of a vehicle due to the grip of the tyres on the road becoming less than a force or
forces acting on the vehicle.
SKIDDING is defined as the involuntary movement of a vehicle due to the grip of the tyres on the road becoming less than a force or
forces acting on the vehicle.
It is caused by: -
Excessive speed for the circumstances.
Course cornering at a speed that is not itself excessive.
Excessive banking.
Harsh acceleration.
Sudden or excessive braking.
IF YOU START TO SKID - REMOVE THE CAUSE.
It is caused by: -
Excessive speed for the circumstances.
Course cornering at a speed that is not itself excessive.
Excessive banking.
Harsh acceleration.
Sudden or excessive braking.
IF YOU START TO SKID - REMOVE THE CAUSE.
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Gently take up the free play in
the brakes.
Gently take up the free play in
the brakes.
Alter pressures progressively as
needed.
Alter pressures progressively as
needed.
Relax the pressures as speed is lost.
Relax the pressures as speed is lost.
Release pressure just before stopping to avoid a jerky halt.
Release pressure just before stopping to avoid a jerky halt.
Always be able to stop on your own side of the road within the distance you can see to be clear.
Always be able to stop on your own side of the road within the distance you can see to be clear.
Good Braking TechniqueGood Braking Technique
During accelerationDuring acceleration
WEIGHT TRANSFER
REAR More grip
REAR More grip
FRONT Less grip
FRONT Less grip
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During decelerationDuring deceleration
WEIGHT TRANSFER
REAR Less grip
REAR Less grip
FRONT More grip
FRONT More grip
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When cornering, it is essential that the rider selects the correct gear to match the speed of the motorcycle. Stability is a vital
ingredient in cornering technique. Inappropriate gear selection will adversely affect the performance of the machine.
When cornering, it is essential that the rider selects the correct gear to match the speed of the motorcycle. Stability is a vital
ingredient in cornering technique. Inappropriate gear selection will adversely affect the performance of the machine.
Bottom Gear
Bottom Gear
Plenty of power
Little speed
Intermediate Gears
Intermediate Gears
Varying combinations of power & speed
Top GearTop Gear
Plenty of speed
Little power
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1 Approach1 Approach
2 Entry2 Entry
3 Exit3 Exit
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Assess the bend and adjust your speed accordingly.
Assess the bend and adjust your speed accordingly.
Adjust power delivery to enable a constant speed
through the bend.
Adjust power delivery to enable a constant speed
through the bend.
When exiting the bend start to accelerate as the
view ahead increases and the bike stabilises.
When exiting the bend start to accelerate as the
view ahead increases and the bike stabilises.
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One way to turn the bike rapidly is to use counter steering. This involves pushing on the inside handlebar to cause the bike to turn.
One way to turn the bike rapidly is to use counter steering. This involves pushing on the inside handlebar to cause the bike to turn.
If you push on the left
bar...
If you push on the left
bar...
The bike turns left.
The bike turns left.
You Could acquaint yourself with
counter steering as it can help you
avoid a collision.
You Could acquaint yourself with
counter steering as it can help you
avoid a collision.