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Motorbike Training Question: Tips for Improving Cornering Skills

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#1 ·
Hey everyone,

I'm currently learning to ride and have been practicing my cornering techniques, but I feel like I’m not getting it quite right.

No matter how much I lean, I sometimes feel like I’m not hitting the apex properly, and it messes with my confidence. Any tips for improving cornering, particularly at higher speeds?

I’ve been focusing on throttle control and body positioning, but I think I might be missing something. Do you recommend specific drills or exercises to help master this?

Would love to hear your thoughts and experiences!
 
#2 ·
Hey everyone,

I'm currently learning to ride and have been practicing my cornering techniques, but I feel like I’m not getting it quite right.

No matter how much I lean, I sometimes feel like I’m not hitting the apex properly, and it messes with my confidence. Any tips for improving cornering, particularly at higher speeds?

I’ve been focusing on throttle control and body positioning, but I think I might be missing something. Do you recommend specific drills or exercises to help master this Full license training in Milton Keynes?

Would love to hear your thoughts and experiences!
thanks in advance for any help
 
#4 ·
Hey everyone,

I'm currently learning to ride and have been practicing my cornering techniques, but I feel like I’m not getting it quite right.

No matter how much I lean, I sometimes feel like I’m not hitting the apex properly, and it messes with my confidence. Any tips for improving cornering, particularly at higher speeds?

I’ve been focusing on throttle control and body positioning, but I think I might be missing something. Do you recommend specific drills or exercises to help master this?

Would love to hear your thoughts and experiences!
Appropriately Push/pull on the steering.
Hey everyone,

I'm currently learning to ride and have been practicing my cornering techniques, but I feel like I’m not getting it quite right.

No matter how much I lean, I sometimes feel like I’m not hitting the apex properly, and it messes with my confidence. Any tips for improving cornering, particularly at higher speeds?

I’ve been focusing on throttle control and body positioning, but I think I might be missing something. Do you recommend specific drills or exercises to help master this?

Would love to hear your thoughts and experiences!
Do you feel like no matter what you do, you are going to be thrown off the bike?
What model bike do you have?
How tall are you, and your weight?
Are your tires recent or are they worn?
Is your suspension stock?
 
#5 ·
I had a 2008 Spyder and it was an absolute disaster on corners.after going on a 2500km trip. I had to replace the front tires with only 6000km on them .I took into Les Swabb in Boise, the service mgr said the alignment was out one and a quarter inches. This solved the issue. However after calling my local dealer (who installed the tires) and
Said that it was the way I was riding? After riding since 1959 and 40 bikes later I thought I knew how to corner.
 
#6 ·
I had a 2008 Spyder and it was an absolute disaster on corners.after going on a 2500km trip. I had to replace the front tires with only 6000km on them .I took into Les Swabb in Boise, the service mgr said the alignment was out one and a quarter inches. This solved the issue. However after calling my local dealer (who installed the tires) and
Said that it was the way I was riding? After riding since 1959 and 40 bikes later I thought I knew how to corner.
I have 22000 miles on my 2017 Spyder, still has original tires on front and have replaced the rear tire once.
I'm in the North Georgia mountains,no problem with cornering.
 
#7 ·
After several 2-wheel motorcycles and decades, my Can-Am Spyder test ride was disconcerting. The sway bar seemed much too soft and every tiny steering correction felt like a "lunge". After the test ride, my salesman responded by telling me to look further ahead, hold the grips lightly, and steer smoothly (not with tiny adjustments) -- and to NOT replace the sway bar. I can now say that he was absolutely correct, but it took me a while to relax enough to master the new technique.

In my opinion, leaning into turns has little actual effect on a Can-Am, and mostly only satisfies 2-wheel muscle memory. Learn to "ride effortless" and you'll enjoy the Can-Am's road manners. And on the rough roads often encountered in New Hampshire, the stock sway bar is fine.
 
#8 ·
After several 2-wheel motorcycles and decades, my Can-Am Spyder test ride was disconcerting. The sway bar seemed much too soft and every tiny steering correction felt like a "lunge". After the test ride, my salesman responded by telling me to look further ahead, hold the grips lightly, and steer smoothly (not with tiny adjustments) -- and to NOT replace the sway bar. I can now say that he was absolutely correct, but it took me a while to relax enough to master the new technique.

In my opinion, leaning into turns has little actual effect on a Can-Am, and mostly only satisfies 2-wheel muscle memory. Learn to "ride effortless" and you'll enjoy the Can-Am's road manners. And on the rough roads often encountered in New Hampshire, the stock sway bar is fine.
I took a course with a Spyder trainer. . He stated that you steer70% with your left hand? It does take some getting used to , you could try this. Also where normally you can go through a corner a (30 mph) at. 50mph on a motorcycle.
on a Spyder you you will be limited to 40mph. ( I’m 84 and have been riding since 1959) and have gone back to two wheels .(due to high cost of maintenance)