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Cornering Cornering

Be aware that the riding style you adopt could be misunderstood by those with a limited comprehension of motorcycle performance.

Correct positioning on the approach side, i.e towards the off-side. Right choice of speed - correct assessment of the bend is essential. Correct gear for the speed - to give about 50 % of available revs. Maintain constant speed while negotiating bend or corner. Cornering

Nearside position - reduced view of hazards Offside position - earlier view of hazards Cornering The importance of correct positioning for a left-hand bend

Cornering Correct positioning on the approach side, i.e towards the near- side. Right choice of speed - correct assessment of the bend is essential. Correct gear for the speed - to give about 50 % of available revs. Maintain constant speed while negotiating bend or corner.

Offside position - reduced view of hazards Nearside position - earlier view of hazards Cornering The importance of correct positioning for a right-hand bend

By using this system, the following safety factors will be apparent: - The bike will be on the correct side of the road & will not conflict with oncoming traffic. It will be able to remain there. It will be capable of being stopped in the distance you can see to be clear. By using this system, the following safety factors will be apparent: - The bike will be on the correct side of the road & will not conflict with oncoming traffic. It will be able to remain there. It will be capable of being stopped in the distance you can see to be clear. Cornering

Camber Camber

Crown Camber Cornering

Superelevation Cornering

Left hand bend - cornering is assisted Increased contact patch Camber Cornering

Right hand bend - cornering stability is reduced Reduced contact patch Cornering

The Limit Point Cornering

Limit points are where one side of the road appears to touch the other on the apex of the bend. Being able to read limit points effectively can be a huge advantage to the motorcycle rider. Depending on the severity of the bend the limit point will appear to move towards the rider (indicating a sharp bend), remain at a constant distance (indicating a constant curve) or move away from the rider (indicating the road is opening up ahead). The rider should adjust his speed according to the behaviour of the limit point.

Cornering

If you misjudge the severity of a bend, there are actions a rider can take to minimise the risk of an accident. As a general rule you go where you look. Don’t get fixated by the kerb or other objects - look ahead through the bend. Try not to apply the brakes, but lean the bike into the bend. If the rider has a good balance between the gear selected & engine rpm then gentle deceleration is often all that is required. If you misjudge the severity of a bend, there are actions a rider can take to minimise the risk of an accident. As a general rule you go where you look. Don’t get fixated by the kerb or other objects - look ahead through the bend. Try not to apply the brakes, but lean the bike into the bend. If the rider has a good balance between the gear selected & engine rpm then gentle deceleration is often all that is required. If your observations are good you should not encounter difficulty in the first instance.