counter steering?

[Omega Man]

I watched a YouTube on this subject and really didn't understand the concept at the time. This morning while I was in a gentle turn to the right at 75mph I realized that was just what I was doing! I was slightly pulling on the left grip to turn right. It blew me away.

 

[Ansimp]

:doh: :good: :moped:

 

[zman]

Yea..I think if your not counter steering your crashing..we all do it without really thinking about it.

 

[joedrum]

yes gravity is in play ...either you pick the bike up or it keeps going down

 

[ekvh]

I like the phrase, "pushing the corner" as it works also and doesn't make your brain have to think of the counter steer. Pushing on the left side, causes a pull on the right side, and visa-versa The drivers' manual here says, "press down on the handlebar side of the turn."

I know of a very wealthy man who went out and bought a few Harley's. On his first ride, he wouldn't let his instincts take over, insisting it had to be like an automobile. He kept trying to steer it like a car. He finally stopped and waited for help, which when it arrived, he asked, "How the hell do you steer these?"

 

[joedrum]

i agree eric that is my method it seems

 

[AApple]

Ah.....the ol' "Push to turn" deal. Yup...it really IS natural instinct on two wheels....even on a bicycle. Every now and then, when I'm on a long sweeper, like a cloverleaf/interchange, I find myself pulling on the turn side of the bars, and going wide. Once my pea-brain kicks in and pushes the bar on the other(correct) side, it immediately gets back on line. Physics....who knew? :shock:
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And..the "push to turn" method is the quickest way to do a lane change, or debris avoid maneuver.

 

[slabghost]

Doing the opposite will help right you if the lean get's too low.