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csmith12 · April 16th, 2015, 10:31 AM

Steep downhill turns are fundamentally different than uphill and level turns. Knowing that the bike needs a 40%/60% weight distribution for the best possible cornering, you can begin to figure out how to approach and complete the turn. Logically, going downhill will put more weight on the front. What can you do to help the bike "work as it was designed"?

Throttle control?
Entry speed?
Turn in point?
Seating position?

April 16th, 2015, 10:31 AM	#11
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Steep downhill turns are fundamentally different than uphill and level turns. Knowing that the bike needs a 40%/60% weight distribution for the best possible cornering, you can begin to figure out how to approach and complete the turn. Logically, going downhill will put more weight on the front. What can you do to help the bike "work as it was designed"? Throttle control? Entry speed? Turn in point? Seating position? __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School