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Old October 20th, 2012, 10:53 AM   #4
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Excellent report, Morgan; thanks !

What happened in that turn covered with leaves?
Did you just skid?

Full lock is a scary turn just because we lose the ability to balance by steering normally.

For turning at full lock, the trick is to keep applying some rear brake.

After a bit of experimentation, you will find a certain combination of throttle and back brake (no clutch) that will bring the bars up to the lock.

If you start feeling the bike over-leaning, just release the brake and feel the bars come back to their neutral position.

The confidence comes from the certainty that the instant you feel uncomfortable, you will release a little of the rear brake and will recover into conventional steering mode again.
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