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Originally Posted by Ytse Frobozz
Yes, like that, except slower, and with a little more O SHIIII-
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Rob,
This excellent article offers some good points about the proper way to slowdown before turning for street riding:
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=145356
The problem with "backed it in" on asphalt is that the rear tire may suddenly regain traction, inducing a high-side fall.
Note how in the video Rossi releases the rear brake slowly, so the rear tire re-gains full traction slowly while it gets in line with the front tire, avoiding that high-side fall.
Never precipitate your entry into a street turn; rather, plan the proper entry speed way before the turn and use the brakes to slowdown the bike with precision.
Reserve downshifting only for keeping the engine and wheels in rotational harmony.
Later on, when you become more skilful, you could use the downshifting for precise braking, like this:
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showp...3&postcount=21