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jtmx29 · July 28th, 2015, 04:58 AM

Hey guys,

I recently got a Ninja 250 and my motorcycle permit. I have roughly 200 miles under my belt thus far.

My confidence has increased but I am making sure I ride within my ability. After each ride I try to reflect on how I was doing and what I could improve upon.

I have no problems using the clutch, taking corners at speed (counter steering), and maintaining proper riding position.

My question today stems from the more 90 degree turns coming off from a single/double lane road. I will be going along at say 40-45 MPH and when I get to the turn I slow down (not sure of the speed) but I always struggle with if I should lean hard and counter steer or if I should physically move the handle bars.

Does anyone have any advice on this. I did watch some of 'twist of the wrist,' but I would honestly like to see real world examples outside of the track.

Has anyone struggled with sharper turns coming off of a road with some speed?

ALSO, as a side note I am going to an MSF course in the middle of August. I have also been practicing low speed maneuvers in parking lots (figure 8s and such).

Thanks.

July 28th, 2015, 04:58 AM	#1
jtmx29 ninjette.org member Name: Taylor Location: Connecticut Join Date: Jul 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250R Posts: 17	Cornering Advice Hey guys, I recently got a Ninja 250 and my motorcycle permit. I have roughly 200 miles under my belt thus far. My confidence has increased but I am making sure I ride within my ability. After each ride I try to reflect on how I was doing and what I could improve upon. I have no problems using the clutch, taking corners at speed (counter steering), and maintaining proper riding position. My question today stems from the more 90 degree turns coming off from a single/double lane road. I will be going along at say 40-45 MPH and when I get to the turn I slow down (not sure of the speed) but I always struggle with if I should lean hard and counter steer or if I should physically move the handle bars. Does anyone have any advice on this. I did watch some of 'twist of the wrist,' but I would honestly like to see real world examples outside of the track. Has anyone struggled with sharper turns coming off of a road with some speed? ALSO, as a side note I am going to an MSF course in the middle of August. I have also been practicing low speed maneuvers in parking lots (figure 8s and such). Thanks.