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Old 05-09-2008, 05:18 AM
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Default Cornering

I am curious when I see pictures of riders taking corners (racing) at high speeds, they appear to be very low to the ground and turning slightly in the opposite direction... Almost like a counter streer but throught he entire corner...

Is this because they are sliding and controlling it (much like you turn the opposite way to slide a car) or are they in fact counter steering in order to stay low to the ground with the large forces of a high speed tight corner?

Any sites on this topic?

Not intersted in doing it , just need to prove or disprove a belief somebody had...
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Old 05-09-2008, 05:25 AM
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I think its to stay closer to the ground and in turn be able to take a sharper/faster turn.... I may be wrong but i believe thats why they counter steere.
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