Subject: RE: Countersteering & Eldos
Author: Willcox, John
Date: Sep 20, 2002, 10:23 AM
Post ID: 1711051482
Bruce sez:
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Bruce,
While I am NOT a MSF instructor, nor do I play one on TV, I do have
a few comments. First, as the books say, this is usually for slower
turns. It is also appropriate for very quick swerves, as long as you are
nowhere near your traction limits on the turn. The whole point of
keeping your body in line with the bike (or even leaning your body
into the turn, ala road racers) is to let you actually lean the bike
LESS, which keeps more tread profile in contact with the pavement.
While it DOES sometimes feel more natural not to do this, it would
probably be better for you to get used to the feeling of leaning your
body into the curve as you countersteer. Especially given that the
Eldos are not known for there ability to maintain an extreme lean
angle! All of this is just my opinion, of course, and you should ride
in whatever fashion makes you happy!!
john in Denver
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