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Cornering Techniques On Your Dirt Bike
There's definitely an art to cornering correctly on you dirt bike. By getting your technique right, you can quickly learn to nail those corners with speed and ease. - Picking your entry line into the corner is critical. Sometimes you are better off going wide if there are brake bumps or other obstacles on the main path. Are there ruts you can use to your advantage? Or, are you better off avoiding them?
- You want to brake leading up to the corner, and just as you begin going through it you must transfer your body weight to the very front of the bike - hug that petrol tank! Lean into the corner and lift your inside leg up and forward as a guide.
- Look at where you want to go - you will naturally follow the direction of your focus.
- Gear selection is important too. You want to be in a gear that will produce strong, smooth power once you come through the corner. When you do accelerate out of it - use steady throttle control. You don't want to be fish-tailing all over the show.
For a detailed downloadable DVD on how to corner properly, you must check out How to Practice & Master Cornering Part 1 by Gary Semics. I doubt you'll find a better course anywhere on this planet.
- If you are going around flat or off-cambered corners... again, lean your bike into the corner. But this time place your weight on the outside foot peg for better traction and grip. This will help prevent the bike sliding out from under you. Remember to apply smooth throttle control.
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