Driving a motorcycle at high
speed along busy roads isn’t a good idea. The presence of other
vehicles which may not be geared to speed driving as a bike makes
speeding unsafe. However, driving on two wheels below 20 mph can also
prove to be quite a challenge. Unlike cars, motorcycles don't retain
their stability when slowing down.
Countersteering
One of the most popular
methods of maintaining stability at slow speeds, countersteering
directs the front wheel to the left just before leaning to turn to
the right, and vice versa. Once the motorcycle has leaned toward the
turn, the front wheel re-centers and stabilizes as it makes the turn.
Throttle Control
Throttle
control is another skill to master during low-speed riding,
especially when making sharp U-turns. It is important to throttle
smoothly while transitioning from cruising to turning, and back to
cruising. Abrupt throttling can result in constant lurching and a
more difficult turn; excessive throttling, meanwhile, can throw you
off your bike.
Trail Braking
Maintaining a safe speed
while turning requires a skill known as trail braking. This technique
is commonly used in motorcycle races to help riders stay fast while
turning safely. To pull this off, apply brakes prior to entering a
turn and smoothly apply throttle while in the turn. Trail braking
helps maintain stability during a turn by keeping enough inertia.
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