Cornering technique

[TonyMac]

I found an old thread from March regarding this subject and wanted to see if the collective had additional experience to share.

I was riding two up yesterday and came on a blind curve to the left. It was a 60 MPH road and the sign warned to take it at 45. I went in around 50 and as it curved down and to the left I also noted it was off camber and I had the momentary realization I wasn't taking it correctly. On a two wheeled bike, you would typically counter steer to increase your lean and continue on your way. With the Spyder, I didn't have this choice wound up getting out of the throttle as the weight changed to the outside and added a little braking. It was uncomfortable for a moment but got through ok, but it did catch my attention.

I probably should have entered slower than indicated and shifted weight to the inside and accelerated while pushing on the right peg.

I'm sure we've all entered a corner incorrectly. How do you deal with it once you're already there? Any advice on other techniques?

 

[Lamonster]

I've done this many times and the main thing is to not panic and look were you want to go and the Spyder will follow. Apply the brakes if you need to but don't apply them too hard. Riding two up changes things too but the main thing is look through the turn and the Spyder will follow.

 

[vwatso]

T,


I did the same thing early on this past saturday in the hill country. After about 30 minutes in I started getting use to the handling. your right. totally different than a 2 wheeler. I raced motorcross and 4 wheelers early in life and that instict kicked in real quick.