Referring to sport-bikes when is it when you corner to exemplify the corner you need to pull the opposite?

Question

I.E in a hard fast right hand you would pull the handlebars left to obtain more lean from the bike. I understand why it works, but i want to know the technical reason of why and how the dynamics, and forces that are at work there. Please don't answer unless you know what hell your talking about.

Answer 1

Ready? ........ Here goes:

First the basics you have two gyros trying their best to resist any movement, thus, stability. You notice this best when realizing the bike pretty much can ride itself in a straight line.

When you press or pull, you are creating one gyro to offset the stability. This instability is the leaning of the bike being initiated to regain stability.

There is another explanation that goes like this: if you apply power to the rear wheel and given the motorcycle is in straight alignment, pressing on the bars, either left or right will cause the steering head bolt to proceed in it's forward motion towards the least resistance, thus again causing lean.

There are some of us that do both, I say this from a racing format. Personally, I find in faster corners, I do both at the same time; press with one, pull with the other. But, here I am speaking of higher speeds than those encountered when street (canyon) riding. There are other dynamics associated with executing turns, such as pressing on the inboard peg to start the initial lean and so on.

If you want to pursue researching this further, I suggest taking a look at a book written by Keith Code, called "A Twist of the Wrist". Well written and with great illustrations.

Answer 2

Exemplify = to hold up as an example.

I never "pull" the bars in a corner. Good way to lose it.
You want technical reasons? Read a book.
Start with a dictionary.

Answer 3

For starters, you wouldn't pull the handlebars opposite direction (countersteering) for sharp corners, you would for almost every corner assuming you are traveling 10+ mph.

Secondly, you are trying to ballence the forces of inertia and gravity. This article will explain the actual physics of it better than I can.

http://www.vf750fd.com/blurbs/counter.html

Also, if you are new to sport-bikes, take a MSF course and stay safe.

Answer 4

it somewhat is talked approximately as "countersteering," and it works the comparable for the two bicycles and motorcycles. what's taking place is that, through geometry of its front end, a motorcycle it somewhat is leaned to one area will for sure steer itself interior the direction of the tilt. The greater beneficial the tilt, the greater the front wheel turns and the tighter the turn radius. (it somewhat is what supplies motorcycles their organic stability.) At greater speeds, you lean into the turn to triumph over centrifugal stress and stay balanced, in many cases leaning so a ways wherein the motorcycle tries to steer a tighter turn than you opt for for. So, you countersteer to maintain the motorcycle on the spectacular rurning radius.

Answer 5

Yeah, thats pretty much how you steer at faster than parking lot speeds.
But for me I find it easier to push the bars. For left turns, push left and for right, push right. When you push in the direction you want to go it makes counter-steering feel more natural.

Answer 6

Ama, if you a new rider soon you will do it an not realise you did. Be safe out there. Don't look down in a curve, look ahead instead, makes curves a blast.lol
Death Rides the Highway.

Answer 7

It's called counter steering. Here is the scientific explanation.
http://www.motorcycledictionary.com/info/counter_steering.html

Answer 8

It's called "counter steering". It applies to all two-wheeled vehicles, not just sportbikes.

Answer 9

Sorry mine is streched and lowered it dont handle like yours.

Answer 10

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