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Old 11-03-05 | 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by EURO
1. Keep your body weight low
2. Lean
3. Take the racing line
4. NEVER brake in the corner
5. Use the front brake in a straight line as you approach the corner
6. Counter-steer
All very good advice. I also notice a lot of pros sticking their leg out into the corner (i.e. they stick the knee out as they lean, with foot still on pedal). I do this myself and it seems to help. I think partly it gives a good weight distribution, and partly the leg acts like an air brake, slowing you down in the direction your turning into IYSWIM.
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