Using throttle to control cornering arc?

was92v · 12-15-2009, 12:09 AM

Interesting question. I don't use it to define my line (arc) through a turn. That is done with visualizing the line, hitting your turn in mark and rolling through on steady to increasing throttle. I use it some on the street if needed and used it extensively when I raced to make quick direction modifications while at high speed with a lot of lean angle. It is (for me) a good way to make corrections or changes when you have too little available traction for brakes or steering input. It is also a way to modify your direction when hanging off without moving your body or putting unwanted input into the bars. For me, it is just another tool to put the bike where I want when other inputs might be inappropriate. The few time I've brought this up with friends they either get a vague look in their eyes or look at me like I have 2 heads, so I figured it was just something that worked for me and STFU on that.
I would imagine that dirt riders use something like this more than pavement guys, but IDK since I don't ride dirt.

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12-15-2009, 12:09 AM	#9
was92v Nowhere Man Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 558	Interesting question. I don't use it to define my line (arc) through a turn. That is done with visualizing the line, hitting your turn in mark and rolling through on steady to increasing throttle. I use it some on the street if needed and used it extensively when I raced to make quick direction modifications while at high speed with a lot of lean angle. It is (for me) a good way to make corrections or changes when you have too little available traction for brakes or steering input. It is also a way to modify your direction when hanging off without moving your body or putting unwanted input into the bars. For me, it is just another tool to put the bike where I want when other inputs might be inappropriate. The few time I've brought this up with friends they either get a vague look in their eyes or look at me like I have 2 heads, so I figured it was just something that worked for me and STFU on that. I would imagine that dirt riders use something like this more than pavement guys, but IDK since I don't ride dirt.