Using throttle to control cornering arc?

Speedracer42 · 12-15-2009, 12:35 PM

Throttle on corner entry means you are either going very slow (slower than you could be) or are very skilled. Generally speaking (except for adv riders) you should be done braking before the apex. Then you should pick up the throttle to what is referred to as maintenance throttle. It helps keep the bike and the suspension working properly. If you turn the bike in and simply shut the throttle off and leave it that way you will probably run wide and run the risk of losing the front via low side because of the added weight transferred to the front off throttle. This is of course very dependent on speed. As you continue through the corner toward exit you should be continually and gradually opening the throttle.

12-15-2009, 12:35 PM	#10
Speedracer42 Kneedragger Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PDX Posts: 170	Throttle on corner entry means you are either going very slow (slower than you could be) or are very skilled. Generally speaking (except for adv riders) you should be done braking before the apex. Then you should pick up the throttle to what is referred to as maintenance throttle. It helps keep the bike and the suspension working properly. If you turn the bike in and simply shut the throttle off and leave it that way you will probably run wide and run the risk of losing the front via low side because of the added weight transferred to the front off throttle. This is of course very dependent on speed. As you continue through the corner toward exit you should be continually and gradually opening the throttle.