Using throttle to control cornering arc?

[OreoGaborio]

Originally Posted by Tmall

You guys seem to be the ones stuck on being right about one small aspect of the equation.

Merely trying to balance the discussion... most people seemed hellbent on arguing that you can't or shouldn't control the arc with an adjustment in speed.

Originally Posted by Tmall

In reality, 99.9% of the time any one of us would just steer a little more into the corner and call it a day.

I dunno about 99.9%, but yeah, no doubt that's the first piece of advice that I'd give to just about any rider that wants to know what they should do if they find themselves entering a corner too hot. "Neutral throttle & keep on leaning!"

The main reason why I was talking more about speed controlling the arc than lean, is because that was the original question... It's also how one would typically change the turning radius if you were already at or near full lean. It's also how you want to control your exit.

But I suppose what it all comes down to is steering with the rear wheel like this is more of a racing technique than a street technique. Not that it can't be used on the street, but it's not used as much due to the circumstances. But having the ability to control the turning radius with an adjustment in speed rather than JUST using lean angle IS a sign (to me at least) of a more proficient rider.

One steering input per turn is the goal.