Chapter 7 Cornering 1 Information Five Principles of

Chapter 7 – Cornering (1) Information Five Principles of Cornering Right Position Right Speed Right Gear for that speed Able to stop. . . Maintain a positive throttle The Traffic in front and behind The road surface The effect of weather conditions Severity of the bend and limit point Hazards – seen, unseen, expected Effects of Rider Actions Weight transfer. . . Using the back Brake. . . Using positive throttle. . Using negative throttle. . Able to stop. . Counter Steering. . Derby ROSPA Skills Training

Chapter 7 – Cornering (2) Factors Affecting Cornering Your Speed The amount of lean applied Amount of acceleration/braking Slope of road surface Road surface/weather Weight Distribution Limit Point Furthest point to which you have an uninterrupted View of road surface Match your speed at which point appears to move Adjust sped so you can stop safely Decide correct speed of approach Select the correct gear Decide when to accelerate Derby ROSPA Skills Training

Chapter 7 – Cornering (3) Gear Position Flexibility compensates for vulnerability Consider 4 things Safety Stability Getting the best View Reducing the tightness of the bend Select appropriate gear – flexibility to leave the bend Acceleration Positive throttle to maintain speed in bend Speed The correct speed for the bend, consider Your view into and around the bend Road surface and conditions Traffic conditions Your bikes characteristics Weather conditions Your own ability Derby ROSPA Skills Training

Chapter 7 – Skidding Caused by; Too fast for the conditions Sudden application of change Watch out for: Weather conditions Road surface Slippery materials on road Road surface furniture Correction Avoidance - Remove the cause of the skid Anticipate and plan Excessive speed – less throttle Harsh acceleration – use less throttle Excessive rear bake – ease brake pressure Not matching engine speed – slip clutch Road surface furniture Leave plenty of room to manoeuvre Use engine breaking or lower gear High gear at low speed Ride as smoothly as possible Derby ROSPA Skills Training