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Eagle_Rider · 11-17-2012, 01:09 PM

Any suggestions on how to improve cornering techniques? My shadow has a pretty good arc on turns requiring deceleration from highway speeds on main roads to less improved secondary.

justinmahn · 11-17-2012, 03:11 PM

Push harder on the inside handlebar.

To turn harder you have to lean harder.

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04LowShadow · 11-17-2012, 03:54 PM

As we do in the sport bike world, drag a knee.

harpomatic · 11-17-2012, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 04LowShadow

As we do in the sport bike world, drag a knee.

yeah, drag it like you really mean it!!!

Eagle_Rider · 11-21-2012, 08:00 PM

Thanks! I"ll go practice.

SkullCrusher · 11-21-2012, 08:26 PM

Hard to really get down on a cruiser due to seating position. To really carve a corner you need to lower the center of gravity by getting your butt about halfway off the seat and leaning off the bike. This lowers cog and allows you to turn harder while not leaning the bike over further, increasing the contact patch on your tires. Search 'cornering bible' on YouTube to see a great vid by Keith code, author of twist of the wrist. He explains countersteer, trail braking and body position very well.

Eagle_Rider · 11-21-2012, 08:32 PM

Great reference re:Keith Code. Will go review the YouTube. Thanks!

HPzie · 11-21-2012, 08:37 PM

Why not just get a sport bike ? lol

Eagle_Rider · 11-21-2012, 08:48 PM

Probably will at some point in the not to distant future. Seems one bike can't satisfy all fixes.

SkullCrusher · 11-21-2012, 09:14 PM

I hear that, I own a liter supersport, an 1100 shadow and am in the process of finishing my cb750 cafe build. Bored .178 over, 12:1 pistons, racing cam chain/tensioner, hot street cam, heavy duty springs, racing valves, port and polish, lightened rotor, heavy duty clutch....3 yrs in the making, should be done this winter....I've got 3x the value of the bike in the motor alone Lmao....should embarrass the hell out of some Harleys tho...with a 40 yr old bike!

11-17-2012, 01:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
Eagle_Rider Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 12	More Power Any suggestions on how to improve cornering techniques? My shadow has a pretty good arc on turns requiring deceleration from highway speeds on main roads to less improved secondary.

11-17-2012, 03:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
justinmahn Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Springdale, AR Posts: 328	Push harder on the inside handlebar. To turn harder you have to lean harder. Sent from my MB886 using Motorcycle.com Free App __________________ 2006 Shadow Spirit 750, 2011 Shadow Aero 750, One wife and three kids.

11-17-2012, 03:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
04LowShadow Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Mount Dora, FL Posts: 320	As we do in the sport bike world, drag a knee. __________________ 04 Aero 750 Cobra HP Pro Exhaust,Wrapped De-snorkeled,K&N AF, Dyno Jet JK Blue Collar Bobbers 31" Drag bars and Risers, Avon Grips,Baron Tach Goodrich Braided SS/Black Teflon front brake line, EBC HH Front brakes/EBC Rear shoes ScootMods 4" Control Extensions ScootWorks Front/Rear 1.5 Lowering Kit Shaved Stock Seat (Self made) Flush Mount Tag (Self made)

11-21-2012, 08:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
Eagle_Rider Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 12	Thanks! I"ll go practice.

11-21-2012, 08:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
SkullCrusher Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: massilon, ohio Posts: 167	Hard to really get down on a cruiser due to seating position. To really carve a corner you need to lower the center of gravity by getting your butt about halfway off the seat and leaning off the bike. This lowers cog and allows you to turn harder while not leaning the bike over further, increasing the contact patch on your tires. Search 'cornering bible' on YouTube to see a great vid by Keith code, author of twist of the wrist. He explains countersteer, trail braking and body position very well.

11-21-2012, 08:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
Eagle_Rider Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 12	Great reference re:Keith Code. Will go review the YouTube. Thanks!

11-21-2012, 08:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
HPzie Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 8	Why not just get a sport bike ? lol

11-21-2012, 08:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
Eagle_Rider Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 12	Probably will at some point in the not to distant future. Seems one bike can't satisfy all fixes.

11-21-2012, 09:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
SkullCrusher Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: massilon, ohio Posts: 167	I hear that, I own a liter supersport, an 1100 shadow and am in the process of finishing my cb750 cafe build. Bored .178 over, 12:1 pistons, racing cam chain/tensioner, hot street cam, heavy duty springs, racing valves, port and polish, lightened rotor, heavy duty clutch....3 yrs in the making, should be done this winter....I've got 3x the value of the bike in the motor alone Lmao....should embarrass the hell out of some Harleys tho...with a 40 yr old bike!

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