Mr Fro Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 whats the best way to take a tight corner? clutch in or with throttle? thanksBang it down, give it a handful and keep it up with your knee. Only kidding...You should never take the clutch in unless you're coming to a stop!Adjust your speed and select the correct gear before you reach the corner.Look through the corner to where you want to end up.Keep a constant speed and roll on the throttle as you see the exit to the corner.Pull up a bit down the road, take off your lid, run your fingers through your hair and look smug at getting it spot on. Do a search on the forum for "twist of the wrist" someone posted a vid that's a good but cheesy tutorial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe85 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 whats the best way to take a tight corner? clutch in or with throttle? thanksBang it down, give it a handful and keep it up with your knee. Only kidding...You should never take the clutch in unless you're coming to a stop!Adjust your speed and select the correct gear before you reach the corner.Look through the corner to where you want to end up.Keep a constant speed and roll on the throttle as you see the exit to the corner.Pull up a bit down the road, take off your lid, run your fingers through your hair and look smug at getting it spot on. Do a search on the forum for "twist of the wrist" someone posted a vid that's a good but cheesy tutorial.As a Noob I'd like to know why you shouldn't take a corner clutch in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennie Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 You need the clutch out so that the drive is engaged this gives you more control.Would you go round a corner in a car with the clutch in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fq-craigus Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Your grip and stability in corners comes from your larger contact patch which is your rear tyre, with no throttle in a bend your weight and grip comes from your front tyre which isn't the best so rolling on the throttle gently as you go round the corner keeps your weight even across both tyres or biast to the rear which is where you want it. So you look drop and roll on the throttle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Why would you think you should take corners with the clutch in??If the corner is big enough, you'll come to a stop before you make it round! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullscreenaging Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 The only time you want to disengage the clutch is when changing gear or when you are stopping and almost stopped. If you disengage for any other reason you WILL get into trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe85 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Why would you think you should take corners with the clutch in??If the corner is big enough, you'll come to a stop before you make it round!I've never really thought about it so do a bit of both I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Why would you think you should take corners with the clutch in??If the corner is big enough, you'll come to a stop before you make it round!I've never really thought about it so do a bit of both I suppose. Well think about it, and dont do it!!Go into the corner slower, and gently accelerate through the turn to keep the weight on the back wheel.Remember - "Slow in - Fast out" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe85 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Yes sir!Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vauxfan Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Why would you think you should take corners with the clutch in??If the corner is big enough, you'll come to a stop before you make it round!my instructor told me to do it on mini roundabouts and tight junctions if I had not mastered to throttle 100%. that was just before my mod 2 a few weeks back. but it does throw the balance of the bike off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raj24v Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 No, what your instructor taught you is correct too. He's telling you to 'ride/feather' your clutch at junctions etc to keep the bike stable. Just like when doing slow speed manoeuvres in your Mod1. Once you're moving, don't touch the clutch unless changing gear or coming to a stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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