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A normal stable turn requires a lean in the same direction. If you turn the bars to the left but don't lean to the left, you will topple over to the right. Cou
by andrewsuzuki 4y ago
A normal stable turn requires a lean in the same direction. If you turn the bars to the left but don't lean to the left, you will topple over to the right.
Countersteering is purposefully turning to the left and NOT leaning to the left, causing you to begin to topple over to the right...but then you quickly save it by turning the bars to the right. Now you are turning and leaning to the right.
- MarkMarine 4y agoAt speeds faster than parking lot speeds, that is incorrect. You purposely push the left bar away from you to turn left. That's all you do. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljywO-B_yew https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljywO-B_yew Check it out.
- andrewsuzuki 4y agoYou're totally right. But I believe the explanation still basically holds, at the end instead it's the bike turning itself to save itself due to its inherent stability.