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How to Corner a Motorcycle! [alt_text]( [bikebandit.com main hero] Most of us, assuming that we have any sort of acumen on a bike whatsoever, are aware of how to make a turn on a motorcycle. Look through the turn, lean accordingly, and, whatever you do, don’t look down. Many of us look forward to nearly taking knees with corners with glee (you know who you are), and if you’re a fan of motocross maybe you have taken knees on corners many a time. But if you don’t spend a lot of time on the track (or even if you do), it’s important to know what happens when you run out of motorcycle cornering clearance. Again, we typically imagine a sportbike going at full throttle when we imagine peg-grinding motorcycle knee drag, but it’s possible for a variety of street bikes to run out of cornering clearance as well. It’s important to know what you should do and how you should handle encountering footpeg grinders, even if you’re the sort more likely to be found on the back of a Harley beast as opposed to a Kawasaki Ninja. You don’t want to be shocked out of your groove and end up as a smear on the pavement, in other words. How Do I Improve My Motorcycle Cornering? Essentially, if you lean far enough over on your bike, you’re going to end up with something else scraping against the ground other than air. While seeing sparks fly as a peg flares up against the pavement is probably most associated with motocross pros trying to break the sound barrier, it happens often enough for the rest of us to experience it at some point, as well. The problem is what happens when the rider feels the peg (or the fender, or whatever it is) grind against the pavement and it startles them. The natural response at this point is for the driver to bring the bike back up to a straight position, and then in the vital few seconds before the curve reaches its apex, the rider is caught in a situation akin to a deer in headlights: they think that they can’t continue to turn the bike even though they are in a fully–upright position. This can clearly lead to a lot of turmoil on the road. It most often ends with the driver going straight off the road. If they are fortunate, the peg-scraping happens early enough for the drive to be able to slow down enough to where this isn’t catastrophic. However, you might not always be so lucky. Essentially, it’s important to be aware of what happens in the event that you run out of cornering clearance and how to ride through it like a pro. If you ride a cruiser, you’re probably the most likely of any bike to experience some kind of drag, due to the lack of overall cornering clearance. Think about all of the paraphernalia found at the bottom of many cruiser bikes: full footrests, fenders, and the whole nine yards. You have a far lower amount of cornering clearance on this type of bike as compared to a stripped-down cafe racer, for instance. [Read More]( [todays deals of the day banner] [alt_text]( Joe RocketClassic '92 Leather Jacket Top stitched 1.0 to 1.2mm drum dyed cowhide, specifically tailored for a relaxed fit. Save 10% On Sale From: $287.99 [Shop Now]( [bikebandit specials, deals & rebates]( FOLLOW US ON: [Instagram]( [Facebook]( [YouTube]( [Twitter]( [BikeBandit Blog]( Speak with a Sales Representative Now! 1-888-339-3888 Sale Prices are subject to change. Certain Sizes and Colors and/or Machine Fitments may be limited, Order While Supplies Last! Dealer and Partner discounts cannot be applied to these promotions. [Standard Exclusions Apply»]( Official Dealers should contact a Sales Representative for other possible restrictions. BikeBandit, 7625 Panasonic Way, San Diego, California 92154, United States Sent to: {EMAIL} [Unsubscribe]( BikeBandit, 7625 Panasonic Way, San Diego, California 92154, United States