Chapter 7

Cornering, balance and avoiding skids

The learning in this chapter, along with rider training, should enable to:

• explain the principals of safe cornering
• describe the forces involved in cornering and the factors which effect your balance and your machines ability to cornering
  

• show how to use the system of motorcycle control and the limit point for cornering
• show howto position your machine your machine for the best view when cornering
• describe the principals of anti-lock braking systems, linked braking and traction control
• explain what active safety features can interfere with rider behaviour
• identify the causes of skidding and how to minimise the risk.