STOP Getting Scared in Corners // This Strategy Works Absurdly Well

Cornering is a dark art. Somedays I am in the groove, other days I'm all crossed up. Thank you, I'm saving this to watch and watch again.

That shot of the suspension while trail braking is the best way to explain the concept, TBH. Well done.

Just wanted to acknowledge the fact that you have been consistently putting out quality content for years. I appreciate you and your channel

So thankful for your clear instruction. I’m back to riding after 45 years away from it. Your clear concise pointers are a life saver, literally! Thanks.

I concur with this 100%. Infact, after 30 yrs on and off, i found a way to simplify this concept even further. I simply want as much of my lane in my vision as possible at any given moment. If the corner is too tight for me to see safely far enough ahead for the speed i am carrying, i stick to the outside as much as i can, giving myself the maximum available vision of the road ahead and therefore easily being able to chose my trajectory through the curve. Once the concept of wanting to see down your lane as far ahead as possible clicks, it becomes instantly natural and almost automaticaly, you will be taking the corner correctly. Having said this, even after decades riding i feel i can still learn from videos such as these which i find very interesting and insightful. Deffinately subscribing, thanks for a great video 👍👍👍

Sometimes oncoming cars will turn into your lane. So hugging the center is actually risky. Especially in developing countries in South East Asia where cars don't care about respecting the center/median line

If you think this is wrong and you ride. You don't trust your front brake it can be the only reason. Go to an open parking lot and practice slowly pushing that front brake till you trust yourself. It will change everything in your riding and confidence it did for me. 63 and still learning.

Dave you are without a doubt the best instructor I’ve ever heard. No contradictions, ever. Reiterating with fresh language the same point several times, you reenforce the concept and actions required to achieve the clearly stated goal: get through the corner smoothly, efficiently, joyfully… ride the ride, get home, ride again. Thanks man, I don’t think there’s one video you’ve made that I only watched/listened to once. I watch them repeatedly, and hear your voice as I train myself on the road to be a better rider. Each curve is an opportunity for success and joy. Onward!

My riding buddy and I were out earlier this year. We've been riding together for about 15 years and have taken California Superbike School together. He had a tough go of it that day and said he just felt nervous and apprehensive once we upped the pace a little bit. The next time out he was 100% better. He said he got lazy and was not looking out far enough ahead and was visually following my tail instead of looking ahead of me. Sooooo much of riding is where you look. Thank you so much for your content. It's always spot on. Keep em' coming. I'd love to go riding with you some day!

I'm really grateful for your videos man, I just won second place in slalom riding (weaving around cones) the other day, followed all your instructions, and was able to secure second place. I can't believe how much my riding has improved — after watching and learning from your videos. I can't thank you enough for your amazing content. I am always looking forward to your next upload. You are the most amazing riding instructor.

well explained, I have been downshifting and trail braking into corners for years, I ride in Mallorca Spain, where there are many tight downhill hairpins, works every time, Ducati Monster rider! 65, and😅 still upright...

This video is insanely well done ... Technique explained clearly and on point for road use, editing is ace!

Your original trail braking video is what really allowed me to understand and actively use trail braking. It's probably the single most important skill I've learned and it has saved my bacon on more than one occasion. I'm shocked at the number of riders I've met that are reluctant to try it. The usual response is "That's a technique that's applicable only on the race track!" and "That's not what they taught me in the MSF course!". I even bought the Champ U course as a gift for a relative who rides a Ducati Monster and he still refuses to accept it. I suspect he never watched the course. I mean if you don't believe those guys, who are you going to believe. :)Thanks for sharing.

The main thing is to remember that public roads are not a race course.

Like so many have already posted - this video was one of the most helpful that I’ve seen. Presented so simple, clear, and concise. I am 61 and have been riding for a long time, but I just learned some things here that I will be aware of today when I ride. Thanks

Below 45° of lean angle, the answer is always 'learn to lean more'. Went to a safety and lean angle training, and the instructor told us pretty clearly: For everyone that's not a MotoGp racer knowing every inch of tarmac ahead of him, the fastest way to corner is to overcut the corner - stay straight for longer into the corner, then lean while shifting your head to focus the exit or a point as far forwards as you can see with your eyes, reach a higher lean angle for a shorter period of time and accelerate as soon as you see the way forwards out of the corner. Because for people not living on the edge, the bike is fastest when it's not leaning. With this knowledge, my little 600 CBR could easily stay with all those 1250 GS in the Alps during my trip there two weeks ago, and at the same time my new tires lost all their chicken strips during those 2400 kms as you automatically lean further in when you're turning into the corner later than you are used to. You lean further for a shorter amount of time, which allows you to brake later and accelerate earlier. Seriously, if you participate in such a training, you begin to see how bad most folks are riding ( your previous self included ), and by taking the advice to heart I had an absolute blast in the twisties of the Alps ( which are much, much, much twistier than US stuff ) although I'm a relative beginner with around only two years of experience.

Something that has helped me with getting the bike turned towards the exit is using the painted lines (when available) as my "looking where you want to go" guidance. For example, on a right hand corner I'm following the center line (outside) with my eyes up until tip in. Then I turn my gaze to the fog line (inside) and follow that with my eyes. Discovering this has helped me tremendously! Everyone always says "look where you want to go" but just picking a vague point on the horizon means you're not really looking anywhere, and you don't want to pick a spot or an object because now you're target fixated PLUS once you get to that point you have to find another spot or target. Use the lines like the force.

Outstanding! I love how you are so fantastic and really simplifying what otherwise can be very complex subject matter. You are always succinct and to the point. There are simply no wasted words in your presentations, and I ALWAYS come away with more knowledge that makes me a better motorcyclist as I go out and practice these things!! Great stuff!!

Super informative video Dave. Some days my cornering works other days it's not so good but now you've given me the knowledge to make it the same every time. Thank you. Ride safe and ride well 🤓 🏍️

I loved the crisp clear quality of your videos ❤. Respect