HOW TO GET GEARS RIGHT FOR CORNERS
5. GET UP AND GO
Re-evaluate the road, but if the exit is clear you can add more throttle, and change gear when appropriate. And repeat...
DANGER ZONE
A high gear on corner entry robs you of engine braking, increases the risk of running wide, and results in weak exit drive.
4. SWIFT EXIT
Once you spot the exit you can pick the bike up on the throttle, because the right gear will give you positive accessible drive
3. MATCH A GEAR
Seamlessly select the right gear to match your entry speed, so that you have engine braking and acceleration available.
2. FAST, SLOW?
Gauge your approach speed and alter it using brakes/gears/throttle. Your speed should be set before entering the corner.
1. EVALUATION
On approach use all available information to understand the hazard. Road signs, white lines, hedgerows etc are all useful.