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Works the exact same was as riding a bicycle - if you cn visualize that then a motorcycle is the same thing........except its heavier.........and faster..........and can kill you.

bcarlson wrote:Works the exact same was as riding a bicycle - if you cn visualize that then a motorcycle is the same thing........except its heavier.........and faster..........and can kill you.

I dunno about you, but I don't think I ever countersteered any bicycle I've owned. I will agree bigger/older bikes are harder to steer and take awhile to get comfortable with the handling. A new bike like the SV650 should be turning at any speed pretty easily so practice a lot on various curves and in parking lots, especially when no cars are around. Also try riding for a decent amount of time on each ride, really short rides seem to not teach me as much as a longish ride on various roads.

Take your time and as you go, return to roads you are familiar with and practice on them. Learning on curves and then returning to roads you know definitely helped me gain experience and skill at taking the corners properly.

Enjoy.

I dunno about you, but I don't think I ever countersteered any bicycle I've owned.

You have, you just didn't realize it. If you don't believe me, take a bike for a quick ride down a hill. Take yours hands off of the handlebers and then push on one side with one hand - see which way you turn.

Since you've taken MSF, you're now thinking about it. That's the difference. Just try to relax a bit and not ovethink things and it will come naturally as you gain experience.

Kal wrote:Could be you r body isn't happy taking corners at the speeds your brain is chosing.

I suggest listening to your body, slowing down the corner to a speed your body feels more comfortable with and practise cornering.

You are less likely to get out of your depth if you listen to the inner voice

+1

slow down and gear down before the curve