Always, always, always keep your head up and turned to where you want to go. Look through the turn to the distant point you wish to reach. Peripheral vision will subconsciously keep you on track. In very slow situations feathering the clutch and light rear braking will enhance stability. Happy trails!

William (Bill) Herbert
Hedgesville, WV
Sunday, August 23, 2020

All of the comments have heavy emphasis on the head turn. Always have your front tire straight at a stop. Throttle and clutch feathering, no braking, roll on the throttle into the turn. Let the power and gradual speed help you make the turn. I down shift to a lower gear to control my speed just before curves, then roll on the throttle around the curve with the head turn leading. Stopping then starting on a turn is tough but keeping the front tire straight helps your balance in keeping the bike stay upright. You can also have your bike lowered a bit to help with better foot plant on the ground.

Practice baby! I was told its not an "if" you drop the bike, it's a "when" and it generally occurs at a stop. It happens, that is why I have my crash bars (engine guards) to help minimize damage—all but the ego. Get back on and go again! No shame!

Pam Vandermey
Spring Branch, TX
Tuesday, August 18, 2020