Using throttle to control cornering arc?

FT BSTRD · 12-15-2009, 02:00 AM

Strange you should ask. I actually consciously did this while riding this afternoon.

I think in limited traction situations the benefits/application options are diminished.

I find, though, that cornering arc decreases with the input of throttle and increases with throttle reduction.

I must be doing it wrong.

Amber Lamps · 12-15-2009, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FT BSTRD

Strange you should ask. I actually consciously did this while riding this afternoon.

I think in limited traction situations the benefits/application options are diminished.

I find, though, that cornering arc decreases with the input of throttle and increases with throttle reduction.

I must be doing it wrong.

Hmmm... so you are on the throttle entering a corner? I'm on the brakes, sometimes right up to the apex and then I apply the throttle... I don't know, I must be missing something. I'm going to bed, goodnight all!

Dnyce · 12-15-2009, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FT BSTRD

Strange you should ask. I actually consciously did this while riding this afternoon.

I think in limited traction situations the benefits/application options are diminished.

I find, though, that cornering arc decreases with the input of throttle and increases with throttle reduction.

I must be having fun.

lol

OTB · 12-15-2009, 05:15 AM

I use it in everyday riding..especially on long open sweepers. Keeps me at a constant lean without making scalloped turns. High speed twisties...not so much..

try it, you'll like it...

shmike · 12-15-2009, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FT BSTRD

Strange you should ask. I actually consciously did this while riding this afternoon.

I think in limited traction situations the benefits/application options are diminished.

I find, though, that cornering arc decreases with the input of throttle and increases with throttle reduction.

I must be doing it wrong.

You aren't doing it wrong but you aren't at the threshold of traction.

It should be even more obvious in low traction situations (think ice).

Here is an extreme example but it shows it well.

If he used less throttle, he could hold a tighter line, more throttle pulls him toward the outside of the turn.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRHoAKn4KnY

smileyman · 12-15-2009, 10:21 AM

In everyday riding i sometimes modulate throttle in long corners at normal highway speeds to keep my line. Its a lazy way to maintain your arc. In high speed situations like racing I am applying all the throttle the rear tire and corner radius will stand. Backing it off at any point will just kill your drive down the next straight. Pause if you must, but dont lift.

Amber Lamps · 12-15-2009, 12:25 PM

Are we discussing drifting in a street thread? Everyone makes corrections in a corner whether they are body position, counter-steer, braking or throttle... I typically enter a corner off the throttle completely and on the brakes then I let off the brakes as I increase the throttle at the apex/exit of the corner. I don't think that I input throttle while entering a corner personally. I realize that I could be doing it wrong.

12-15-2009, 02:00 AM	#1
FT BSTRD Tractor Driver Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Franklin, TN Moto: Buell XB12X Ulysses Posts: 1,007	Strange you should ask. I actually consciously did this while riding this afternoon. I think in limited traction situations the benefits/application options are diminished. I find, though, that cornering arc decreases with the input of throttle and increases with throttle reduction. I must be doing it wrong. __________________ "I do get tired of reading,'my buddy is a racer and says the Buell will never work' I always want to say 'Who the FCK is your buddy and is he faster than Shawn Higbee?" --Erik Buell*

12-15-2009, 10:21 AM	#6
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	In everyday riding i sometimes modulate throttle in long corners at normal highway speeds to keep my line. Its a lazy way to maintain your arc. In high speed situations like racing I am applying all the throttle the rear tire and corner radius will stand. Backing it off at any point will just kill your drive down the next straight. Pause if you must, but dont lift. __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

12-15-2009, 05:15 AM	#4
OTB The Man Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CrabTown USA Moto: 00 Bimota DB4 Posts: 823	I use it in everyday riding..especially on long open sweepers. Keeps me at a constant lean without making scalloped turns. High speed twisties...not so much.. try it, you'll like it...

12-15-2009, 12:25 PM	#7
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	Are we discussing drifting in a street thread? Everyone makes corrections in a corner whether they are body position, counter-steer, braking or throttle... I typically enter a corner off the throttle completely and on the brakes then I let off the brakes as I increase the throttle at the apex/exit of the corner. I don't think that I input throttle while entering a corner personally. I realize that I could be doing it wrong.