"You naturally countersteer - you just don't notice it&

Milo · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Feb 2002 Karma :

Oh yeah?
Try going from a pair of squared tyres to a pair of new ones!

Honestly couldn't believe the difference it makes to the feel of the bike.
I've never had a fresh set before so this'll probably be a huge confidence boost to me once they're worn in.
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Suzuki · Roger Joined: 03 May 2005 Karma :

You'll find that your bike will seem to "fall" into the corners now. Thumbs Up

BTW - you CANNOT ride a bike round a corner at over 30mph without countersteering.

People often describe cornering a bike in terms of "leaning into the corner".
Leaning into a corner puts pressure on the inside handlebar, which inturn countersteers.
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Milo · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Feb 2002 Karma :

I've tried changing the topic title to include a " instead of a & but when submitting it changes back. Confused

I totally understand countersteering and how we all do it naturally - I was just commenting on different it all feels with round tyres!

It feels like the backs turning in before the front, but that's all normal I'm sure - just a case of getting used to it. The tryes are matched and the correct size after all.
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Yorkshire Puddin' · Derestricted Danger Joined: 05 Sep 2005 Karma :

Considered, purposful countersteering, new rubber, you should blitz the twisties nicely. Cool

....enjoy
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Dom_ · Points Mean Prizes Joined: 02 Aug 2004 Karma :

When i replaced my front tyre, everytime i leaned into a bend it felt like it weas just falling in, rather than me forcing it.

Suzuki · Roger Joined: 03 May 2005 Karma :

ppeaster · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 20 Oct 2004 Karma :

I know how you feel - put some BT014s on my bike about a month ago, the first new set I'd had. Previously had a Michelin front and Dunlop rear. The difference amazed me! Mr. Green

Until then I'd never felt too happy in corners, and as it's my first bike I didn't know if it was just me imagining a problem. Now you can really chuck it in and the bike grips and grips.

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