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andypav:
Anyone know of a great training DVD on cornering... trying to get faster.

Andy

steve1965:
This could help a bit dont know of any CD's or tapes though sorry about that good luck.

http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,437.msg2081.html#msg2081

Hillclimb#42:
 Hey, I'm no pro at cornering, and I'm definately sure these guys have great suggestions, but here's my 2 cents.
I ride with guys that have alot more experience than I have. They had told me more than once that to turn left, you lean left, but turn the bars to the right. And vice versa. It never made sense, really. I figured that I must already do that to be able to keep up with them. I finally figured it out when we went riding last spring. We were riding sandy berm trails hauling the mail. All of the low spots had water and ice on bottom. If you went through the water it was cool-off time, because your shoulder was on the ground before you could let off the gas. I found myself going left, but turning the wheel to the right, just a little from center to avoid the ice/water. I noticed right away that it was different. I stuck to the berms and the front tire did not wash at all. Then since it was stable through the whole turn I was able to be on the gas more.
  The new trick I learned was a life or death skill I needed for woods riding. Sometimes a corner sneaks up on you and you are going a little too fast for the sharpness of the turn. When I first started riding, my caution for these moments made me slow everywhere else. I learned that if I get surprised like that, I slam on the rear brake, barely grab the front brake and get the bike sliding sideways into the turn. Then I hit the gas to start turning. I used to have a tendency to try to slow down to a comfortable speed before the turn. Locking the brakes up makes you go straight, no matter which way the wheel is turned. Of course everywhere is different. Sand, Mud, Soft or Hard-pack and even Pavement. (Turning the bars right to go left also works on street bikes)
  This info might be a little less complicated than you were looking for, but I hope I helped.

Hillclimb#42:
 New Motosport Outlet Catologue has 6 different instructional videos along with a bunch of insane videos to really get the adrenaline going. They have the real pros riding and giving tips.  :-)

5dracing:
Hill is right. Sit on your bike going in a straight line and push one arm forward and watch what happens. The arm you push forward is the side you will turn to. Another visual would be to watch the flat track guys.

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