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Lesson 9 – CURVE NEGOTIATION
Curve negotiation is often taken for granted. However, like everything else, with practice
skills can be improved. Since riding in curves is one of the primary pleasures of
motorcycling, it only stands to reason that developing your ability in this area will
increase your enjoyment.
This lesson will cover three methods for curve negotiation: the “traffic” line, the “racing”
line, and the “late apex” line.
As the name indicates, the traffic line follows the radius of the curve itself. This is the
line that works well when traveling sedately along. It is good to practice using this line,
since it requires not only that you stay in your lane, but in your portion of the lane. This
skill is vital in group riding. Whether riding in pairs, or riding staggered; if you are
unable to follow the traffic line, you will encroach on other group members’ paths.
TRAFFIC LINE
Route follows radius of the curve
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