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Old 08-19-19, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by bruce19
Basically this.....when entering (let's say) a left hand curve, you would stay to the right before the curve and then bend the bike down (left) to the apex of the curve and aim to the right as you come out of the curve. It basically "flattens" the curve making it "straighter" and, thus, faster. Here's a diagram I found:

https://drivingfast.net/racing-line/

I hope this helps.
That is what is taught in the MSF* Basic Rider Course.
(* Motorcycle Safety Foundation.)
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