picking up on an old thread I have a few thoughts which I'd like to share. My understanding of cornering (which may be flawed) is that once the bike is turned, most of the steering is done by the rear, hence the reason for bikes exiting turns with the front wheel in the air and generally not making much contact with the track. This being the case, front wheel wash out must happen before the bike is turned or it happens only after losing the rear!?
any further thoughts?
Renais
The front end does most of the steering. You need to counter steer to turn the bike into the corner. The front end can wash out while turing, while leant over, exiting the corner. The front tyre will always be in contact with the track when turning. You cannot take a corner with front tyre in the air. If you use the rear wheel to steer then you would need the front to steer in the direction of the slide. If the front washes out while opposite locking then you will fall. I will leave the rest for the experts to explain. Im a newbie here and still trying to learn
Front End Wash Out
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The front end does most of the steering. You need to counter steer to turn the bike into the corner. The front end can wash out while turing, while leant over, exiting the corner. The front tyre will always be in contact with the track when turning. You cannot take a corner with front tyre in the air. If you use the rear wheel to steer then you would need the front to steer in the direction of the slide. If the front washes out while opposite locking then you will fall. I will leave the rest for the experts to explain. Im a newbie here and still trying to learn