~fierygix~

Think of the act of pivot steering and using the upper torso to push the inner clip-on in a counter-steer. An constant bar pressure must be apply on the outer clip-on in order for one to gauge and push on the inner clip-on Suppose a "right master hand" rider has weaker control over his left arm. Hence, he/she cannot subconsciously maintain the initial outer bar pressure for counter steering into a right corner. This may explain why some people can lean faster, harder and more confidently on 1 side and not the other.

I made an astounding discovery today while riding to the nearby macdonalds I came up with a theory that steering with the clip-ons is basically "balancing the bar pressure on both side" sorta like a "rudder" control Basically when riding straight, you maintain the same comfortable amount of bar pressure on both sides and when coming to a turn, you maintain bar pressure on the outer arm and fine-tune steering input with the inner arm. I discovered that subconsciously, my left (non-master) arm is not maintaining and upsetting the balance of bar pressure I tried it out on right hand (my weaker) turns and trained my left arm to maintain bar pressure. Amazingly...it made a hell lot of difference in steering/leaning confidence for my right turns.. I believe the key to the weaker side is to train the outer arm to subconsciously maintain proper bar pressure. If you are having trouble with a weaker side, maybe this will set you in the right directions. Phew, took me a while to pen this down... P.S Sitting back in the seat and keeping your forearm level with the ground helps

Focus on finding your own comfortable cornering posture. With the correct posture, your bike will not be over-leaning beyond its ability as it uses lessl lean angle. Work on your anchor points on the bike like locking your outer knee against the tank or resting your outer forearm against the side of the tank and weighting the outside peg. With these anchor points keeping you firm on the bike, you will feel more stable and will be able to focus on the line and getting the right (knee scrapping?) speed through the corners.