barkwindjammer Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Hi to the more experienced out there, how do you go about body swerving, a safety manouvre I'm told, that question to contestant number 3 , Sharon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted March 9, 2009 Moderator Share Posted March 9, 2009 Hi to the more experienced out there, how do you go about body swerving, a safety manouvre I'm told, that question to contestant number 3 , Sharon. what!, as in being swerve and sophisticated? I assume its just moving your weight to steer the bike away from trouble!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild foamy Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 or in my case, tense up, close your eyes and think happy thoughts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2008 R6 scared!! Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 I always thought it was a action taken by somebody when it was there round...safely insuring his/her money stayed in there wallet/bra as they body swerved the bar But then it might just be me with tight mates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippery When Wet Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 LOL Drewps swerve and sophisticated ! BWJ, is this something you have read on a US forum/site perchance? Only it sounds like an Americanism referring to countersteering. You can move you body all you like, if you don't countersteer you won't get around the hazard. Theres a village on my way home with a series of 8 manholes in quick succession set out like a Twister mat, I love weaving around them just nudging the bars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttaskmaster Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Yep, AFAIK this is just consciously countersteering by leading with the shoulder/body. You actually do this anyhow, but in this 'emergency' situation, you do it faster than usual. You lean your body and the slight movement of the shoulders delivers the neccesary nudge to teh bars, thus countersteering. Better to get used to conscious countersteering anyway. That way you instinctively lead the movement from your hands and your emergency swerve will be faster than a body-led one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted March 10, 2009 Moderator Share Posted March 10, 2009 I always thought it was a action taken by somebody when it was there round...safely insuring his/her money stayed in there wallet/bra as they body swerved the bar But then it might just be me with tight mates or you in tights..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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