I counter steer when putting it on the side stand...

McGrude · 07-17-2008

So I've been thinking about counter steering a lot lately and I realized something today. My natural motion after putting the side stand down to get off the bike is to move the handle bars to the right (push left) and initiate the lean left to lower it to the side stand. This is a counter steer. Push left, go left. I'd never realized I did this before, but I think I do it because the bike wants to fall left, so it takes less effort to put it on its stand.

This is exactly what we do when counter steering into a turn, only while not moving.

soc_monki · 07-18-2008

i never really thought about it...but ill have to pay attention to what i do next time im on the bike!

fitbmxseries1 · 07-19-2008

i wish i understood how counter steering worked. whats the science behind it?! and why does it only happen at a certain speed? some ones gotta know this?!

bross · 07-19-2008

Here you go...

YouTube - Countersteering 101 v1.1

McGrude · 07-19-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by fitbmxseries1

i wish i understood how counter steering worked. whats the science behind it?! and why does it only happen at a certain speed? some ones gotta know this?!

I found the wikipedia article on the subject enlightening.

Countersteering - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

97tjtom · 07-20-2008

countersteering is basically "tripping" the bike as i think of it. when you turn the bars, the bike trips over the front wheel and you catch it by correcting.

fitbmxseries1 · 07-20-2008

i know what counter steering is but never really knew the science of it before... now i know its not a magical thing.

House_of_Dexter · 07-22-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by fitbmxseries1

i wish i understood how counter steering worked. whats the science behind it?! and why does it only happen at a certain speed? some ones gotta know this?!

Yes at 6mph+ you countersteer...below that you steer by turning where you want to go...
Motorcycle Safety Site

snardle · 07-23-2008

cool video

fitbmxseries1 · 07-25-2008

ah now i understand the physics of countersteer not just how to do it!

07-17-2008	#1 (permalink)
McGrude Wants better weather! BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Palo Alto, CA Posts: 935	I counter steer when putting it on the side stand... So I've been thinking about counter steering a lot lately and I realized something today. My natural motion after putting the side stand down to get off the bike is to move the handle bars to the right (push left) and initiate the lean left to lower it to the side stand. This is a counter steer. Push left, go left. I'd never realized I did this before, but I think I do it because the bike wants to fall left, so it takes less effort to put it on its stand. This is exactly what we do when counter steering into a turn, only while not moving. __________________ 1991 Kawasaki ZX600C4 Ninja 600R Last edited by McGrude : 07-18-2008 at 04:07 PM.

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soc_monki Wants better weather! BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 797	i never really thought about it...but ill have to pay attention to what i do next time im on the bike! __________________ 2008 Lime Green ZX-6R DIY Fender Eliminator, Jumper Mod, Yoshi RS-5 My Musical Stuff Lucian Scott

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fitbmxseries1 Can't find time to ride BTK Expert Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 644	i wish i understood how counter steering worked. whats the science behind it?! and why does it only happen at a certain speed? some ones gotta know this?! __________________ I could be a tall horse jockey but horses are too slow.

07-19-2008	#4 (permalink)
bross Let's Ride! Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Osoyoos, BC Canada Posts: 6,509	Here you go... YouTube - Countersteering 101 v1.1 __________________ 08 CBF1000 07 DR650 Pic 06 Triumph Scrambler

07-20-2008	#7 (permalink)
fitbmxseries1 Can't find time to ride BTK Expert Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 644	i know what counter steering is but never really knew the science of it before... now i know its not a magical thing. __________________ I could be a tall horse jockey but horses are too slow.

07-20-2008	#6 (permalink)
97tjtom Still On The Kickstand Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 30	countersteering is basically "tripping" the bike as i think of it. when you turn the bars, the bike trips over the front wheel and you catch it by correcting.

07-23-2008	#9 (permalink)
snardle Bob Forum Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Greensboro North carolina Posts: 216	cool video

07-25-2008	#10 (permalink)
fitbmxseries1 Can't find time to ride BTK Expert Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 644	ah now i understand the physics of countersteer not just how to do it! __________________ I could be a tall horse jockey but horses are too slow. Last edited by fitbmxseries1 : 07-25-2008 at 05:28 PM. Reason: wild monkeys

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