What does 'countersteering' mean on a motorcycle?
Steering in the opposite direction of a skid
Pressing forward on the handlebar on the side you want to turn to initiate a lean
Using the rear brake to control direction
Turning the handlebars in the direction opposite to where you want to go
Countersteering is the technique used to steer a motorcycle at speeds above 12 mph. To turn right, press forward on the right handlebar — this causes the bike to lean right and turn right. It is the primary steering method for motorcycles at normal riding speeds.
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