Flat corners how do you take them on?

[RamblingRMZ]

How do you take on flat corners with your bike without losing momentum and speed. I'm still a novice rider and I'm having trouble with flat corners or just corners for that matter I slow down too much and get passed eventually losing my spot. I've read that you're supposed to hold in the clutch to keep the engine from stalling and locking up the rear wheel so do you release clutch and give gas or do you pop the clutch. This might be a newbie question but I'm actually looking for some help to improve my riding skills any help is appreciated thanks

[The_real_SG_28]

Do you ride a 2 stroke or 4 stroke?

[RamblingRMZ]

RMZ250 4strole

[norsepeak]

Just stay on the gas a little thru the apex, then grab a handful as you exit the corner.

[Muffintop]

Get as far up on the tank as you can, it's easier to control the front wheel and get more traction. Then just vary the throttle for the most rear traction.

[Hakkalugi]

steer with your hips 

[downonmonday]

Just like a flat tracker.

[BOAB]

I make my foot available just in case the bike starts washing out.  Its the only time I'm glad I have smooth soled boots.

[bcssrmz250]

Correct technique is to weight the opposite side of the bike in flat corners to keep from flat tracking.  If you're turning right, position your butt on the left side of the seat.  That way you're increasing traction on the meat of the tire, rather than on the edge where you're more likely to wash it out and result in drifting and spinning around the corner.  It's a hard technique to get used to if you're used to leaning in, but it works.  Look at pictures of every pro rider on flatter corners.

[Dirt_Booger]

Just be like Dungey. No berm, a little over steer, no problem!

 

 

Or like Mr Reed and move the butt cheeks over to weight the outside.

 

 

Notice both with fingers on the clutch. It is your friend!

[RamblingRMZ]

So no rear brake to help slide or point you in the right direction?

[ric]

As a flattracker, 4 moves to think about. 1st drive into the corner deeper, staying on the gas. 2nd reduce speed, squeeze the rear brake and push the bike down into the corner. 3rd change direction, maximum lean angle, turn the front tire around around corner. 4th start straightaway, roll on the throttle and roll the bike up to the center of the tire. See, Piece of cake.

[Dirt_Booger]

So no rear brake to help slide or point you in the right direction?

 

Rear brake before the turn, but not in it. Use throttle/clutch to move rear wheel around.

[asealy20]

The key is weight distribution. Try to maintain an upright position relative to the lean of the bike. Weight the outside or highside peg. Your foot is off the peg and up by the front wheel for weight, not as a safety net if you start to fall. Smooth throttle and clutch control. Covering the rear break will help when turning left but don't get used to it as it's not practical when turning right. Try to be smooth throughout the entire turn. One nice fluid turn, not three small ones. Practice practice practice

[Woodsweapon350]

Sit on the opposite edge of the seat compared to direction of lean, steady throttle through the corner. Keep your body upright but bike leaned over. I used the Reed method above