Scooter Cornering Techniques

[@rid1coza]

a BIG THANKS to you for these vids...I've bought my scooter two months ago and only driving it for one month now, your vids showed me how i was braking wrong on corners, I now corner better with the knowledge I earned from your vids.. On my route theres 3 corners over bridges, previously i used to get myself almost thrown off the corners but thanks to your vids it no longer is the case...I'm from Cape Town in South Africa.

[@user-jb9ch2wb6x]

You should avoid breaking in corners if possible, stay safe !

[@rid1coza]

@@user-jb9ch2wb6x I dont remember posting this 7 years ago!

[@pakibro5791]

😂 how are you doing now.

[@turtlelife5444]

Guys, these videos are pure gold for me, having passed my CBT test last week in the uk !! I know videos are old, but repost post as will get loads of hits from uk as scooters everywhere. Best wishes. BOb

[@rexy80]

not many videos in youtube have the privilege of having 'no' dislikes. That does say something about the instructor. Thanks Ken

[@richardresida6459]

Bought my first Sym 125CC last week prior to that I used to ride a 50CC, Ken your videos are fantastic. Living in Malta for 5 months now people here drive like crazy. Your vids really help me to improve my driving skills. I'm a bit addicted to the vids and watching them every day now and practice on the way to work. Keep up your good work thanks!!

[@scootersalesScootersales]

+Richard Resida Hi Richard, I just spend new years in Malta and loved it! Know what you mean about the roads and drivers! Stay safe and thanks for the comment.

[@tigerbugmotovlog]

Thanks so very much bro, your video helped me a lot been researching regarding scooter cornering your video is the most simple and helpful. Will practice more to get it right. Thanks mate.

[@wgsteere]

Following along the lines of Ahmed's question, one of the problems that I've encountered is knowing what speeds I should employ slow speed braking techniques (rear brake, slight acceleration, lean away) and where I should employ high speed turning techniques. Where is the boundary? How do you develop the feeling for upper body position?

[@MisterSands]

Thanks Ken a real man helping me getting amped up for my mbt.

[@sikocano]

Thank you Ken, I really appreciate your time and input, I will be practicing a lot and hope avoid unnecessary accidents. Thanks again for quality video and superb invaluable advice.

[@pauljmeyer1]

Your safety vid is much appreciated as I have a heavy e-scooter and want maximum control.

Thank for the vid. Got siked about scooters recently and can't stop looking at videos about them. Hope to get a 125cc someday..

[@JoseOrtega-xn4mj]

Thanks I’v learned a lot...was afraid 😱 too get to corners but with this advise feel much safer.

[@reidafesta9131]

Amazing vídeo! Thank you Ken!

[@kenwhitehouse3825]

Pleased to be of help, take your time and enjoy your riding, Ken

[@kenwhitehouse3825]

Hi, thanks for your thanks, Im so pleased that my videos have been helpful to you. Cape town, cool, thats one place I want to vist one day, Ill keep posting more vids that I hope will keep you safe, PS Posture is Really Really important.Ken.

[@sunilmurmuvlogs3070]

Do you know why am I watching this video? Because today around 12:30 pm I was doing 75+kmph in my hero pleasure, and encountered a corner with a crash. Hopefully me and my scooter are fine, other than some minute scratches.

[@kenwhitehouse3825]

Sikocano you are very welcome, Practice and enjoy, you keep looking and I will keep posting.

[@romanthebarman5919]

Thanks Ken, Roman here, great videos. Just have one question. I have watched both this video and your video on slow speed cornering. My question is: what is the speed difference in km between the slow speed cornering and cornering in this video as I'm having a problem working out when to lean with my scooter and when to do the "scooter in, body out" technique as described in slow speed corning. Basically would like to know at what speed in km is the scooter traveling when I should be leaning in and what speed do I counter lean? If that makes sense? Cheers Roman

[@colinsouthall2411]

learn about countersteering, look for a vidio on it

[@animaniac77]

Have one question u in this video u mention to lean towards the corner in ur slow cornering video u mention the bike in body out technique, is this normal speed vs slow speed cornering ?

[@skaybaltimore]

+Ahmed Barakat I have the exact same question. What he said in this video makes sense -- use your body weight to lean in the direction you're steering to help use that weight along with steering to help properly direct the bike. In the other video it didn't make sense that he said to lean your body in the opposite direction in which you're turning/steering the bike. That seems very counter-intuitive. Since you asked this question a year ago and didn't get a response I'm not sure I will either. But I think it's important to clarify this issue, especially since it's geared towards new riders, like myself.

[@wra7h]

Ahmed Barakat you lean the opposite way on a slow turn maybe to balance the bike

[@dtrolives]

I like how the Aussie's say Hond-er.

[@thriveimagedesign]

Fantastic videos Ken. Thank you.

[@rid1coza]

I really should have a deeper look into your scooter vids. Recently fell off the scooter while stopping at a traffic light in light rain. I think it could have been oil on the road, but that totally changed the way i drive, fortunately it happened at 5am in the morning when cars are scarce on the roads. I was able to get up and carry on driving , the scooter suffered a few scratches and i got none. lol

[@bluesbulletin]

Same thing happened to me pulling into a gas station as it started to rain. It was windy. The bike just slipped and I hit the pavement 😣

[@andrewpandy6425]

That was really helpful hope you ad more vids soon thanks again

[@kenwhitehouse3825]

Thanks Henri, pleased I could help. Ken

[@maximilianwagner2333]

Great Video

[@timkdiamond]

I'm honestly not sure about this. Especially on corners where there is sand, oil or other things that will cause the front wheel to 'go on you'. I much prefer to keep the weight along a more upright axis and 'push' the scooter through the corner with an almost fully extended outer arm. I've also noticed that the scooter responds to this method allowing me to much more accurately direct the weight and radius of cornering arc it is on. One thing I can tell you is that if you put your weight inside a more upright axis as is demonstrated here, and you hit sand or oil or whatever, you WILL lose the front wheel and most likely have an accident. If you do not have the problem of oil or sand then fine. But I would argue even if you don't, DO NOT get your weight too far over. It's a death trap.

[@mohammedraffi6964]

I have a question , when we push the upper part of the body outside towards the corner. How the Hands should hold the scooter bars ? We should also steer the handle bars or just keep it straight ?

[@scootersalesScootersales]

Mohammed Raffi Lean into corner, countersteer (natural to do but good to know what you are doing). At 40kph if you press the right bar forward youre gonna go right. Good for quick swerves and in general to lean but we mostly do it naturally in corners

[@mohammedraffi6964]

Currently what is do is , lean the body out and press the handle bar down ( move the body out in Left and push the handle bar to down on right side to move Right). But this way help only at speed less than 60km/ph.

[@mohammedraffi6964]

Just want to know when we lean into corners at speed more 70Km/ph , what should we do to our handle bars ? Keep it loose or need to steer it also ?

[@garytru563]

Another great vid! Thanks!

[@etro6734]

Many thank, very helpful video.

[@sunnyday3041]

Awesome. Thank you!

[@dsldarklordspaniard6672]

*Can anyone tell me the "standard" recommended practice for mopeds and body lean, and body position when taking bends at full speed (30-40 mph)?* (I ride a 50cc yamaha zuma, 2012) -how far to lean off? -how far is too far? -should you try to stay centered on the moped, or move the body around and shift bodyweight a lot while hitting corners. -Most people I see riding (I go to a university so theres hundreds of mopeds) are on a leisurely stroll, or are on a shit Chinese moped thats slow as hell. I like to wake up as late as possible for class so i would rather go max speed on my moped to maximize my sleep time. I NEED SOME HIGH SPEED TIPS! I have not had any issues doing it, as I have experience on a 750cc honda shadow along, and the corners just come naturally. But, is there a proper way to lean into a corner, or hang off the moped when taking a hot corner? i dont want to be putting myself in any more risk than I need to, and i usually lean over pretty far when taking hot corners on my moped.... *there is very little info on this on the internet, so its not something I can just google*

[@Keep_quiet_1]

Hi! What speed was that?

[@cristianoarellano1]

verry good my friends, Im scooter lover....

[@katbirsing]

Very wise tips.

[@kenwhitehouse3825]

Your too kind, thanks rex, Ken

[@colinsouthall2411]

nice video, but no mention of countersteering, you need to learn and practice active countersteering to pass the riding test and use it to save your life, check it out !!

[@TJZone8]

Huh.. I lean the scooter in at high speed but I don't really lean in with my body, basically I put the scooter into the corner more than myself, Never had an issue with it.. when I was on a motorbike I did lean into the corners with my body no problems then either.. two ways too take corners I guess

[@kenwhitehouse3825]

Welcome, Ken

[@kenwhitehouse3825]

very welcome Ken

[@perrymackay8725]

are you guys in Australia or the US?

[@scootersalesScootersales]

+perry mackay We are based in Australia

[@perrymackay8725]

scootersales awesome I'm in Australia I don't wanna get a car so I'm thinking about a scooter

[@inspiringhuman-being184]

perry mackay Same

[@usernamemykel]

EXCELLENT.

[@sampamukherjee3267]

Thank you

[@ivancillovelazquez]

I crashed, i feel so depressed about not being able to corner right. :(

[@perrymackay8725]

don't feel sad all because of that you just gotta give it some time think about techniques go small corners then go on to tighter ones

[@freesaxon6835]

My worry, he explains very well how to scoot around a corner only to get run over

[@OpCzar]

My first thought: Why are you filming standing in the lane of a blind corner?

[@Abhishek-150]

Countersteering is better than leaning into corner..

[@mehulrai9408]

How do u counter steer in corner?

[@Abhishek-150]

@@mehulrai9408 : pushing the handle to opposite side of curve.

[@pauljmeyer1]

@@Abhishek-150 When you drop your shoulder there is also a tendency to automatically counter-steer.

[@Abhishek-150]

@@pauljmeyer1 : Yes

[@colinsouthall2411]

@@mehulrai9408 push handle bar left go left, push right go right, but only over about 30 kms per hour

[@CandySlim501]

Hard watching this backwards riding on American streets

[@hersheysjames3713]

I leaned so hard today that the pedal touched the ground

[@jayshambu1667]

how to easy scooter stunts

[@alfrediannegarciaquirante5761]

corner everytime he says drink

[@scalonajuak]

wth

[@vfrkygo4732]

bruh i can go lower than that on my scooter

[@abbeyomisol]

it's ironic that you talk about safety, and you stand their making video on a blind curve which could endanger someone else.

[@MarkAndreYapching]

It's inside their training facility