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In which situation would a rider use counterweighting?
Correct answer: During slow, tight turns.
Answer options
- AWhile braking to a stop
- BDuring fast, sweeping turns
- CDuring slow, tight turns Correct
Why
With counterweighting, the rider tips the motorcycle into the turn while keeping the torso upright, which shifts body weight toward the outside of the turn and helps balance the bike in tight, slow maneuvers such as U-turns. At normal and higher speeds, rider and motorcycle lean together instead.
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Topic: Motorcycle controls License: Motorcycle
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