When riding your motorcycle you may have to deal with a number of challenging maneuvers including:

• Going around tight corners on dirt roads
• Going up steep inclines
• Riding down steep declines

Many of us feel a bit nervous riding our bike over or through such obstacles. We are scared that our bikes will slip out from under us.

There is good news:

By distributing your weight correctly while riding- you minimize the chance of losing your bike or falling off by 80%.

Next time you are out on the track practice some of these techniques:

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1. Riding Uphill

When riding up-hill it is essential that you lean forward. This brings your weight to the front and off your back tyre.
If you ride like this you will have no problem reaching the top of the steepest of hills.

2. Riding Downhill

When riding down-hill it is essential that you lean backwards. This takes your weight off the front tyre and stabilizes the rear of your motorcycle

If you ride like this you will have no problem descending the steepest of hills

3. Tight Left Corner

When taking any corner- it is essential that you put your weight on the outside foot. If you lean in to the corner as you do on a normal tar road- your bike will slip under you. By moving your weight to your outside foot you are actually anchoring your bike into the ground. As you can see in this picture the driver has actually lifted up his left foot and is putting all his weight on his right foot peg while taking a left corner.

4. Tight right Corner

As you can see this is example is just the opposite of the previous one. The driver is now taking a corner to the right- and so he is putting his weight onto the left hand foot peg.

This method may feel weird when you first apply it- but after you have mastered it- it will make your off road riding- a much safer and more enjoyable experience.