The Middleweight Cornering Trap

Learn why middleweight motorcycle cornering is harder than you think and master the trail braking techniques needed to fix your suspension geometry for better handling on bikes like the MT-07, Z650, Hornet 750, CB500 or SV650. Most riders think middleweight bikes are easy to handle because they are light. The truth is their budget suspension and reactive nature create a "Cornering Trap" that can lead to running wide or losing front-end grip. In this video, we break down the physics of why your forks rebound mid-corner and how the 5% Rule can help you maintain control. What You Will Learn 00:00 — The Middleweight Cornering Trap 02:05 — Understanding Fork Travel & Trail 03:22 — The Physics of the Turn 04:23 — Suspension Neutralization 05:41 — The 5% Rule 07:14 — Decision Point vs. The Apex 08:40 — The Limits of Cornering ABS Are You Using Your Rear Brake Correctly? https://youtu.be/VBj-vmBzI6w #TrailBraking #MiddleweightBikes #CanyonChasers ---- 👍 Subscribe: https://bit.ly/3Dq2bDR 🎗️ Patron: https://www.patreon.com/cw/CanyonChasers 📹 YouTube Member: https://bit.ly/3XWDQ36 📨 Join our email list: https://www.canyonchasers.net/email/ ☕️ Buy me a Coffee; https://ko-fi.com/canyonchasers 💬 Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/MrFMKFVBAH Sponsors: Cardo Systems: https://tinyurl.com/42x9knvc Coupon Code: RideWell Insta360: https://www.insta360.com/sal/x5?utm_term=INR5D9M Yamaha Champions Riding School: https://ridelikeachampion.com/ Coupon Code: FOCUS The American West Photography: https://americanwest.shootproof.com/ Wrights Parts and Accessories: https://www.wrightsmotorcycleparts.com/ Toxic Moto Racing: https://toxicmotoracing.com/ Favorite Motorcycle Accessories: Kriega R22 Backback: https://imp.i104546.net/qzbg2N Kriega US-20 Drypack (tailbag): https://imp.i104546.net/jeo1O6 Nelson Rigg Commuter Tail Bag: https://imp.i104546.net/XmD1Xb Ram Mount Handlebar Kit: https://imp.i104546.net/19qb7a Ram Mount Bar Bolt: https://imp.i104546.net/RGvRna Ram Mount Torque Bar: https://imp.i104546.net/9L5ez0 Jumbo Chain Tool: https://imp.i104546.net/N9ON4v Optimate Battery Charger: https://imp.i104546.net/qzbgZj Motion Pro Tire Gauge: https://imp.i104546.net/kOBRZn The Greatest Air Chuck in the World: https://imp.i104546.net/jeo1Qe The Greatest Tie-Downs in the World: https://imp.i104546.net/EEoqOP Helmets I Love: Arai XD (Adventure): https://imp.i104546.net/e1Vn0D HJC RPHA 12 (Street/Track): https://imp.i104546.net/Oe2YDr Gloves I Love: Dainese 4 Stroke (All Time Favorite Gloves): https://imp.i104546.net/dO1RyW Alpinestars GP Plus: https://imp.i104546.net/dO1ROW Aplinestars SPX Air: https://imp.i104546.net/APJKgK Boots I Love: Sidi Adventure (Touring): https://imp.i104546.net/e1Vn7D Alpinestars SMX (All Around/Sport): https://imp.i104546.net/kOB46z Alpinestars Tech 7 (Off Road): https://imp.i104546.net/9L5V7W Jackets I Love: Alpinestars Borrego Drystar Jacket: https://imp.i104546.net/7aWO7r Dainese Hekla Pro: https://imp.i104546.net/qzbgEg Dainese Ladakh : https://imp.i104546.net/7ajby5 Rev'it! Trench: https://imp.i104546.net/ra6E73 Klim Badlands Pro: https://imp.i104546.net/xL4J75 Klim Carlsbad: https://imp.i104546.net/kOB4mN Alpinestars Blacktrack (Classic Leather): https://imp.i104546.net/XmD47a Dainese Air Frame (Summer): https://imp.i104546.net/6yrGGm NBT Hoodie (Wear under any Jacket): https://bit.ly/3Hf7Rsl Coupon "CanyonChasers" Pants I Love: Klim Badlands Pro: https://imp.i104546.net/9L5V53 Rev'it! Offtrack: https://imp.i104546.net/dO1yXj Rev'it! Lombard jeans: https://imp.i104546.net/4GQa3n NBT Guardian: https://bit.ly/3Hf7Rsl Coupon "CanyonChasers" Trackday/Race Gear: AGV Pista (Track): https://imp.i104546.net/JKEkPr Dainese Suit: https://imp.i104546.net/PO3z1q Axial Boots: https://imp.i104546.net/zxLz67 Visit us: http://www.canyonchasers.net/ Ride with us: https://www.apextrackdays.com/ or the ART: https://utahsba.com/schools/ ------- Merchandise: https://canyonchasers-shop.fourthwall.com/ Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/canyonchasers Donate: https://www.paypal.me/canyonchasers ------- P.O. Box 91191 Salt Lake City, UT 84109 [email protected]