Q&A for How to Countersteer (Motorcycle)

Try braking front mostly and rear a bit, without allowing ypur wheels to skid. Leaving the engine in gear until the last moment might help prevent the rear from locking up completely.

Trust the countersteer. It will turn for you, make sure you have some speed, above 15 mph, and not too much pressure at once. Let it turn for you. Learn how it feels, then forget it and just go by instinct.

Yes, you lean too far and if this happens, it's likely you will fall off! The more you lean into a corner, the faster you have to go to maintain balance. It is recommended that you turn corners slowly and don't lean too far.

Before making a turn, reduce your motorcycle speed slightly, for example from 30 to 25 mph, and then return to 30 mph after completing the turn. This can help make countersteering easier.