Misti
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Set your lane position early. Pick your turn in point. Get your seating position set on the bike before you start to brake. A bit of back brake initially to settle the chassis then off, simultaneously ease on the front brake to get some weight over the front wheel, then brake a little harder to compress the front end and steepen the steering angle. Arms gently flexed at the elbows and weight inside. Turn in, with a neutral or slightly gaining throttle to keep everything nice and stable. Gently off the brakes upto the apex. On the gas and start to stand the bike up as you see your exit. One long, slow, deep breath going in, and one long, slow, exhale coming out.
Feels lovely when you get it right.
I agree with most of this, especially setting your position, having a good turn in point and getting your body into place before you start to brake. However, I disagree with the suggestion to use the back brake. I use front only, unless I end up in the dirt. And I'm also not sure about your throttle control. You mention turning the bike with neutral throttle and then waiting to get it rolling?
What would the benefits to this be as opposed to turning the bike while being off the gas and then rolling it asap once the bike is turned, as we coach at the Superbike School?
Misti