Rider Skills: Motorcycle Counter Weighting for Balance and Traction

Counter Weighting is simply balancing your motorcycle with your body, and learning to do it correctly will take your skills to the next level. Today on our exclusive RIDER SKILLS program we have top instructor, Clinton Smout, to walk us through the skill using tips that speed up the learning process and get you on the fast track to improving your riding skills.

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Clinton Smout is based in Ontario, Canada and is a regular on Adventure Rider Radio’s Rider Skills© program. He has been a motorcycle instructor for most of his adult life,  is a certified BMW Off-road instructor and is the chief instructor and owner at SMART Adventures.

SMART Adventures: https://www.smartadventures.ca


DISCLAIMER: This segment is not intended as a substitute for taking a rider training course. We recommend that you work with a professional trainer before trying any of the techniques discussed, or do so at your own risk. Canoe West Media, Adventure Rider Radio and Clinton Smout do not assume any responsibilities for injury and damages, including and not limited to, yourself, another person, motorcycle, etc.


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Posted on May 5, 2022 and filed under Rider Skills.