Bobbert wrote on 03/21/08 at 02:29:52:for anyone having trouble with countersteering-
instead of "push left, go left" just begin leaning into the turn and use your arms to keep you on the bike. e.g as you go into a left turn, you'll lean left and your arm will naturally pull on the right side of the bar (the same as pushing left)
Everybody countersteers, whether they realize it or not.
Try this; Going down the road let's say 50mph.
With your left hand OFF the bar pull VERY lightly on the right (throttle) end, (turning the wheel to the right). Quess what, Yes you're starting a left turn and left lean.
To upright the bike you are PUSHING on the right while PULLING on the left, mostly without realizing.
This countersteering is done agressively in road or dirt racing to make the bike change directions quickly.
This technique can be learned and properly applied will greatly aid in dodging foreign objects on the road including cars.