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To turn right, motorcyclists first steer left

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Pushing the handlebars in the actual direction you want to go at high speeds will immediately toss you into a ditch. To lean the two-wheeled machine properly, the rider must push forward on the inside grip, temporarily steering away from the turn to initiate the sharp lean.

To turn right, motorcyclists first steer left
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