The bike that inspired me

[Water Warrior 2]

Jazz, counter steering is the best and only way to get around a curve safely. Counter steering(CS) safely leans the bike. Right hand curve ahead of you....push gently on the right hand grip and the bike will lean a bit and you are done. It does take practice to be smooth and on top of your input so don't think you will ever just go like the dickens into an unfamiliar curve with no drama. The alternative is trying to remain upright and steering like a car.......not gonna happen without mishap in most cases.
Have an old guy friend here who rode upright for 2 years and fought the bike at lowered speeds in the curves. Some one convinced him to slowly play with counter steering. The results were "remarkable" in his words. Mike now rides more and really enjoys the curves with an 1100 Yamaha cruiser.
Lynda had a hard time wrapping her mind around CS on her GZ. Then one day it clicked and look out her she come and there she goes. Lynda is almost a "Natural" rider in the twisties. Carves a far better line than I ever will whether she was on the GZ or her present M-50.