I assume you are talking very tight turns. I like down-shifting before I get into the turn. Because I want to concentrate on the road surface, if anyone is in my lane, if I can really gun it, or if I have to brake hard. On tight uphill or downhill curves around here, you have to countersteer before the turn, turn the handlebar while in the slowest part, and not fall over or cross the double yellow. You don't want to be in the wrong gear. Plus, I like the feel and sound of putting the engine, transmission, wheels and curve in harmony.
Shifting during a turn
Is it good/bad/depends to be shifting (up) while IN a turn? I find myself doing it periodically when I went into the turn on the high range of my current gear and I want to pull out of the turn strong. So far it hasn't been an issue for my bike but I'm curious if this is something that could cause me problems in the future if I make it a habit or do it at higher than normal speeds?
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