In the interest of discussion and expressing differing opinions, I am going to respond as there are a number of things here I take issue with. My responses are based on my experience and understanding of motorcycle riding, control and physics. Other's opinions may differ. If so, jump in and share them.
So let's get the ball rolling...
A bump in a turn can help but the biggest help in turns is to gun the engine at the proper time unless you must stop. The fastest way to stop is crossed up, or bike sideways.
Biggest help in a turn is to gun the engine? Nope. Gunning the engine (I am assuming "whack the throttle open") can hardly be described as the best help in a turn. Smooth but (very) aggressive roll on of the throttle is a legitimate technique when riding at a sporty pace, but otherwise "gunning it" can serve to disrupt stability and require the input of what would have otherwise been unnecessary rider control.
The fastest way to stop probably is to have the bike crossed up / sideways? Maybe so but you best be ready because that is also one of the best ways to crash! The best/fastest/safest way to stop is through judicious but aggressive application of front brake, even to the point of impending lock-up.
If you were to be sideways trying to stop, well, you'd be sliding sideways down the road until you stopped. The wheels/tires could not continue to turn otherwise you'd be rolling while sliding and if you were rolling while sliding, the net effect would be a vector that took you off at an angle into the oncoming lane.
Also, if crossed up / sideways was the best way to stop (and an implied 'slow down') we'd be seeing professional riders somehow? manage to apply that technique. Can't say I've seen any do so.
You want enough torque to change your momentum so you can control your steering but not to go over your best speed.
I'm not sure what this means. :confused-29:
Want torque to change your momentum? Torque is a rotational force. A twisting force.
A force applied via a moment arm to a point of rotation. How does one come to rely on torque to allow them to control their steering without going over their best speed?
I'd argue you control your steering via body position and input to the handlebars. Perhaps you refer to the torque applied to the steering head via the handlebars?
Flying into a curve at a flat speed will allow your turn to be controlled by the momentum you went into the curve with.
Its better to tap the brakes before going into the curve and then giving it gas to keep a steady pace around the curve.
Works great for car racing too!
Uh... nope.
"Better to tap the brakes" This statement is, in the context presented, a blanket statement. That makes it absolutely poor advice. You ever see Moto GP riders go from 180 mph and setup for a tight turn? I can absolutely assure you they do not "tap the brakes". They are so hard on the front binders the back tire is often skipping off the track surface. Are there times when a light tap of the brakes is appropriate and useful? Sure. But there are also times when aggressive braking is proper and appropriate. Not even just appropriate, but the best approach for the conditions and desired result.
Works great in car racing too? uhhh... again Nope. Having watched a fair amount of road racing (NASCAR, Indy car, Formula 1, etc) I have seen many times brake rotors glow red hot. Rotors do not glow red hot as a result of tapping the brakes.
I have driven very aggressively along certain mountain roads, in a certain area, and ridden with guys who are much better drivers in
much quicker cars and I can guarantee you, 100% absolute guarantee you, you just "tap the brakes" while driving/ riding at a very spirited pace and you will very, very soon find yourself off the road and in a ditch, stuck into a hillside, or worse.
I've seen many riders oversteer in turns because they didn't change the momentum to rear wheel.
Allman brothers bassist sadly died in a curve going in too fast(Seen this way too often). IF you don't get momentum on rear wheel early you can easily slide into on coming traffic trying to slow or stop. IF you get momentum on rear wheel you can haul ass around the curve with total control.
HUH

Momentum is the product of the mass of a body (or system) X the velocity p=m x v
The rider and the motorcycle are a system. While rolling down the road, their system has momentum. It is the velocity x the mass.
You can change the momentum by:
a) changing weight of system (throw your tank bag off)
b) change velocity of system (speed up or slow down)
How does one "shift momentum" to the rear tire? The system has the momentum. You can't "move" the momentum from, say the middle of the motorcycle to the rear wheel.
You can transfer weight within the system (shifting rider position, braking, etc) but I know of no way one can change the momentum to the rear wheel. To me that concept is akin to trying to weight the color purple. Perhaps I am greatly mistaken but the concept is not valid.
I honestly have no idea what is being described when you say "IF you don't get momentum on rear wheel early you can easily slide into on coming traffic trying to slow or stop."
If you were in a turn and trying to slow or stop, you would apply front brake (perhaps in balance with some application of rear brake).
If one wishes to "haul ass around the curve with total control" then one must be able to do just that: Be in control and go fast.
I am fortunate. I have ridden with some very good riders over the years. I have been tucked behind them at substantially brisk speeds in fast 100 mph sweepers and tight 1st or 2nd gear turns where the back tire spins on exit. And I can honestly say that about zero percent of the concepts/ideas presented (in the initial post) were conceptualized or applied.
Always best to let off the gas and then give it some gas prior to the curve.
Always? Nope.
Why would you let off the gas prior to the curve then give it gas prior to the curve? Whay not just stay on the gas?
What if it's a blind curve? What if you can't see what's in or around the curve. I'd say this suggestion needs some serious rethinking.
Final comment - I understand different people have different ways of describing things and different ways of riding motorcycles. This thread is about applying gymkhana skills (and by inference, general skills) to daily riding. In that light, I think it is good to discuss various experiences, techniques and points of advice.
I saw a number of points I disagreed and figured "What the heck? Let's all hash this stuff out."
Thanks for the opportunity to share my thoughts. I'm anxious to hear others. :respect-048: