Motorcycle cornering mindset. Given a clean, dry road and good tires--can I lean over till something scrapes without undue fear of ending up a mass of twisted metal? Of, have I watched too many road races on TV?
I wouldn't suggest you lean too much if you don't know what your doing. Corners usually mean you can't see what's around the bend, so the faster you go the more you lean over then the more chance of coming off. And there is no such thing as a clean dry road unless your on the race track
You've watched too many road races! Lean angles are part of the equation, speed is another, You can't lean over like a 150MPH Racer unless you go 150 MPH, the same angle at 30 MPH will let you fall on the low side. Most street riders lean over less than 10^-15^ from vertical or about the angle of the slash marks on your keyboard. I suggest you read Keith Code's Twist of the Wrist.
The best tyres in the world will make no difference if they are not warmed up first, it would be a good idea to get your suspension set-up sorted as well. Don't bother with slicks on the road you will never get them (and keep them) up to temperature. While you can ground items there are limits and as soon as your back wheel lifts off the ground you are in trouble. On the track you have a nice big run off, no cars, buses or vans and not many diesel spills on apexes – roads tend to spring nasty surprises, better to ride within limits rather than on the edge of them. That said, you will be amazed at how far even basic bikes can lean safely, the problem is finding the limit of that lean can be just as surprising.
