Odd Request.

[Smittie61984]

Well I'm getting faster and faster and getting my knee closer to the ground. Which soon I hope to get some Parking Lot practice and maybe a few trackdays if I could ever get my bike to the point it might pass track inspection.

Anyways I've seen pictures of people knee dragging and racing through corners. But was wondering if anyone had some pictures of proper knee dragging technique. I'm not specifically looking for knee dragging but stuff to help me handle better and give me better reference.

For example I under stand hanging off the bike along with stay on your feet and not your butt. I understand counter steering also. But have no clue how far forward I should be on the bike or far back.

If I got maybe an above view picture of someone going through a corner that would probably help. But would enjoy multiple pictures from various angles to paint a better picture for me.

Because my problem is I don't know any faster riders than me(Which is sad) and basically started last July(With 3 months of it rebuilding a bike) and until the last couple of months where I got some friends into bikes for the first time. Well I had to learn on my own.

And another question I never see addressed much is feet/toe position. Where on the pegs are your feet? And do you point in the direction you turn. That seems to bug me more than anything.

Any help would be appreciated.

[Mr Lefty]

I'm sure you'll get a few photos from Trip and the others... but why not look at MotoGP.com... you'll find millions of photos... and you know they know their shit

[Trip]

[Mr Lefty]

Originally Posted by Trip

so which one is correct? by their wording it seems as though the top left is... but I'd say the top right or bottom right makes keeps the bike more upright.

[Rider]

Originally Posted by Ebbs15

so which one is correct? by their wording it seems as though the top left is... but I'd say the top right or bottom right makes keeps the bike more upright.

The top right is the correct form. Although in the bottom right the guys head in in the correct position.

[Mr Lefty]

Originally Posted by Rider

The top right is the correct form.

that's what I was thinking... but the commentary is kinda miss leading

Originally Posted by OTB

There is no "Right" or "Wrong"...I have used all of those positions....depending on the circumstances. Top right or lower left is what you'll be doing on the track, but all of these positions should be what you practice. Ya gotta remember that unless you live in North Dakota, roads ain't flat; they go uphill, downhill, decrease radius, increase radius, extreme camber, reverse camber, crowned, dished and endless combinations thereof......each of these positions has a place in your bag of tricks.

never thought of that... but it makes perfect sense.... damn glad your here man

[OTB]

Originally Posted by Ebbs15

so which one is correct? by their wording it seems as though the top left is... but I'd say the top right or bottom right makes keeps the bike more upright.

There is no "Right" or "Wrong"...I have used all of those positions....depending on the circumstances. Top right or lower left is what you'll be doing on the track, but all of these positions should be what you practice. Ya gotta remember that unless you live in North Dakota, roads ain't flat; they go uphill, downhill, decrease radius, increase radius, extreme camber, reverse camber, crowned, dished and endless combinations thereof......each of these positions has a place in your bag of tricks.

[No Worries]

Originally Posted by Trip

So leaning off the bike to lower the bike's center of gravity is the important thing when going around a corner. If you can lower it by leaning your upper body and/or sticking your knee out, then that's good. But you know what this means? The thicker the chicken strip, the more upright the bike is, and the more the rider is leaning off correctly.

[Mr Lefty]

Originally Posted by No Worries

So leaning off the bike to lower the bike's center of gravity is the important thing when going around a corner. If you can lower it by leaning your upper body and/or sticking your knee out, then that's good. But you know what this means? The thicker the chicken strip, the more upright the bike is, and the more the rider is leaning off correctly.

but that goes back to the top right one saying he doesn't look as cool!

[Smittie61984]

Originally Posted by Ebbs15

but that goes back to the top right one saying he doesn't look as cool!

I'm concered about my street cred for Bike Nights. That is my main concern.

Which is why I buy used racing gear, track take offs and I drug my boots along the ground to make it look like I was peg scraping.

Plus lots of Chrome and Polish so others know I can ride fast.

Appreciate all the info guys. Just need some parking lot time and hopefully one day some track time.