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Title: foot position on pegs while cornering Post by: 09/1100 on September 10, 2009, 04:30:17 PM i just got my first sport bike a monster 1100. Im going to my first track day in about a week. last week i was doing circles in a parking lot with the arch of my foot on the pegs my knee out, head in front of the mirror, and my but about half way off the seat. when i got pretty far over my toe hit the pavement so im guessing that this is not the proper foot position while cornering. a little advise would be appreciated.
Title: Re: foot position on pegs while cornering Post by: ducpainter on September 10, 2009, 04:41:02 PM Balls of your feet on the pegs.
Title: Re: foot position on pegs while cornering Post by: Uncle Mofo on September 10, 2009, 05:23:18 PM Balls of your feet on the pegs. And ankles in (http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs134.snc1/5729_129507165209_600300209_3353505_4096362_n.jpg) Title: Re: foot position on pegs while cornering Post by: EvilSteve on September 10, 2009, 08:02:42 PM I ride with my outside foot heel on peg (hooked on heel of boot), inside on ball w/ heel in.
Title: Re: foot position on pegs while cornering Post by: Uncle Mofo on September 10, 2009, 11:07:27 PM I ride with my outside foot heel on peg (hooked on heel of boot), inside on ball w/ heel in. That makes sense too [moto]Title: Re: foot position on pegs while cornering Post by: EvilSteve on September 11, 2009, 05:20:29 AM I think this shows it enough:
(http://photos.toshcroft.com/photos/581769583_BMSMh-XL.jpg) Title: Re: foot position on pegs while cornering Post by: Cider on September 11, 2009, 07:05:34 AM Ken Hill always tells me to keep the toes pointed down. He advises that the inside foot should toes on the peg, but the outside foot can sit wherever is comfortable as long as the toes are pointed down.
Title: Re: foot position on pegs while cornering Post by: Slide Panda on September 11, 2009, 09:38:20 AM If you don't have a copy, pick up Lee Parks book. There's a chapter devoted to body position for a turn
Title: Re: foot position on pegs while cornering Post by: 09/1100 on September 11, 2009, 05:07:36 PM thanks a lot that should help me out, but with the ball of my foot on the peg in a left hand turn i guess you just have to reposition your left foot exiting the turn to up shift.
Title: Re: foot position on pegs while cornering Post by: Cider on September 11, 2009, 05:54:51 PM thanks a lot that should help me out, but with the ball of my foot on the peg in a left hand turn i guess you just have to reposition your left foot exiting the turn to up shift. Or short-shift before the corner. Be careful sticking your foot underneath the shifter while you're leaned over. Title: Re: foot position on pegs while cornering Post by: BPT on September 12, 2009, 12:29:24 AM You should have your speed set before you enter the corner including what gear you want to be in. Not a good idea to brake or shift mid-corner. When you up shift the bike should be more upright and not at full lean. You don't want a lot of things going on to upset the chassis in the corners.
Title: Re: foot position on pegs while cornering Post by: w7ck7d on September 16, 2009, 08:14:05 AM Ken Hill always tells me to keep the toes pointed down. He advises that the inside foot should toes on the peg, but the outside foot can sit wherever is comfortable as long as the toes are pointed down. (http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i46/w7ck7d/my%20696/HT4U8540.jpg)My outside toe wasnt pointing down.but for me i found this very effective way and comfy when cornering.. Title: Re: foot position on pegs while cornering Post by: b. on September 16, 2009, 08:44:02 AM ^^^ yow-za. I would think that's difficult to transition back to neutral and/or set up for the next turn without upsetting the chassis...
Title: Re: foot position on pegs while cornering Post by: w7ck7d on September 16, 2009, 09:02:24 AM You just have to be smooth and less input to the handlebar.And let the bike ride you.. [thumbsup]
Title: Re: foot position on pegs while cornering Post by: yotogi on September 17, 2009, 05:50:48 AM but the passenger peg? :o
you seriously need some rearsets! Title: Re: foot position on pegs while cornering Post by: w7ck7d on September 17, 2009, 06:30:46 AM but the passenger peg? :o you seriously need some rearsets! +1 im looking forward to have my rearsets change. Title: Re: foot position on pegs while cornering Post by: Spidey on September 19, 2009, 02:24:49 PM Ken Hill always tells me to keep the toes pointed down. He advises that the inside foot should toes on the peg, but the outside foot can sit wherever is comfortable as long as the toes are pointed down. <threadjack> Where have you been working with Ken? Not locally (CA)? Title: Re: foot position on pegs while cornering Post by: Cider on September 19, 2009, 02:50:55 PM <threadjack> Where have you been working with Ken? Not locally (CA)? No, not CA :(. Yamaha champions school at MMP (& Freddie's school in the past). |