Why do Rossi/Stoner/etc stick their foot out?

[Cider]

I saw Scott Russell at the track the other day, and somebody asked him about the leg thing.  He said he doesn't know why Rossi does it, but he used to do it when he scared himself coming into a corner too hot 

[swampduc]

Shit!  The doctor told me that the cream would take care of it...

And how many times has the doctor had to tell you that? 

[COWBOY]

This is actually in an article in the current (Aug 09) Bike magazine - they have a multi page interview with Rossi on cornering.  It's a great read.

According to the article he sticks his leg out to "increase braking leverage and improve his balance."  You'd have to read the article to understand fully what that refers to.

If you can find it at your local Barnes and Noble I'd recommend it.  One of the best articles I've read in a while plus they're are three different ride comparisons for the Streetfighter, M1100 and 848 and a good write up on the DesmoD as well.

[Jester]

This is actually in an article in the current (Aug 09) Bike magazine - they have a multi page interview with Rossi on cornering.  It's a great read.

According to the article he sticks his leg out to "increase braking leverage and improve his balance."  You'd have to read the article to understand fully what that refers to.

If you can find it at your local Barnes and Noble I'd recommend it.  One of the best articles I've read in a while plus they're are three different ride comparisons for the Streetfighter, M1100 and 848 and a good write up on the DesmoD as well.

+1  I picked up that issue earlier this week.  Lots of good content in this one.

[sh]

+1 great issue

[pennyrobber]

I tried to find the August copy of Bike magazine but none of the B and N had them anymore. Does anyone know a good source for back issues?

[fastwin]

Did anyone notice during Sunday's MotoGP at Misano that Rossi and other riders rarely would hang their leg out before a turn. It just sort of dawned on me while watching the race, then I really started looking for it and hardly saw anyone doing it at all. Weird. Why does Rossi and others do it so often at some tracks and then hardly ever at the San Marino track?

I do it all the time... but it's always in a straight line because my knee hurts.