Technique - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

SDSUsnowboards · 01-03-2005, 01:27 AM

OK so I've been riding for two months about. I only have about 1500 miles or so, obviously not ready for knee dragging. I understand the concept of chosing lines (I prefer delayed apexing over the faster line for safety reasons). I am almost through "proficient motorcycling" and will start the second book right after. I don't understand, in any complete kind of way, everything else tho when it comes to turns.

I eventually want to drag pucks, and while that may be thousands of miles off from now (and a really expensive set of tires), I want to practice applicable skills now.

One thing not normally discussed is composition on the bike while leaned over. I have been looking at pics and I see some guys really leaned into the turn and off their bikes. Some guys seem to be leaning very slighty away from the turn with their uppermost body. Some people just stay seated mostly in the center with their head turned toward the exit and their shoulders slightly leaned into the turn. I am wonderig all are acceptable or if one is considered more "proper" than the others.

Another thing I have never heard about in detail... where is your weight at? On your @ss? On your inside peg? Outside? Both equally? All three equally? Again, I am wondering what is considered proper technique. Should you be over the tank, almost off your seat? Should you have your @ss planted in the back of your seat?

I have never had my knee drag while in a turn (and since I wear denims currently I hope I don't anytime soon). Do you turn until your knee comes in contact with the ground and then stop the lean from going any further? Do you typically allow the bike to lean some more putting a little pressure on the puck?

Anyways, I'm just inviting discussion about these things and whatever else about you can think of that's relevant.