Foot placement?

[The Pastor]

why does that work wonders??? lol

you'll know when you try it

[Breed777]

Sometimes when I change to 2nd I get that 'crunch' like you get in a car when you grind the gears... what am i doin wrong?

[riffer]

Nah. Preloading is bullshit. Wears the gear selector dogs prematurely.

I stay on the balls of my feet with my ankles hard against the metal side bits above the pegs (that's why they're shiny) and move my feet when necessary.

And make sure you use the weight on the pegs when you corner. It drops the centre of gravity which can make the bike a lot more stable when you hit bumps mid-corner, especially if you're leaning off the bike with the knee out a bit.

Read Twist of the Wrist 2. Keith Code talks a lot about pivot points there which I found really helpful, and how weighting the inside or outside peg can tighten the turning circle, or get the back end sliding (if you like that kind of thing).

Buggered if I can understand the whole sticking the leg out thing that Rossi's doing at the moment though...

[xgnr]

I think that a ME might (should) help out here...

FWIW

Gear lever, foot would normally rest underneath (which would be the natural position) for normal riding.

Pre-load if you ride a BMW. Tractor gear box.

Clutchless works just fine if you pre-load, drop the revs then shift up. (even on Beemers)

Cheers

Stu

[riffer]

Sometimes when I change to 2nd I get that 'crunch' like you get in a car when you grind the gears... what am i doin wrong?

You are releasing the clutch just before the gears have meshed. Try releasing your gear lever a bit slower. With practice you'll get it right. Smooth is best.

[Breed777]

[QUOTE=xgnr;1129232838]I think that a ME might (should) help out here...

FWIW

Gear lever, foot would normally rest underneath (which would be the natural position) for normal riding.


Ok.... doesnt hit the ground when leaning?

[gatch]

how much is too much lean?

When your bike slides out from underneath you say out loud "that was too much lean". I'm not taking the piss or anything, it happens..

[Breed777]

Kinda hoping to learn my leaning limitations before reaching that point...I know you cant help accidents...but knowledge is power,,,,hopefully the power to stay upright longer...

[mowgli]

When your bike slides out from underneath you say out loud "that was too much lean".

Nah, say "it's about time I got my lazy arse off the seat."

[Katman]

Nah. Preloading is bullshit. Wears the gear selector dogs prematurely.

From a mechanic's point of view riffer is 100% correct.

And as far as placement of your feet - in the early stages of learning do whatever feels comfortable. There's plenty of time to modify your technique as you gain experience.

[Breed777]

I just dont wanna leave my foot under the gear lever if the consensus is to sit it elsewhere.... lean over and have my toes sheared off....

[Katman]

I just dont wanna leave my feet under the gear lever if the consensus is to sit it elsewhere.... lean over and have my toes sheared off....

There's too many on this site who fancy themselves as the next Rossi when they're out on the road. Be wary of who you take advice from.

[mowgli]

Actually, check your clutch cable for slack. Your clutch might not be fully disengaging.

[Supertwin Don]

Just to confuse a noob - I have footBOARDS - where do you wise ones reckon I should have my feet?

[Breed777]

Just to confuse a noob - I have footBOARDS - where do you wise ones reckon I should have my feet?

Can I borrow them? They'd look great on my Crotch Rocket!