Foot position?

**Mushu** · 10th July 2013, 00:40

I have been looking at how most riders position their feet on the pegs and I seem to be different, is that bad?

Whilst following other bikers I notice pretty much every body I come across positions their feet with the peg in the arch of their foot. (regardless of experience)

I on the other hand tend to position the pegs under the balls if my feet but have only ever noticed a couple of other riders who do this on the road. (it seems more common with off road riders and racers)

Am I doing it wrong, is every one else or does it not matter?

**Akzle** · 10th July 2013, 05:01

ima balls and toe knuckle kinda guy.

**nzspokes** · 10th July 2013, 06:41

If im cruising my pegs are in the arches, if going quicker they are on the balls of my feet. If I dont I scrape my boots.

**Hitcher** · 10th July 2013, 10:03

Behind the ears works on so many different levels. Apparently.

**Drew** · 10th July 2013, 10:29

My right foot only ever has the peg under the arch when I'm doing wheelies. Rest of the time it's my toes, and balls of my foot.

Left foot same, except for gear changing.

I don't use the rear brake for anything but wheelie control, or sitting static on a slope though.

**george formby** · 10th July 2013, 10:37

Originally Posted by nzspokes

If I dont I scrape my boots.

Tis my problem also, big feet.

I've spent hours watching video of racers, on & and off road & most seem to have their instep on the pegs most of the time. I know advanced ridding trainers advocate this so the rear brake & gear lever are covered. I struggle with it. I'm doing a lot more off road now & want to get betterer, so am trying to use the right techniques. Much easier to ride a dirt bike with the insteps on the pegs.

**toebug** · 10th July 2013, 10:40

Depends on what you are riding. Sport bikes; on your toes to allow you to get off the seat and look through the corner and position your body easier and faster. If you are on a cruiser, it doesnt matter cuase you cant corner anyway.....

**fridayflash** · 10th July 2013, 10:51

on the balls/toes for me man
or as drew says..on the arches for wheelstands!
i could never do anything more than a quick powerstand
on my rf tho....

**Sable** · 10th July 2013, 10:57

Depends on the bike, riding position and size of your boots. I do the same.

**Phantom Limb** · 10th July 2013, 11:29

Arches for the highway, balls for the corners. I thought everyone did this!?

**Drew** · 10th July 2013, 12:03

Originally Posted by fridayflash

on the balls/toes for me man
or as drew says..on the arches for wheelstands!
i could never do anything more than a quick powerstand
on my rf tho....

Second gear, 100kph, stand up on the pegs. Give it a bounce with your legs and GAS IT. Up she comes, will stay there all day if ya want it to.

**Big Dave** · 10th July 2013, 12:05

On KB it appears to be in the mouth.

**unstuck** · 10th July 2013, 12:20

I like to ride side saddle, cos Im dainty.

**fridayflash** · 10th July 2013, 12:25

Originally Posted by Drew

Second gear, 100kph, stand up on the pegs. Give it a bounce with your legs and GAS IT. Up she comes, will stay there all day if ya want it to.

ive sold mine but must try that technique..ive never been greatly confident at wheelieng bikes with clipons
for whatever reason..standing up might help