How dodgy is scraping foot pegs on sports bike or sports tourer?

**nzspokes** · 14th April 2014, 17:34

Just buy a GSXR600.

Go on......

**newbie2012** · 29th May 2014, 21:01

GSXR600 ? Rob, stop the torments, you know that would be my dream bike ...but .... I'll just got for a unrestricted version of what I've got in September. I mean it keep my excuse for continuing to ride like a pussy next season as well :-) It was great to finally scrape the pegs, albeit slightly unnerving, but the stiffened up rear suspension has made a difference on the road as well. Those ART days are brilliant, as are Mike's, Dean's and Greg's instruction.

**nzspokes** · 29th May 2014, 21:19

Originally Posted by newbie2012

GSXR600 ? Rob, stop the torments, you know that would be my dream bike ...but .... I'll just got for a unrestricted version of what I've got in September. I mean it keep my excuse for continuing to ride like a pussy next season as well :-) It was great to finally scrape the pegs, albeit slightly unnerving, but the stiffened up rear suspension has made a difference on the road as well. Those ART days are brilliant, as are Mike's, Dean's and Greg's instruction.

Well have a chat to Robert Taylor and get the right springs for it then. That way you can transfer them on to your new bike. Ive just fitted an Ohlins to the back and its transformed it. Also working on more power.......

Soooo, you going group 2 next ART day? Ive been told Im not allowed in 1 again.

**Big Dog** · 30th May 2014, 08:56

Originally Posted by Rhys

Fuck A Harley going around a corner

This is where an comma can be the difference between a bait and an unpleasant day.

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**Big Dog** · 30th May 2014, 09:01

The Hayabusa uses to get mirror down before peg down. The DR I had the pegs down on at least 2 times, both desperate and successful attempts to save a SMIDSY mid corner. The ninja was a winner for feeling when she was getting too much lean on. Until I wore down the feelers so much the mufflers dragged. The Yamaha the left side the centre stand stuck first. The right the muffler.
The current Honda I have never had to lean that far. She turns to quick and easy.

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**Big Dog** · 30th May 2014, 09:04

In my experience as has been alluded to by others a light touchdown is just a gentle reminder you can't cheat physics. A heavy touchdown can be the beginning of a very bad couple of seconds. Depends on your reaction to the event and the 2-3 seconds leading up to it.

Learning how Moto physics apply to you an your ride can make a huge difference.

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**Big Dog** · 30th May 2014, 09:13

Originally Posted by Kickaha

The whole chicken strips thing is a just a big wank anyway, anyone who judges another rider on that is a cock

All a matter of degrees if you excuse the pun. I have used them as a bit of a guideline for myself and mentoring those who have sought my help. As a general rule if you are using less than half the available tread you are not cornering efficiently on a two wheeler.

Also as a guideline for choosing. Next tyre. No strips equals need to get a tyre profile that turns sharper.

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**ducatilover** · 30th May 2014, 14:49

Originally Posted by Big Dog

The current Honda I have never had to lean that far. She turns to quick and easy.

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A CB1300, the universal benchmark for the term "really quite heavy"?

**Big Dog** · 30th May 2014, 14:54

Dunno about that. I've ridden heavier 250s. Mind you at 6'4" and 140 kegs it seems just right. Where even the busa felt a bit small sometimes.

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**ducatilover** · 30th May 2014, 15:30

Originally Posted by Big Dog

Dunno about that. I've ridden heavier 250s. Mind you at 6'4" and 140 kegs it seems just right. Where even the busa felt a bit small sometimes.

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I cannot think of a 250 that's heavier than that. The early CB13 was, what, 235kg dry?
Good lord, you're a giant

I expect one of them big fuckers would fit you like a glove? I rode the older CB1000 and it was... big... and turned about as well as a pyramid (still a nice bike)

**Crasherfromwayback** · 30th May 2014, 15:49

Originally Posted by Big Dog

Dunno about that. I've ridden heavier 250s. e.

You'll be doing well to find a 250 that weights more than a CB1300.

**Maha** · 30th May 2014, 16:38

I scraped my pegs once, I had to really, to clean off the grass/mud after I dropped it.

**Big Dog** · 30th May 2014, 19:31

Originally Posted by ducatilover

I cannot think of a 250 that's heavier than that. The early CB13 was, what, 235kg dry?
Good lord, you're a giant

I expect one of them big fuckers would fit you like a glove? I rode the older CB1000 and it was... big... and turned about as well as a pyramid (still a nice bike)

El250 Kawasaki eliminator I test rode for a mate was heavier and turned slower. After 9 years of partnership I could turn the Hayabusa in the width of two regulation car parks. At 3 months it still takes me 3 car parks on the cb1300 but it takes time and practice to get tighter turns. Alloy engine helps cut weight. Good weight distribution makes bikes seem lighter. As does large under seat compartment help with the illusion.

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**Big Dog** · 30th May 2014, 19:38

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

You'll be doing well to find a 250 that weights more than a CB1300.

There is curb weight and there is "pushing the bitch" weight. Xs250 was a damn sight heavier to push.

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**Drew** · 30th May 2014, 19:46

Originally Posted by newbie2012

Excellent, it is official. I'm a pussy on KB

, at least my street cred can only go up. I hope.

When you are putting your weight on the inside peg (with our weight over the inside of the corner if you are trying to get your knee down) and the peg hits, does the weight keep your foot on the peg or is it a real 'oh shit' moment ?

I'm late to the thread, but you shouldn't be loading the inside peg. Outside peg, inside bar. Stability comes from this.

Hang your inside foot off ala Rossi coming at a turn. Really highlights it...but people will say you look like a knob.