Proper knee-down or a pussy one?

**mynameis** · 10th January 2007, 16:52

You be the judge, but I think he's got some good points like dropping your shoulder.

But I don't see the guy going any faster with his knee down so my vote is it's a pussy one lol..

Sorry if it's a repost!

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mynameis

**bugjuice** · 10th January 2007, 17:05

getting your knee down doesn't mean you're going fast. I used to follow people at speed, they were grinding their knee down and I couldn't do it.. I can do it now, and I only feel a fraction faster cos I know the tyres can take that extra lean and speed. Doesn't mean I need my knee down to do it..
tis fun tho..
and great job teaching on public roads!

**onearmedbandit** · 10th January 2007, 17:49

He quotes racers as an example yet Mick Doohan used to get his knee down and he didn't have to hang off the bike, he always believed in keeping his head in line with the bike which he felt gave him better control if the bike broke loose. In saying that, the vid is correct. If you want to get your knee down lean off further (easiest method).

**Bonez** · 10th January 2007, 17:53

Originally Posted by onearmedbandit

In saying that, the vid is correct. If you want to get your knee down lean off further (easiest method).

Looks funny when you see it done around the streets of Pahiatua though.

**onearmedbandit** · 10th January 2007, 17:58

To be honest, I don't really lean 'off' my bike much, and being a short bastard I don't do the knee down thing. Hanging off too far with one arm doesn't sound of great appeal either, but I can still corner with most riders. However I am starting to experiment with moving off the bike a bit more, so it may happen on the thou yet.

**Grahameeboy** · 10th January 2007, 18:21

Originally Posted by onearmedbandit

To be honest, I don't really lean 'off' my bike much, and being a short bastard I don't do the knee down thing. Hanging off too far with one arm doesn't sound of great appeal either, but I can still corner with most riders. However I am starting to experiment with moving off the bike a bit more, so it may happen on the thou yet.

It's bloody amazing you manage with one arm mate.............guess you get used to it but just the front forks diving on braking.....respect

**R6_kid:Me** · 10th January 2007, 18:34

on my last day at taupo i experienced the difference between what you call 'proper' knee down and 'pussy' knee down.

The pussy knee down started halfway into my first lap and would continue for the rest of the session on any corner that i decided to hang off enough on.

Later in the day (3rd of 4th session) i came into a corner really hot, didnt lean off anywhere near as much and got my knee down with the inside of my knee just off the fairings... 'proper' knee down.

I'm sure you can guess which one felt 'right' and was more exciting!

**kevfromcoro** · 10th January 2007, 18:35

go to youtube and have a look at ghostrider.....this one loose goose...got a suzuki hayabuasa and turboed it,,,,,,takes a while to download if u are on dial up.......this guy is crazy..348 ks ..wheel standing the thing in traffic.....hes dead now..wonder why....there is also another german site ,,which shows a real good ride of him...c if i can find it.......regards KEV

**onearmedbandit** · 10th January 2007, 18:41

No one knows just who Ghost Rider is, but despite varied reports of his death it would appear to be unfounded. The guy with whom most confuse GR's death with was a guy called the black prince or something, died doing the Paris ring.

**mynameis** · 10th January 2007, 18:49

Originally Posted by onearmedbandit

In saying that, the vid is correct. If you want to get your knee down lean off further (easiest method).

Can you explain any logic behind that besides the shear fact that you had your "knee down". Any advantages? I don't think he was any faster though so don't see the point aye.

mynameis

**Hitcher** · 10th January 2007, 18:52

Originally Posted by Bonez

Looks funny when you see it done around the streets of Pahiatua though.

And around the square at Martinborough.

**onearmedbandit** · 10th January 2007, 18:54

Originally Posted by mynameis

Can you explain any logic behind that besides the shear fact that you had your "knee down". Any advantages? I don't think he was any faster though so don't see the point aye.

mynameis

That's it, and only it, you get your knee down. I'm not suggesting in any way whatsoever that it made him faster. As I said I don't knee down yet I can corner faster than a lot of riders I know. In fact I'm sure if I set out to with the intention of getting my knee down I'd probably be slower initially. The only reason I'm experimenting with moving off the bike now is that it feels like it allows me to transfer direction quicker and with more stability. Whether it is or isn't I'll find out when I get back out to the track.

**NordieBoy** · 10th January 2007, 19:12

Originally Posted by Grahameeboy

It's bloody amazing you manage with one arm mate.............guess you get used to it but just the front forks diving on braking.....respect

How about Motarding with one arm then.
Now that would be fork dive under braking

**onearmedbandit** · 10th January 2007, 19:14

Yup, met Nigel before, guy has got my respect alright.

**idleidolidyll** · 10th January 2007, 19:37

Originally Posted by mynameis

You be the judge, but I think he's got some good points like dropping your shoulder.

But I don't see the guy going any faster with his knee down so my vote is it's a pussy one lol..

Sorry if it's a repost!

mynameis

knee down only counts if the rider is a miget or the handlebar is touching too

tall bastards with long legs can get a knee down at a 10 degree lean