Quote Originally Posted by xerxesdaphat View Post
I've heard that technique recommended when riding on dirt on a dirt bike. Lean the bike, keep rider upright. Perhaps it's a hangover from dirt riding?
Yep, they work better that way.....the real reason for foot off is to keep it off the ground because of the leaning thing.....or offroad so it does'nt get ripped off the peg in ruts etc.....watch the real good riders and they don't actually put their foot down, they keep it up off the ground....