Will Standing on Pegs earn me a fine in town?

**swbarnett** · 18th February 2017, 15:13

Originally Posted by trufflebutter

Side saddle and kneeling on the seat? can you still do that now? and what do you think was significance of a trainer asking you to perform those tasks?
Perhaps he was possibly either getting you ready for Whirling brothers or having a laugh.

It was standard practice for the course. They even had us ride over a narrow seesaw. It was amazingly good at helping new riders get the measure of the bike's balance. A great confidence builder.

My friends and I had practice sessions for years afterwards. Every time one of us got a new bike (about once a year) we would take turns riding the length of a 4x2 laid on the ground (among other manoeuvres).

Can I still do it now? For a long time I would've said no but lately I've discovered that I can confidently lean into moderate sweepers standing on the pegs so maybe. I must admit I haven't tried it for years as I'm pretty sure that would be frowned upon now (if done on public roads) and there aren't as many practice areas as there used to be (we would use the roads in new sub-divisions and shop car parks on weekends). Also, my early bikes didn't have expensive fairings.

**russd7** · 18th February 2017, 20:55

Originally Posted by Laava

Going there myself again in a couple of weeks...

pleasant point or morven?

**trufflebutter** · 19th February 2017, 07:34

Originally Posted by swbarnett

It was standard practice for the course. They even had us ride over a narrow seesaw. It was amazingly good at helping new riders get the measure of the bike's balance. A great confidence builder.

My friends and I had practice sessions for years afterwards. Every time one of us got a new bike (about once a year) we would take turns riding the length of a 4x2 laid on the ground (among other manoeuvres).

Can I still do it now? For a long time I would've said no but lately I've discovered that I can confidently lean into moderate sweepers standing on the pegs so maybe. I must admit I haven't tried it for years as I'm pretty sure that would be frowned upon now (if done on public roads) and there aren't as many practice areas as there used to be (we would use the roads in new sub-divisions and shop car parks on weekends). Also, my early bikes didn't have expensive fairings.

As long as you were not doing all that trick stuff in something the resembles a Borat swim suit, then I am happy.

**Laava** · 19th February 2017, 07:59

Originally Posted by trufflebutter

As long as you were not doing all that trick stuff in something the resembles a Borat swim suit, then I am happy.

Hmmmm, I read that as, "I am imagining you doing that in a borat swim suit..."

**Laava** · 19th February 2017, 08:00

Originally Posted by russd7

pleasant point or morven?

Will try for both!

**trufflebutter** · 19th February 2017, 10:20

Originally Posted by Laava

Hmmmm, I read that as, "I am imagining you doing that in a borat swim suit..."

Well, happiness does come in different guises...

**Big Dog** · 19th February 2017, 16:17

I do know of one who claims to have received a ticket for standing on pegs.

I suspect it had to do with the fact he was trying to punk people about it being no hands.

I believe the charge was something along the lines of failing to be in control of the vehicle.

Personally I used to stand up a lot on the DR (saw horse), occasionally on the Hyabusa (bar stool next to a dinner table), rarely on the CB1300 (super couch). Many times in front of the federales. Not one batted eye lid.

But then, I don't stand on my pegs for giggles, nor attempt to steer or operate the throttle with an arrangement of shoe laces.

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**rastuscat** · 19th February 2017, 19:28

Originally Posted by Big Dog

I do know of one who claims to have received a ticket for standing on pegs.

Cool that you are skeptical about it. As it's probably BS.

I've had people claim to have received tickets for all sorts of shit. Until you ask them to produce evidence of said ticket.

**Akzle** · 19th February 2017, 20:15

Originally Posted by rastuscat

Cool that you are skeptical about it. As it's probably BS.

I've had people claim to have received tickets for all sorts of shit. Until you ask them to produce evidence of said ticket.

funny that. cos when you ask(/demand) cops to produce evidence of their authority or the legitimacy of their employer, it also turns to BS quite quickly.

**rastuscat** · 19th February 2017, 22:04

Originally Posted by Akzle

funny that. cos when you ask(/demand) cops to produce evidence of their authority or the legitimacy of their employer, it also turns to BS quite quickly.

Fortunately we haven't crossed paths. I would have been happy to show you my ID, despite it not being necessary, as I always wore full uniform.

**jellywrestler** · 19th February 2017, 22:29

Originally Posted by rastuscat

Cool that you are skeptical about it. As it's probably BS.

I've had people claim to have received tickets for all sorts of shit. Until you ask them to produce evidence of said ticket.

i got pulled over years ago on my RF900 when i'd followed a cop on the open road and got into featherston and stood up, he pulled over and pulled back in behind me, i'd sat down well before he pulled over. he was a bit perplexed until we had a chat and he worked out it wasn't dangerous and on i went. i suspect if my attitude towards him wasn't tidy he may have dug deep and found something to sting me for.
he also admitted to being scared of bikes as he couldn't ride for shit.

**Akzle** · 20th February 2017, 05:01

Originally Posted by rastuscat

Fortunately we haven't crossed paths. I would have been happy to show you my ID, despite it not being necessary, as I always wore full uniform.

i dont care for "your id" or your uniform, that's that BS i was telling you about

**Old Steve** · 20th February 2017, 08:07

On the Boulevard M50, the pegs are a little too far forward for standing up so I rest the back of my heel on the pegs, that straightens my legs out a bit. Mind, it removes my right foot from the foot brake so I only do it when the road is straighter.