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06-04-2009, 12:07 PM
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Guys... where *are* we?
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: South Carolina
Moto: SV650 Interstate, CX500 rat-bobber, whatever else runs.
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Draggin' feet
Do you do it? If so, how far and why?
Just something that came to me as i was riding behind someone the other day. I always put my feet on the pegs as soon as I get under way; the exception is when I'm in a line of traffic moving up to a stop sign when I know I'm only going a carlength or so- then I usually tuck my feet behind the pegs (naked SV, standard riding position). I've noticed that rydaz around here (as opposed to riders or bikers) almost always leave their feet hanging until 30 MPH or so, usually spread as wide as they can with toes pointed out to the sides. Seriously... I don't get it?  This seems to apply even if they're rock-steady at low speed, so it's not a barely-able-to-ride thing, and even if they're the first in line at a light with open road ahead. Does anyone here do this?
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06-04-2009, 12:11 PM
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06-04-2009, 12:11 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: GA
Moto: 2006 GSXR 600
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 I drag my feet, hang off the side, etc for various reasons, often in a straight line...and even in moderate turns...1) Im friggin hot and holding my legs out gets me some much needed ventilation 2) Im bored as hell 3) Im farting off just because I can...
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06-04-2009, 12:19 PM
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Moto GP Star
Join Date: Feb 2008
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On long trips I drag my feet, Usually 1 at a time to stretch out my legs. I have bad knees and they can't take being bent for hours on end.
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06-04-2009, 12:27 PM
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Gixxer Girl
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Kyle, TX
Moto: 05 GSXR 750 & 06 YZ250F
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I'll do it after a long day of riding as I come thru out little town headed home. It's just a way to stretch out my legs but other than stretching or getting some ventilation I don't see the point.
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06-04-2009, 12:33 PM
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Chaotic Neutral
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Cherry Hill NJ
Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt
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i do it on occasion. my boy tom does it all the time, but he drag races his K5 so it could be habit from that
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06-04-2009, 12:34 PM
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WERA White Plate
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Nashville, TN
Moto: 2007 Suzuki GSX-r 750
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I always thought people do that leaving lights cause they are imitating drag racers and how they leave their feet down leaving from the line.
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06-04-2009, 12:38 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Moto: 06 ZX6R
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 I know some guys that do it like you described but in general I think they're tools. 
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06-04-2009, 06:11 PM
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and now I will go hide in the corner.Tom |
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: GA
Moto: 2006 GSXR 600
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Mmmmhmmm...  Actually, YES! And I can also use my sliders as highway pegs, tho its my feet resting on them and not my knees...
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