Ever unintentionally scrape a peg? - Page 2

Phenix_Rider · 06-05-2009, 04:41 PM

Couple times. bad body position will do that...

fasternyou929 · 06-05-2009, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by shmike

Yep.

In fact, I've never intentionally scraped a peg.

And 1

Had one catch the curbing at Barber at pretty high speed last month.

It happens occasionally on the streets, just really depends on the banking.

Particle Man · 06-05-2009, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Phenix_Rider

Couple times. bad body position will do that...

that was one of the things that went through my mind actually - I went back after and retraced my line and I think I took the curve more to the inside going in rather than to the outside which made me have to lean more into the turn.

My body position is a little harder to recreate but I was probably more neutral than hanging off

pdog · 06-05-2009, 07:14 PM

Yes and almost levered myself into a low-side. Hanging off solved that problem.

DLIT · 06-05-2009, 09:09 PM

Yes, only on the track though. I quickly removed them after.

Amber Lamps · 06-05-2009, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DLIT

Yes, only on the track though. I quickly removed them after.

Nope, never but I'm sure that's no surprise...

nhgunnut · 06-06-2009, 08:43 AM

I find that because I switch the bikes I ride around scraping a peg unintentionally isn’t really that uncommon. It happens to me most on the Gl1800. The Wing is a incredibly nimble machine for its size but the pegs sit low when compared to my Busa and Ducati Thanks to its excellent suspension it is quite possible to find yourself taking a corner at a steeper angle than you thought. The wing makes this no problem though as its weight allows the peg to fold and momentum pulls you through. All you have to do is give a bit more throttle.
My Victory on the other had like many V-Twin heavy cruisers scrapes if you lean much at all so no real surprises.
Lately I find myself accidently peg down on the Busa a bit more often, (guess I am getting a bit more daring or a bit more senile this carries some additional challenges as it has a stage 2 turbo set up on it an modulating the throttle is a bit more important as it will tear a tire loose with relative ease so it requires more judgment.
I can’t say I have ever unintentionally scraped a peg on the 999 just to precise a chassis.

lauralynne · 06-06-2009, 01:54 PM

on the track but not on the road (I've scraped EXHAUST on the track - but it was a cruiser

)

and because I can:

Cruzergirl · 06-07-2009, 11:40 AM

Scraped the floorboard on my V-Star but I was trying to avoid a chain link fence

Scared the pee out of me

smileyman · 06-07-2009, 09:30 PM

Yup. I get pretty lazy with body positioning after a long stint in the saddle. Bit one solid mount rearset into a turn at TWS once and ate it hard. It was a raised curbing after about 30 min into a race. Lean the body and feel your way ... i hang my boot toe on the outside of it now to give me a little margin

06-05-2009, 09:09 PM	#15
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06-06-2009, 08:43 AM	#17
nhgunnut gun totin redneck Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South West New Hampshire Moto: turbo busa 999 Duc Goldwing & Victory Posts: 1,130	I find that because I switch the bikes I ride around scraping a peg unintentionally isn’t really that uncommon. It happens to me most on the Gl1800. The Wing is a incredibly nimble machine for its size but the pegs sit low when compared to my Busa and Ducati Thanks to its excellent suspension it is quite possible to find yourself taking a corner at a steeper angle than you thought. The wing makes this no problem though as its weight allows the peg to fold and momentum pulls you through. All you have to do is give a bit more throttle. My Victory on the other had like many V-Twin heavy cruisers scrapes if you lean much at all so no real surprises. Lately I find myself accidently peg down on the Busa a bit more often, (guess I am getting a bit more daring or a bit more senile this carries some additional challenges as it has a stage 2 turbo set up on it an modulating the throttle is a bit more important as it will tear a tire loose with relative ease so it requires more judgment. I can’t say I have ever unintentionally scraped a peg on the 999 just to precise a chassis. __________________ Evolution requires a body count, Count or be Counted!

06-06-2009, 01:54 PM	#18
lauralynne 667:Neighbor of the Beast Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Everett WA Moto: VTR1000, SV650, FZR400, CRF150 Posts: 1,403	on the track but not on the road (I've scraped EXHAUST on the track - but it was a cruiser ) and because I can: __________________ WMRRA's slowest Expert! triathalete, mom, racer, rider, friend, sister, wife - all in one tidy package! Married my best friend 8/30/09

06-07-2009, 09:30 PM	#20
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	Yup. I get pretty lazy with body positioning after a long stint in the saddle. Bit one solid mount rearset into a turn at TWS once and ate it hard. It was a raised curbing after about 30 min into a race. Lean the body and feel your way ... i hang my boot toe on the outside of it now to give me a little margin __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

06-05-2009, 07:14 PM	#14
pdog Refugee Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Moto: Pimped 2005 SV650 Posts: 332	Yes and almost levered myself into a low-side. Hanging off solved that problem.

06-07-2009, 11:40 AM	#19
Cruzergirl Its a good day. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pace, FL Moto: Victory Kingpin Low Posts: 951	Scraped the floorboard on my V-Star but I was trying to avoid a chain link fence Scared the pee out of me