Left foot out on left handed turns

tached1000rr · 07-05-2009, 06:06 PM

Ok, I don't get to see all races but the 1st person I've seen do this was Rossi, now I see quite a few riders doing it. It's funny how others imitate what the successful guy does. So how long before I see guys on the street sticking their left foot out on those left hand turns lol.

HokieDNA01 · 07-05-2009, 06:08 PM

I have been wondering what that was about too. First time I saw them doing it, it was raining so I though maybe that had something to do with it. Now I'm just confused. What is the point of that technique?

Amber Lamps · 07-05-2009, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by HokieDNA01

I have been wondering what that was about too. First time I saw them doing it, it was raining so I though maybe that had something to do with it. Now I'm just confused. What is the point of that technique?

I don't know but I'm gonna try it!

I mean someone started the knees out technique, backing it in, etc...

Dnyce · 07-05-2009, 06:15 PM

like motard style?

itgirl · 07-05-2009, 06:20 PM

at the speed these guys are going wouldn't that be a great way to snap your ankle?

tached1000rr · 07-05-2009, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Dnyce

like motard style?

not quite, it's basically taking their foot off the peg and it's still bent like if it were on there, but it's hanging off the side right next to the peg, they tip in and then put it back on the peg, if that makes any sense.

itgirl · 07-05-2009, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by tached1000rr

not quite, it's basically taking their foot off the peg and it's still bent like if it were on there, but it's hanging off the side right next to the peg, they tip in and then put it back on the peg, if that makes any sense.

so it isn't getting planted or really making contact with the surface then? guess that would make a difference.

tached1000rr · 07-05-2009, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by itgirl

so it isn't getting planted or really making contact with the surface then? guess that would make a difference.

that's correct the foot never touches the ground

fnfalman · 07-05-2009, 06:58 PM

The Doctor can do whatever he likes. Stoner is trying to immitate him now with the left foot hanging out.

But for the rest of the lesser mortals, the left foot should remain on the left peg.

Curb · 07-05-2009, 07:01 PM

I've heard that its for balance.

Its also only in long straights that they do it. I guess it could help the turning of the bike by bringing your leg off the peg you through off the center of gravity and it helps pull the bike into the turn tighter...at least that is what i can gather from what I know about physics...which isn't much

07-05-2009, 06:06 PM	#1
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	Left foot out on left handed turns Ok, I don't get to see all races but the 1st person I've seen do this was Rossi, now I see quite a few riders doing it. It's funny how others imitate what the successful guy does. So how long before I see guys on the street sticking their left foot out on those left hand turns lol.

07-05-2009, 06:08 PM	#2
HokieDNA01 WERA White Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Moto: 2007 Suzuki GSX-r 750 Posts: 1,404	I have been wondering what that was about too. First time I saw them doing it, it was raining so I though maybe that had something to do with it. Now I'm just confused. What is the point of that technique? __________________ XX>XY 2014 Honda NC700X 2007 Suzuki GSX-r 750 2000 Yamaha XT225 2004 Kawasaki EX250 (sold)

07-05-2009, 06:15 PM	#4
Dnyce flyin high Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: cali Moto: 10speed huffy w/cards in the spokes Posts: 2,318	like motard style? __________________ "Racing Is Life, Everything Before and After is Just Waiting" Steve McQueen

07-05-2009, 06:58 PM	#9
fnfalman Europhile Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal Moto: Aprilia RS125, Aprilia SR50 Factory, Aprilia Tuono, BMW Rockster, KTM 990 Adventure Posts: 1,875	The Doctor can do whatever he likes. Stoner is trying to immitate him now with the left foot hanging out. But for the rest of the lesser mortals, the left foot should remain on the left peg. __________________ *Cogito Ergo Vroom - I think therefore I ride*

07-05-2009, 07:01 PM	#10
Curb resident gimp Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SoFla Moto: a big ole steamin pile of nothin Posts: 1,344	I've heard that its for balance. Its also only in long straights that they do it. I guess it could help the turning of the bike by bringing your leg off the peg you through off the center of gravity and it helps pull the bike into the turn tighter...at least that is what i can gather from what I know about physics...which isn't much __________________ Steve Political correctness is killing this country