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Behold
Ghost Rider
Joined: 05 Mar 2008
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Is there anyone in the south near Basingstoke that can help me.
I went out today and not for love nor money could i get my knee down.......
I just want some aid on if im sitting all wrong not hanging out enough or just 1 mm off....
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papertech202
GOGO Gadget Arms
Joined: 25 Feb 2007
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Location: Sitting here feeling sorry for myself with a broken hand
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Don't worry about knee down on the road mate, its slower and your more likely to fall off trying.
Been riding bikes for over 20 years  and only got my knee down whilst on track in spain earlier this year, cant stop doing it now whilst on track.  |
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mazz1
King Of Slide
Joined: 28 Apr 2006
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Location: doing longer wheelies than chris
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| Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 6:40 pm Post subject: |
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wise words off the big man  |
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Singlecigar
trackday god
Joined: 02 Jun 2008
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Location: Thamesmead SE London
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Taking the fact that hanging off and getting your knee down is actually a valid road riding technique, it is probably the right time to discuss how to actually do it. There is a world of difference between our Sunday surfer and the premier class racers. The difference is that the racer gets his knee down to gauge how far over they are, whereas to the Sunday scratcher, actually getting his knee down is the objective.
Getting your knee down is all about preparation, as with any ride you should be sure that your bike is in tip top condition.
Find a nice big open roundabout with well surfaced tarmac. Ride round slowly to check for gravel, diesel and to start getting some heat into the right hand side of your tyre. Once you are happy with this, you can progress:
Approach the roundabout and change down to a suitable gear, this should be slightly higher than normal to blunt any sharp inputs you may make to the throttle.
Position your feet so that the balls are on the pegs, and your right hand foot should be resting on the very end of the peg and free to pivot around it.
Move your arse so that one cheek is off the seat. More importantly your torso should move sideways off the bike. Viewed from above, your spine should be parallel with the centerline of the bike. Ideally you head should feel like the part of your body furthest away from the bike. At the same time you need to rotate your right leg so that the knee swings round perpendicular to the bike. Try to get it as close to the back of the bike as possible.
Relax your arms. A good test is to try and wiggle your elbows up and down mid corner, not able to do this? Then you are too tense.
Lean over on a gently opening throttle, gently getting faster and lower
Try to grip the back of the tank with your inside left thigh, this will lock you in place and make you feel like you are part of the bike rather than a mildly sedated gibbon strapped to a cruise missile.
When your slider first touches down you will inevitably panic and sit the bike upright, shortly followed by much hysterical screaming into your helmet. This is perfectly normal……..oooh suits you sir |
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K31000
Site Admin
Joined: 05 Jan 2006
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Location: On the patio, putting the washing out.
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| Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 9:42 pm Post subject: |
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| Singlecigar wrote: | | Taking the fact that hanging off and getting your knee down is actually a valid road riding technique, |
Which could get you three points and a hefty fine.
I ain't saying don't do it, I am saying that the Feds don't see it that way.
And personally I don't agree that it is valid on the road but each to their own. |
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macca
Ghost Rider
Joined: 26 Jul 2008
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Location: barnsley south yorkshire
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I KNOW ITS FUN TO GET YOUR KNEE DOWN BUT ITSNOT A NECCESATY
IS IT AS LONG AS YOU ENJOY YOURSELF AND STAY SAFE WITHOUT BREAKING THE LAW IF YOU DO HAVE A GOOD LOOK ROUND FIRST FOR THE FEDS LOL |
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fifilethong
BSB rider
Joined: 11 Aug 2008
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Location: In a straight jacket
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| I do have to say to Singlecigar, that was a moving piece of script, and i know you had ur eyes closed while typing it |
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rev gsxr
stunt monkey
Joined: 03 May 2007
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Location: northampton
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| Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 7:38 am Post subject: |
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| dont worry get booked on a track day and do it there |
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adrianb1066
Fire Jumpin Mo fcuker
Joined: 21 Dec 2007
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Location: Hove, Sussex
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| Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 7:57 am Post subject: |
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| rev gsxr wrote: | | dont worry get booked on a track day and do it there |
Done 4 trackdays now and still not got me knee down! 
Gives me an excuse to do a lot more next year  |
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rev gsxr
stunt monkey
Joined: 03 May 2007
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Location: northampton
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| Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 8:15 am Post subject: |
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| its not easy, it takes a while but it will come |
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Paolok7
Burnout King
Joined: 01 Feb 2008
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Location: West Yorkshire
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I scrape me toes !!!  |
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dazzygsxr750
trackday god
Joined: 21 Nov 2006
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Location: wrexham,north wales
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| Paolok7 wrote: | | I scrape me toes !!! |
ive done that once,shit me up as i didnt expect it |
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Gixersteve
Turbo King
Joined: 23 Mar 2006
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Location: Stockport
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| K31000 wrote: | | Singlecigar wrote: | | Taking the fact that hanging off and getting your knee down is actually a valid road riding technique, |
And personally I don't agree that it is valid on the road but each to their own. |
 ...ever tried to keep up with a copper on a set of fast twisties?...you'll find both their knees are firmly glued to the tank too  |
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Behold
Ghost Rider
Joined: 05 Mar 2008
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| Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 8:44 am Post subject: |
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Im not trying to get it down JUST for the sake of it but i know i can lean more than i do now just lack of confidence i think.
For me if i get my knee down im geting my body positioned better and know more of my angle limits. as i found out yesterday. I can crank over rather further than i thought possible!!!
Oh and shiny sliders look naff!!!! |
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Paolok7
Burnout King
Joined: 01 Feb 2008
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Location: West Yorkshire
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| I used to scrape me toes and pegs on my v-strom 1000's and thats not easy !! still cant get me knee down though lol !!! |
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