Pick your Damn Feet Up!
#181
09-24-2010, 03:53 PM
Outstanding HDF Member
#182
09-24-2010, 04:21 PM
Outstanding HDF Member
#183
09-25-2010, 05:59 AM
Road Captain
Its got nothing to do with what they look like dragging their feet. Its a safety thing.... you have a lot less control of your bike with your feet down when you're moving, and if you're on gravel or sandy pavement, and you only have your front brake to stop you, its quite likely that you're going down.
It's just Motorcycle Riding 101...... your feet on your pegs allows you to weight your outside peg which will apply pressure directly above the tires contact patch while leaned over.
Feet out is for goons, squids and wannabees and while I never dwell on it I definitly notice if a guy.... or gal, takes off and immediatly puts his feet up on the pegs or not. Never thought about avoiding them I guess because I'd allways be accelerating away from them by the time we were 10 feet out...
#184
06-11-2011, 08:23 PM
Seasoned HDF Member
I'm not talking just a few feet while the bike gets started. This guy I spotted today kept his feet dragging through the entire length of the intersection. Honestly at what point do you have to get comfortable enough with your speed to feel confident enough to put your feet on the foot pegs or floor boards where they belong?
#185
06-11-2011, 08:30 PM
If riders are dragging they feet it's probably because they haven't learned the correct technique yet. Once they do the foot dragging will stop.
Ride Safe.
#186
06-11-2011, 08:50 PM
Umm no way! I have a Ultra & come from sport bike land & there is no way dragging your feet is a insurance of any sort! Just a bigger bike to slip out from under you and snap your ankle & yes Ive seen this happen.
#187
06-11-2011, 09:03 PM
Seasoned HDF Member
Dragging your feet on an Ultra is not insurance, but most likely a liability. If your foot accidentally gets snagged on something it could get caught under the saddlebag or frame and pull everything over onto you or at leas spran/break and ankle. Motorcops ride ElectraGlides and they don't drag their feet. One of the first things they are taught is when the bike moves your feet come up. It's not a showing off skill like some folks claim, but a tried and true method of riding.
If riders are dragging they feet it's probably because they haven't learned the correct technique yet. Once they do the foot dragging will stop.
Ride Safe.
If riders are dragging they feet it's probably because they haven't learned the correct technique yet. Once they do the foot dragging will stop.
Ride Safe.
#188
06-11-2011, 10:35 PM
They don't focus a lot on the friction zone, rear brake and head and eyes which are the foundation of Law Enforcement Style riding.
RT750, where do you live?
#189
06-12-2011, 12:40 AM
#190
06-12-2011, 04:15 AM
Seasoned HDF Member
If you are speaking of the MSF Experienced Rider Course, not that I can recall. Before I opened Ride Like A Pro West Coast I used to be an MSF Rider Coach. While the ERC is a good course, it is pretty much day two of the BRC with a couple of extra things thrown in like using your own bike, riding with one hand, and the opportunity to carry a passanger.
They don't focus a lot on the friction zone, rear brake and head and eyes which are the foundation of Law Enforcement Style riding.
RT750, where do you live?
They don't focus a lot on the friction zone, rear brake and head and eyes which are the foundation of Law Enforcement Style riding.
RT750, where do you live?