I totally disagree ... and have even experimented with that 'theory'. You can make a much more balanced take off with 2 feet than 1. With only 1 foot chances of even the slightest weight distribution will offset balance which could cause the single foot to slip or cause a delay in reaction time by a fraction of a second to gain composure before hitting the trottle. Sometimes that fraction of a second is something you just can't spare.

 

His? What about yours!?!?

 

To each their own. You have to ride your own ride. I ride every single day and am very comfortable with my own riding skills. I am still learning and refining my skills everyday. I ride with a motor officer and a teacher. They like how I ride and we tend to ride a lot alike. I tend to ride alone most of the time as I don't like how most of my other buddies ride. I was only trying to help out the OP as he had asked. Not trying to get into a pissing match with others about their habits.

 

Your right ... I totally agree with that ... I'm sorry if my post came off a little too strong. I think we may have been both trying to offer our own perspective. Neither is wrong... just different.

 

Im asking this as respectfully as possible, not trying to make this a huge issue. But how exactly does having one foot on the peg/rear brake and one foot on the ground allow you to take off quicker than having two feet on the ground? The reason i ask is, your feet has nothing to do with throttle and clutch control by your hands, even one finger on the front brake dont slow my throttle response any, i still have a firm grip on the throttle if its needed..not talking tank shifter here. with both feet on the ground and not slightly leaning seems more stable to me.

if im sitting at a red light, both feet on the ground, generally i dont even need a brake to hold me there, i have the clutch in with my left, and my right on the throttle, i can be moving as quick as anyone..so the whole arguement of one foot is faster than 2 escapes me completely. but I bet you i look at every motorcycle coming up to a red light to see what way is more popularly used now, i wont be able to help myself.

 

True ... your take off is not controlled by your feet .. but, IMHO, having both feet on the ground provides you with a more stable balance platform ... thus quicker response time. Personally, I disagree with the one leg down is better theory. I just don't see it that way. THAT is something for each rider to decide.

 

If you need to use your rear brake your foot is already on it. You might not be speeding away from the stop to full speed. Case in point, You are at a light with cross traffic. A driver comes bearing down on you fast and you know he is going to hit you if you don't move. You need to move fast but can't go strait as you will hit cross traffic. You might have to get out of the way fast and then stop real fast also. Just as you are supposed to keep your feet on the pegs at slow speeds you are in more control.

 

One or two feet I honestly don't think at the end of the day really makes a huge difference. As was mentioned before you need to ride your own bike the way that you want and make sure that you try to learn a little each time you ride. I've not been riding for all that long but I enjoy seeing my skill improve and learn from what others have done both good and bad.

 

BS show me where it states you must put BOTH feet down. The law states "Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. PERIOD! No time limit, no feet, etc.

So tired of sea lawyers, hear say will still get you a fine in traffic court. Read the Law.

 

That law used to be on the books but I am pretty sure they changed it. I got a ticket for it many years ago. I tried to find it a few months back and I couldn't.