Left foot out on left handed turns - Page 3

r1chica · 07-05-2009, 08:23 PM

Rossi will stick a foot out in either direction. Can't find the interview but from what I remember, its to help with braking and body position going into a turn. From a strategy perspective, it also effectively doubles the width of his bike when he does that and shuts down the inside line. Now he didn't say THAT was why he was doing it, but I'm sure it won't be long until we see kids at the local tracks doing it too

JoJoYZF · 07-05-2009, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

hey wasn't that his right foot btw?

My exact thought

Amber Lamps · 07-05-2009, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JoJoYZF

My exact thought

Like I said, everyone was WTF when Roberts started putting his knee out in corners so...

pickle.of.doom · 07-05-2009, 11:00 PM

he has been asked about it many times... he says he is just adjusting his leathers... all that braking force into the corners gets your panties twisted in a bit of a wad sometimes

Avatard · 07-06-2009, 12:15 AM

I'm sure everyone here knows about countersteer. Push on the left bar, go left (not right as many might assume). Try this: Stomp your left peg, and see what happens. Yep, that's right, you turn left.

In fact, the fastest way to change direction (a lifesaver when some fucktard pulls out in front of you on the street) is to both push the left bar, and stomp the left peg, at the same time.

I'm just guessing here, but think the doctor may be using this phenomenon to his advantage to make the bike turn in faster...

Avatard · 07-06-2009, 12:17 AM

...oh, and he's coming off the ball of his foot, and moving to the toes, to maximize clearance (this is also the default position for pocketbike racing, the form of racing that Rossi came from). He may just be stretching his leg before he tucks it in.

zed · 07-06-2009, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Avatard

I'm sure everyone here knows about countersteer. Push on the left bar, go left (not right as many might assume). Try this: Stomp your left peg, and see what happens. Yep, that's right, you turn left.

In fact, the fastest way to change direction (a lifesaver when some fucktard pulls out in front of you on the street) is to both push the left bar, and stomp the left peg, at the same time.

I'm just guessing here, but think the doctor may be using this phenomenon to his advantage to make the bike turn in faster...

in the picture provided though, it looks like they are going into a right hand turn and his right foot is off the peg.

Avatard · 07-06-2009, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by zed

in the picture provided though, it looks like they are going into a right hand turn and his right foot is off the peg.

Which is entirely congruent with what I'm saying.

Stomp the right peg, and you turn right.

zippychickie636 · 07-06-2009, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by pickle.of.doom

he has been asked about it many times... he says he is just adjusting his leathers... all that braking force into the corners gets your panties twisted in a bit of a wad sometimes

lol.

Tmall · 07-06-2009, 06:52 AM

But! If you push on the right peg, and the left bar.. The bike handles like most people never would have dreamed..

That is the single best thing I have ever learned about riding a motorcycle.

07-05-2009, 11:00 PM	#24
pickle.of.doom el diablo de verde Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Howell, MI Moto: VTR, CBR, DRZSM Posts: 1,046	he has been asked about it many times... he says he is just adjusting his leathers... all that braking force into the corners gets your panties twisted in a bit of a wad sometimes __________________ WOS Forums

07-06-2009, 12:15 AM	#25
Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	I'm sure everyone here knows about countersteer. Push on the left bar, go left (not right as many might assume). Try this: Stomp your left peg, and see what happens. Yep, that's right, you turn left. In fact, the fastest way to change direction (a lifesaver when some fucktard pulls out in front of you on the street) is to both push the left bar, and stomp the left peg, at the same time. I'm just guessing here, but think the doctor may be using this phenomenon to his advantage to make the bike turn in faster... __________________ Insert free thought here.

07-06-2009, 12:17 AM	#26
Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	...oh, and he's coming off the ball of his foot, and moving to the toes, to maximize clearance (this is also the default position for pocketbike racing, the form of racing that Rossi came from). He may just be stretching his leg before he tucks it in. __________________ Insert free thought here.

07-05-2009, 08:23 PM	#21
r1chica P90X addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Deerfield Beach Moto: 03 R1 LE Posts: 66	Rossi will stick a foot out in either direction. Can't find the interview but from what I remember, its to help with braking and body position going into a turn. From a strategy perspective, it also effectively doubles the width of his bike when he does that and shuts down the inside line. Now he didn't say THAT was why he was doing it, but I'm sure it won't be long until we see kids at the local tracks doing it too

07-06-2009, 06:52 AM	#30
Tmall Aspiring Rapper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, NS Moto: '12 CB1000R Posts: 3,569	But! If you push on the right peg, and the left bar.. The bike handles like most people never would have dreamed.. That is the single best thing I have ever learned about riding a motorcycle.