Draggin' feet

unknownroad · 06-04-2009, 11:07 AM

Do you do it? If so, how far and why?

Just something that came to me as i was riding behind someone the other day.

I always put my feet on the pegs as soon as I get under way; the exception is when I'm in a line of traffic moving up to a stop sign when I know I'm only going a carlength or so- then I usually tuck my feet behind the pegs (naked SV, standard riding position).

I've noticed that rydaz around here (as opposed to riders or bikers) almost always leave their feet hanging until 30 MPH or so, usually spread as wide as they can with toes pointed out to the sides. Seriously... I don't get it?

This seems to apply even if they're rock-steady at low speed, so it's not a barely-able-to-ride thing, and even if they're the first in line at a light with open road ahead.

Does anyone here do this?

Rsv1000R · 06-04-2009, 11:11 AM

No

the chi · 06-04-2009, 11:11 AM

I drag my feet, hang off the side, etc for various reasons, often in a straight line...and even in moderate turns...

1) Im friggin hot and holding my legs out gets me some much needed ventilation

2) Im bored as hell

3) Im farting off just because I can...

Rider · 06-04-2009, 11:19 AM

On long trips I drag my feet, Usually 1 at a time to stretch out my legs. I have bad knees and they can't take being bent for hours on end.

skiergirl · 06-04-2009, 11:27 AM

I'll do it after a long day of riding as I come thru out little town headed home. It's just a way to stretch out my legs but other than stretching or getting some ventilation I don't see the point.

Unless you're trying to be cool like Rossi....:nana:

Dave · 06-04-2009, 11:33 AM

i do it on occasion. my boy tom does it all the time, but he drag races his K5 so it could be habit from that

HokieDNA01 · 06-04-2009, 11:34 AM

I always thought people do that leaving lights cause they are imitating drag racers and how they leave their feet down leaving from the line.

CrazyKell · 06-04-2009, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HokieDNA01

I always thought people do that leaving lights cause they are imitating drag racers and how they leave their feet down leaving from the line.

me too!

I know some guys that do it like you described but in general I think they're tools.

neebelung · 06-04-2009, 11:49 AM

Nope, I get mine up on the pegs as quickly as possible.

marko138 · 06-04-2009, 12:18 PM

Lame.

06-04-2009, 11:07 AM	#1
unknownroad Guys... where are we? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Carolina Moto: SV650 Interstate, CX500 rat-bobber, whatever else runs. Posts: 784	Draggin' feet Do you do it? If so, how far and why? Just something that came to me as i was riding behind someone the other day. I always put my feet on the pegs as soon as I get under way; the exception is when I'm in a line of traffic moving up to a stop sign when I know I'm only going a carlength or so- then I usually tuck my feet behind the pegs (naked SV, standard riding position). I've noticed that rydaz around here (as opposed to riders or bikers) almost always leave their feet hanging until 30 MPH or so, usually spread as wide as they can with toes pointed out to the sides. Seriously... I don't get it? This seems to apply even if they're rock-steady at low speed, so it's not a barely-able-to-ride thing, and even if they're the first in line at a light with open road ahead. Does anyone here do this? __________________ Considering Verizon Business service? Perhaps you'd like to consider a nice drain cleaner enema instead?

06-04-2009, 11:33 AM	#6
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	i do it on occasion. my boy tom does it all the time, but he drag races his K5 so it could be habit from that __________________ TWF Post whore #6

06-04-2009, 11:34 AM	#7
HokieDNA01 WERA White Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Moto: 2007 Suzuki GSX-r 750 Posts: 1,404	I always thought people do that leaving lights cause they are imitating drag racers and how they leave their feet down leaving from the line. __________________ XX>XY 2014 Honda NC700X 2007 Suzuki GSX-r 750 2000 Yamaha XT225 2004 Kawasaki EX250 (sold)

06-04-2009, 11:11 AM	#2
Rsv1000R WERA White Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,059	No

06-04-2009, 11:19 AM	#4
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	On long trips I drag my feet, Usually 1 at a time to stretch out my legs. I have bad knees and they can't take being bent for hours on end.

06-04-2009, 11:27 AM	#5
skiergirl Gixxer Girl Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kyle, TX Moto: 05 GSXR 750 & 06 YZ250F Posts: 1,424	I'll do it after a long day of riding as I come thru out little town headed home. It's just a way to stretch out my legs but other than stretching or getting some ventilation I don't see the point. Unless you're trying to be cool like Rossi....:nana:

06-04-2009, 11:49 AM	#9
neebelung Ornery, scandalous & evil Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Moto: 2004 Scarlet R1 Posts: 5,962	Nope, I get mine up on the pegs as quickly as possible.

06-04-2009, 12:18 PM	#10
marko138 DefenderOfTheBuelliverse Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Parts Unknown Moto: Buell XB12R Posts: 18,585	Lame.