weight outer peg?

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podia

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• Feb 23, 2002

• #1

Hi guys, this may sound simple or am I stupid?

In a corner, I normally shift my a$$ to the outer side and just "place" my feet on the outer peg knowing I have to "weight" on the peg.

But the question is, how do I place all my weight on the peg?
It really feels awkward on me.

Any suggestion? :think

 

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MikeS

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• Feb 23, 2002

• #2

You don't really need to shift your butt all the time. I just try to stand or raise my butt with my outside leg. After a while it becomes a habit and smooth.

 

wardy

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• Feb 24, 2002

• #3

Everyone use's

that phrase "weight the outside peg" ANd it is true, but don't take it Exactly literal!

Putting pressure on that peg is the result of putting down pressure on that whole leg in a corner as you press down on the bike completely. this would of course be on the "high side " of the turn. shifting you rear on the seat helps apply that downward force, it in turn allows a rider to PRESS harder on that particular peg.

wardy

 

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Yz426King

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• Feb 24, 2002

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I am alittle confused too

So I should almost try to stand up with one leg. That is if I make a left turn I should get as much weight off the seat and onto the peg.

 

wardy

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• Feb 25, 2002

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no

you should just use your body wieght and shift it to that side of the bike. Pressing down on that side you want to "wieght" helps you "push" more with your knee and side of your leg. Do not take this to the absolute literal point and lift your butt off the seat, then all your asking for is a funny looking corner crash!

wardy

 

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Yz426King

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• Feb 25, 2002

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So weighting the outside peg is a side effect of pushing your leg into the side of the bike. I think:confused:

 

wardy

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• Feb 26, 2002

• #7

in my humble

opinion i would concur.


wardy

 

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Yz426King

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• Feb 26, 2002

• #8

Tthanks for clearing that up with me. Lets og RIDE:aj: