Does anyone scrape when banking hard in a turn?
Cruiser
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You do realize that for us, scraping is an active choice right? I thing you are misinformed on riding technique a bit.
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I would also recommend this video for proper cornering techniques
Body positioning on a Sporstbike when cornering demonstrated by a Sexy HOTTIE - YouTube
Body positioning on a Sporstbike when cornering demonstrated by a Sexy HOTTIE - YouTube
Generically, the COW method works very well for the upright riding posture we tend to have on these bikes. COW being Chin Over Wrist. Lean forward and get your chin over the inside wrist. The bike rises up quite a bit because you are now more leaned over into the turn. It's a worthwhile thing to practice and get comfortable with.
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I don't know that I would call that proper, per-se, but it is highly effective on touring Harley's when you find yourself in a turn too hot and either starting to drag parts or spooked that you will.
Generically, the COW method works very well for the upright riding posture we tend to have on these bikes. COW being Chin Over Wrist. Lean forward and get your chin over the inside wrist. The bike rises up quite a bit because you are now more leaned over into the turn. It's a worthwhile thing to practice and get comfortable with.
Generically, the COW method works very well for the upright riding posture we tend to have on these bikes. COW being Chin Over Wrist. Lean forward and get your chin over the inside wrist. The bike rises up quite a bit because you are now more leaned over into the turn. It's a worthwhile thing to practice and get comfortable with.
Interesting that is all you got out of that video
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You did note the sarcasm in my statement, right?
I am one of those that scrapes a lot!
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I think you're the one who's the "tough guy" ... at least behind the computer screen ... Geez ... take a couple of midol and get a nap.
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Scraping in corners is like hitting the rev limiter on the throttle. It lets you know you are right on the limit, and that going further is at your peril.
Touching a soft point (pegs or footboards) tells you that you are near to touching a hard point (frame).
Touching a soft point just makes noise, and alerts you that you are near to disaster.
Touching a hard point lifts weight off the tires and sets your bike free : >) No more driver control.
Touching a soft point (pegs or footboards) tells you that you are near to touching a hard point (frame).
Touching a soft point just makes noise, and alerts you that you are near to disaster.
Touching a hard point lifts weight off the tires and sets your bike free : >) No more driver control.
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Sorry, there are so many who are clueless and think dragging anything is dangerous and a sign of a clueless rider.
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I was told by one of our best local MSF Instructors that I was one of the best riders he knows, and he knows how I ride!
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Don't take this the wrong way but the MSF is so outdated and lacking instruction that his/her compliment is empty. Have you done their ARC? What about Ride Like A Pro?
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