knedrgr

knee pucks are expensive. i do not recommend dragging knee.

you're telling me, that's why I stop...still on the same set after 3 seasons.

Personally I want to see you hanging out the door of the WRX as you round a corner, dragging that knee!

I've done the Valentino thing, where he opened the door and stuck his foot out at the light...

I almost contemplated taking my leathers to Vietnam and tried to drag a knee around one of the round-about.

thanks! Looks to be a solid forum.

I never came close to dragging a knee on the street, but I admit that it is a bit of a monkey to get off your back at trackdays. While putting a knee down is NOT important (so long as your body position is good), it does give some sense of validation. It's a milestone, whether it should be or not.

Part of it was the fact that my old bike wasn't super at home on the track, but I definitely reached like crazy to get my knee down that first time. If I weren't a pretty lanky and flexible guy, I probably would have torn a groin (and my leathers) trying.

Now I just use my knee as a gauge. I still reach for the ground a little, just so I know where it is. If I touch a knee on my first couple laps, I know I'm pushing the limits of cold tires and stand the bike back up.

But even when I'm up to "race" pace, I usually reach down, touch my knee and then bring it back up again as I continue to lean the bike over.

Foot/toe position is probably THE biggest thing with getting a knee down though. Point your toe out, and your knee follows; you can't just move your kneed to the side and get it on the ground. won't happen unless you're lowsiding...

I have to get water wetter in teh bike this week and see if I can swing riding on Saturday. Definitely in for May though.

Find a safe parking lot (Sunday is best). Start putting in laps I like an oval lap because you also work on braking aqnd setting up for the corner each time you turn in. . Work on body position. I first dragged knee in second gear at about 30 mph in a parking lot. Slowly increase speed and turn radius. Get a buddy to go with it is more fun. It should surprise you when you touch down because your eyes will be on the exit off the corner.

I have never been able to drag a knee on the street I tried before I got on track. Draggin a knee is used to guage lean when you start getting faster you put your knee down and bring it in toward the bike. it helps you gauge how much more or less lean angle you have. It is good to know what it feels like and approximately when you touch so when you get to a track day you know you can do it and knowing is half the battle.

These are some solid advices here as to THE reason to drag a knee.

It'll be scary and cool at first, but afterward, you'll get over it. I only use it to gauge where I'm at in my lean angle, and how much more I can go, given my tires' grips.

Look at some of the pro racers, they rarely drag a knee. Heck they bring it closer to the fairings to add more lean angle.

Someone should send me an invite if they have one. I thought I had an account on there but I guess not.

I have an invite from there. Send me your email and I'll send it your way.

Welcome SubaruDewd!!!

Thanks! That thread this pretty funny w/ one of the forum member spotting my car and plate.

thanks guys! Now that riding season is starting, I can't wait. Been craving it for the pass month. Was looking to hit up Beaverun this weekend, but will be holding off until later.

Hey all,

That's me that you had spotted. I work down the road there, actually in the Kichler facility. Our company just moved into one of their building.

1) Glad you like my exhaust. I'm too married, so you'll need another way to pick up guys on the interweb. I like my car, bike, guns and love my wife.

2) I love it when only riders know the meaning of my plate; KNE DRGR.

Anyway, good to be here. Hope to see some of you guys around. I know rpone605 from another local forum for a while now. Glad he has joined the 2 wheel dark side.

Hi,

Just came over since a friend recommended this forum.

Basic info. I ride a 2007 GSXR600. A lot of street/commuting. Occasional track days with NESBA's Intermediate class.

Bike is all stock except for Ohlins rear shock and fork inserts; tuned and sprung for my track weight. Oh, forgot the 520 chain conversion. Stock gearing.

Cheers.