Bluezx6r Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 Hey all,First of all I know it shouldn't be done on the street but...I have been having a hell of a time getting a knee down in my leathers. I feel that I get so close but no contact.. I Lean completely Off the bike knee out and slowly bring the bike over. No matter what speed or corner. Any Ideas for me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedogg624 Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 you're trying to hard. knee dragging happens naturally it's not forced.forcing the knee down only leads to poor body positioning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 just a guess without seeing it but either the knee isn't all the way out (I have this problem) or not enough angle. How far over are your tires front and rear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 Real men drag helmets 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 you're trying to hard. knee dragging happens naturally it's not forced.forcing the knee down only leads to poor body positioning.Good point, don't force it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 Sign up for a track day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluezx6r Posted April 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 I try not to force it, I try to make it natural but no go. As far as the tires I don't really look I look through the corner. I put my knee Directly out from my bike before I get to the turn, The i place my head between the handle bar and mirror. Sometimes I mix it up to try and get better results. I do have a track day coming up. I have the motoseries days coming up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 Yea, don't look at the tires while riding. Look at them when your done riding. Look for an unused portion of the tire to let you know how far you are leaning over. What motoseries days are you doing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 I've found the best places to drag knee are in school zones and right outside police depts. There are usually plenty of people in those locations that will be able to critique your form and give you the necessary feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluezx6r Posted April 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 Im gonna have to miss the first sadly, Need Tires and Brakes first.. But ill be at the next. I already have it paid for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 cool deal. I will be there, let me know if you need any help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 It would scare me if I would touch a knee down on the street. What am I missing about this knee touching, what does it mean to touch a knee while riding on the street? I have chicken strips on my tires though so what do I know. Does it mean that you are in control of your bike and able to go fast? Does it mean that you are leaned way over but not going fast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluezx6r Posted April 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 cool deal. I will be there, let me know if you need any help.I more than likely will... Like I said lol I cannot get that knee down to save my life. I want to Race in the series next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 I more than likely will... Like I said lol I cannot get that knee down to save my life. I want to Race in the series next year.I have seen many that race that don't touch. Don't let it control you, it will come with time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluezx6r Posted April 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 I agree, I get to caught up in not touching. I feel that I could do a corner faster if i could touch. But I dunno. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 Just relax and ride. When at the track someone will give you pointers on what you are doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 Wait till the highside happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 Wait till the highside happens. Yea, not fun. Good thing I hit my head and don't remember most of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluezx6r Posted April 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 Agreed, thanks Blue. I Wish i was going next weekend, maybe I can find some extra cash to get those brakes and tires lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluezx6r Posted April 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 Wait till the highside happens. Scary Thought... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 I don't wish that upon you, I just wanted to say it to fuck with you man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluezx6r Posted April 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 lol I know. I know it will happen eventually though.. But I would like to save that for the track Surrounded in pillows. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 (edited) I agree, I get to caught up in not touching. I feel that I could do a corner faster if i could touch. But I dunno.If you're spending your time thinking about getting your knee down, you're not thinking enough about the corner. Knee dragging does not make you faster. Edited April 11, 2011 by jporter12 Spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedogg624 Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 lol I know. I know it will happen eventually though.. But I would like to save that for the track Surrounded in pillows. lolha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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