JStump Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 So I always take the same off ramp to school and it's pretty much a perfect circle, but there is always someone in front of me so I have to take it at like 25mph. Well yesterday I lucked out and there was no one there so I decided to open up the bike and see what I could do. I started out slow because I never have had the chance to really get into a curve like that but by the time I was near the end of the ramp I was at about 50mph or so, not sure exactly cuz I wasnt looking at the speedo but for a second, and scraping my right peg on the ground. I couldn't believe how far I had gone because I have never done that before and I about gave my mom a heart attack who just happened to be right behind me cuz she just got off work. That may have been the most fun I have had on a bike yet, I really wish the roads around here were not all strait :/Well that's the end of my story lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lammiepie615 Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 You aren't doing it right...you're suppose to scrape your helmet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapesmuggler27 Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 So I always take the same off ramp to school and it's pretty much a perfect circle, but there is always someone in front of me so I have to take it at like 25mph. Well yesterday I lucked out and there was no one there so I decided to open up the bike and see what I could do. I started out slow because I never have had the chance to really get into a curve like that but by the time I was near the end of the ramp I was at about 50mph or so, not sure exactly cuz I wasnt looking at the speedo but for a second, and scraping my right peg on the ground. I couldn't believe how far I had gone because I have never done that before and I about gave my mom a heart attack who just happened to be right behind me cuz she just got off work. That may have been the most fun I have had on a bike yet, I really wish the roads around here were not all strait :/Well that's the end of my story lolSounds like you need a trackday t get out open it up and see what you can do on the bike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Now start pushing the envelope. I take those clover leaf interchanges at 70 or so. Just keep it inside the turn and see how fast you can go before you start sliding outside, remember, those pegs will fold up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 join us on a ride south, you'll be in love Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStump Posted August 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 I definitely need a track day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubguy85 Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 You aren't doing it right...you're suppose to scrape your helmetHelmet scraping is where its at! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ov43cWkYIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simplysix Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 join us on a ride south, you'll be in loveThis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStump Posted August 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 let me know of any upcoming rides and Im down, probably lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat6183 Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 Ya man, get some track time and do that stuff in a safe enviroment... If you look clover leafs usually have guard rails or have traffic on the other side... Do the math, you catch a peg or curve feeler, spin the rear, game over. I hope that never happens but take it to the track dude, you don't need to be doing shit like that on the road. I never once scrapped a peg, toe, knee on the road and never plan to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 Getting a peg to touch isn't really that good, it for the most part means you have crap for body position. The only people I have seen touch a peg are on the edge of crashing, granted stock pegs have feelers that give you some extra room. I have never hit a peg on the street or track and really hope I don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStump Posted August 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 yeah thats probably true, I'm still too chicken to take my ass off the seat lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monstrosity Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 Helmet scraping is where its at! Lol, what the hell was he wearing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubguy85 Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 Lol, what the hell was he wearing?One of those hunting suits to blend in with trees LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revelstoker Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 yeah thats probably true, I'm still too chicken to take my ass off the seat lolTechnically, your ass does not leave the seat so you have nothing to fear.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hx-E4Bj9lQQ&feature=related Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSB67 Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 yeah thats probably true, I'm still too chicken to take my ass off the seat lolIn that case your comfort zone is way out of whack. Dragging peg feelers on a supersport is almost a final warning - not much tire left there. Learn how to use your body to minimize the lean angle and therefore your margin for error, and if you choose to tear up on/off ramps be aware of what's on the outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStump Posted August 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 Well that's a lot more moving than my ass does right now lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedogg624 Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 ghilli suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapesmuggler27 Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7uQtMJVhx8&feature=youtube_gdata_player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 Did you post this for the ass shot at the beginning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapesmuggler27 Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 Zemke does have a hot ass, how many time did you rewind and watch it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 I drag toe once in a while when I don't slide my foot back to where the ball of my foot is on the peg. I'm also not leaning as far to do it, since I'm on a 250, not a supersport, and I do use body position, although I don't shift my butt as much so far, but I do counter lean. I usually drag turning a low speed corner, or the occasional on/off ramp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 Originally Posted by Dubguy85 Helmet scraping is where its at! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ov43cWkYIALol, what the hell was he wearing?Ghilli man is wearing a ghilli suit. Sniper gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 I used to drag peg feelers before I got some track time in and learned how to ride. I haven't touched a peg on the road in years and should have never been doing it. Touching parts while riding WILL put you down and in no place does it show up in racing because it isn't proper or safe. Please don't use on or off ramps for speed, I can put you in touch with a guy in Grafton who can show you what results he got by doing so a few years ago. I was leading a ride and this guy thought the pace was too slow for him once we got to a boring transition area between good roads that just happened to be a 270 degree ramp. He help back a ways so he could go faster through it than the rest of us. There was some gravel in it that the rest of us (Nine bikes.) made it through but he ended up tangled up with the guard rail. Not a pretty sight and he still doesn't walk well to this day. Touching a peg does not show you have control over your bike and doing it in a populated area isn't the wisest place to be doing it. There are rides leaving from close to your area about every other weekend. Try to hook up with the guys who are going down south and you won't want to be riding the cloverleaves’ anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 Maybe I need some formal instruction then. I know dick about body position except that on a tight turn I crouch up onto the tank and counter-lean to keep the bike in a smooth arc. If anyone is willing I would be an apt pupil for some lessons in high speed turns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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