Foot positioning

phobiaphobe · 07-31-2006, 12:48 PM

Where should my inside foot be on the peg during cornering on the racetrack?

With the stock pegs, I would place the ball of my foot at the tip of the peg and pivot to stick my knee out. Now with the longer Vortex rearsets, is it acceptable to keep my foot relatively square on the peg, or should I be out on the tip of it?

gt702 · 07-31-2006, 12:53 PM

[quote=phobiaphobe;503133]Where should my inside foot be on the peg during cornering on the racetrack?
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I've always been taught, and have to out of necessity, keep on the ball of my feet (the Hawk sometimes requires being on the toe), with my foot all the way in against the frame. If I'm at the end of the peg I'm dragging my feet in some turns.

DevilDawg · 07-31-2006, 1:13 PM

Likewise, I was taught to keep the the ball of my foot on the peg. While it does put the widest portion of your foot at the closest point to the ground, it provides you with better stability as you transition out of the turn and push your body back up over the bike. As well, when you have the middle of your foot on the peg, you have the peg centered on some of the muscles in your arch that you need to use, or in a position that doesn't allow you to maximize the force of your feet and lower legs. Mid-turn it isn's so much of an issue, but exiting will be easier and you won't have to take that extra 1/2 second to reposition your foot.

Was that an overblown answer to a simple question? Sorry.

phobiaphobe · 07-31-2006, 1:19 PM

Thanks... I think I need to work on using the whole peg, not just the end of it. I've had to come in before the end of sessions because my feet hurt like hell.

Custom900 · 07-31-2006, 1:24 PM

It would be wise to keep the ball of your foot on the peg for maneuverability and to keep it off the ground if the bike was to lean in far enough.

phobiaphobe · 07-31-2006, 1:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Custom900

It would be wise to keep the ball of your foot on the peg for maneuverability and to keep it off the ground if the bike was to lean in far enough.

I thought sportbikes were only made to go in a straight line?

BDA116 · 07-31-2006, 1:46 PM

I use the passenger pegs. Riding that way is teh bomb.

MetalMilitia · 08-02-2006, 6:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Custom900

It would be wise to keep the ball of your foot on the peg for maneuverability and to keep it off the ground if the bike was to lean in far enough.

I Agree with Custom. After hitting my foot a lil over half a dozen times. I decided to just do that. Seems to work. lol

Custom900 · 08-02-2006, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

I thought sportbikes were only made to go in a straight line?

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