Proper Body Positioning For Twisties? : Yamaha R6 Forum: R6MessageNet : YZF-R6 Forums

origyns973 · 06-17-2006, 08:24 PM

Anyone care to explain the dynamics of hitting the twisties and proper body positioning? I know about the proper lines to hit the twisties since I love hitting them with a car its just bike I want to have my body the right way etc.

fjman · 06-17-2006, 09:04 PM

Search is your friend.

Remembering that the street is not the track is the other half.

And line selection on a bike is different than a car, as the mass is distributed differently over the contact patch(s), and the power/weight ratio is tremendously different. (Read: Square up the corner rather more, and apex late as a rule.)

EUBATT · 06-17-2006, 11:57 PM

And keep that knee off the ground or you'll be sorry...

AwwsChwA · 06-19-2006, 02:18 PM

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And keep that knee off the ground or you'll be sorry...

Why? I run twisty roads with my two-piece track suit, I scrape the knees regularly. You shouldn't be running fast on the twisties in jeans, if that's what you're referring to. If you're gonna be doin high-speed twisties, get the leathers, you'll thank yourself when the moment arrives.

As far as body position, stay low on the bike. As I posted above, I discovered for myself just how crucial this is for even lower-speed maneuvers like quick lane changes or object avoidance. There is no specific "proper" position for you to be in, that changes from one rider to the next. Experiment on your favorite twisty road, at your own pace and wearing proper gear. As you get more familiar with the road you'll be able to concentrate more on your position and find what works best for you.

stphnman20 · 06-19-2006, 02:42 PM

stay on your toes!! and look through the turns!!

mulatto · 06-19-2006, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by AwwsChwA

Why? I run twisty roads with my two-piece track suit, I scrape the knees regularly. You shouldn't be running fast on the twisties in jeans, if that's what you're referring to. If you're gonna be doin high-speed twisties, get the leathers, you'll thank yourself when the moment arrives.

As far as body position, stay low on the bike. As I posted above, I discovered for myself just how crucial this is for even lower-speed maneuvers like quick lane changes or object avoidance. There is no specific "proper" position for you to be in, that changes from one rider to the next. Experiment on your favorite twisty road, at your own pace and wearing proper gear. As you get more familiar with the road you'll be able to concentrate more on your position and find what works best for you.

Also keep in mind that dragging knee on the street encourages higher corner speeds. That may sound like fun but the street has much more variables than a track....gravel, cars passing in your lane, stopped traffic ahead, change in road surface to one with less traction, etc. I love dragging knee and all, but I feel it should be left for the track.

sideshow · 06-19-2006, 07:44 PM

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Also keep in mind that dragging knee on the street encourages higher corner speeds.

jdoggg has a video of him dragging a knee at 15 (or so) mph

CephasGT · 06-20-2006, 10:58 AM

Read Sport Riding Techniques by Nick Ienatsch. Everything you need to know right there in that book (pretty much).

warmseth · 06-20-2006, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by AwwsChwA

Why? I run twisty roads with my two-piece track suit, I scrape the knees regularly. You shouldn't be running fast on the twisties in jeans, if that's what you're referring to. If you're gonna be doin high-speed twisties, get the leathers, you'll thank yourself when the moment arrives.

is that the moment when you slide into an oncoming car and your leathers do nothing to help as the tires crush your abdomen? or is that the moment when you slide face first into a guard rail? i guess it could be the moment you are sliding on your back and you hit the curb, crippling yourself. maybe it's the moment you realize no amount of gear is going to protect you on the street and you decide once and for all to take the knee dragging to the track. you really WILL thank yourself!

AwwsChwA · 06-20-2006, 02:00 PM

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is that the moment when you slide into an oncoming car and your leathers do nothing to help as the tires crush your abdomen? or is that the moment when you slide face first into a guard rail? i guess it could be the moment you are sliding on your back and you hit the curb, crippling yourself. maybe it's the moment you realize no amount of gear is going to protect you on the street and you decide once and for all to take the knee dragging to the track. you really WILL thank yourself!

Did I just get scolded? You've seen Red Asphalt one too many times. We all know the risks, let's drop the lecture routine and realize that my comment was simply an answer to a previous question. Dragging knee is not inherently deadly on the street, slide-outs can happen at any moment.

Ok, I feel better now. Go get yourself a blowjob and calm down a bit.