Wow...This is what I call motorcycle control and skill!!!

[D23]

What would you have searched on GTAM to see if this video was posted?

The proper sub forum for starters?

[nwilliams]

Right, forgot about how sensitive you are...

Nah dude...not sensitive...getting used to your comments! Must be that time of the month for you huh?

[Sushii]

Dumb question.... But if you can do sharp turns like that without dragging your knees, what is the point of knee dragging in track?

If everyone knee drags while tracking, does that mean dragging your head is better?

http://youtu.be/jHAHsxyvd_0

[D23]

Cool

Keep working on it.

Maybe one day you will learn to post and I'll learn to STFU.

[JouJou]

Dumb question.... But if you can do sharp turns like that without dragging your knees, what is the point of knee dragging in track?

Ooo Ooo I can answer that!

They actually only stick the knee out to measure the angle at which they are leaning. That's why they always stick it out at the same distance and once it starts nearing the pavement they bring it in in order to not actually scrape the pavement. Measuring tool cool

[reciprocity]

Ooo Ooo I can answer that!

They actually only stick the knee out to measure the angle at which they are leaning. That's why they always stick it out at the same distance and once it starts nearing the pavement they bring it in in order to not actually scrape the pavement. Measuring tool cool

This is incorrect.

[nwilliams]

Cool

Keep working on it.

Maybe one day you will learn to post and I'll learn to STFU.

Hahahahaha...learn to post!

Never thought of that as an acquired skill! But thanks for pointing it out!

I'll re-focus some of my energy to becoming a better poster...I promise!

That way you can post on gtamotorcycle without seeing abominations like re-posts and not get your panties in a bunch!

[Xyrus]

Dumb question.... But if you can do sharp turns like that without dragging your knees, what is the point of knee dragging in track?

Usually on track you're moving at a considerably faster rate of speed so you're body weight is shifted much further over then the guy shown in the video. Knee dragging isn't necessary most of the time. I use my knee as a guide. Being 6'2", it's fairly easy for me to drag a knee. Usually I wont though when I don't have to. I notice a lot of track day'ers do it just to look cool. Personally I'm tired of replacing my sliders.

[Sushii]

Could this be one of the reasons?

http://youtu.be/vkYKFZEeEE4

Pushing yourself up just incase you skid or something?

[jc100]

I'd actually pay to go and see a skills competition like this. Beats a wheelie or stoppie or two.

One question though, watch the video when he changes direction the bike seems to judder a bit. Is he changing gear or is he actually physically pulling the thing over onto the other side?

[mroberto]

I wish I could learn to ride like that!

[Sushii]

I'd actually pay to go and see a skills competition like this. Beats a wheelie or stoppie or two.

One question though, watch the video when he changes direction the bike seems to judder a bit. Is he changing gear or is he actually physically pulling the thing over onto the other side?

I think hes staying in one gear with modified sprockets. Could be wrong though.

[klr_guy]

Ooo Ooo I can answer that!

They actually only stick the knee out to measure the angle at which they are leaning. That's why they always stick it out at the same distance and once it starts nearing the pavement they bring it in in order to not actually scrape the pavement. Measuring tool cool

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[Freestyle72]

This is incorrect.

Man your posts would be so much more helpful if you stated a reason something is incorrect, or won't work etc. I know you like to do things this way because it aggravates people a little, but for the sake of humanity please enlighten us when you can.

[Freestyle72]

Ooo Ooo I can answer that!

They actually only stick the knee out to measure the angle at which they are leaning. That's why they always stick it out at the same distance and once it starts nearing the pavement they bring it in in order to not actually scrape the pavement. Measuring tool cool

As far as I understand it you get higher corner speeds/stability by sticking your knee out as it lets you get some weight off the bike and thus some weight off the tires. Your tires basically have a maximum amount of Gs they can handle, which is directly related to the weight on the bike. I beleive it was some dude in the 70s who invented kneed dragging. Back in the day no body used to drag knees.

[D23]

Kenny Roberts maybe?

He was the guy putting duct tape on his knees to slide along the ground.

With your knee on the ground you can also shift your body weight/position around by pushing against the ground to move you up on the seat instead of trying to pull yourself up with the handlebars.

[TomC]

i do it to look coolz

[reciprocity]

Man your posts would be so much more helpful if you stated a reason something is incorrect, or won't work etc. I know you like to do things this way because it aggravates people a little, but for the sake of humanity please enlighten us when you can.

Maybe I just don't know the answer?

[D23]

Maybe I just don't know the answer?

THEN DO A SEARCH NOOB!!!!!!

lol

Please don't cry.