body position

Many people have a hard time getting off the bike on the throttle side because of the proximity of their elbow to their body with your wrist locked on the throttle. Your elbow basically blocks you from getting off the bike like you should/want.

This is simple to fix though...if you rotate your hand so that the base of your palm is at the end of the grip. (see avatar) (The best way to get a good mental image of this is to imagine gripping the throttle like you would a screwdriver) Once you rotate your hand it effectively clears your elbow out of the way and allows your body to drop in to the space your elbow previously occupied.

The other benefit from gripping the throttle like this is it allows fine motor control (fingers operate throttle) when opening the throttle on the drive out of a given corner.

 

Your foot position looks good. The one thing that is difficult to tell from the pic is how much you are weighting the inside peg.

Here are a couple indicators that you are properly weighting the peg:

** Your boot is chewed up in one spot (most common with aftermarket rearsets like Vortex)

**The balls of your feet feel "hot" after a long session

** Your calf will feel like its on fire when riding a track that has turns that are mostly left or right. i.e. Putnam

Once you properly weight the peg you will find that the bike will drop into the corners and turn much easier for you :thumb:

 

Take some tips


Rocket 46

 

Perfect!! Need body position to handle this kind of BP (barrel powers)

 

When pushing a WB through the turn at those speeds he should probably get his head up and look through the turn. :lmao:

 

I was working on this my last Track day!! Big Diff. Keep all that info coming Please..................Thanks. :thumb:

 

I wonder if those are slicks he's runnin'.

 

We got the same position, but I think he's faster then me on that wheel barrel lol!

 

Been awhile since you posted...how are you doing now? Finding it easier to get off the throttle side of the bike?

 

Try starting your moves with your head & letting your body follow.

 

Only takes one bike to do that...

 

What do you mean by 'talk to the rumble'?

 

I believe the reference is to getting your head down and turned so you are close enough to have a conversation with the track.

Here is a good one on one convo:

 

Lets keep in mind that Casey Stoner is one of the best in the world. This is how I look - and it works for me. I do realize that there are areas for improvement - all I need to do is look at my front tire wear pattern to identify some of my weaknesses.


Please don't flog me... but constructive criticism is welcome, I'm always trying to improve - and to that effect I can't wait for the JDSA in April :rawk:

 

^^^^THIS


There is no right way or position for all... You need to find what is comfortable between your body/mind and the bike.... Then work on it over and over and maximize the combination... We are all different with different bikes and styles... Work whats best for you!