Third track day for me! What a long track. Didn't get too many laps in per session but Owen gave me some pointers, like "ride faster" to get in more laps. The prior weekend I installed aftermarket adjustable rear sets and moved them forward a bit with a bit of increased height. The footpeg does not flex like my standard reat set. Riding around it felt fine. The last session, after the carousel you have the chicane. Turning right, I ended scrapping my toe slider. Possibly touching the footpeg to the ground, but not sure. It happened so quick that I focused on getting the bike upright. What would a factor be of that happening? Tired? Lazy? Rearset too low? Body position? I might be able to grab my buddies gopro footage later during the week to show it. But it was positioned in the air dam location not sure if it will show much. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk[/QUOTE] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Fair enough. I did miss out the first session. I am thinking my foot position was bad and not resting my heel on the swing arm. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
can we get some pictures of proper foot position? this is me from NCM a few weeks ago I basically wore through my toe scraper and into my $400 supertech boot. I ordered these yesterday hoping for better toe scraper life http://www.amazon.com/Alpinestars-Magnesium-Toe-Slider-25SLI4/dp/B000GVETRS
your sitting upright in almost the middle of the seat. The bike is leaned way over. If you were in the correct position teh bike would be more upright, leading to more speed. Look at this photo (not me). See where the centerline of the bike is, and how much of his body is to the right of center. Then look at your pic. See the difference? It takes practice, but if your not turning near lap record times, your feet should be no where near touching the ground. Make working on body position a primary thing, dont worry about speed or getting passed, etc. Work to get it right, the rest will fall in line.
Too much ass off the seat will lead to poor bp and scraping toes. @Josh, if you want instruction - At your next TD, sit in on the novice hang-off drill right after lunch. You might miss your session, but it's worth it.
This was from my other post but probably could uses some input from here... How come when I'm coming into a turn I look decent (??) but when I'm coming out of the turn I'm looking like I'm on a Sunday cruise and appear to be sitting up? What am I doing wrong!? Coming into the turn Coming out of the turn
This planted on the end of the foot peg method is very popular and works well for most people because it allows nice ankle and heel mobility. My preference is to tuck the balls of my feet into the crotch of the heel guard and foot peg. More ground clearance and more points of contact between your foot and the bike. http://www.sttforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5239&stc=1&d=1439566424
In those shots it's largely the camera angle. IMO at this point you have too much lower body off for the amount your upper body is off or if you prefer the opposite way of looking at it your lower body should follow your upper body. Your upper body if further from the center of gravity of the motorcycle and has much more impact than your lower body. As noted above, would not hurt to sit in the body position session of the novice class.
Yes, the upper body is not following the lower... KEEP your boot heel on the swingarm no matter what at this point...you are making it worse with more speed. My avatar from early I shows this.