Knee/Peg dragging
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cmurder
Pillion
no that just means you know how to take a turn , i ended up with more of a chicken strip after changing body position before i was running out of tread
TorontoAlex
New member
So what's proper positioning? Hug the tank or sit far back? I am fairly novice and any roads twisty enough are usually not well maintained, and have sand/gravel kicked up by cars.
That's completely subjective. Some riders like to ride farther back to put weight on the back tire (or are taller).
Some riders like to hug the tank. I like the feel being up front because I can shift my weight easier and hug the tank with my knees if I need to.
Ride what feels comfortable to you.
As for twisty roads, if you ever suspect that there's gravel on the road (or not cleaned regularly), I'd stay clear of them or ride reasonable. Even the best riders could lay down their bikes because gravel is very unforgiving if you don't know how to react to hitting it. Just be safe!
Bajaedition
New member
no that just means you know how to take a turn , i ended up with more of a chicken strip after changing body position before i was running out of tread
the more you hang off the faster the bike can go through a corner without having to lean over.
Do not let chicken strips tell you how good a rider you are because the best riders will have the biggest strips down the same road as the worst with less strips.
bobby.napier1
New member
I was riding up in eastern kentucky up on Whitesburg mountain. I drug my indicator in about every curve! You guys should definitely check it out if you're around that way!!
Bajaedition
New member
OK bobby, we can come up and show you how to ride that bike so you do not have to resort too 
scaping peg to keep up.
scaping peg to keep up.
Bram
New member
Installed a set of new PP2CT's the other day.
Huge differece to the old stock tires.
During the riding-in of the tires, the peg touched the road, while there was still some room left on the tire (0.4cm)
Front tire pressure: 2.25Bar
Rear tire pressure: 2.5 Bar
Outside temp: 17°C
A kneedown was not possible. I have new leather pants, and there is not enaugh crotch-clearance to spread my legs that much
I didn't want to hang off like a monkey eather, since I would feel less attached to the bike. One cheek off the seat ok though.
Huge differece to the old stock tires.
During the riding-in of the tires, the peg touched the road, while there was still some room left on the tire (0.4cm)
Front tire pressure: 2.25Bar
Rear tire pressure: 2.5 Bar
Outside temp: 17°C
A kneedown was not possible. I have new leather pants, and there is not enaugh crotch-clearance to spread my legs that much
I didn't want to hang off like a monkey eather, since I would feel less attached to the bike. One cheek off the seat ok though.
Not that I've scraped pegs, but I'd have to agree with this. I'd reckon the stock tires are not going to be all too confidence inspiring leaned over that much.
