Quiz: why when corner we want to put the knee down?

I think reasonable enough. last time the local one also sold for RM50~70. and got mine (2nd hand) for RM30, that was 3 years ago

it should be 48S, 44S is flip up like mine. but try to nego with him la, I think RM270 can get liao. new one for 48S Skull is around RM270-290 without that iridium clear visor

i think that helmet its ok la...But need c the condition first...cornering need to knee down is to let the corner smoothly...And avoid the failed ...

wider traction for greater stability? but wait, most of time our knee won't even touch the road (unless with knee slider + pro skill).

yea. it looks nice from the picts, but need to see on your own first.

Maybe to make sure can cross the sharp corner...i think we knee will touch the road when cornering...if u know u no knee slider,will u knee down?? ( Exp u wan knee down with ur knee lolz....) Hahaha~

To get a more accurate angle for turning a corner???

knee down is yes even if without knee slider, but for sure won't make it to the road

To me, is a way to know I almost hit footpeg, and that I should accelerate... also got style bah.

knee down ar..? usually also related to more body angle.. give more sharp turns and confidence..and also i agree with what bro alex says.. act as a footpeg.. thats why when meleper..need knee slider..if not.. its ur knee the one touching the floor.. jeans pun koyak la...

u try to sit behind a bit then main corner.. then u sit most front.. then u main corner.. the feeling is different.. i mean only with a moped..

when u sit to the front.. u feel more confidence in handling the bike and also the turns..

for me.. i tak biasa u guys turn without the legs sticking out.. feeling like u can just straight drop the floor only when turning fast..

especially bizzy and frederick.. they 2 turn fast time.. both leg like hugging the bike only.. then turn time.. like bike without legs on turns.. haha.. XD

This post has been edited by Aaron135LC: Apr 10 2011, 06:36 PM

Sit too front geli!!! Dun noe how to say u try n see hahaha during corner rear like no weight pushing ur tyre

not too front.. my front is like body more tegak a bit.. handle hold tighter.. if i sit normally.. that time i really cannot chase 'Wei Yee' and his gang.. they really gila wan... i feel like can let go of my bike nia trying to chase them.. LOL..

yea, when take corner especially a lil sharp one, I felt weird if I didn't sticking out my leg. felt less stable also..

sometimes.. i think ar.. it happens without even crossing the brain.. ur leg stick out itself.. haha.. u ask Valentino Rossi turn and see.. his leg auto come out wan.. hahha XD

'cause it is in the blood of pure corner-kakis

Tips for cornering on your motorcycle

http://www.lazymotorbike.eu/tips/corners/

shall explain later

you can always practice at the park

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Added on April 10, 2011, 8:08 pmjust sharing this article..

How To Get Your Knee Down On A Motorbike

What You Need
Motorbike in good working order. It does not have to be the latest race rep. I can comfortably get my knee down on my '82 GSX1100 streetfighter.
Good tyres - this is a must!
Knee sliders (First time I got my knee down was with leathers on, but no slider. It hurt and left a hole in my leathers and my knee - not recommended!)

Where
The best place is on a race track, but many people also use roundabouts or motorway slipway roads. Any long corner, over 120 degrees is good, because you spend a reasonable time at max lean.
The corner must have a good surface free of potholes, manhole covers etc.
NOTE; I do not know the legality of getting your knee down on a public road, but I doubt that the Police would be too happy if they see you. The best place is on the track.
The ideal corner is a 3rd gear corner. This means you will be traveling at a reasonable rate, but not too fast. 1st or 2nd gear corners are a bit tight and the bike tends to be snatchy on and off the throttle which can upset the motorbike.
If you you choose to use a roundabout pick a quiet one that gives you good visibility of traffic joining the roundabout.

Preparation
Make sure you are feeling comfortable on the motorbike and you have done a few miles to warm the bike and tyres up.
Ensure the corner you are going to use is free of grit, diesel spills etc, you want to get your knee down not your arse! Best way to do this is to get off your motorbike and check. If not ride round a few times - this also helps warm the tyres.

Go For It!
Approach the corner at normal speed. Well before you get to the peel in point slide your arse over the seat get at least one cheek off, but better still get the whole of your arse off the seat so your outside leg is across the saddle. But only get off this far if you can keep your foot on the peg. Grip the tank with your outer leg and arm.
Then stick knee out a bit. The balls of your feet should be on pegs, but they should be there for all riding anyway.
You must move your whole body towards the inside of the motorbike, not just your arse. Try not to twist your body.

Turn into the corner until you are leant right over. It is unlikely you will get your knee down straight away. So while lent over lean the bike down a little more. You can genitally lean down a bit more and then up again, a bit like racers do when warming tyres, except you are lent over.

Didn't work? If not have another go. This time hanging off more. It is generally easier to hang off the motorbike more than lean it more. At first the amount you need to hang off will feel a bit odd. You do not need to be getting the bike over to anywhere near the edge of the tyres to get your knee down.
Still can not do it? Well there are plenty of fast riders who can not. Shelley pictured above races in the National Endurance championship, she can not get her knee down, but she can lap a race track faster than meanly everyone in the fast group on track days.
You can always buy some used sliders and tell your mates you managed it!

My Get Out
This is advice from my experience. If you try following this advice you do so at your own risk.



This post has been edited by patrickloo: Apr 10 2011, 08:08 PM

Aaron, there's two types of riders, one like leaning forward, and the other prefer more neutral, or lean back like Fred & Bizzy. In fact, during corner, should not hold the steering to tightly (can grip it tight, but don't hold it down), but use the lower body (footpegs and thigh/knee) to control the direction. Only if minor steering like bumpy corner or avoiding something then can steer.

-p/s: Practice makes perfect. But, do it safe.

aaron .. how was the helmet ????

i send seller email.. i ask him 3 questions.. see he reply me or not.. today i nto at home.. next week got 2 Test in college.. no time to meet him.. so i send email instead..

i ask what size, when bought and how often he wears it..