I once read an article about the newer (younger) racers like Spies and how their style differs from the older riders like Schwantz, Rainey, Lawson, Spencer and this was one of the points in the column. Doohan was a hybrid of the two styles.I think he just feels more comfortable with his head high...
Head and shoulders held higher, for better visibility and less strain on the body??what advantages does this crossed up style have?
I've been criticized for holding my upper over the tank as opposed to "kissing the mirror" and I can definitely feel the difference. I do not feel comfortable when my upper is over the tank.Head and shoulders held higher, for better visibility and less strain on the body??
Nice pixs. if the proper way is butt off and body off to the side VS half butt then in the first option where and what is the rider sitting on, or he is not sitting on anything at all its their legs keeping them up??? or they are sitting on 1/4 butt? They got to be sitting on something right just a bit at least? Or are they sitting with they thighs?I've been criticized for holding my upper over the tank as opposed to "kissing the mirror" and I can definitely feel the difference. I do not feel comfortable when my upper is over the tank.
Here's the "proper" way to do it.
I think in this image, all three riders have their butt off and their uppers over the side, not over the tank.
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Actually, I've always been told half cheek and upper body off. Act like your putting your face where your rear view mirror would go or act like you're going to bite your wrist. Outside elbow would normally relax on the tank and outside foot would place pressure on the peg.Nice pixs. if the proper way is butt off and body off to the side VS half butt then in the first option where and what is the rider sitting on, or he is not sitting on anything at all its their legs keeping them up??? or they are sitting on 1/4 butt? They got to be sitting on something right just a bit at least?
Actually, I've always been told half cheek and upper body off. Act like your putting your face where your rear view mirror would go or act like you're going to bite your wrist. Outside elbow would normally relax on the tank and outside foot would place pressure on the peg.
I honestly practice in my garage ALL the time with the bike on the stand. Just getting used to feeling that position helps. I'll try to get some more video of me on Father's Day weekend. Maybe I can show a good example...:rockonHalf cheek and upper body off to side make more sense. If I try to get off the sit anymore I feel like I am about to fall off. I been told by other riders that I need to hang off MORE. For some reason I am just not that comfortable hanging off that far out??? I need to find ways to get comfortable because I know the more relax I feel the faster I can go.
I honestly practice in my garage ALL the time with the bike on the stand. Just getting used to feeling that position helps. I'll try to get some more video of me on Father's Day weekend. Maybe I can show a good example...
Great stuff, thank you. :rockon.
I just changed my Track bike not too long ago. So far I only have 2-3 track outting on it and I can't say I and the bike have fully bonded as one. I guess I need to find comfort and trust before I can go faster. Other thing is that I only get out on the bikes only onces a month. Its hard to get better like that.