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Xoulrath · September 27th, 2011, 08:41 PM

Get your head lower and "kiss your mirrors". While your positioning doesn't look bad, and there is absolutely no need for anyone to ever "hang-off" on the street, you can still benefit from some minor adjustments.

By attempting to "kiss your mirrors" you will put that much more of YOUR weight on the inside of the turn where it belongs, allowing you to minimize your lean, which is what you want. If you pay close attention to your current positioning, you will see that your head actually leans AWAY from the turn, and this causes your shoulder to come back in slightly. This has a negative effect, because while your butt and abdomen are inside the turn, more of your weight is carried in your head and torso.

September 27th, 2011, 08:41 PM	#9
Xoulrath ninjette.org sage Name: T Location: U.S. Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): Current: '11 ZX-6R; Previous: '09 Ninjette; '08 ZX-6R (Ex-Wife '09 TU250X) Posts: 981	Get your head lower and "kiss your mirrors". While your positioning doesn't look bad, and there is absolutely no need for anyone to ever "hang-off" on the street, you can still benefit from some minor adjustments. By attempting to "kiss your mirrors" you will put that much more of YOUR weight on the inside of the turn where it belongs, allowing you to minimize your lean, which is what you want. If you pay close attention to your current positioning, you will see that your head actually leans AWAY from the turn, and this causes your shoulder to come back in slightly. This has a negative effect, because while your butt and abdomen are inside the turn, more of your weight is carried in your head and torso. __________________________________________________ R.I.P EthioKnight (Alex)