View Single Post
Old March 29th, 2013, 11:14 AM   #7
bfpower
ninjette.org mafioso
 
bfpower's Avatar
 
Name: Ben
Location: Dillon, MT
Join Date: Jul 2012

Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R

Posts: 337
Quote:
Originally Posted by CC Cowboy View Post
I completely disagree.

If you are to hot into a corner it is much safer to hang off more than to apply more brake. I don't drag a knee on the street but I use all these methods even for street riding. It's just second nature and I feel more comfortable using my body while riding than just sitting there along for the ride.
This. I use these techniques to some degree and it can really give you a lot more breathing room when you find yourself in a decreasing radius turn or just anytime you don't want to end up on the side of the road. Honestly, there's no excuse for sloppy street technique when such great resources are freely available.
bfpower is offline   Reply With Quote