December 20th, 2011, 11:31 PM | #1 |
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So why do you need to grip the tank with your legs???
I've been riding for over a year and I've seen these comments about gripping the tank... I don't know what problem this is supposed to solve... do people slide too far forward?
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December 20th, 2011, 11:36 PM | #2 |
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During hard breaking... yes there is the sliding thing but also because I like to sit further back on the seat, I need to use my legs to keep me back there since the seat is slanted forward.
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December 21st, 2011, 12:01 AM | #3 |
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^^^^This and it helps alleviate wrist fatigue and hands going numb as your core and legs are supporting your upper body.
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December 21st, 2011, 12:20 AM | #4 |
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gripping the tank with your lower body is the result of not putting weight on the bars. when you brake, when you accelerate, when you turn. you're being supported by your feet and the tank.
if you put weight on the bars you will crash the bike and kill kittens.
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December 21st, 2011, 12:27 AM | #5 | |
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December 21st, 2011, 12:57 AM | #6 |
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A tank grip like TechSpec or Stomp Grip will allow you to easier hold onto the tank
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December 21st, 2011, 05:21 AM | #7 |
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I don't grip the tank with my knees.
Only time I do is when I'm in the turns but with just one knee. x 2
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December 21st, 2011, 07:00 AM | #8 |
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If you're coming into a corner hot and braking hard, gripping the tank with your legs helps prevent transferring all that weight into the bars. All that force on the bars makes setting up for the corner difficult.
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December 21st, 2011, 07:37 AM | #9 |
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All good points. It can be especially helpful when going downhill. It's not quite as critical on our ninjette as it is on bikes with riding positions that place more weight on your hands to start out with.
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December 21st, 2011, 10:42 AM | #10 | |
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December 21st, 2011, 10:54 AM | #11 | |
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In fact, one butt cheek is off the seat preparing for the turn and braking...braking hard & late. Same thing MotoGP guys do. I'm crazy like that.
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December 21st, 2011, 11:18 AM | #12 |
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December 22nd, 2011, 12:15 AM | #13 |
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I steer with my leg grip and pegs when I'm in that mellow relaxed cruising mood.
Give the peg a push downward and the tank a gentle squeeze and the bars move to countersteer themselves in the direction you want to go. I'm guessing that's how all the stunters steer when their hands are off the bars but I won't be going no hands now or anytime in the future One hand sometimes for that mellow puttering through back country but never no-hands. |
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December 22nd, 2011, 12:33 AM | #14 |
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There is a reason it is a girls bike. You want to stay away from this area as much as possible
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December 22nd, 2011, 12:45 AM | #15 |
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I simply retract mine inside my body while riding. Hmm, it is turning me into a girl....
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December 22nd, 2011, 07:58 AM | #17 |
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December 22nd, 2011, 01:37 PM | #19 |
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like they said before its best to setup for the turn before you start braking, that way you can trail brake it in without changing your body setup, because changing your body position upsets the bike a little bit... best to do it when you are on the gas and the bike is stable. when you are hanging off, your gripping outside leg is partly against the tank in front so it keeps you from sliding forward
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December 22nd, 2011, 07:41 PM | #20 |
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Since my legs and mid section are stronger than my arms, I use the pegs, tank and frame to help out with any arm weaknesses. Even then, arm pump is a beatch
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December 22nd, 2011, 07:44 PM | #21 |
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When leaned over I grip the tank with my elbow.
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December 22nd, 2011, 10:35 PM | #22 | |
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...but now he's not afraid to ask for directions...
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Tank grip: Took a few slowish twisties last night and kept my legs from touching the tank to see the difference. Was kind of weird. Had to lean the top bits over with extra effort, kind of like a shoulder swing?? Take more effort to turn without touching the tank. Did you guys notice in MotoGP, they use their legs like airplane flaps when they need to really slow down quickly. Look at a shot coming out of a corner when someone cuts in front of another rider, as the back rider brakes, both his knees fly open to help catch a bit more wind. Only make sense to keep them totally tucked against the tank for speed, less resistance. |
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December 22nd, 2011, 10:39 PM | #23 |
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^^^ intended pun?
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December 23rd, 2011, 12:00 AM | #25 |
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December 28th, 2011, 12:20 PM | #27 | |
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December 28th, 2011, 12:42 PM | #28 |
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Gripping the tank with your knees keeps the gnargles away.
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December 29th, 2011, 01:21 AM | #29 |
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