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Old 03-22-2009, 02:17 AM   #6
Yamerhaw
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Originally Posted by derf View Post
I think I may have to dissagree with you, I have been tought that the ideal body position is to shift your weight to the side while keeping your spine in line with the centerline of the bike


but this pic is showing a rider with BOTH his lower and upper body off the bike, like shmike was saying


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Originally Posted by shmike View Post
Mick Doohan is on of the exceptions.

The textbook body position is to lead with the upper body, like in the first shot.

Look at pics of Ben Spies. Except for his famous "Elbowz", he has near perfect body position.

agreed
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