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Old 03-25-2008, 07:26 AM   #10
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Ya gotta remember: the purpose of kneedraggin' is not to drag the knee; it's to move your weight into the center of the turn to allow you to hold the bike up straighter. This does two things; it keeps hard parts from dragging, and it allows you to get on the gas earlier. Too many riders plop their butts on the seat and then try to drag the knee.

Weight on the ball of the feet, butt just brushing the seat, nuetral weight on the arms, elbows slightly bent (yes most of your weight is supported by the knees, just like motocrossers) allows you to pivot the bike underneath you from right to left and left to right quickly, instantly, and works the suspension less. Experiment with your seating position when upright, you will understand how quickly it works.

The purpose of moving your armpit over the tank (or rotating over the tank) is to put some weight forward and keep the front tire loaded under acceleration.

Do these things and don't worry about draggin' it... as you become smoother, that will take care of itself.

JMHO

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