Leaning versus Knee Down

[Fleck750]

Originally Posted by '73 H1 Triple

Perhaps he learned to ride on an older cycle. Back in the early 80s when I was out screaming on my kawasaki triples, you didn't lean to scrap your knee. You put your ass on the inside of the seat so it would actually turn.

It's interesting how taking curves have changed due to the advancements in bike geometry. Having a bike that's similar to yours, I can see doing that, as opposed to taking half your butt off of the seat. I get better corner response by dropping my shoulder than doing anything with my butt or legs.