Knee down time - Page 5

dReWpY · 01-30-2009, 11:45 PM

i fucked up the poll and ment to have a option about doing it on accident but i had to include tators woaxw

FT BSTRD · 01-31-2009, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Sanchez

Coulda swore I took that in GA!

Personally I drag my knee on the track but not on the street. Not that I see anything wrong with it. I just don't ride that hard on the street. I had one serious accident, and that was plenty.

Why you gotta harsh my mellow?

Yeah, but there are TN roads that look just like that one.

I just didn't have a TN picture to go with the caption.

Looks like I'm going to miss MBVI. I'm selling the bike and unless economic shit picks up soon, I'll be bikeless for a while.

dReWpY · 01-31-2009, 12:19 AM

dont do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! keep the uly

No Worries · 01-31-2009, 01:42 AM

The only time I put a knee down is to check my tire pressure. My knees hug the tank all the time. I only move my upper body on curves. For me, it's much more efficient. Especially with the millions of curves in Colorado. Ha, two digs in one post.

Antwanny · 01-31-2009, 02:25 AM

so does it count if your knee goes down with the bike, if so my knee has been down a few times.
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the chi · 01-31-2009, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Rider

Can I? Yes. Do I? No. When we were at Indy, if I had pucks on I would have set a knee down on that highway interchange loop.

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Originally Posted by Sanchez

Personally I drag my knee on the track but not on the street. Not that I see anything wrong with it. I just don't ride that hard on the street. I had one serious accident, and that was plenty.

That would be me. I dont feel a need to do it on the street, altho theres a very few roads here I could do it on, I just think its safe or wise.

On the track, well, once I finally did it, my sole goal was to do it as much as often till I destroyed my pucks. After doing this, and rubbing some leather off as well, nto to mention my leg saving my ass from sliding out, Im out of the " I CAN DRAG KNEE" stage and if it happens, it happens, I wont be trying to do it, not that I really did before tho.

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Originally Posted by No Worries

The only time I put a knee down is to check my tire pressure. My knees hug the tank all the time. I only move my upper body on curves. For me, it's much more efficient. Especially with the millions of curves in Colorado. Ha, two digs in one post.

Butthead, but good ones!

Ducati Diva · 01-31-2009, 10:48 AM

Right now my only goal is to keep my knees up

MikeSP1 · 01-31-2009, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ericr

I've tried and tried, but damn I can't get my knee down on my VTX

I got a friends '96 ZX-7R running for him a couple summers ago and out on a test ride I noticed my knee was uncomfortably close to the asphalt since I was just in jeans doing a lap around the "block" (I live in the country, 4 mile "block"). I'll wait till I get an FZ1 before I bother to try.

But you can lean like a SOB on a VTX. I had a kid on a 636 mention at a gas stop during a weekend ride that he didn't thing cruisers riders could lean out until he saw me ride.

the chi · 01-31-2009, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeSP1

But you can lean like a SOB on a VTX. I had a kid on a 636 mention at a gas stop during a weekend ride that he didn't thing cruisers riders could lean out until he saw me ride.

This dude is friggin INSANE on a cruiser!! Terrifying to watch but killer mad skills!

MikeSP1 · 01-31-2009, 11:26 AM

Which reminds me, X is still in VT. If she doesn't sell by mid-May, then I won't sell her, you wanna watch her Rae? And I'm not that good, I just can't push her too much further without doing a lot of damage.

View Poll Results: My knees are on the tarmac
yes, every corner is a new scuff on the pucks	13	30.95%
no, I am a firgina and think that ppl that drag knee are crazy	2	4.76%
I wish i could but i still cant get it down	15	35.71%
Taters whore of an ex wife ate my leathers with a side of mashed potatoes	12	28.57%
Voters: 42. You may not vote on this poll

01-31-2009, 02:25 AM	#45
Antwanny WERA White Plate Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,047	so does it count if your knee goes down with the bike, if so my knee has been down a few times. ________ Iolite Vaporizer Last edited by Antwanny; 03-14-2011 at 07:39 AM..

01-31-2009, 10:48 AM	#47
Ducati Diva just learning Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: western nc Moto: 1996 M900 Posts: 1,348	Right now my only goal is to keep my knees up __________________ Todays mighty oak is just yesterdays nut who stood it's ground!

01-31-2009, 11:26 AM	#50
MikeSP1 Perpetual trouble Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: at the base of the Alps Moto: VTX 1300C, RC51, CBR600RR, CBR929RR Posts: 715	Which reminds me, X is still in VT. If she doesn't sell by mid-May, then I won't sell her, you wanna watch her Rae? And I'm not that good, I just can't push her too much further without doing a lot of damage. __________________ "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in one pretty and well preserved piece, but to skid across the line broadside, thoroughly used up, worn out, leaking oil, shouting GERONIMO!"

01-31-2009, 01:42 AM	#44
No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	The only time I put a knee down is to check my tire pressure. My knees hug the tank all the time. I only move my upper body on curves. For me, it's much more efficient. Especially with the millions of curves in Colorado. Ha, two digs in one post.