Re: Wrist Pressure

["Marc A. Easley" <measley@xxxxxxxxxx>]

We never said FLAP YOUR ARMS....Where did this come from?
Charla

jim schroeder wrote:

> Hey Folks,
>     I've been attempting to use counter steering to get out of corners instead of
> in, (as Marc says use your legs) and if you sorta flap your arms going in to the
> corner , you'll feel your lower body kick in and take over your lean angle. As
> Marc said I hope this makes sense!! You can talk about it and experience a few
> times on the road, however it's very difficult to break old habits!!! So you
> really have to think about it if you've been ridin' the street for awhile. I'm
> sure this is totally confusing, but it's tough to explain! You just have to rely
> on your lower body (with footpeg pressure) to push your beauty thru the corner.
> Try aiming the corner shoulder into the turn and relaxing that arm. I find the
> more I practice it the longer rides I can take with no fatigue. I may or may not
> be going faster (actually I am), but I'm so much more comfortable at the end of a
> long day.
>     Good ridin',
>                     Jim
> '99 Sprint ST "Sable"
> '91 Concours "Gigi"
>
> "Marc A. Easley" wrote:
>
> > Mark,
> > I guess it comes from THE CLASS with REG PRIDMORE, etc. but if you keep your
> > feet firmly planted on the pegs in BALANCE at all times, and knees hugging the
> > tank(for most practical purposes), it does leave your hands LIGHT on the bars.
> > Reg Pridmore says to let the Motorcycle's head be free, almost.
> > Does that make ANY sense???    :)
> > Let me know,
> > Charla   :)
> >
> > Mark Ressa wrote:
> >
> > > >>Date: Mon, 28 Jun 1999 15:05:55 -0500
> > > From: "Marc A. Easley" <measley@xxxxxxxxxx>
> > > Subject: Re: Wrist Pressure
> > >
> > > Mark,
> > > Remember that actually you should have your legs doing all of the sitting up
> > > work. Use your legs more and it will take pressure off of everything...:)
> > > Keep Riding,
> > > Charla-TX<<
> > >
> > > I used my legs racing motocross but I've not heard of using your legs on
> > > the street except perhaps to weight a footpeg for turning. Could you
> > > explain? Thanks.
> > >
> > > MR
> > >
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