Got knee sliders with no scratches... its embarising : (

Discussion in 'Australian Motorcycles' started by Andy, Jan 9, 2007.

  1. Andy

    Andy Guest

    Hey Guys,

    Got some knee sliders for my leathers the other day.. but im buggered if I
    can get my knee down.. Im wareing the tyres pretty much to the edge..and
    could probably push a bit harder around the corners, but then I lose my
    margin for error. i.e. bumps in the road, and cars on the wrong side of the
    road.

    Anyone got any tips on getting my knee down? I know my leather pants are a
    bit restrictive, but I used to be able to do it on the old occasion in geans
    on my CBR600 I had a few years back.

    3 years off a bike and I've lost a bit off edge.

    And don't say throw the bike down the road.... ya smart arses ; )

    TIA

    --
    Regards

    Andy

    2001, ZX9R
     
    Andy, Jan 9, 2007
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    bikerbetty Guest

    coarse grade sandpaper <grin>

    gotta be safer - what's your rush to get your knee down after 3 years away
    from riding?

    betty
     
    bikerbetty, Jan 9, 2007
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    JL Guest

    Don't try and get your knee down on a public road, take it to a race
    track. A public road is NOT the place to be sliding your knee.

    JL
     
    JL, Jan 9, 2007
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  4. Andy

    Andy Guest

    race track is a longs ways away.

    Andy

     
    Andy, Jan 9, 2007
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  5. Andy

    Andy Guest

    sandpapers cheating..A file works better anyways..... its just embarrassing
    having knee sliders with no scratches.

    Andy.
     
    Andy, Jan 9, 2007
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    Toosmoky Guest

    I'd reckon scratches with no knee would be a damn sight more embarassing...
     
    Toosmoky, Jan 9, 2007
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    Peter Guest

  8. Please say that you're not trying to ride at 10/10ths on roads shared
    with others.
    Race track, where the margin for error is a bit higher. There, you can
    push harder and then you'll HAVE to lean off the bike more to get your
    COG down.
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    Cheers

    PeterC [aka MildThing]


    '01 Yamaha FJR1300

    www.dmcsc.org.au
    http://eladesom.com.au/ulysses/
    # 37181
     
    Peter Cremasco, Jan 9, 2007
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  9. Peter Cremasco, Jan 9, 2007
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  10. In aus.motorcycles on Tue, 09 Jan 2007 09:58:02 GMT
    So go on a track day, or remove the sliders.

    Trying to rough them up on a public road means that you then have to
    carve "I'm a wanker" into them while you wait for the ambulance.

    Zebee
     
    Zebee Johnstone, Jan 9, 2007
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  11. Andy

    Nev.. Guest

    You're an embarrassment. Go away and don't come back till you can get
    your elbow down.

    Nev..
    '04 CBR1100XX
     
    Nev.., Jan 9, 2007
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    Jason Woods Guest

    Long way away or not, www.superbikeschool.com.au will get you learning not
    only how to get your knee down, but why you should get your knee down,
    where you should and how to know when your getting it down right.
    AMCN had a write up on it late last year, only for the track they state,
    just like all the other responses here!

    More importantly, sadly for you, they dont have a class for vanity, realise
    your riding your bike for yourself out there, not to show apparent skill to
    others, dont worry that you havent got scratches on your sliders, pegs or
    whatever, just ride for yourself.

    If you need the sliders scuffed then get to a track!

    OK, most likely your sitting with your nuts on the tank when extending your
    knee, crossing your body up badly, get your arse back in the seat, use your
    opposite leg to lock into the tank, push hard into your quads and the ball
    of your foot on the opposite leg into its peg and gradually get lower...
    thats theory, get to a track!

    JasonBW
     
    Jason Woods, Jan 9, 2007
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    Biggus..... Guest

    is it really important to have them scrape?
     
    Biggus....., Jan 9, 2007
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  14. Andy

    Jason Woods Guest

    Heres the article from the awesome guys at AMCN, Oct 06 Vol 56, #8. As I
    said its a track thing only otherwise your betting against lady luck.
    http://members.iinet.com.au/~jasonbw/photos/bikes/Misc/scraping.jpg

    JasonBW

    P.s. note the AMCN guys leathers are all scratched up, its cause riding
    like this means you have to be willing to go down, he just slid down the
    track - no problem - no trees or cars or whatever to hit. Honestly its
    worth waiting till you do a track day, no track is too far wherever you are
    (Greenland excepted)
    P.p.s. why hasn't anyone hassled you for your spelling :)
     
    Jason Woods, Jan 9, 2007
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  15. Andy

    Andy Guest

    Trying to rough them up on a public road means that you then have to
    that or I ride faster than you, while waiting for everyone to meet ya at the
    cafe.

    Andy.
     
    Andy, Jan 9, 2007
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  16. Andy

    Andy Guest

    9/10's... dont wana push 10 on the roads.

    Andy.

     
    Andy, Jan 9, 2007
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  17. Andy

    Andy Guest

    done that a long time ago.. hence im back.

    and your constructive advice was?????

    andy,
     
    Andy, Jan 9, 2007
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  18. Andy

    Andy Guest

    just a misshion .. like i wana get better at wheelies, stoppies, rear wheel
    spin up stearing, sliding in to corners.. just trying to impove my ability.
    + its all fun.

    Andy,
     
    Andy, Jan 9, 2007
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  19. Andy

    Andy Guest

    im getting more lean angle.. but they are way further of the side than i
    am.. ill give that a go.

    ta

    Andy,
     
    Andy, Jan 9, 2007
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  20. Andy

    Andy Guest

    ta for the link

    Andy,

    P.S. cant spell, cant type.... all the guys on ICR read typo... youll have
    to get used to it.
     
    Andy, Jan 9, 2007
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