You're Doing it WRONG! Fix Your Feet!

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[@1pharoh1]

I'm gonna throw a shameless plug in here. We at the Utah SBA are doing an ART on June 30th. We would love for you to join us and practice this stuff in the real world.

[@AtimatikArmy]

I honestly think I've consistently learned the most solid riding advice here than any other motorcycle channel.

[@CanyonChasers]

Thank you!!

[@BeyondPrideMF]

Agreed, moto control is also really solid!

[@darktitan8085]

​@@BeyondPrideMF Yeah. Other than this channel, i follow moto control and mcrider only. Adding more is just too many cooks spoiling the broth. Ofc if you ride offroad though, you'd need to follow someone into that. For street, these 3 channels are my go to. They arent yapping for 20 straight mins with like 20 videos on the same topic. Straight to the point. Just what i like.

[@Swervyzx10]

I second this

[@soujrnr]

Yup. CC, MCrider, and Moto Control are really the only ones worth watching, in my humble estimation. I've tried watching a few others, but I can't stand the arrogance. I do like Fortnine a lot, but his videos aren't always strictly instructional for riding. Although, he is very funny while doing a great job of presenting whatever it is he's talking about. Ride safe, ride well, and ride often, brothers and sisters.

[@duckylucky6505]

You forget to mention the forward foot position if you're riding a Harley or getting a gynecological exam

[@mike2635]

Haha bettr look in to it

[@blackprince4074]

Don't laugh the alphabet group think men can get cervical cancer etc.

[@MaaZeus]

In a more serious answer, as a cruiser/custom rider myself I believe (if you have pegs and not floorboards, I have pegs) the only correct posture is with the curve of your feet, just like the relaxed posture A in this video. The foot forward posture is a fairly static riding position, everything handling related has to be done with your upper body and your lower body is mostly locked in place. Unlike sport and standard bikes having the pegs at the curve of your feet puts your heels furthest away from the road. Putting the balls of the feet on pegs gains you nothing but puts your heels closer to the harms way, POSSIBLY making them touch the road earlier than the scraping sliders on the pegs.

[@johanballin6601]

Riding a Harley or a gynecological exam… torture or torment! I kid I kid 🤣

[@izzysykopth]

@@MaaZeus maybe with forward pegs. On a sport bike being on the balls of your feet takes your feet further from the pavement…

[@croscoe333]

Whoa! Outside foot forward makes so much sense! I've never considered it nor heard anyone speak of this. I can't wait to try this! Thanks! 🎉

[@CanyonChasers]

Pay attent to the motogp guys. Their outside foot is always like that, and it also takes a crazy amount of stress ofr your knees.

[@masonmax1000]

the first time I ever heard of even trying that was on motoJitsu's channel. and it really does make a decent difference.

[@r1learner178]

I remember Troy Bayliss saying this years ago - at the time people were like "whoa, what do you mean?" Obviously it works.

[@mitchrichardson744]

I’m excited to Try this as well!

[@WJRobbins125]

Thanks Dave. This is something I've been working on for a while now. Now I don't have to feel guilty when I'm not using C or B all the time because my calf cramps after several hours. "It depends" is my favorite answer to life 😎

[@CanyonChasers]

YES! It's all context right? It's easy to give out absolute answers, but shouldn't everything be dynamic (with a few exceptions).

[@WJRobbins125]

@@CanyonChasers Indeed. Everything in life is, IMHO. I can tell you my feet weren't in 'correct' form as I crossed Kansas a couple of days ago. 😋 I adjusted going up Pikes Peak yesterday.

[@bitcoinbelle]

Depends should be sponsoring you. 😂

[@marksmallman4572]

I have always used C, works for me, riding since 16 years old, now 66, thankfully still upright!

[@CanyonChasers]

@@bitcoinbelle That is Funny AF! I love it!!

[@AbdullahLodhi-so4mp]

I tried the position C, and it's insane how light the bike becomes and how more controlled the corners are feeling. awesome advice man, I couldn't even imagine how big of a difference it could have made, it's insane

[@CanyonChasers]

Its crazy, right!

[@AbdullahLodhi-so4mp]

@@CanyonChasers yeah

[@mortaljorma69]

This is my favourite channel. You Sir, are so clear and easy to understand. For everyone, ride safe.

[@soujrnr]

Outstanding video, Dave!! I never heard anything about foot position over the many years of riding until I found your channel. Your explanations are always so succinct, educational, and right on the money! My last bike was a cruiser with floorboards, so it wasn't really any concern, but my new Gold Wing has pegs, and so I'm having to learn how to properly place my feet, and as you said, it's really a very dynamic thing. Your explanation has helped me to not have to reinvent the wheel as I figure out the fancy footwork. I can't thank you enough for ALL of your videos, which I watch repeatedly even though I started riding in 1982. We should never stop learning and your content makes it possible for EVERYONE to keep learning!! You ARE the man! Have a superbly excellent week, sir, and I look forward to your next video!

[@CanyonChasers]

Thank you so much! And I think you are so right! We should never stop learning! I'm always trying to improve myself. The moment I think I have all the answers and there's nothing more I can get better at, is when I'm really at risk of getting hurt and should probably stop riding.

[@CarloPiana]

I've been track riding for more than a decade, many riding courses, nobody corrected me from b. to c. until recently. I was then able to overcome a problem with left hand corners and slashed 2 seconds at Mugello, breaking the 2:10 barrier on a 600 cc. It also allows faster weight transfer side to side during acceleration (eg between Savelli and Arrabbiata 1) without closing the throttle from pinned. Best advice ever.

[@CanyonChasers]

NICE!!

[@specter4426]

You are working at a different level. 👍

[@andrewpeacock4695]

In the days before rear suspension - think pre-1950 British bikes - the recommendation was to use Position B so that you could lift your body going over bumps to smooth the ride somewhat.

[@CanyonChasers]

Great point. It's all context, right. We need to be adaptable and adjustable riders so we can deal with whatever situation we're facing.

[@FREE_PUREBLOOD333]

Thankyou..this has just reinforced my own technique. I've always changed my foot positions depending on what I'm doing regarding the road ahead. 👍🇬🇧🏍️💨

[@giuseppeferraro2010]

Great Job! I'm looking forward for the next video like this. If I may sugget a topic, it would be great having a video that analyses, with the same accurate details of this one, what is the "hands work" during a turn while being leaned. A part from the trailbraking approach or having set the right corner entry, the right mid corner speed as well as the corner exit, there are real life scenarios while those things must be changed for instance avoiding a sudden obstacle. Suppose the only way is overtaking, we know that accelerating during a turn tends to straighten up the bike while leaning further and steering more do the opposite. How are the hands behaiving in such manouvers? Should they give any steering input? I think the right answer will be once again "it depends" but it would be awesome to have a video of yours explaining all of this. Thanks a lot.

[@CanyonChasers]

Great idea. I'll add it to the list.

[@izzysykopth]

@@CanyonChasers can’t wait!

[@kevindowell6003]

Unless engaged in shifting or braking, my foot is on the peg in a position I can easily stand up on the pegs for bumps or weight a peg when turning, it also helps, as an older rider on a sport bikes/sport touring, ease knee and hip pain as it provides easy ability to stretch and flex my joints as needed for those 10-12 hour riding days

[@illietw]

I wish I was in the states to be coached by you. You're so clear and straightforward with your explanations and the reasoning behind the techniques. It's also very clear you have the skills and experience to back it up. In the more rudimentary/basic courses I've taken, I've gotten conflicting information from instructors and been told some of these techniques don't belong on the street. Yet time and time again, my experience is if I apply them correctly, they make riding safer, more enjoyable and faster. I'm thinking of trying courses on tracks in the hope of finding more instructors like you.

[@CanyonChasers]

That would honestly be my advice. The mindset of X-skills don't belong on the street is a bit misguided. For sure we shouldn't be running mach 2, dragging knees etc, they do not belong on public roads, but... Our whole philosophy here is nothing really matters when we are going slow with lots of grip. We can get away with lots of weird techniques when conditions are ideal. Low gip and high speed are effectively the same thing. Everything matters. How we manage traction, how we reduce lean, vision, abruptness and focus - all those things really matter when the speeds are up or the grip is down. This is why we advocate for practicing in a low grip environment (All of us ride Mountain Bike extensively) or simply doing track days or attending a track day school.

[@kevin_heslip]

That bit about raising the heel and the pressure on the bars is cool

[@Avensur]

Excellent explanation my friend 👍. I thought I was doing wrong in B or C and indeed depends on situation. And like you said, very comfortable and relax 👍. Thanks

[@raikoafm702]

Anyone end up teaching i always tell them to learn as many techniques as possible because you never know when a situation will arrive that one will ve more suitable than another. Adaptability to situations is so important.

[@House_of_Zodd]

Coming from motocross into street riding I mostly ride on the balls of my feet with my toes pointed in. This allows me to keep my knees engaged and use my lower body for most of my bikes handling

[@onerider808]

Classic channel; funny how the little things make a big difference. Thanks, Brett!

[@correykeen2956]

I'm usually position A with my left foot, but tucked under the shift lever and not sticking out. I'll move it to B if I'm going to be leaning hard left. Right foot is normally B unless braking. I'll give the C and A combo a try next time I'm being a bit more spirited.

[@eliinthewolverinestate6729]

I usually keep my heel hooked over peg. Like on a ladder at work. Feel less likely for foot to slip off over rough terrain and can go to standing position easy. Riding enduro and adv bike.

[@lunacyrider]

this is awesome been wondering why my hands are so sore after riding. definitely gonna try that out.

[@deauvilledad07]

Thanks for this video, it's always been a thought about which is the right position for the feet on the footpegs. Now you've answered this question, so I'll now go and practice Dave. Well done, stay safe, ride well 🤓

[@petersmith9470]

Depends on the bike style for foot position, race bikes need rear sets fitted as it shifts your weight to a lower and completely different point. Enduro is completely different as more upright.

[@Ramon51650]

I always look forward to your tutorials, Thanks.

[@Igor12822]

I'll tell you one thing... you rock these videos, keep them interesting, do it proper way, and do not bore me to sleep (moto jitsu everlasting overkills)... always look fwd to your videos, and really enjoy them... do couple more on trail brake, never enough and still to many ppl in moto world are unaware or proper use and benefits.. PS considering going for new Strada V2S from F850GSA...

[@annastebelskyj580]

I don't corner like a pro, not even close, but I've been paying a lot more attention to posture and weight distribution since last year, trying to actually "get gud." I've found that position c really helps keep my centre of gravity over the tank/engine and does genuinely make it easier to keep loose elbows. I find if I throw my chin into the curve, the rest of my body follows, and the weight distribution shifts much more appropriately than my conscious efforts. I'm gonna try the outside foot gets re-planted thing; I can intuit how that would make it even easier to shift weight by involving my large leg muscles on that side. I don't weigh very much, though, so the benefits may be minimal. Thanks for the concise demonstration, very good moto content. Edit to update! Weeks later, I can confidently say that even being a lightweight, replanting the outside foot and pushing hard into the turn DOES work! I think it's not just a weight transfer thing, but also the increased rigidity of my body through the rotation point of the center of mass. My elbows and inside leg are low and loose, but my trunk and outside leg are now more rigid, and I feel like that really makes my mass more integrated with the bike's mass. Hell yeah. Small change made a huge difference, so thanks again for being an awesome teacher!

[@aibePRO]

Neither my former bike KTM 1290 SAS, nor my Triumph 1200 EGT let me accommodate my feet size 12 in position 3. I only can use 1 and 2 using most of the time position 2. Thanks for the tips, good advice!!! And even so, I hit the pavement from time to time (and the pegs 😁)

[@steve00alt70]

As a beginner rider I always used the C position didnt even knew. But it takes more time for the toes to reach the shifter.

[@rench55]

I've simply never thought about it. Now I can't wait to get out and pay more attention to my feet.

[@Elzsy]

GOLD TEACHINGS RIGHT HERE. Thank you Subbed.

[@CanyonChasers]

Thanks and welcome

[@707LAKE]

ive always ridden like b and c, but doing c on inside foot, and b on outside.. never tried to use right foot hooked at the heel in a left turn. 🤙 going to try that next rip

[@felixcunin2403]

Why is there a bell hanging from the radiator?

[@CanyonChasers]

It's a good luck bell. Old biker superstition. The bell keeps the gremlins away from the motor. However, the bell must be a gift. This was a gift from my bes man at my wedding, many, many, many years ago. I'm not at all superstitious, but I am sentimental. It's been moved to every bike I've owned since the '90s.

[@Ramon51650]

So this past weekend I traveled to my favorite stretch of road that's a combination of sweepers and tight twisties. I applied what you said in the video, which, I knew, but I wasn't consciously applying. It works so great when I brought my heel closer to the bike. Does Ducati make spurs?!? Thanks for this, and I encourage viewers to make a conscious point of doing this.

[@CanyonChasers]

That is awesome!

[@lukeorlando4814]

Been riding for 24years never taken a course so I was really unsure where this was going. My immediate thought was. My feet move. I am constantly subconsciously repositioning them depending on what I want the bike to do. Mostly I ride with my heel hooked on the peg toe beside the lever. But my inside toe always slides up onto the peg when approaching a corner.

[@warrenjrose]

When did you get that Multi? She looks brand new!

[@johanballin6601]

Great deconstruction of a very important but often forgotten topic. I am often shocked how riders with years of experience and mileage, many of them right here doing motorcycle videos on KZbin, locking their feet in position A. I guess some people never learn.

[@CanyonChasers]

Thank you! In the scheme of things foot position isn't the most important thing, but if we are striving to be the best riders we can be, every little bit helps, right?

[@izzysykopth]

After dragging my toe in a canyon I bought the adjustable vortex rear sets and referred back to Chris’s lesson on foot position haven’t had a problem since…

[@RG-500]

Great info, very well presented! Thanks a lot!

[@csr7080]

My hornet has support for the heel in the "b" position, feels pretty comfortable and keeps it a bit higher than it might slip otherwise.

[@sqlb3rn]

I use ball of my feet, but I did a track day and my toe scraped twice. I never got knee down so something is wrong with my foot position. I'll try working on it more though.

[@CanyonChasers]

Foot position is important, but I suspect that may have had more to do with where your head/chest was. A lot of riders are taught to get their butt out of the seat, before they are taught about where to put their head, which actually causes the bike to lean _more_

[@SedatedandRestrained]

I use C kinda as default just naturally on my Supersports but it kinda explains why my wrists have never had issues unlike most people on sportbikes. I do put my heels on the pegs occasionally going down the road to help relax my knees/hips.

[@r1learner178]

Keeping your forearms parallel to the road is what stops your wrists getting sore - keeps the weight off the handlebars. People that ride with their arms straight, leaning on the handlebars are the ones complaining about sore wrists.

[@waterymelon]

Thank you for sharing this! I've been doing this incorrectly for a while. It's nice to have an answer to it.

[@sereneturmoil]

To this point in my riding life, I've been riding for five years, I haven't had any formal instruction other than my licensing course due to a severe lack of availability - there are no riding schools or advanced training options within 1800-2000 km of my town. Any tips I've kesrned have been from videos and articles, like this one. That said, I've been positioning my foot like advised here, naturally, since day one on my bike. I'm not sure how it happened, other than it felt the most comfortable and engaging, but it's good to know I'm doing at least one of the small things correctly.

[@cpalmer22]

Great advice, unfortunately my knees don’t bend enough to get my toes out of the way…😞

[@billrozier1383]

Very good vid!!!

[@CanyonChasers]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@masonmax1000]

LOL i cant believe I do this naturally. and im only 2 and a half years into riding. but it is what feels right as it, as you said plants you to the bike and allows your knees to properly contact the tank. and its definetly a variable situations thing, why dont they teach this to beginners is beyond me as its a simple and small change that makes a huge difference.

[@ssc1348]

Is that a bell attached to the radiator guard?

[@CanyonChasers]

It sure is

[@Gilbert.WEdwards]

Very informative

[@CanyonChasers]

Glad you think so!

[@escapeorion3741]

I think I’ve been doing this at the track. I haven’t done a track day in over a year. Can’t believe I just found this channel. I feel ashamed. Hit the reminder for your future class in August thank you.

[@CanyonChasers]

Welcome! Glad you found us!

[@loftyintentions1985]

I use a mix of B and C at the same time, switching to C for cornering depending how much lean I want going into it. Bit of an off topic question, rear brake lever without return spring. Ok or not? R&G rearsets.

[@CanyonChasers]

It's not my favorite. You can be like Quartaro and use a rubber band to keep the brake lever up, and add some additional resistance. Thats what I've done.

[@loftyintentions1985]

@@CanyonChasers yeah, I was thinking about doing that but would it look tacky. I'm not tracking the bike and want it to look nice. Might have to go with practicality to the detrement of aesthetics. Thanks for the reply.

[@CanyonChasers]

@@loftyintentions1985 I have a quick shot of what I did in this video around 6 minutes. I used a bicycle inner tube to create the strap. It doesn't look tacky at all IMHO. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZObiWaNfq6Wf8ksi=OV_PB_SMR164NnfY

[@loftyintentions1985]

@@CanyonChasers yeah, it doesn't look too bad. We're gonna try and fit a plate to the back of the rearset so I can use the standard brake light switch and see if we can use it as a point for a return spring. But if it's not feasible, I'll go with the rubber band/inner tube. Thanks for your help.

[@xnuke1]

Great info, as always!

[@RideLikeAChamp]

do you have any plans to teach us in Milleville, NJMP @ New Jersey , I want to get better riding track

[@stevemoore9951]

GREETINGS FROM THE PPRC GREAT ADVICE.🇺🇸🏍️

[@beefsupreme3083]

This is so great! Thank you!

[@edgarg6559]

Is the heel of the inside foot resting on the rear set or another part of the bike?

[@CanyonChasers]

Not typically.

[@s.c5216]

Love it!

[@Sastisyesno]

Wow, I been so wrong. Thank you!😅

[@CanyonChasers]

Happy to help!

[@PAD32]

The C position allow more freedom for leg movement. It's useful on track, but on the road I don't think there is any benefit. For me it's switching between A and B on the road depending on the riding pace and fatigue, but C for the track only.

[@CanyonChasers]

Why track only? Isn't the street more variable, with less consistent grip, etc? Why would you dismiss a technique that gives you more precision and control in an environement where it matters more?

[@Maryland_Motorcycle_Rides]

My wife HATES the passenger seating position on my 2018 R6. Any ideas on how to adjust it?

[@CanyonChasers]

Nope. Your best bet is to get a second bike that she enjoys. N+1

[@RANhxcCORE]

I keep riding duckfoot on track, only the right side. Someone on reddit mentioned the feeling should be like youre trying to wrap your toes around the outside of ball of the peg. as a smaller rider I almost want to cut the pegs down half an inch, I guess I just need to move my butt over more.

[@CanyonChasers]

Less butt, more head; kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHe9oI2Cgr96p7M

[@RANhxcCORE]

@@CanyonChasers Thank you! Will focus on this next weekend! I feel like there is a joke to be made here lol..

[@dergrizzlyreaper]

Sweet thanks !

[@cameronmale83]

Why the bell?

[@CanyonChasers]

It's a good luck Gremlin Bell. It has to be a gift from someone else.

[@albertleffler962]

Brilliant!

[@apit_zixxer]

Whenever I ride with my ball of the foot on the peg, it does make me feel connected with the bike, but I usually get numb toes from it.. I ride zx636, and using vans shoes like a true squid.. what gives? 🤔 Does riding boots help with the numb toes issue? *Been riding only for ±6 months

[@CanyonChasers]

Well. Avoid riding in sneakers. Foot injuries are the most common injuries on motorcycles. Try to get some dedicated riding footwear with some level of protection (they even make them now that look like vans). Also, by moving your outside foot to a different position, it gives your feet/legs a break so you don't end up with numb toes - which is usually caused by keeping both feet in the same position for long periods of time.

[@Inquisitivemind97]

Or buy a Scooter/Bike crossover like the Honda X-ADV. Automatic transmission is easy too. 745cc engine is plenty powerful enough.

[@TK-cl1jm]

3:21 I thought weight should be on outside peg.

[@CanyonChasers]

Thats a holdover from 1970s riding theory.

[@FranBunnyFFXII]

nice! Now how do I do better with Floorboards? lol. I ride tons of twisties on my fat boy, which has floorboards, and I'm not entirely sure how to handle my foot position except that the inside foot goes back and I poke my knee out, and the outside foot goes forward and hugs the tank.

[@CanyonChasers]

Excellent question. You can still raise your heel and flex your leg with floorboards, moving your foot in a similar way - in fact I even do it on my step-through scooter.

[@FranBunnyFFXII]

@@CanyonChasers I've noticed it's pretty difficult put pressure on the board in a turn(trying to make it the 'axis of the gyro') versus a mid/rear peg, so what I've mostly been doing is after I pull my inside foot back is laying it sideways and touching the Primary/Exhaust heatshield with the sole of my boot. Which lets me point my knee outward easily. I'm going to try your advice when I can go out chasing twisty roads again.

[@juanyxx]

Shout out to Coach

[@OilyNinja]

Ug I wish I wasn’t 15.6 hours away! I live in Odessa tx and the closest “real track” is over 5 hours away. I rip on my local go kart track but it’s he surface is slick… so it leads me to drive 3 hours to the canyons. Which is fun buuuttt, other traffic, the fear of cops and obviously going over the cliffs and being out of cel service is a bit sketchy…. I just want a local track 😢

[@CanyonChasers]

Get a Grom and shred that Kart track!

[@OilyNinja]

@@CanyonChasers I’m 6’2. I was thinking more about a hypermotard. Actually next purchase is gonna be a go kart. Supermoto is on the list tho! Thanks for the reply I’ve been watching your videos longer than I’ve been riding! (One year as of yesterday lol)

[@Jonny189]

nice to know i’ve been doing at least one thing correctly

[@Szlejer]

At the (lazy) duck feet position you can't use your legs as shock absorbers... after riding horses for decades it's pretty much clear to me, so I never do duck feet, it's not comfortable for me at all.

[@deadslow201]

One thing which is missing from the video is: Toes/foot wants to point to same direction as thigh. That is the natural position for the foot. If you try to point those to different direction (from each other), you will notice that it just does not work.

[@CanyonChasers]

Excellent point!

[@konstantinos777]

Everything correct, but after years of track experience I have gone past that, so there is another position that works best for the track for the inside foot and this one allows you to slide your body inside and drag your elbows! So, yeah, tuck in the boot, most of it is on the frame, including the heel, all firm and steady, outside foot heel on the peg, this creates a firm line from your leg to the peg and can stay latched. And now that both feet are are latched, you can do anything you want, drag your helmet down.

[@CanyonChasers]

Sylvain Guintoli's video about that is fantastic. If you haven't seen it yet, check it out.

[@konstantinos777]

@@CanyonChasers Yes I have, however I think the best video that exists about this is Troy Corser's, although the audio is pretty bad.

[@EryqBadTrip]

Nice Sir. Eryq here from Cabanatuan City Philippines ,working here in KSA.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@aabe4327]

but.. this is the internet! You have to pick one option and claim all else to be wrong! :) Great video.

[@CanyonChasers]

Seriously. KZbin really wants simple, absolute answers or process for everything. But almost every motorcycle answer begins with "It depends"

[@jamessmith9786]

Funny, I've always ridden with my toes on the peg and I've thought, "this is probably wrong, but it feels right". I feel somewhat exonerated. Thanks and I do believe yours is the best channel for skill advice.

[@knightlautrec4311]

I've always ridden in position B/C naturally, A always looks and feels weird to me.

[@anotheryoutuber_]

i just retrofitted and installed hand-guards next to my shift lever and brake... #feetfairings

[@larrypahl5756]

@2:05 Strawman Falsehood. ALWAYS ALLWAYS lock a steelshanked-boot heal against the peg. also, that earlier shot of crapShoe w/duck-toe…wow…. wow u r danderous

[@vijayam1]

Position B is practical for most riders. Position C is something definitely not possible when riding more than 200 plus miles, consistently and constantly. This WILL cramp your hamstring. For street riding, any position that doesn't let half the feet dangle forward to the peg is a good position. :)

[@CanyonChasers]

Oh for sure. The expectation is to raise and flex the heel through the corner, not the entire time. Because, for sure, you'd end up with some pretty burly cramps if you tried to keep the leg flexed for 200 plus miles.

[@thomasbucker7215]

You really made me angry until you stated 'it depends'. 😊

[@redshiftit8303]

Big foot gang here. When you have flippers you always in the b/c position cos otherwise its uncomfortable AF...

[@hermannschmidt9788]

To be totally honest, I have no idea what my feet are doing. It's unconscious to me.

[@RubricoA.]

I'm gonna do this next time to my scooter

[@MrBCRC]

Ignoring that the second one isn't actually a real position, both or the remain positions are correct for different environments. Position 1 is relevant for slow speed. Position 3 is for faster speeds. LOL it depends. So much for commenting before watching it through. As for position 3 I have the luxury of my foot being big enough to lock my heel into my pillion pegs.

[@impact0r]

C is great if you are short. If you are of average height, i.e. somewhere around 6'5", most bikes are just not made for you and you are stuck with B, for the most part.

[@CanyonChasers]

You can always flex your ankle. And when you have big feet, it often gives you more room.

[@michaelreifenstein2114]

I've always varied between all 3 depending on circumstances. sometimes each foot is doing different things. having watched the video, im like, dur, this is pretty basic.

[@rogue1049]

What's with the bell? I need answers :O

[@CanyonChasers]

Its a "gremlin bell" - old biker superstition. The bell keeps gremlins out of your motor, but you can hang a bell on your bike if it's a gift. That bell was a gift from my best man. It's been moved from bike to bike since the late '90s.

[@rogue1049]

@@CanyonChasers that's really sweet!

[@kevindarkstar]

I'm no expert but I'd have thought that the flexed ankle would become very tiring especially for the 60 plus riders 🤔

[@CanyonChasers]

You are only flexing the ankle for when you are actively cornering, especially from apex to exit. Then you can relax again.

[@kevindarkstar]

@@CanyonChasers ahh right I see

[@onerider808]

Brett been working out…

[@JoeStanek-vu7rl]

Been doing it correctly since the 80's.

[@lollyde]

broe what the hell is up with the subtitle timing in this video

[@CanyonChasers]

Whoah. I have no idea what happned there. I think it's fixed now.

[@lollyde]

@@CanyonChasers 👍

[@Rempai420]

I always keep the balls of my feet on the pegs. It's just comfy and you're already in a good position for turns. When I see people duck footing it just makes me laugh. Especially when I see 'experienced' riders doing it.

[@ucvu3288]

What the heck with depend 😂

[@specter4426]

I love how there's no definitive answer here. Pay attention riders!

[@CanyonChasers]

The answer to almost every motorcycle riding question begins with "It depends" - Sadly, the KZbin algorithm really like definitive processes "Follow this process for guaranteed success" - but thats not how our world works, right?

[@teltwosheds2972]

I must admit I changed all the time.

[@asadabdulqaabir4006]

I've never heard such a bunch of nonsense before. Anyone that knows how to ride a horse will tell you that ride a bike works under the same principles: - Your upper body movement and stability are controlled by your middle core, not your legs, not your arms. - You never rest your upper body weight on the horse (or bike) ! You need both hands free to steer the horse or doing something else (roping cattle, beheading enemies, pull clutch lever or brake) - Stirrups (or foot pegs) are an ammenity to rest your feet and ride confortably. By no means are intended to push or stand on them. And doesn't have any active part in keeping you mounted. - While turning, you only need to be properly seated to stay on, physics will do the rest. -if you need extra grip, you don't push, pull or hang from anywhere. You squeeze the tank (or the horse flanks) with your thighs to keep the lower legs free to do what you need (change gear or give the horse a cue).

[@riccicrozzie8204]

Is this not common sense??

[@danbrown4606]

Not so much of that around I'm afraid

[@Chambered_Round]

I had no idea. I was a position 2 rider until now.

[@tenbear5]

How to spot a novice: position A.

[@pyrusmasterdan1]

thank you!