Re: Your bad biking habits.
Quote:
Originally Posted by BMWGraeme
[quote author=Cemorah link=1266864531/30#37 date=1270033315]Right foot on the floor when stationary-just can't break this one - too many years of trying to get 125 'crossers off the line in 2nd I guess
Why is this a "bad" habit?[/quote]
I believe the rear brake should always be covered when stationary - that's what I was taught anyway - left foot down at lights only! Can't say I do this though - lights are a good opportunity to stretch both legs in my view! [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Re: Your bad biking habits.
I'm normally changing down the gears as I come to stop and often just pop into neutral so right foot down stops me having to change my standing leg to select a gear to pull away.
Re: Your bad biking habits.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gemma_Nokes
[quote author=BMWGraeme link=1266864531/30#38 date=1270036003][quote author=Cemorah link=1266864531/30#37 date=1270033315]Right foot on the floor when stationary-just can't break this one - too many years of trying to get 125 'crossers off the line in 2nd I guess
Why is this a "bad" habit?[/quote]
I believe the rear brake should always be covered when stationary - that's what I was taught anyway - left foot down at lights only! Can't say I do this though - lights are a good opportunity to stretch both legs in my view! [smiley=thumbsup.gif][/quote]
Standard bike test dictates left foot down with rear brake covered. IAM test dictates right foot down, supposedly so you can do a quick gear change away from the lights, or select neutral at the lights. I do whatever is appropriate, but mainly left foot down. As with everything, it all depends on the circumstances.
Re: Your bad biking habits.
Re. the left foot only "rule" - Star got caught out a couple of years ago on her CBR600 at the crossroads by the Black Horse at Wanborough, went to put the left foot down as she believed she had to, and found nothing but fresh air due to the steep camber and ended up in a heap :'( - ironically, she was on her way to mine so we could fit her freshly-purchased R&G crash bungs... ::)
AT has it right, do whatever's appropriate - if your right foot's down, one finger on the front brake will stop the bike from rolling anywhere... [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Re: Your bad biking habits.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark_Able
[quote author=Gemma_Nokes link=1266864531/30#40 date=1270038660][quote author=BMWGraeme link=1266864531/30#38 date=1270036003][quote author=Cemorah link=1266864531/30#37 date=1270033315]Right foot on the floor when stationary-just can't break this one - too many years of trying to get 125 'crossers off the line in 2nd I guess
Why is this a "bad" habit?[/quote]
I believe the rear brake should always be covered when stationary - that's what I was taught anyway - left foot down at lights only! Can't say I do this though - lights are a good opportunity to stretch both legs in my view! [smiley=thumbsup.gif][/quote]
Standard bike test dictates left foot down with rear brake covered. IAM test dictates right foot down, supposedly so you can do a quick gear change away from the lights, or select neutral at the lights. I do whatever is appropriate, but mainly left foot down. As with everything, it all depends on the circumstances. [/quote]
Not to mention which side the brake/gear shift is on! :D
BB
Re: Your bad biking habits.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Blackbonnie
[quote author=Mark_Able link=1266864531/30#42 date=1270061326][quote author=Gemma_Nokes link=1266864531/30#40 date=1270038660][quote author=BMWGraeme link=1266864531/30#38 date=1270036003][quote author=Cemorah link=1266864531/30#37 date=1270033315]Right foot on the floor when stationary-just can't break this one - too many years of trying to get 125 'crossers off the line in 2nd I guess
Why is this a "bad" habit?[/quote]
I believe the rear brake should always be covered when stationary - that's what I was taught anyway - left foot down at lights only! Can't say I do this though - lights are a good opportunity to stretch both legs in my view! [smiley=thumbsup.gif][/quote]
Standard bike test dictates left foot down with rear brake covered. IAM test dictates right foot down, supposedly so you can do a quick gear change away from the lights, or select neutral at the lights. I do whatever is appropriate, but mainly left foot down. As with everything, it all depends on the circumstances.[/quote]
Not to mention which side the brake/gear shift is on! :D
BB
[/quote]
Good point! Never ridden an old British bike. Was always afraid of getting brake and gears mixed up! ;D
Re: Your bad biking habits.
Nice to know after 30 years of riding bikes I would fail the test if I took it now!