Adding width to inner knee - gripping bike

Started by molotov_billy, Feb 04 2012 10:31 PM
21 replies to this topic

  • wes513v

Posted 13 March 2012 - 12:24 PM

#21

View Post_nothing_, on 24 February 2012 - 03:28 PM, said:

I grip my bike with my boots on the frame above the pegs when standing and clinch with my knees on the shrouds when sitting. No knee braces here, i'm 6' 2".

I added grip tape to the area above my pegs and the improvement in control was immediate, especially in the air. Also, if you ride on the balls of your feet insted of the arch your knees angle inward naturally making it easier to grip the bike. It also prevents you from hitting the brake or shifter accidentally.

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  • _nothing_

Posted 14 March 2012 - 10:42 AM

#22

View Postwes513v, on 13 March 2012 - 12:24 PM, said:

I added grip tape to the area above my pegs and the improvement in control was immediate, especially in the air. Also, if you ride on the balls of your feet insted of the arch your knees angle inward naturally making it easier to grip the bike. It also prevents you from hitting the brake or shifter accidentally.

I have 12 crf250r pegs on my 08 and they are incredible. i see no need for grip tape, I already feel glued and i like to stay a little loose. Plus, I defiantly don't have the bank roll to replace boots all the time.



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