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Why stand up on a motorcycle?
Standing up on the pegs turns you into a dynamic part of your bike rather than just dead weight. It makes you an active part of the suspension. Off-road, it lets you see farther and above the dust. For long distances, standing with your legs fully extended and your knees locked is the least fatiguing.
Why do adventure riders stand up?
By standing, you’re lowering the center of gravity (easier to balance) and leveraging the entire lower-body for control. The proper standing or “attack position” looks like this. Bonus tip. Think of your hands & arms as guides for where you want to go (not as the epicenter for steering or changes of direction).
How do you stand up on a motorbike?
You should stand with the balls of your feet on or near the foot pegs, knees somewhat bent, and your body leaning slightly forwards towards the handlebars. Be sure to keep a slight bend in your arms, your elbows up, and only one or two fingers on the clutch and front brake.
What is the proper term for a motorcycle?
Bike: An acceptable term for almost any motorcycle, which is also often called a ride, sled, beast, the old lady, sweetheart, my precious, That Broken Down Old Piece of … and so on.
What does it mean to be a biker?
Biker: Be careful with this term. In general, it means someone who rides a motorcycle, but in the sphere of those who actually ride motorcycles, it more precisely means someone who is in a motorcycle club or gang. A Hell’s Angel is a Biker, but your Uncle Bob who toots around on his Harley Sportster on the weekends isn’t.
What does it mean to stitch a line on a motorcycle?
Stitching a line – This term refers to the art of slipping through traffic in a quick manner on a motorcycle. The term does not imply reckless weaving but controlled and deliberate maneuvers that allow a motorcycle rider to get through traffic as efficiently as possible. Stay Vertical – A parting expression between bikers meaning ride safely.
What is the difference between sport and standard motorcycles?
Sport bike – A sport bike is a term applied to light weight, high horsepower motorcycles with designed with emphasis on acceleration, cornering and stopping power. Sport Standard – Not all motorcycles fit neatly in the traditional categories but lie somewhere along the two-wheel spectrum.