i just got my first sport bike a monster 1100. Im going to my first track day in about a week. last week i was doing circles in a parking lot with the arch of my foot on the pegs my knee out, head in front of the mirror, and my but about half way off the seat. when i got pretty far over my toe hit the pavement so im guessing that this is not the proper foot position while cornering. a little advise would be appreciated.

Balls of your feet on the pegs.

Quote from: ducpainter on September 10, 2009, 05:41:02 PM
Balls of your feet on the pegs.

And ankles in

I ride with my outside foot heel on peg (hooked on heel of boot), inside on ball w/ heel in.

Quote from: EvilSteve on September 10, 2009, 09:02:42 PM
I ride with my outside foot heel on peg (hooked on heel of boot), inside on ball w/ heel in.

That makes sense too  [moto]

I think this shows it enough:

Ken Hill always tells me to keep the toes pointed down.  He advises that the inside foot should toes on the peg, but the outside foot can sit wherever is comfortable as long as the toes are pointed down.

If you don't have a copy, pick up Lee Parks book. There's a chapter devoted to body position for a turn

thanks a lot that should help me out, but with the ball of my foot on the peg in a left hand turn i guess you just have to reposition your left foot exiting the turn to up shift.

Quote from: 09/1100 on September 11, 2009, 06:07:36 PM
thanks a lot that should help me out, but with the ball of my foot on the peg in a left hand turn i guess you just have to reposition your left foot exiting the turn to up shift.

Or short-shift before the corner.  Be careful sticking your foot underneath the shifter while you're leaned over.

You should have your speed set before you enter the corner including what gear you want to be in.  Not a good idea to brake or shift mid-corner.  When you up shift the bike should be more upright and not at full lean.  You don't want a lot of things going on to upset the chassis in the corners. 

Quote from: Cider on September 11, 2009, 08:05:34 AM
Ken Hill always tells me to keep the toes pointed down.  He advises that the inside foot should toes on the peg, but the outside foot can sit wherever is comfortable as long as the toes are pointed down.

My outside toe wasnt pointing down.but for me i found this very effective way and comfy when cornering..

^^^ yow-za.  I would think that's difficult to transition back to neutral and/or set up for the next turn without upsetting the chassis...

You just have to be smooth and less input to the handlebar.And let the bike ride you..

but the passenger peg?

you seriously need some rearsets!