Left foot out on left handed turns
 

Ok, I don't get to see all races but the 1st person I've seen do this was Rossi, now I see quite a few riders doing it. It's funny how others imitate what the successful guy does. So how long before I see guys on the street sticking their left foot out on those left hand turns lol.

I have been wondering what that was about too. First time I saw them doing it, it was raining so I though maybe that had something to do with it. Now I'm just confused. What is the point of that technique?

I don't know but I'm gonna try it!:lol: I mean someone started the knees out technique, backing it in, etc...:idk:

like motard style?

at the speed these guys are going wouldn't that be a great way to snap your ankle?

not quite, it's basically taking their foot off the peg and it's still bent like if it were on there, but it's hanging off the side right next to the peg, they tip in and then put it back on the peg, if that makes any sense.

so it isn't getting planted or really making contact with the surface then? guess that would make a difference.

that's correct the foot never touches the ground

The Doctor can do whatever he likes. Stoner is trying to immitate him now with the left foot hanging out.

But for the rest of the lesser mortals, the left foot should remain on the left peg.

I've heard that its for balance.

Its also only in long straights that they do it. I guess it could help the turning of the bike by bringing your leg off the peg you through off the center of gravity and it helps pull the bike into the turn tighter...at least that is what i can gather from what I know about physics...which isn't much:D