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Doesn't mean your a wimp. We're all aware of the perils of riding fast on the roads, just depends if you're nuts or not. There's a difference between riding slow and riding slow because you're not confident though. Practise practise.

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Its a good habit to get into as it gives you more control over the bike when cornering. More feel as well.

Not so much of problem in a straight line , but I have convinced myself my feet won't get as wet as fast and they will be warmer , all tucked in!:rolleyes: Who knows!?:mrgreen:

Take your time , put the miles in. Enjoy!

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I have never ridden with the balls of my feet on the footpegs I think it's a racing thing? like you say how are you going to do an emergency stop?

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You only really need to do this if you are getting the bike cranked right over. I don't normally bother and just ride the lazy way with arch of foot on the peg. Only on track days or spirited rides have I ever scraped my toe and then you instinctivly pull it back a bit anyway. if you are trying to get your knee down then yes of course it matters but for all but hard cornering I'd say it doesn't make a difference really.

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Ride in a position you find comfortable, that is the main thing to be concerned about.

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I found that once I started putting the balls of my feet on the pegs I had more control of the bike in corners - I could never go back resting on the arches now.

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Wait a minute, when we say 'balls of your feet" which bit are we talking about :confused: (sorry this is going to be another dave20046 moment) the heel ball or the ball (kind of) before your toes?

No questions about my funny shaped feet :smt019

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The toes...that end of your foot :-)

So you have to move the whole foot forwards to change gear/use rear brake. Can't ride any other way now, feels horrible to do so.

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Ahh that's reassuring I thought you guys were talking about your heels but I remember shortly before my crash (unrelated!..I think) I'd taken to putting the balls of my feet on the pegs for corners.

I was just thinking you lot must have small feet! #-o

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I always ride with the (toe end) balls of my feet on the pegs as it's easier to tuck in etc, but more difficult to brake/change gear...purely because you have to move your leg/foot/balance more. I see lots of people with their heel (ball) on the pegs but doesn't feel right to me.

Then again, when it was pouring down the other day, I had my toes on the pegs and was shifting about a bit and my feet slipped off....that was a wobbly moment!