Boot dragging on asphalt when cornering

[El Cajone]

I've got similar dimensions with size 13 feet. Sometimes when I'm cornering my toe will touch first, but not often. You might get a bit of room if you adjust the gear shift lever so the toe of your boot has a bit more room to fit under. It's an easy thing to try.

 

[dwhartwell]

All good discussion here... I tend not to brake or shift in a corner and my left foot on left turns is never under the shift lever. I'd be grinding boot big time. To date I've never touched the pegs to the pavement as I don't like to push it to that level of cornering. It appears that as I suspected, this is a common issue with the FJR that I never had with the Bandit. I'll simply need to get used to "balls of foot" on pegs in corners, then back to a more natural position for shifting, braking, riding. I do have the seat on the highest position. Now if I could only have the riding position of the Bandit and everything else I like with the FJR. It would be perfect for me. As for short feet, don't want to give the wife something else to complain about now do we.

 

[palerider]

I've got similar dimensions with size 13 feet. Sometimes when I'm cornering my toe will touch first, but not often. You might get a bit of room if you adjust the gear shift lever so the toe of your boot has a bit more room to fit under. It's an easy thing to try.

Or you could cut off your toes and get a shorter boot.

 

[BikerGeek99]

Treat scraping the peg as you would a warning light on the dash: it tells you that you leaned too far this time.

Good post.

I'm not a habitual peg-scraper - I've done it twice on the FJR.

The first time was while doing figure-8's at the Lee Parks clinic.

When I approached the instructor, he said, "What happened?"

My response, with a grin, "I scraped a peg."

Instructor: "What did you do wrong?"

Me: "I'm a *******."

dwhartwell, I'd be concerned about scraping a boot or toe during a turn - I'd be worried about having my foot pulled off the peg and then yanking me off the bike. Try getting used to having your toes (or balls of your feet) on the pegs. Once you get used to it, it'll feel weird having your arches or heels on the pegs.

Ride safe,

BG

Edited to add:

I also recommend Lee Parks' book and / or his clinic. It'll help you get through a corner more betterer.

 

[Steve G.]

If you're going to use this bike anywhere close to it's capability, you'll be touching feet down, unless you tuck them in out of the way.

Steve

 

[FJRONAMISSION]

Get your boot resoled now and then............. :lol: ... I touch and drag a toe all the

time.... look at it like a curb feeler or a warning buzzer, now ya know your near the edge! the pros drag a knee....... I feel

like it is an asset.... more input type a thing......

B....

 

[Gizmo]

I also never wear white tennis shoes with blue jeans, because it makes a person look like a clown
When you need to shift or brake you move your foot into position to do that, then get your toes back up there. This lets you move your body around much more effectively. You're more nimble, not flat-footed like a Harley guy.

Anyway, give it a try, and remember, it's your toes not your balls, and never wear white tennis shoes with blue jeans.

Jb

+1 :thumbsupsmileyanim: and LMAO