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Old 03-22-2009, 10:30 AM   #11
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Originally Posted by derf View Post
I think I may have to dissagree with you, I have been tought that the ideal body position is to shift your weight to the side while keeping your spine in line with the centerline of the bike
Then we agree.

If you "shift" your weight with your hips, you'll end up crossed up, a la Doohan. If you lead with your head, it will pull your upper body inline with your pelvis when you shift.

Look at how Spies leads with his head and upper body, almost pointing his body like a spear:




While not perfectly straight he is pretty damn close to being in line with the bike:

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