Recommended right foot position?

[Mojoman]

I am a newbie rider and I am not sure what is the proper riding position for my right foot.   I have been riding with the front of my boot over the brake pedal But I am concerned that I may be inadvertently "riding the brakes"  with my brake lights on.  I  have large feet (size 14) so I don't have a lot of room to move on the peg.  What is the recommended foot position when riding?  toes out off the pedal?

[Soupskin]

I keep mine on while in traffic.  While cruising, my feet could be anywhere including the rear pegs.  In the twisties I stay on the balls of my feet.

Being that you are new, I would suggest keeping the brake covered.  You can adjust it so that the pedal is lower if need be.

[fortyhourdays]

I use the foot covering the brake in traffic, and the ball of the foot on the peg for most other riding (The 650 has a really comfortable position where the ball of the foot can be on the peg while the heel rests on the exhaust hanger.  I'm not sure if it's the same for the 750)

[Option13]

Actually, I think my foot rests off to the side of the pedal during normal cruising (not in stop and go traffic or in the twisties).   To me it's a control item more than an emergency item, because if I need to get slowed down in a hurry I'm going hard on the front brakes. And to be honest I doubt I have the mental capacity and talent to watch for front tire skidding and control the rear wheel as well. The fact that the 650 rear brake sucks, with no feel whatsoever, doesn't help.

That said, I'm probably doing it wrong by most people's opinion.

[Bumblebee]

In a normal street riding position, my foot lightly touches the brake pedal.

I sat on the motorcycle and played with it a little. For my riding position and sitting position, I ended up adjusting the pedal down one notch then adjusted the actual brake pull rod and brake light switch so it won't engage the brake until I want it to engage the brake.

[happycommuter]

For balance and maneuvering, it's best to have the ball of the foot on the peg.  And this is most important at low speed.  As with the hand and the front brake, one can 'cover' the lever when in conditions where immediate use is expected.  In traffic crawls I'll almost ride the rear brake, but generally I want my feet on the pegs.

I'm leery of actual contact because a good surprise bump can lead to the additional surprise of unwanted brake application.

[shelby427]

While you´re running always keep your weight on your toes on the pegs. That will avoid your left foot to broke some tiny bones if you lean too much to the left or if you slide in to a fall. Also with the right foot. Move them forward only when u´re about to brake or shift. Is safer and allows you to "push" down your weight to the inner turning peg. it will make your turning easier, safer and will make your weight tranfering easy on the bike if you have to change direction.

 

[Mad_Marv]

The only correct way to place your feet is the "Charlie Chaplin"-position.

Keep the pegs in the ball of you feet.
Push your heels against the motorcycle.
(If you don't push your heels against the motorcycle, we would call it the "Ballerina"-position, which is wrong)

The "Charlie Chaplin"-position gives you quick access to the levers.

[nighthawk750s]

+1 on the balls of four feet. This is what I was taught during my motorcycle safety course.

[Mad_Marv]

That is what I was taught during my motorcycle lessons.
And that isn't just a 1 day course.... but real proper riding lessons.

And as you know, 'we', in the west-European countries, take riding and driving very serious.
You don't get your license with a pack of cereal over here.
  (it's a joke, but you get the point, right?  no offense...  )

[nighthawk750s]

We have a graduated licence system in Ontario. You have to pass three tests in total to get a full motorcycle licence. It also helps that each of these stages has an expiry time, so that you just don't keep your lower level licence forever! This is the same for cagers too! So we too take our riding/driving very seriously! lol     

[cmyers]

We have a graduated licence system in Ontario. You have to pass three tests in total to get a full motorcycle licence. It also helps that each of these stages has an expiry time, so that you just don't keep your lower level licence forever! This is the same for cagers too! So we too take our riding/driving very seriously! lol     

I wonder how the accident numbers compare between yall and the states.

[mattrowe19]

You don't get your license with a pack of cereal over here.

Pretty sure mine was in the bottom of a box or Cracker Jacks. 

Seriously though, Oregon is phasing in a requirement that all riders take the MSF course to get their license. Right now all new riders under 41 are required to take the 3-day course. By 2015, all new riders will be required to take it. It may not be as comprehensive as other countries but I think it's a step in the right direction.

[Mad_Marv]

You don't get your license with a pack of cereal over here.

Pretty sure mine was in the bottom of a box or Cracker Jacks. 

Seriously though, Oregon is phasing in a requirement that all riders take the MSF course to get their license. Right now all new riders under 41 are required to take the 3-day course. By 2015, all new riders will be required to take it. It may not be as comprehensive as other countries but I think it's a step in the right direction.

Thumps up for that 

[2muchfun]

I guess I've been doing it wrong for 20+ years and 150,000+ accident free miles by not resting the balls of my feet on the pegs, but I guess that's what they teach new riders now. In-step only, it works for me, but do whatever makes your feel comfortable in regards to safely maintaining control of your M/C.