# One Lap - Josh Hayes and the Yamaha R1 at Road America

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**Created:** [June 11, 2012, 5:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/one-lap-josh-hayes-and-the-yamaha-r1-at-road-america/264061 "2012-06-11T17:56:45Z")\
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**Post date:** [June 13, 2012, 11:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/one-lap-josh-hayes-and-the-yamaha-r1-at-road-america/264061/8 "2012-06-13T11:04:08Z")

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> [@Weight loss / body builders step in](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/weight-loss-body-builders-step-in/49864/27):
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> **I agree comfort is key, as it inspires confidence, as long as you are not interfering with your hand/arm controls.**  
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> Rider position do and will very a little due to difference in rider dimensions but, IMO, should not deviate too far from the norm. As much as riders like Elias and Pegram made their crossed-up riding style “worked”, this is not something that any school/coach with teach.
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> Just to clarify a fist of space between you and the tank is measured when you are in normal riding position.

The best way to do this for new riders is to push your shoulder into the turn.  
It’s hard to explain without showing someone psychically. But lets say someone isn’t as confident into right hand turn. ala Me:lol  
If you push your right shoulder forward a little into said turn I personally find this keeps me from putting any stress or input into the outer handle bar. This move should be used during an aggressive lean not durring a slow turn.

> [@Weight loss / body builders step in](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/weight-loss-body-builders-step-in/49864/27):
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> Just to clarify a fist of space between you and the tank is measured when you are in normal riding position.

I thought this also applied to turns. I can’t say I’m comfortable with my kibbles and bits again the tank while into a lean.:rofl  
With the design of the R6 tank I find my leg is locked in position best with a little room between the tank. My biggest issue personally is breaking to early & not getting half my ass off the seat enough.:lol

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