I've got some quite large strips on my tires, and I've tried leaning as much as i can on the street which i know is not much, but the don't ever seem to be affected no matter how far I lean. I have been trying to find some nice corners, and even tried leaning it out in big empty parking lots, but They stay the same, untouched.
When I take a turn i go in with good RPMs so i can power throught the turn a little, but for the most part i sort of glide with some throttle. I slide off the seat just a little bit, and lean into the turn, but the bike doesn't seem to want to go down more, even while i'm pushing the bars.
What am I doing wrong?
Go to the track, have fun and don't worry about them - they'll disappear by themselves there Having a bit of strips isn't really a bad thing on the street - there's too much to worry about that you don't have on the track
From the sound of what your trying to do, I get the impression you may be a newer rider...no?
Don't worry bout the Unused portion of the tire...and the street certianly Isn't the place to try and figure out how to make use of all the tire. Wait till it warms up...get in touch with a track day organizer, and ask about instruction, doesn't have to formal instruction, just someone that can show you the proper way to corner, and do it safely...
JFYI, there's a bunch of east coasters on this site, mpd, bmf, fever, njracer..and a host of others that can point you in the right direction...most of all these guys are roadracers...and Know how to ride...welll, Most of em anyways...
My best advice for street riding is, relax, enjoy yourself, ride defensively...and leave the fast stuff for the track..
Go to the track, have fun and don't worry about them - they'll disappear by themselves there Having a bit of strips isn't really a bad thing on the street - there's too much to worry about that you don't have on the track
I always see bikes around here that have little to none at all. Like my friends bike, but then again his tire doesn't look like it has as much curve as mine does. I was cruising with this squid and his tire had none at all, but I guess thats why he was a squid, other than the way he was riding trying to show off in front of me.
I always see bikes around here that have little to none at all. Like my friends bike, but then again his tire doesn't look like it has as much curve as mine does. I was cruising with this squid and his tire had none at all, but I guess thats why he was a squid, other than the way he was riding trying to show off in front of me.
Tire profile has a lot to do with it, some tires are flatter and get to the edge faster. Also, there's often difference in strip width between front and rear tires. Again, don't worry about it, just ride within your own limits...
If your friends are so concerned about Your unused portion of the tire..and ar judging your riding because of it...have them head over to Loudon next spring, or have them attend a track day...my guess is, they will be Humbled in a major way...
It's been my experience hat the Big talkers, arew usually the ones who are the slowest..
Hell, the only reason I don't have chicken strips on my street bike is that my wife used it with that set of tires on the track a couple of months ago My track bike is different, though
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Re: Loosing those chicken strips?
dont worry about the chicken strips. you will never get rid of them riding around the street. if you can get to the twisties you may have a chance. if you really want to get rid of them head to the track, if you cant then go to a safer section of road that has some descent run offs and visability and do a few laps. back and forth, get a feel for your bike in the corners. dont push it too far, the idea is not to get the bike leaned over as far as it can go but rather keep it as upright as possible, you can only do that, of course, by getting your ass out of the seat and your weight off the bars.
dont go pushing the bars down that is a sure way to go sliding!!!!
keep focussed and you will be fine, your bike is the perfect machine for tight, fast cornering!!
On the streets, aside from running the twisty backroads, I've found that highway on and off ramps seems to be the best places for getting down low since they are usually long steady turns that go for more than 180 degrees, at least around here
Iv`e got a mate on a 10. He drags his knee but has still got chicken strips
If I just lean to knee touching point, I still have tire left. When you hang off, you don't have to lean the bike itself as much - that's the whole point of hanging...
More saddle time! If you can't make it to the track ride the street. Don't try leaning more you'll never get it. Just have fun. you'll get it. As you get comfortable you'll get it leaning.
Iv`e got a mate on a 10. He drags his knee but has still got chicken strips
If I just lean to knee touching point, I still have tire left. When you hang off, you don't have to lean the bike itself as much - that's the whole point of hanging...
I have this problem all the time. LOL. I just can't stop myself from hanging off on the street. This thread reminds me of the one where the guy was saying to lean the bike over during burn-outs to get rid of the strips...now that was some squidly-ass shit. This thread makes me all nostalgic for R. Atlanta. The tires were worn in good and proper w/in 5 laps. The track is almost as good as
yeah get into a good track day session and work it that way. also..are your tires flat in the centers from to much freeway riding, that can also make it tougher for you to lean in
I agree that you shouldn't worry too much about chicken strips. THe longer you ride, the more confident you'll be and it should come naturally. Before you know it, you'll be dipping the bike lower and lower by the day.
Having a bit of strips isn't really a bad thing on the street - there's too much to worry about that you don't have on the track
This thread reminds me of the one where the guy was saying to lean the bike over during burn-outs to get rid of the strips...now that was some squidly-ass shit. This thread makes me all nostalgic for R. Atlanta. The tires were worn in good and proper w/in 5 laps. The track is almost as good as 
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