Lowside... TIRES AT FAULT?
#1
06-17-2008, 03:11 PM
Lowside... TIRES AT FAULT?
I almost lowsided my bike today going into a tight 90 degree turn. My front end started to wash out as I was leaning it over a good ways. Ended up scraping the peg and grinding my boot slider down a good bit, but I saved it. Went back and checked for oil/antifreeze/shi* and didn't see anything... I'm thinking that it's time for some new rubber.
Has anyone had an issue with the OEM Bridgestones not gripping very well?
Has anyone had an issue with the OEM Bridgestones not gripping very well?
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06-17-2008, 03:23 PM
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RE: Lowside... TIRES AT FAULT?
ORIGINAL: matt_m427
I almost lowsided my bike today going into a tight 90 degree turn. My front end started to wash out as I was leaning it over a good ways. Ended up scraping the peg and grinding my boot slider down a good bit, but I saved it. Went back and checked for oil/antifreeze/shi* and didn't see anything... I'm thinking that it's time for some new rubber.
Has anyone had an issue with the OEM Bridgestones not gripping very well?
I almost lowsided my bike today going into a tight 90 degree turn. My front end started to wash out as I was leaning it over a good ways. Ended up scraping the peg and grinding my boot slider down a good bit, but I saved it. Went back and checked for oil/antifreeze/shi* and didn't see anything... I'm thinking that it's time for some new rubber.
Has anyone had an issue with the OEM Bridgestones not gripping very well?
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06-17-2008, 03:28 PM
, hopefully I'll have some new tires mounted and broke in by then.
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RE: Lowside... TIRES AT FAULT?
The only tires I have ever had a problem with is dunlops 218's. My personal favorite is Pilot Powers. I ran them at the dragon and had no issues at all. But, that road is awesome. I'm sure your stock tires would hold up well as the road is very sticky.
things to remember.:
1 Make sure your tires are warmed up before leaning the bike over.
2 Keep in mind that every roads traction is different. I run michelin pilot power tires and love them, but there is this one road near my house that is very slick, no matter how warmed up my tire is, it will still break traction on a this road on aone mile section.
3 Just because you didnt see anything, doesnt mean there wasnt something there. Since you slid and saved it, I would say there might have been a slick spot in the road.
things to remember.:
1 Make sure your tires are warmed up before leaning the bike over.
2 Keep in mind that every roads traction is different. I run michelin pilot power tires and love them, but there is this one road near my house that is very slick, no matter how warmed up my tire is, it will still break traction on a this road on aone mile section.
3 Just because you didnt see anything, doesnt mean there wasnt something there. Since you slid and saved it, I would say there might have been a slick spot in the road.
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06-17-2008, 05:39 PM
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RE: Lowside... TIRES AT FAULT?
ORIGINAL: justasquid
The only tires I have ever had a problem with is dunlops 218's. My personal favorite is Pilot Powers. I ran them at the dragon and had no issues at all. But, that road is awesome. I'm sure your stock tires would hold up well as the road is very sticky.
things to remember.:
1 Make sure your tires are warmed up before leaning the bike over.
2 Keep in mind that every roads traction is different. I run michelin pilot power tires and love them, but there is this one road near my house that is very slick, no matter how warmed up my tire is, it will still break traction on a this road on aone mile section.
3 Just because you didnt see anything, doesnt mean there wasnt something there. Since you slid and saved it, I would say there might have been a slick spot in the road.
The only tires I have ever had a problem with is dunlops 218's. My personal favorite is Pilot Powers. I ran them at the dragon and had no issues at all. But, that road is awesome. I'm sure your stock tires would hold up well as the road is very sticky.
things to remember.:
1 Make sure your tires are warmed up before leaning the bike over.
2 Keep in mind that every roads traction is different. I run michelin pilot power tires and love them, but there is this one road near my house that is very slick, no matter how warmed up my tire is, it will still break traction on a this road on aone mile section.
3 Just because you didnt see anything, doesnt mean there wasnt something there. Since you slid and saved it, I would say there might have been a slick spot in the road.