I have a stock set up on an 07 CBR 600RR. I play at speeds of about 40 MPH in a dry asphalt parking lot. I am learning The limits of the bike and I. Problem seems to be that the front feels like it is digging into the asphalt. No front brake just throttle control. Am I turning with out enough lean? Or just over stearing the bike. Back tire has no problems that I can feel. All seems to be in the front. Any Ideas??

Front end actually Slipped out on me today. Got lucky and saved it but still, one of these days I won't be so lucky.

 

That or not enough TP

 

There are too many variables here to answer the question with much authority ( surface condition such as gravel. tread left on your tire, how warm your tires are etc etc.)...but man o man

Your about to lowside your bike there ol buddy. Be careful, wear proper gear and get some frame sliders. You'll learn what you and your machine are capable of in due time

Others may have a different answer


My .02

RED [sm=smiley20.gif]

 

^^^ Like Red said, A lot of things can be there, but sounds like a tire pressure issue if you arent turning hard, but then again, could be tar, or over steering or tread, etc etc.

 

^^^ those guys pretty much have it covered, and i dont want to sound patronising but what gear are you in when you're doing 40mph and turning? If you're in too low a gear then when you ease of the throttle to go round the corner the front will dip. its just a thought [&:]

 

Surface Clean Stock Tires Plenty of warmth in the rubberwith 1000 miles on the tires. Bike is New.

Maybe I'm just a little impatient to learn the turns.

 

OK one last question. What tire pressure are you running on the front?? Front could be a little soft in the suspension.I was on the throttle in the turn So I could of gave it a little to much throttle.I am now seeing the variables with in my situation. I'm still use to my dirt bike. Any ideas on a faster way to get use to riding my bike in the corners??

 

TP depends on the tire you are running. Just take nice easy turns or go to a cul da sac and go in circles in the or nice long sweepers, you need to take wider turns and get comfortable with them before tight turns. Suspension shouldnt be soft up front, especially if its a new bike.

 

Depending on his weight.. the '07 comes pretty soft up front. But ^^^ said it right. You're not going to be draggin knee with 1k miles of seat time. You're doing it right by practicing in a safe environment but that will only get you so far.

Like said above, Find a cul de sac, common ridden turns and practice on them. Practice counter steering, entree speeds, braking, looking through the turn, body positioning, lines.... etc. These are thingsyou will need to practice, practice and more practice over time.

With the stock suspension set for my weight of 200lbs with gear, I ride the front a3 - 5lbs short ofOEM pressure.

Goodluck and keep the shiny side up!