Tached1300
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How accurate is looking at one’s chicken strip as an indicator of their ability or pace?
Scenario
Same bike for both riders, same corner, same line, same mph taking the corner with the only variable being different is the riders weight.
Rider A is 150lbs
Rider B is 300lbs
Given the above variables, Rider B will not have to lean the bike over as much as Rider A because of their added weight helping the center of gravity inside of the curve. Anyone see it differently?
If that’s true then looking at the tires of each riders bike would show rider A having less of a strip correct?
As a street rider, I like to focus on line selection and leaving that margin of error and lean only to the extent needed to navigate the turn. For me it’s about being efficient (ok, ok I’m lazy) so I don’t feel the need to exaggerate my position or lean excessively just to do so, I want the bike back upright and back on the gas.
I think it is a mistake for newer riders to solely focus on chicken strips or leaning excessively or taking poor lines causing more lean than needed for a given situation or holding it over longer than necessary etc. At places like the Dragon or Mullohand where guys are taking photos and video you have the guys who just want to show off. Most of those riders could have navigated that corner at the same speed at less of an angle but of course knew the camera was rolling and let ego take over. The problem is then they don’t have the bike going fast enough to be stable and of course you increase the need for all other inputs to be dead on. Majority of them would be faster and safer if not worrying about getting the knee down for the camera.
Safe riding, just trying to promote discussion that may help others understand from our collective comments and experiences. I’m no expert but love hearing the perspectives and thoughts of others. Don’t let that guy with deceptive chicken strips or that seasoned adventure rider suck you into the wrong curve.
Scenario
Same bike for both riders, same corner, same line, same mph taking the corner with the only variable being different is the riders weight.
Rider A is 150lbs
Rider B is 300lbs
Given the above variables, Rider B will not have to lean the bike over as much as Rider A because of their added weight helping the center of gravity inside of the curve. Anyone see it differently?
If that’s true then looking at the tires of each riders bike would show rider A having less of a strip correct?
As a street rider, I like to focus on line selection and leaving that margin of error and lean only to the extent needed to navigate the turn. For me it’s about being efficient (ok, ok I’m lazy) so I don’t feel the need to exaggerate my position or lean excessively just to do so, I want the bike back upright and back on the gas.
I think it is a mistake for newer riders to solely focus on chicken strips or leaning excessively or taking poor lines causing more lean than needed for a given situation or holding it over longer than necessary etc. At places like the Dragon or Mullohand where guys are taking photos and video you have the guys who just want to show off. Most of those riders could have navigated that corner at the same speed at less of an angle but of course knew the camera was rolling and let ego take over. The problem is then they don’t have the bike going fast enough to be stable and of course you increase the need for all other inputs to be dead on. Majority of them would be faster and safer if not worrying about getting the knee down for the camera.
Safe riding, just trying to promote discussion that may help others understand from our collective comments and experiences. I’m no expert but love hearing the perspectives and thoughts of others. Don’t let that guy with deceptive chicken strips or that seasoned adventure rider suck you into the wrong curve.
