wasn't sure where to ask...

[Professor]

Have you set the suspension preload for your weight and checked the dampening settings to make sure they are at least in the correct OEM settings.

[luvmybusa]

I bought the bike new. I haven't touched any settings. It is at the suspension setting it was at when I bought it. It's going in for its 4000 mile inspection so I'll be sure to have them set it up for me. Again, because its my first bike...I get nervous when thinking about changin something myself. and for Mr. Bogus, when I get home tonight, I'll post up some pics of the tread.

[Professor]

I bought the bike new. I haven't touched any settings. It is at the suspension setting it was at when I bought it. It's going in for its 4000 mile inspection so I'll be sure to have them set it up for me.

Usually the only thing they will do is set it to the OEM settings. A bike with the correct preload (static sag) and checking the rider sag will make a big difference compared to one that is off.

[luvmybusa]

ok. thanks for being patient with me guys...I hate being the new guy who doesn't know anything. <---I always feel like that guy. but who better to learn from than the best...thats why I'm here.

[Spudley]

Mymaster- I'm definitely not riding past my ability.


I love it when others reply and use my user-name

and "MYMASTER was seen being arrested in a white and pink skirt with ORANGE heels....well, OH MY GAWD....and a GREEN purse........with a PURPLE hat" :oldcool:

Well you said you liked seeing your user-name........

[mymaster]

and "MYMASTER was seen being arrested in a white and pink skirt with ORANGE heels....well, OH MY GAWD....and a GREEN purse........with a PURPLE hat" :oldcool:

Well you said you liked seeing your user-name........

No ones suppose to know ::9,how did you find out ???

[mymaster]

you should change it to "self centered"

OK "Mr opinionated sense of humor"

[Busa1166]

I have seen at least 3 new k8's put knees down on the stock tires...

I think Kevin said it was the first bike he ever rode that allowed him to drag knee the first time he got on it..

Unless there is some unforeseen issue here, it has almost got to be a rider issue..

the factory tire is better than 99% of the riders that will ever throw a leg over the seat..

Awesome bike, take it easy out there, she can be pretty vicious. From what I have seen the bike usually outperforms her riders

[busaboyk7]

luvmy busa-
I agree with the theory off the loss of tire profile....especially cosidering you did a couple of burnouts. I just had my tires replaced today...I have a k7 and have done many burnouts/rolling holeshots and flattened the center out. This condition is very noticeable when in a corner that does not require a whole lot of lean angle...rather just enough where you are on the very narrow ridge created by the flattening of the center of the tire...and the bike will oscillate on this ridge. Has happened many times to me...on this bike and previous bikes. Definitely check tire pressure, too.

[Mr Bogus]

a good picture of the rear rubber will help a lot..

[busaboyk7]

By the way everyone...I had Michelin pilot power 2ct mounted......man what feedback! It feels like a totallly different bike. The OEM Bridgestones Ihave no complaints...they alsays stuck and I had no chicken strip left on the back tire when they were taken off....but the feedbach through the front end now is incredible. I know the tire carcass is very stiff when new....but I never had this level of feedback with the Bridgestones...but then again I did not set the suspension up until about 4000 miles. I've got 4800 on it now. Great tires so far....are other pilot power owners happy?

[luvmybusa]

OK...Got my chain all tightened up and everything feels MUCH better. I haven't had a camera handy therefore no pic of the rear rubber. I'm on the way to my buddies as soon as I finish posting this and will take some pics with his camera.

[Zoinks!]

OK...Got my chain all tightened up and everything feels MUCH better. I haven't had a camera handy therefore no pic of the rear rubber. I'm on the way to my buddies as soon as I finish posting this and will take some pics with his camera.

Did you tighten it to spec, or did you just get it "tight"? The factory spec is .8-1.2". Make sure you go by the factoy spec or you'll wind up wearing out your chain/sprockets pre-maturely.

[luvmybusa]

sorry it took so long but here's the pictures of the back tire as requested. I didn't want to admit it but I had the dealership adjust it when I had it in for the 4000 mile service because I didn't want to adjust it wrong.

[supertech]

plenty of good rubber. as i was reading this post, it sounded like the chain tensioners backed out and caused the wheel to slant.

[Mr Bogus]

it would appear to me that that back tire has little or no cornering time on it.. (note the unused areas).. it is possible that what you felt could have just been the tire trying to "scuff" in a bit or you just do not have a feel of what a bike tipped over a bit should feel like.. (this is a problem with starting out on a big bore bike IMO)

From what I see, there is no way the back of the bike is sliding at all.. (and not much evidence of any "power sliding" either..

[mymaster]

Looking good, just take your time with everything serious business bike.

[Dobieman]

Tire looks in good shape and your not getting at any extreme angles based on wear.
If tire pressure is enough to keep the sidewalls from squirming I would say its a road surface issue or a throttle control issue. With over 100# of torque delivering to the back tire too much throttle can make the tire step out. A rear slide of 2-3 inches feels like a lot more when your leaned over. But based on your tire wear your not that ham fisted. My stock 15 was shot at 3500 miles. Be careful and hope you have some good gear.

[Big Wall]

Maybe check your wheel alignment. If the nut was loose enough to make your chain loose your wheel could not be running straight. The chain could have just stretched though.

[valkyriemc]

Get up with an experienced rider in ur area and swap bikes.