Should balance point feel like....
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Should balance point feel like....
someone is pulling a rug out from under you for a second. I don't remember but i had a gsxr 1000 a few years back that balanced a bit easier than my 954RR. Im hitting a spot pretty high up on my second gear sitdowns that feels like this. Best analogy i can think of is sitting in your chair (which your prob doing right now) and jerking your upper body back (without bending your neck) then forward to your original position. Every time i hit this point it freaks me out and i usually let off the throttle . Id imagine that i just have to keep on the throttle somewhat through this and the bike will sit.
Also im running stock tire pressure in my tires as i don't do too much slow stuff right now. Should i drop the pressure down in the back anyway..will it help second gear wheelies any?
Also im running stock tire pressure in my tires as i don't do too much slow stuff right now. Should i drop the pressure down in the back anyway..will it help second gear wheelies any?
Re: Should balance point feel like....
Originally Posted by SloppyRob
someone is pulling a rug out from under you for a second. I don't remember but i had a gsxr 1000 a few years back that balanced a bit easier than my 954RR. Im hitting a spot pretty high up on my second gear sitdowns that feels like this. Best analogy i can think of is sitting in your chair (which your prob doing right now) and jerking your upper body back (without bending your neck) then forward to your original position. Every time i hit this point it freaks me out and i usually let off the throttle . Id imagine that i just have to keep on the throttle somewhat through this and the bike will sit.
Also im running stock tire pressure in my tires as i don't do too much slow stuff right now. Should i drop the pressure down in the back anyway..will it help second gear wheelies any?
Also im running stock tire pressure in my tires as i don't do too much slow stuff right now. Should i drop the pressure down in the back anyway..will it help second gear wheelies any?
Originally Posted by SloppyRob
Id imagine that i just have to keep on the throttle somewhat through this and the bike will sit.
Also im running stock tire pressure in my tires as i don't do too much slow stuff right now. Should i drop the pressure down in the back anyway..will it help second gear wheelies any?
Also im running stock tire pressure in my tires as i don't do too much slow stuff right now. Should i drop the pressure down in the back anyway..will it help second gear wheelies any?
I suggest to run your air 15 to 20psi in the rear, lower air gives you a bigger foot print on the road which makes it easier to balance...
Re: Should balance point feel like....
I'd keep the air about 20psi for street stuff. I have found that going below 15 psi heats the tire up too much. Especially if your up for over a mile. I run 19 in my 900 for lots and streets.
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