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getting low - 12/19/2006 3:58:10 PM    all8280bcc   Posts: 70 Joined: 10/5/2006 Status: offline I have an 01 929 and whenever i start to get real low it feels like the bike is gonna lowside. Is this just my inexperience. If so any suggestions on riding position and so on to help me out. Btw the tire is a brand new dunlop like 2 weeks old _____________________________ 2001 929rr Full Erion Exhaust, power commander and intake 2000 Mustang GT Full exhaust, intake, 3:73, and tuned Post #: 1

RE: getting low - 12/19/2006 10:28:30 PM    woodyracing Posts: 1326 Joined: 5/3/2006 From: Meridian, MS Status: offline kinda hard to give advice without any details or pics there are a million different things that could cause that feeling i could rattle off a hundred things that would cause that feeling, that would be an endless thread i'm sure we'd all be glad to give some advice but it would be nearly impossible without some more info _____________________________ Selling my 600RR CLICK HERE! (in reply to all8280bcc) Post #: 2

RE: getting low - 12/20/2006 8:55:44 AM    all8280bcc   Posts: 70 Joined: 10/5/2006 Status: offline k ill try and get some pics snapped and post em up _____________________________ 2001 929rr Full Erion Exhaust, power commander and intake 2000 Mustang GT Full exhaust, intake, 3:73, and tuned (in reply to woodyracing) Post #: 3

RE: getting low - 12/21/2006 12:56:24 PM    woodyracing Posts: 1326 Joined: 5/3/2006 From: Meridian, MS Status: offline actually if you do trackdays w/ orgs that have control riders talk to some of them, get someone to follow you around for a while and tell you what your doing right/wrong a picture is good and can be nitpicked online but honestly the advice you get from someone actally riding with you can be a LOT more valuable your going to Jennings right?  STT is there a few times, shoot me a pm if you do a trackday with them, I'll hook you up with a CR who will help you out. _____________________________ Selling my 600RR CLICK HERE! (in reply to all8280bcc) Post #: 4

RE: getting low - 12/21/2006 5:28:01 PM    all8280bcc   Posts: 70 Joined: 10/5/2006 Status: offline i wat to make a track day soon but i need to get pants and boots before i can _____________________________ 2001 929rr Full Erion Exhaust, power commander and intake 2000 Mustang GT Full exhaust, intake, 3:73, and tuned (in reply to woodyracing) Post #: 5

RE: getting low - 12/22/2006 12:36:35 AM    woodyracing Posts: 1326 Joined: 5/3/2006 From: Meridian, MS Status: offline ahh wait til you get on the track then, its totally different I have that feeling on the street all the time but i've discovered that its because I don't trust the roads i'm riding on after riding on the track for this long just some random advice, buy the best gear you can afford but look out for good deals on used stuff, I've got a Spidi suit thats been through 4 or 5 crashes and is still going strong, only paid $500 for it too (bought used, new was around $1500) zip together stuff is okay but nothing I would ever wear on the track also check out RoadRacing World's "Trackday Directory and Riding Guide" special issue, its on roadracingworld.com great stuff for a first time track rider _____________________________ Selling my 600RR CLICK HERE! (in reply to all8280bcc) Post #: 6

RE: getting low - 1/24/2007 10:11:40 AM    jbreit   Posts: 306 Joined: 10/13/2006 Status: offline +1.  Getting low on the street will feel awkward...you just aren't carrying the speed to balance at high lean angles.  Racing/track riding totally ruined street riding for me....I don't trust the road, other drivers...any of it....and much of that is well founded.  +1 on the gear comment. (in reply to woodyracing) Post #: 7

RE: getting low - 1/26/2007 3:42:14 PM    IronViper Posts: 17 Joined: 9/24/2006 Status: offline I had 00 CBR929 before and it was one of the most stable bikes.  I do mostly track days now but still do some street riding.  I have to agree with the rest of the posts, if you are feeling this sliding effect could be several things.  Some possibilites are low tire pressure, too high of tire pressure brand new tire needs a little heat or time to burn off factory coating or least activate rubber compounds to stick properly.  These are just some of the things that could give the initial feel of sliding away.  I agree the best place to search your limits is a track day! _____________________________ 06 1KRR Power Commander 2Bros M2 Ti Galfer Stainless Brake Lines Fender Eliminator Shogun No-cut Frame Sliders (in reply to all8280bcc) Post #: 8

RE: getting low - 2/5/2007 9:57:26 PM    MARCD1   Posts: 3 Joined: 2/5/2007 Status: offline i have an 03 954 and am preparing it for ed bargy's track school.  does anyone have any suggestions for me?  (in reply to IronViper) Post #: 9

RE: getting low - 2/5/2007 10:39:50 PM    woodyracing Posts: 1326 Joined: 5/3/2006 From: Meridian, MS Status: offline when and where are you doing the Bargy School? random curiousity... _____________________________ Selling my 600RR CLICK HERE! (in reply to MARCD1) Post #: 10

RE: getting low - 2/5/2007 11:56:32 PM    Fretless33 Posts: 1007 Joined: 9/8/2005 Status: offline Try having someone who knows about suspensions set the bike up for you (unless you already have)...not just a buddy who's tweaked before...someone who knows what they're doing. (in reply to woodyracing) Post #: 11

RE: getting low - 2/15/2007 11:54:13 AM    racer212 Posts: 330 Joined: 8/15/2006 Status: offline One REAL common mistake is when you start getting nervous down low is to back off the throttle. This makes things worse because it actually loads up the front tire. Its counter-intuitive but sometimes picking up the throttle a little will steady the bike and actually let you get lower. _____________________________ Scott Newlin www.rocketcitypowersports.com 2005 CBR1000RR - Race Track Weapon 1999 CBR600F4 - Weekend thrash monster 1993 CBR600F2 - Babe magnet (in reply to Fretless33) Post #: 12

RE: getting low - 4/21/2007 1:27:40 AM    AudiCBR Posts: 369 Joined: 3/27/2007 Status: offline +1 to that.....i hate gettin real low cuz i dont trust the damn pavement...ill almost knee down then you see gravel and shit...or the turn condenses... _____________________________ you can either ride it, hide it, or like most of us eventually slide it lol BMC Race Filters Hot Bodies Flushies Shock Racing Rear stubbies Custom Fender Eliminator - Props to me Woodcraft Frame Sliders - Blue Stompgrip Tank grips (in reply to racer212) Post #: 13

RE: getting low - 4/24/2007 1:07:37 AM    JZHALES Posts: 1569 Joined: 7/30/2006 Status: offline getting low used to scare me till i got my qualifiers, but i havent been low in months   _____________________________ my bike has character (in reply to AudiCBR) Post #: 14

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