How low can ya go

[duc996]

Me too, but it does look like there is more wear on edge of the front tire than the rear.  I'm not sure what this means if anything. 

Let me take a guess....more load on the front tire maybe?

[Porsche Monkey]

Um, just a thought, but have you checked you tire pressures?

[Jetbrett]

Um, just a thought, but have you checked you tire pressures?

I do check them pretty regularly.  It was my first thought, but not the case.  I'm guessing that it  may be because I'm pretty far forward when I'm turning hard, but that is just a guess.  I suspect the only way to solve the mystery is to have an instructor analyze my technique at a track school.  I'm looking forward to that next year. 

[DLSGAP]

I was going to ask the tire pressure question too...

usually, for more extreme lean angles... or more aggressive riding.. ie trackdays... lower tire pressure is better...

You say pressure isn't an issue... but what pressure are you running...

On the track I run my 2CTs at 30f and 29r.. these are hot pressures.. .meaning I set the pressure, then get the tires hot, and reset it... pressure will go up with heat so you have to reset it once you warm them up so its the correct pressure at operating temp. this lower pressure combined with proper suspension settings will help the bike feel more at ease leaned over... But in reality, you shouldnt be trying to drag knees or anything like that... if yo'ure smooth and consistent. you'll get through corners quicker and you'll end up dragging knee without trying.

[swampduc]

I was going to ask the tire pressure question too...

usually, for more extreme lean angles... or more aggressive riding.. ie trackdays... lower tire pressure is better...

You say pressure isn't an issue... but what pressure are you running...

On the track I run my 2CTs at 30f and 29r.. these are hot pressures.. .meaning I set the pressure, then get the tires hot, and reset it... pressure will go up with heat so you have to reset it once you warm them up so its the correct pressure at operating temp. this lower pressure combined with proper suspension settings will help the bike feel more at ease leaned over... But in reality, you shouldnt be trying to drag knees or anything like that... if yo'ure smooth and consistent. you'll get through corners quicker and you'll end up dragging knee without trying.

How much higher do you run your pressures on the street?

[DLSGAP]

On the street I'll typically run 35 in both. unless its a spirited ride on smooth roads... then I'll drop down to the mid to upper 20's

this is a happy front tire


This was a a track day.. but I was running 30psi that day.

[DLSGAP]

sadly, this is really the only decent pic of me leaned over.


here i am behind a duc


sorry, passed him for the next time around