Slipping and sliding - SV650.org

07-09-05, 08:27 AM

Am I doing something wrong? I have a new set of leathers and when riding my bike I slip and slide about when braking hard or cornering. I don't have this problem with my textiles, so I was thinking that maybe I need to grip the tank tighter with my thighs?

I can ride faster and am more comfortable on the bike in my textiles. I know leathers take a little while to break in properly, but I didn't expect to be slipping about like a greasy weasel! Any tips?

Thx

07-09-05, 09:34 AM

The leathers sound like they've been covered in some sort of nourishing cream which can take a while to soak in... Give them a good 'buffing' with a dry absorbent cloth & see if that helps

07-09-05, 09:35 AM

And don't polish your saddle.

07-09-05, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scoobs

And don't polish your saddle.

I'm guilty of that!

Balky001 · 07-09-05, 10:56 AM

if you use your knees rather than thighs to grip the tank you get better purchase and less slipping on the brakes. BUt I found the same thing when I got new leathers, only lasted a few days/week or so. But I didn't polish my seat

07-09-05, 11:27 AM

A polished saddled certainly makes for some interesting hard acceleration. I worry about damaging the paint work if I squeeze too tightly.

07-09-05, 08:27 AM	#1
beefcake Guest Posts: n/a	Slipping and sliding Am I doing something wrong? I have a new set of leathers and when riding my bike I slip and slide about when braking hard or cornering. I don't have this problem with my textiles, so I was thinking that maybe I need to grip the tank tighter with my thighs? I can ride faster and am more comfortable on the bike in my textiles. I know leathers take a little while to break in properly, but I didn't expect to be slipping about like a greasy weasel! Any tips? Thx

07-09-05, 10:56 AM	#5
Balky001 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Leigh - on - Sea, Essex. Posts: 1,491	if you use your knees rather than thighs to grip the tank you get better purchase and less slipping on the brakes. BUt I found the same thing when I got new leathers, only lasted a few days/week or so. But I didn't polish my seat __________________ SV650SK3 - GSXR600K2 - GSXR750K6 - ZX636RC1H - HD Sportster 1200 - CBR600F 2012 - GSXR1000K7 - Triumph Bonneville T100 2019 - Aprilia Tuono 660

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07-09-05, 09:34 AM	#2
Cloggsy Guest Posts: n/a	The leathers sound like they've been covered in some sort of nourishing cream which can take a while to soak in... Give them a good 'buffing' with a dry absorbent cloth & see if that helps

07-09-05, 09:35 AM	#3
Scoobs Guest Posts: n/a	And don't polish your saddle.

07-09-05, 11:27 AM	#6
beefcake Guest Posts: n/a	A polished saddled certainly makes for some interesting hard acceleration. I worry about damaging the paint work if I squeeze too tightly.