Smaller chicken strip at front than rear?

I noticed this also. Whilst i am not adverse to having chicken strips ( Im no riding god) the front tyre of the SV has almost none and the back still has about an inch. On my CBR600F it was the other way about there was about 5mm on the back and much more on the front. I assume its just something to do with the geometery of the bike.

[flymo]

tyre geometry and of course, pressure.

I have the same problem as most of you guys..

Originally Posted by flymo

tyre geometry and of course, pressure.

You say its pressures, what pressures would you recommend?

P.S.... Tyre Geometry?

Part of my problem is that I have BT-016s front and rear and they take a while to warm up, however I push hard after 3 or so miles. As a result I get some cold tears but these go away after a day of riding.

I have classic bike geometry problems on my front tyre as in less than 1000 miles I have worn the right side down to the wear indicators (not due to going round and round roundabouts). I have a set of Hagon Progressive fork springs ordered and getting fitted next week with 15W when my K3 is getting its major service. Hopefully this is going to sort out my geometry.

BTW my tyre pressures are 34.5F 43R. I've been told this is about right but I'm guessing I need to decrease the front so I have more weight transfer onto the front?!

Sorry to Hijack

[flymo]

I was referring to tyre geometry, not overall bike/suspension settings. The shape of the tyre is defined by its design and construction. Some tyres have a different cross sectional profile than others, race biased tyres for example have a more pyramid or triangular shape than road tyres to provide maximum grip when leant over.

The tyre pressure for road tyres is defined by the bike manufacturer unless otherwise stated by the tyre manufacturer for your specific model of bike. If the tyre is properly inflated to this pressure, fitted to the original spec wheels on that model of bike then the geometry will be as intended by the manufacturer. If the pressure is too high or too low then this will alter the geometry and affect handling, stopping distances, wet weather grip etc.

I've had tyres to manufacturers specs before and the wear was far worse... what pressures and tyres do you run and do you get the same issues? Basically if you don't get this problem what pressures do you suggest?

I'm changing my fork springs to stiffen the front end because clasically the front end slips due to the rear being too high/hard and the front being too low/soft. I'm stiffening it because the standards forks and internals even with 15W oil (I weigh 11st7lbs) are hitting the bottom yoke even though the tyre isn't out of grip. This is happening when going round corners and subsequently the travel is maxxed and I slide

[flymo]

Originally Posted by BlackFlag94

I've had tyres to manufacturers specs before and the wear was far worse... what pressures and tyres do you run and do you get the same issues? Basically if you don't get this problem what pressures do you suggest?

I'm changing my fork springs to stiffen the front end because clasically the front end slips due to the rear being too high/hard and the front being too low/soft. I'm stiffening it because the standards forks and internals even with 15W oil (I weigh 11st7lbs) are hitting the bottom yoke even though the tyre isn't out of grip. This is happening when going round corners and subsequently the travel is maxxed and I slide

Narrower or wider chicken strips is not a problem, just a characteristic of the tyre as mentioned, given the same bike/rider/conditions.

For the road, I run stock pressures straight from the manual. So, you are getting front end slides while cornering huh? I would be impressed to watch that.

[keith_d]

FWIW I see the opposite on my VFR. The chicken strip on the rear is normal, and there's loads of unused rubber on the front tyre. But who cares, just get out there and enjoy your riding.

When cornering hard and close to knee touching down I can feel my hands going further away from me as I go round the corner from where the front is sliding. It's a horrid feeling and takes away a lot of my confidence for the rest of the ride. happens from apex onwards.

Originally Posted by hardhat_harry

What chicken strips

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