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July 1st, 2013, 04:18 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: funky_beatz
Location: Western massachusetts
Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 kawasaki 250 ninja aka: elphaba Posts: 16
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Road snakes (tar strips) riding question
I was curious if anyone has any advice when you encounter a road covered with tar strips?
I am a relatively "inexperienced" rider - when I experienced the loss of grip, I tried to stay calm, smooth and ride thru it - but it still was not pleasant. Any comments or advice would be appreciated. |
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July 1st, 2013, 04:42 AM
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Just relax. Tightening up on the bars is counterproductive. The bike will be fine.
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July 1st, 2013, 05:14 AM
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Yep, relax and do nothing. To give you some perspective, we fly over them at crazy lean and as fast as the lil ninja can go while on the track. Now that you know where they are, slow to a pace you are comfy and just ride over them as normal.
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July 1st, 2013, 05:16 AM
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Name: Jason
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Just loosen up on the bars and keep a steady/gradual throttle.
With a sportbike, the ride will be bumpy but the grip is still there. Be cautious, Allow extra distance to brake, do one/two finger braking if needed, tall bumps might cause you to lock the front when emergency braking.
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July 1st, 2013, 05:49 AM
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I have t got used to the feel of them yet, but they haven't done the negative things I thought they would either.
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July 1st, 2013, 06:57 AM
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Name: Hernan
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In addition to above good posts: make your lower body one with the bike, grab the tank tighter with your knees when you feel your arms stiffen, then loosen your arms.
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July 1st, 2013, 07:11 AM
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Kegel exercises.....lots and lots of Kegel exercises
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July 1st, 2013, 09:29 AM
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They are only bad when it's hot out.
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July 1st, 2013, 10:35 AM
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Name: Andrei
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When its hot they are nice and grippy When it's REAL hot (110F+ on the pavement, so maybe 100F+ air) they start being slippery again. |
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July 1st, 2013, 12:50 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: funky_beatz
Location: Western massachusetts
Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 kawasaki 250 ninja aka: elphaba Posts: 16
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July 1st, 2013, 12:57 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: funky_beatz
Location: Western massachusetts
Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 kawasaki 250 ninja aka: elphaba Posts: 16
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But on a more serious note, thank you all for your comments and suggestions - I'll try working more on gripping with my knees to lighten up on the front end - I have an odd tendency to "stand" on my pegs which probably means a) I'm tense and b) I'm not gripping right -
Everyone has been really helpful - this really is a very friendly site 
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