Keith Code's tips to help you start scrubbing away those chicken strips

Motofool · April 5th, 2014, 06:46 PM

"If you can't trust your sense of speed, you won't trust your sense of lean. Learn to gauge your entry speed as a pro would, by feel, not by looking at the speedo. As your sense of speed improves, so will your confidence in leaning over. Focus on achieving a progressive—not aggressive—throttle roll-on through the corners, in order to maximize traction and bike stability. Then work on cornering grip, not drive grip."

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Alex · April 6th, 2014, 11:29 PM

JohnnyBravo · April 7th, 2014, 05:05 PM

That's a good article... Thanks.

headshrink · April 7th, 2014, 06:19 PM

drive grip?

Dredgshadow · April 7th, 2014, 06:38 PM

Nice post!
Not sure if I am the only one, or if it has been said before now, but even 3mph or so too fast can feel WAY too fast. It's so interesting what your mind feels as "okay" and "not okay." I focus on paying attention to my corner entry and smoothness even if I feel too fast.

GearMonkey · April 8th, 2014, 07:42 AM

Good article. Thanks Hernan!

ally99 · April 8th, 2014, 08:10 AM

As always, verbal gold from Hernan!

Desmoluci · May 13th, 2014, 10:21 AM

I call them "my safety margin."

Sirref · May 13th, 2014, 11:17 AM

I'd have to be going pretty damned fast to get rid of my chicken strips, whenever I start pushing it a bit I start hanging off which keeps me off the edge of my tires for the most part.

Great read as always though

headshrink · May 13th, 2014, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Desmoluci

I call them "my safety margin."

I support this.

jeffb502 · May 13th, 2014, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirref

I'd have to be going pretty damned fast to get rid of my chicken strips, whenever I start pushing it a bit I start hanging off which keeps me off the edge of my tires for the most part.

Great read as always though

I was about to say the opposite. I have no chicken strips due to my poor body position.

250rr · May 13th, 2014, 02:09 PM

Thanks Hernan. That's good stuff.

April 5th, 2014, 06:46 PM	#1
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	Keith Code's tips to help you start scrubbing away those chicken strips "If you can't trust your sense of speed, you won't trust your sense of lean. Learn to gauge your entry speed as a pro would, by feel, not by looking at the speedo. As your sense of speed improves, so will your confidence in leaning over. Focus on achieving a progressive—not aggressive—throttle roll-on through the corners, in order to maximize traction and bike stability. Then work on cornering grip, not drive grip." Read full article here: http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/fe...vy_code_break/ __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí
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April 6th, 2014, 11:29 PM	#2
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April 7th, 2014, 06:19 PM	#4
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250rr ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Mark Location: Portland Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): Cheap Italian Suit. Otherwise known as Dew Kitty Posts: A lot.	Thanks Hernan. That's good stuff.