- Jun 11, 2018
does any one know whats the bikes max lean angle? looked all over the web with no results... i am asking because well
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lean angle?
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- Jun 11, 2018
i was catching the knobs on the foot pegs so i removed them
and on a side note i was leaning off the bike as far as i could and was still maxed out on lean angle
p.s was riding with pirelli angel gt
and on a side note i was leaning off the bike as far as i could and was still maxed out on lean angle
p.s was riding with pirelli angel gt
- May 16, 2017
We will swop foot pegs so that I can feel famous lol
If you’re scraping that much you need to start leaning off the bike and work on proper body position.
Time for a track/riding school, you’ll be surprised how much lean you can get and how much easier riding fast will be with a little instruction.
Time for a track/riding school, you’ll be surprised how much lean you can get and how much easier riding fast will be with a little instruction.
Dam,you must have great tires and great roads! Every time i try leaning into corners, the car or truck
coming from the opposite direction wants to pass a car and they never wait when they see a motorclcle on the
opposite side, so leaning into corners over here is very dangerous for me over here.
coming from the opposite direction wants to pass a car and they never wait when they see a motorclcle on the
opposite side, so leaning into corners over here is very dangerous for me over here.
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- Jun 11, 2018
It was done at a track day with instruction and corect body posotion 😉
But allways looking to improve.
I used to "race" on the street but that was becuse we had no tracks here but now we do ☺
The roads arent amazing
Tires are pirelli angel gt
- May 19, 2018
I was just about to ask about the tyres. I've read so many bad reviews about the standard Dunlops that it's often in the back of my head when cornering.
Good to hear, I’m surprised at the lack of lean angle the bike has when leaning off. I’m by no means a racer (anymore) but can provide a quick pace when needed and can scrape the pegs if I don’t move my body but even two up if I move around and get my butt off the seat it’ll get close but not hit. I’ve got a peg from my old 929 somewhere overhead in the garage that’s worn just a bit more than your is in the pic. The coach pulled me advised after I wore both feelers off that lap and told me where and how to move my body, made a big difference in my riding.
What’s your suspension situation, still running stock? What’s your weight? It may be time to upgrade, the Ohlins setup is pretty reasonably priced and works very well. I’d also look at some rearsets in the near future if you’re going to be running that pace.
Nice!!!
I’d agree, the stock tires aren't horrible like most of Honda’s OEM rubber is but you will find a nice upgrade when the time comes.
- May 19, 2018
Hog, 929, thanks for the reassurance. I haven't had any problems in my first 1000 miles.
The stock IRC tyres on my pcx125 were downright dangerous, especially with the already dangerous linked brakes. The rear brake lever also operated one of 3 pistons in the front caliper. It meant that when I was using both brakes, I could never tell how much of the breaking force I was putting through the front contact patch. It just completely robbed the feel. This wasn't an issue in the dry, but in the wet, I ended up breaking with one foot out to catch the almost inevitable slide.
The stock IRC tyres on my pcx125 were downright dangerous, especially with the already dangerous linked brakes. The rear brake lever also operated one of 3 pistons in the front caliper. It meant that when I was using both brakes, I could never tell how much of the breaking force I was putting through the front contact patch. It just completely robbed the feel. This wasn't an issue in the dry, but in the wet, I ended up breaking with one foot out to catch the almost inevitable slide.
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- Jun 11, 2018
Still stock.
Rear sets will only help with the pegs but not the exhust and faring.
I was catching the exshust on one corner
The top 90° was hitting it at around 150 kph (90 mph) (was not looking at speedo on track saw it later on gopro)
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It looks like the exhaust cover and mounting bolt are what's dragging so an aftermarket pipe may help that issue along with the rearsets. Where on the fairing are you dragging?
I'd start looking into a suspension upgrade or you'll eventually hit hard parts that will lift your back wheel off the ground and bring you down. Ask me how I know about that.......
Looks like a nice track.
I'd start looking into a suspension upgrade or you'll eventually hit hard parts that will lift your back wheel off the ground and bring you down. Ask me how I know about that.......
Looks like a nice track.
- Oct 1, 2017
Any chance of posting the Go Pro footage ?
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- Jun 11, 2018
Here is a photo of the faringLink goproIt looks like the exhaust cover and mounting bolt are what's dragging so an aftermarket pipe may help that issue along with the rearsets. Where on the fairing are you dragging?
I'd start looking into a suspension upgrade or you'll eventually hit hard parts that will lift your back wheel off the ground and bring you down. Ask me how I know about that.......
Looks like a nice track.
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- Mar 27, 2018
On track I scraped the pegs. Stops when you hang off even more. This bike has low foot rests compared to the 'normal' sport bikes that i pitted next to (600rr). Not really designed for on the limit track riding in my humble opinion. Consider a cheap track bike perhaps?
- May 23, 2015
Wow, I think I'm due for a track day lesson......lol..... I'm at a centimeter from the edge of my tire so still lots of play on the lean angle.....lol......
- May 23, 2015
