Tpoppa

huh?

Even if you aren't touching the bars counter steering is still occurring. The bars will naturally counter steer the appropriate direction to initiate the turn. Try the same thing with the handlebars locked in place (like in the Keith Code video), and you would run right off the road.

Best riding video there is, IMO Counter steering explained at 3:10 http://www.veoh.com/watch/v20959402FsQ2jz6A

Since we're talking cornering technique, why not go balls deep? I get a leg out and half my ass off the seat for most corners. I establish body position before the corner because I don't want to upset the bike mid corner by moving around. The only thing I do to actually initiate the turn is counter steer, so my body is pretty much motionless at the instant. It's the smoothest way I can glide into a corner. Counter steering is my margin of error. If it's a blind decreasing radius turn all I need to do is increase the counter steering input while staying on the throttle...again, my body stays pretty much motionless. It works.

IMO, that would likely reduce tire life because you are carrying more lean angle than if you were hanging off a bit. I rode with Bambam quite a bit years ago. XB9fog (Buell Dave) was another one that was blazing fast while mostly staying on the seat.

Pretty much my line. I stay as far on the outside of the line as I can then tip in as late as possible. This gives you the max line of site. It may reduce corner entry speed a bit, but you'll get vertical and on the gas quicker and that'll increase corner exit speed.

I ran several sets of Angel GTs on both my CBR600RR and VFR1200 CBR 425lbs 105hp 44ft/lbs VFR 625lbs 145hp 82ft/lbs I get almost the exact same mileage out of the tires, 5.5-6k. The VFR wears out the front a little bit sooner, the CBR wore out the rear a little sooner. I did push the CBR a bit harder in the corners, but I rode them mostly the same

I had one for a few years. I put about 14k on the odo. Not the best looking, but certainly one of the most fun bikes I've owned. The motor is fantastic. Significantly better then the version on the 1st and 2nd gen SV650. A 2008+ GSXR 600/750 shock will bolt on for a cheap suspension mod.

This is what you should be doing on the street, even mach retard street riding. Set your corner entry speed early, before you begin the turn then accelerate through it. If touch my brakes in a turn it either means I misjudged something, or there's an unexpected obstacle in the road. Edit** I can't say that this will eliminate cupping (there are other factors), but it will play a role in how your tire wears.

I haven't read this whole thread, I assume when we say cupping we are mostly referring to front tires... If you are braking, engine braking, coasting, or even just maintaining speed through corners you are adding load to your front tire, which will affect how the tire wears. If you are slightly accelerating through corners like you should (see Twist of the Wrist 2), you are taking load off your front tire. This has lots of other benefits also.

What? Nope.

But your tires are made of chrome and leather, right?

Mine is 7 years old and about 625 lbs as it is setup right now. Riding technique is also going to affect how tires wear. Last time I had tires cup was probably 20 sets of tires and about 10 motorcycles ago. When you brake in relation to a corner, if you rely on engine braking, cornering technique, and throttle control are also going to play a role in how tires wear.

My bike is nearly as heavy with more HP, I believe. I tend to ride it somewhat aggressively. I can get 6k out of a set of tires with even wear.

Good. I was considering it, and I don't need another.

In progress

This bike is nicely setup for touring it has lockable hard bags, backrest, and windshield. Plenty of power for cruising 2 up. Stock except for a V&H slip-on (comes with stock also). The ONLY thing it will need is a new rear tire in the next 1-2k...new rear tire comes with the bike. It currently has about 11k on the odo. It is extremely clean and has been properly maintained. I have it on CL for $4,400 and will listen to offers.

On the birghtside, Tool is pretty bad ass. Add some weed to that, and you'll really be onto something.

Bodyguard is sold. ***Edit*** Also sold - How about $400 for the SR45?

A small number of bandit 400s were imported. I believe 1991-1993. It kind of looked like a Ducati with the red trellis frame. That little bike was a blast to toss into corners.

I used to own a Bandit 400. One of the few bikes I regret selling.

This is my political opinion for today

If HD renames the Sportster to the Trumpster, I would totally buy one.

The supersport seems like a supersport tourer to me. That's pretty much how I had my 600rr setup.