thomez Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 Here's my rear tire, I have no idea what a chicken strip is. Please show or describe. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireman_343 Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 1st off, I wouldn't be running hard on them tires at all, trying to get rid of "chicken strips".... they look a little old to me. 2nd, a "chicken strip" is the un-used part of the tire, where a rider didn't get the bike all the way over to the edge. You can see it where the scuffed part (used tire) meets the nice shiny part (un-used). That is a chicken strip. Now, I'm not one to judge a person's riding ability by looking at their tires. If you look at mine, you can see a small chicken strip on it, but that is from riding on the street. Take the same bike to the track, and you won't see them on my tires. I don't like to ride 100% "balls out" on the street where I can crash due to dirt in the road and then possibility get ran over! I take that shit to the track where there is some kind of "control" or order.My advice to you, don't worry about the chicken strips, I don't see any on your tires...but if you worry about it too much and push yourself on the street to impress someone else or so your tires look "cool", then you might end up crashing. No need to crash pushing your limits on the street, take it to the track! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benyen Soljax Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 our 250 tires dont show chicken strips well if at all, and also they are usually thin on our tires due (if you can see them) to the fact that the treads dont wrap around as much as some other tires do. if you want to see some chicken strips go to a bike night or something and find someone with a brand new 1000cc bike, and youll see what everyone talks about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomez Posted August 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 1st off, I wouldn't be running hard on them tires at all, trying to get rid of "chicken strips".... they look a little old to me. Believe it or not... they were new when I got the bike only 3 months and 2600 or so miles ago... they are just garbage tires. I figured I'd wear 'em out and then get something decent... or a new bike. Also, I don't really care if I do have chicken strips, I was just wondering what they were since it is so often talked about. I won't do anything stupid trying to impress.... it's a Ninja 250 after all ... Thanks for the lesson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XB12Ss Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 I just use them to gauge 'what's left' when I take breaks throughout each ride... Mine are completely gone in the back and down to a 1/4" or so in the front, but throughout the course of a ride they come and go... not true strips, but you can still see the difference with the wear... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v65rider Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 The wife and I were going to the store yesterday and about 5 sportbikes riding together in full squid gear passed. They were all reving the crap out of the bikes. I think all of them had two inch chicken strips on both sides of the tires. It was at that point I got to explain to the wife what a squid is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patcbr600rr Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 dont worry about a strip or not, ride at your pace where you are comfortable. with time, experience and the right road/traffic/racetrack will take care of all problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benyen Soljax Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 The wife and I were going to the store yesterday and about 5 sportbikes riding together in full squid gear passed. They were all reving the crap out of the bikes. I think all of them had two inch chicken strips on both sides of the tires. It was at that point I got to explain to the wife what a squid is.what do you mean by full squid gear? i always thought a squid sign is the absence of gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 what do you mean by full squid gear? i always thought a squid sign is the absence of gear. Not necessarily... Full squid gear could include the hat turned to the back, sandals, shorts, etc.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benyen Soljax Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 Not necessarily... Full squid gear could include the hat turned to the back, sandals, shorts, etc....basically what i meant...hat, no helmet. sandals, no boots. etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironbuttwannabe Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 1st off, I wouldn't be running hard on them tires at all, trying to get rid of "chicken strips".... they look a little old to me. 2nd, a "chicken strip" is the un-used part of the tire, where a rider didn't get the bike all the way over to the edge. You can see it where the scuffed part (used tire) meets the nice shiny part (un-used). That is a chicken strip. Now, I'm not one to judge a person's riding ability by looking at their tires. If you look at mine, you can see a small chicken strip on it, but that is from riding on the street. Take the same bike to the track, and you won't see them on my tires. I don't like to ride 100% "balls out" on the street where I can crash due to dirt in the road and then possibility get ran over! I take that shit to the track where there is some kind of "control" or order.My advice to you, don't worry about the chicken strips, I don't see any on your tires...but if you worry about it too much and push yourself on the street to impress someone else or so your tires look "cool", then you might end up crashing. No need to crash pushing your limits on the street, take it to the track! I agree. some bikes just won't lean over as far as some, either depending on footpeg placement or centerstands. My KLT will use the whole rear tire but still have a lot of lean left in the front. Fireman_343 were those pictures from a track day race? thats some serious adrenaline rush there. Makes me still want a sport bike. But i think a dual sport suzuki dl650 is in my next plans. And from riding my brothers they don't lean too bad either. they just came out with abs too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 what do you mean by full squid gear? i always thought a squid sign is the absence of gear. Yep, since they had an absence of gear, they were in full squid gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleaner Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 dont worry about a strip or not, ride at your pace where you are comfortable. with time, experience and the right road/traffic/racetrack will take care of all problems+1ride your ride dude. Don't be a poser. Just ride and enjoy the wind and the fresh air. Looking at someone's rear tire and making judgments about their riding and racing ability is retarding high school shit. Ride your ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomez Posted August 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Guys, don't think I really care what my rear tire looks like.... I just wanted to at least know what a strip was because you hear it all the time and not knowing made me feel like a n00b. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 This thread is making me HUNGRY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomez Posted August 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 30 cent wings tonight at Wing Warehouse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v65rider Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Yep full squid gear is shorts, tee shirts, hats on backward and I am sure I saw one with flip flops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleaner Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 This thread is making me HUNGRY!your avatar is making me hungry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XB12Ss Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 your avatar is making me hungry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireman_343 Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Fireman_343 were those pictures from a track day race? thats some serious adrenaline rush there. Makes me still want a sport bike. But i think a dual sport suzuki dl650 is in my next plans. And from riding my brothers they don't lean too bad either. they just came out with abs too!The 1st pic is of my street bike (R6) and the 2nd pic is from my race bike after a race. Point, being... you can see a small strip on my R6's rear tire, as well as my front... doesn't mean I can't ride! 2nd pic shows ya that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhaag Posted August 29, 2007 Report Share Posted August 29, 2007 2nd pic shows ya that!photo chop!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireman_343 Posted August 29, 2007 Report Share Posted August 29, 2007 Ummm... anyone want to eat?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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