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Rob 93ZR-1

What are chicken strips??? Are you guys talking about the little nubbies on the tires?

I have a fear that if I drag a footpeg, it will pinch my foot and I will lose it (the bike, probably not my foot). Or I will go too far and take weight off tires and will end up on my arse.

I was thinking of training wheels concept. If I put in longer bolts in place of the peg scraper things. I could get the sensation at a lot less lean and speed, as a learning tool. Is this a good idea or no?

I have all the confidence in the world for the bike. Not so much confidence in the operator.

Thanks!

propforward

Well, the chicken strips are the edges of your tires which are unused. If you look at the rear tire you will see a clear strip that has not been scrubbed by contact with the road. That's the chicken strip.

As for learning to lean, practice and experience. You need to learn how to judge the tightness of the bend so that you can see how fast to safely ride around it. Maybe get to know a few bends on your favourite road, and practice on those.

Also, check out our riding and survival tips forum for further advice - you can find it in the general section of the main forum.

I wouldn't replace the hero blobs on the footpegs (the bolts sticking down), just get some practice in. I have scraped footpegs on several bikes, including the Bonnie, and have never had an issue, becuase they are hinged to fold up. I wouldn't want to scrape a non hinged peg - it might dig in, that would be no good.

So practice - but take it easy and be safe, yeah?

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CAPTDON

I have dragged my left knob on a number of occasions on my favorite twisty (realsmooth road) I dont have the same secure feel doing it on the right side?Dont know why, just feels less secure to me. It is fun tho!!

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rodburner

Just the opposite of Don for me.On ramps and right turns are sharp and quick,left turns are much wider and more cognizant of oncoming traffic.I feel more in control with the throttle closer to me.

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daleCarlsbad

I would not be too concerned with how much lean you can get out of the Bonnie. They will only go over so far and start scrapping metal parts long before the tires start showing wear on the edges.

Chicken Strips are the concern of Sportbike guys....not Retro Crusiers. Just ride the bike and don't ever thing about pushing it & getting lower our you may end up in the weeds.

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Pokeyjoe

Same here. Maybe its because I have a Scrambler and the pipes are on that side.

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Brooksie

Leaning and dragging on the street is a dicey proposition. I'd update your suspension before you go all Rossi on us. The Bonnie is a suprisingly easy bike to corner. It's no D675, but you do have to allow more time to set up. Heck, I rarely get all over my Daytona. Most bikes do just fine with the ol' half cheek off and a firm push. There are very few places where leaning is needed and more importantly, where it is safe.

Haggis

I love to lean, and often scrape my left toe (not my right for some reason).

But lean cos you like it, not 'cos you want to look cool when your bonnie is parked. That way you won't over-extend yourself.

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Rob 93ZR-1

It's not that I want to look cool parked. It's the idea that being able to drag the pegs is the standard by which you can ride the limit of the bike. I have no interest in killing myself, I just want to be a good rider and know I can ride to the capability of the machine.

Thanks for all the input.

pabonne

Believe it or not, I got comfortable dragging pegs when I took my MSF course to get my license. I was on a Honda shadow something-or-other with spongy suspension and spongy breaks. I kept doing those 2nd gear turns faster and deeper until BAM!! peg scraping! I must have had an OH SH*T expression because the instructor just started laughing. Anyway, I got to the point where I could do it at will on that dopey Honda.

Now when I dive into a turn at speed on the Bonne, a little peg scrape, a rare thing actually, just brings a smile and fun memories.

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