That's some excellent advice. I really like your videos. I used to ride a CBR 125. And I always had people, including my boss who rides an ST 1300, laugh at me. That's all well and good, but I never dropped my bike - not even once. However, after test driving a 600 CBR, i tried to lean it into a turn just like my 125, and that's where I made my mistake. The bike almost went down, and I was lucky to escape unharmed. Moral of the story is ride within your limits and be safe. It can save your life.
Your tires are looking a little flat, I also notice you look like you've done a burnout ?
Once the tire is squared off it's in need of a change, if you do alot of highway riding ever other ride should be twistes to keep the surface of the tire is good nick.
& Follow the instructions on your tire wall not the swingarm.
@AZZ3R1 ....the tires in this video where never used again and were replaced (THIS IS AN OLD VIDEO). The burnout video I did was not these tires but rather on this years set before I replace them.
Thanks for the tips, they should help the newer riders who read the comments.
I personally appreciate the input on the swingarm vs. sidewall conversation.
Very good info on tires. All experienced riders I've talked to say to inflate according to your bike specs and not what the tire sidewall indicates. Thanks for sharing.
@criticsview ....your the 2nd comment in a row stating this and now I'm curious.
What if hypothetically the tire said to inflate to 30psi but the manual or swing arm said 40psi?? You obviously would over inflate it and risk tire damage or injury right?? I'm NOT saying your wrong, but if I'm wrong then I want to learn.
To me it makes more sense to follow the tire specs because they determine the products limits and peak performance. The swingarm doesn't know what tires you have.
@DarkFlightVlogs Good point... but also works the other way around. The tire manufacture recommendations don't account for the type of bike, it's weight or performance capabilities. I think there is a lot to learn here for all of us.
@criticsview ....Even though some people do play with physical sizes, I think we all know that is a risk. It's definitely recommended to stick to a certain size (height/width) for your type of bike, but the PSI is more dependent on the type of tire and the type of riding. Stunters under inflate a lot, track guys play with pressures all the time and street guys usually run 3-5 pounds under as well. Then there is the passenger aspect. Yes a lot to learn....great conversation though.
The pressure printed on the tyre side-wall is the maximum pressure for that tyre. Always inflate tyres to the pressure indicated on the swingarm/chainguard or in the bike's manual.
You can actually get into a highside by leaning too far. under the right conditions, the rear tyre will slip out so the bike's sliding sideways and then grip again, causing the bike to flip and throw you off. Not talking out of experience, but I know its possible.
Good points though - and yeah, I agree. Chicken Strips make good conversation or friendly banter; but as a form of serious debate? Competition over chicken-strips is just silly.
Pilot Road 3 FTW lol imo its my first tyre ive ever bought. So i think its great! Chicken strips? Yeah ill take em with a ceaser salad thats what i tell em. Lol
Subscribed. Hey man, I gotta say you gave a great video and just about the same amount of info on chicken strips than David did in a fraction of the time! I DO have a question: I'm afraid to get into the chicken strips because it's more slippery (cause it's unused) right? How do you "prep" the chicken stips or is it not necessary?
@nspinicelli ....i use to have the same fear. the thing is to work them in gradually. If you only go a bit at a time then you will still be on used tire as well (Make sense?). the other thing is the father out on the tire the more sticky they become because it's a softer compound ( ***only applies to 2ct or 3ct tires though***)
Take your time and be safe, remember chicken strips are nothing to be ashamed of, only to macho dicks that always have to prove their coolness.
Chicken Strips? I call em Hero Strips... I know with good body position and 55 profile tires I can hit most (non track) corners dragging knee and still not use all my tire... Chicken Strips mean nothing!
@DarkFlightVlogs haha, yeah it was a little too hot down in Atlanta for those tires lol, you can see that outside soft compound it just totally melted haha.
Very well done, dude. I like how open ended you leave things. Like you said...it is all up to the experience and skill level of the rider to decide what brand, style, and kind of tire to go with. I myself use a 3ct, metzler's brand new one they just came out with at the end of last season.....i forget the name or number on it for the moment. Battlax just came out with a new 3ct, too. I think its an 026?...or something like that. Not sure.
@rynoride ...yeah I heard something about a new battlax tire. The thing is once you find something that works it's hard to try something else. Guess that's why people are so brand loyal in this department. I'm even afraid to change types within the same brand...lol. Tires are bloody expensive and I'd hate to get a set I didn't like and have to go buy more.
Did you? It couldnt have been that bad cause I didn't notice !! Exactly my friend! I recorded me talking about chicken strips earlier this week but decided no to put it up. Im glad because you would have shown me up big time !! :P
One thing also most street riders will never thing about is heat cycling and how that can effect your grip level. The more extreme heat cycles you put on your tires, the more grip you lose in the long run.
With tire inflation, those PSI levels on the sidewalls of tires are the MAXIMUM level, so when your tires are hot you have now exceeded that MAX safe pressure, I recommend running 3 psi cold under the max on the rear and 2 in the front. Also check your hot pressures after a ride so you know.
@Pittimus84 good info Pittimus! Even though the recommended tire psi is tested and regulated for hot and cold riding (kinda like an average). So during hot weather riding your not breaching your sidewall psi, and cold weather riding your not too flat, blah blah..... But.....like you said, it is a critical maintenance check for any wheeled machine. I bounce back and forth on my psi....27 for wheelies, 35 (or whatever the recommended tire pressure is) for my normal everyday riding.
@DarkFlightVlogs well, not every one can do a "one" take. lol so, if youve made this video in one take, my hat is off to you. im not much for being a critic but, i do know when i see a great video. this was done in a very professional manner, very informative and made with safety and concern in mind to all riders. great job!
i, on the other hand, am not so good at editing, composition, execution ect ect.... hence the fact i have no videos up :( lol but, im working on it. keep up the great work
You know that here in the U.S. a cop can pull you over for leaning too far? I thought that was ridiculous. A cop can also pull you over if he thinks you accelerated too fast, even if you don't pass the speed limit.
@S2Piano ...I'll be doing a video on this topic real soon, so check back. Quickly I can say it depends on several factors such as your physical size, your maturity and understanding of throttle control and other bike fundamentals. Things like previous dirt bike experience or even driving a manual shift car can help a small bit.
I totally recommend completing a motorcycle safety course, they will teach you the basics to get you started safely.
That's some excellent advice. I really like your videos. I used to ride a CBR 125. And I always had people, including my boss who rides an ST 1300, laugh at me. That's all well and good, but I never dropped my bike - not even once. However, after test driving a 600 CBR, i tried to lean it into a turn just like my 125, and that's where I made my mistake. The bike almost went down, and I was lucky to escape unharmed. Moral of the story is ride within your limits and be safe. It can save your life.
scaryspikes23 2 days ago
Your tires are looking a little flat, I also notice you look like you've done a burnout ?
Once the tire is squared off it's in need of a change, if you do alot of highway riding ever other ride should be twistes to keep the surface of the tire is good nick.
& Follow the instructions on your tire wall not the swingarm.
AZZ3R1 3 weeks ago
@AZZ3R1 ....the tires in this video where never used again and were replaced (THIS IS AN OLD VIDEO). The burnout video I did was not these tires but rather on this years set before I replace them.
Thanks for the tips, they should help the newer riders who read the comments.
I personally appreciate the input on the swingarm vs. sidewall conversation.
DarkFlightVlogs 3 weeks ago
Very good info on tires. All experienced riders I've talked to say to inflate according to your bike specs and not what the tire sidewall indicates. Thanks for sharing.
criticsview 3 weeks ago
@criticsview ....your the 2nd comment in a row stating this and now I'm curious.
What if hypothetically the tire said to inflate to 30psi but the manual or swing arm said 40psi?? You obviously would over inflate it and risk tire damage or injury right?? I'm NOT saying your wrong, but if I'm wrong then I want to learn.
To me it makes more sense to follow the tire specs because they determine the products limits and peak performance. The swingarm doesn't know what tires you have.
DarkFlightVlogs 3 weeks ago
@DarkFlightVlogs Good point... but also works the other way around. The tire manufacture recommendations don't account for the type of bike, it's weight or performance capabilities. I think there is a lot to learn here for all of us.
criticsview 3 weeks ago
@criticsview ....Even though some people do play with physical sizes, I think we all know that is a risk. It's definitely recommended to stick to a certain size (height/width) for your type of bike, but the PSI is more dependent on the type of tire and the type of riding. Stunters under inflate a lot, track guys play with pressures all the time and street guys usually run 3-5 pounds under as well. Then there is the passenger aspect. Yes a lot to learn....great conversation though.
DarkFlightVlogs 3 weeks ago
I love Michelin PP and Pures! Both of those are my favorites.. Heats up fast and sticky tires in hot weather!
LightningMAS 3 weeks ago
@LightningMAS ....know a good cold weather tire?
I'm sick of using bt-016's and gonna try something new this year.
DarkFlightVlogs 3 weeks ago
great job bro!
LightningMAS 3 weeks ago
The pressure printed on the tyre side-wall is the maximum pressure for that tyre. Always inflate tyres to the pressure indicated on the swingarm/chainguard or in the bike's manual.
Also, it's "tyre", not "tire".
Apart from that, a good video.
BenGuitar89 3 weeks ago
@BenGuitar89 .....your swingarm has no idea what tires your running.
I don't live in England so it's TIRE not tyre......lmfao.
Apart from that not a bad comment ;)
DarkFlightVlogs 3 weeks ago
@DarkFlightVlogs LOL!! THat BEnGuitar89 is hilarious!! TYRES. LOL!!! Its tires! LOL!!
LightningMAS 3 weeks ago
You can actually get into a highside by leaning too far. under the right conditions, the rear tyre will slip out so the bike's sliding sideways and then grip again, causing the bike to flip and throw you off. Not talking out of experience, but I know its possible.
Good points though - and yeah, I agree. Chicken Strips make good conversation or friendly banter; but as a form of serious debate? Competition over chicken-strips is just silly.
CultureShockSix 1 month ago in playlist Maintenance & Things
very well done my brother i have to agree with everything that you said in the vid keep up the good work bro
kd4ysi 1 month ago in playlist Maintenance & Things
nic vidss... support from a young driver/soon 2be rider
easterndora 1 month ago in playlist Maintenance & Things
I use 2 almost...
qpae123 1 month ago in playlist Maintenance & Things
Pilot Road 3 FTW lol imo its my first tyre ive ever bought. So i think its great! Chicken strips? Yeah ill take em with a ceaser salad thats what i tell em. Lol
abramtelollo 4 months ago
Subscribed. Hey man, I gotta say you gave a great video and just about the same amount of info on chicken strips than David did in a fraction of the time! I DO have a question: I'm afraid to get into the chicken strips because it's more slippery (cause it's unused) right? How do you "prep" the chicken stips or is it not necessary?
nspinicelli 5 months ago
@nspinicelli ....i use to have the same fear. the thing is to work them in gradually. If you only go a bit at a time then you will still be on used tire as well (Make sense?). the other thing is the father out on the tire the more sticky they become because it's a softer compound ( ***only applies to 2ct or 3ct tires though***)
Take your time and be safe, remember chicken strips are nothing to be ashamed of, only to macho dicks that always have to prove their coolness.
DarkFlightVlogs 5 months ago
@DarkFlightVlogs Cool thanks for the input man. Safe riding.
nspinicelli 5 months ago
Just found ur blog and I subscribed. Great video. Keep um coming
dalinkwent2001 7 months ago
@dalinkwent2001 ....thanks a lot :)
DarkFlightVlogs 7 months ago
great advice thnx :)
imjus1guy 9 months ago
@imjus1guy ....no problem. Thanks for watching.
DarkFlightVlogs 9 months ago
I thought it was a good intro vid, thanks
paterick4o8 11 months ago
Chicken Strips? I call em Hero Strips... I know with good body position and 55 profile tires I can hit most (non track) corners dragging knee and still not use all my tire... Chicken Strips mean nothing!
Nice vid.
r1gester 11 months ago
@r1gester ...yeah trying to drive this point home to the new riders.
It's really nothing to be ashamed of....mmmmmhhh chicken strips !!
DarkFlightVlogs 11 months ago
Oh your tires might be shot for the street, but they would make great track day tires, they have like 3 or 4 days of life in them lol
Pittimus84 1 year ago
@Pittimus84 ....I was thinking more like one huge burn out ;)
DarkFlightVlogs 1 year ago 2
Just posted a video of a BT-016 after trackday review, not my best video, but my first real attempt at learning how to read a tire.
Pittimus84 1 year ago
@Pittimus84 ...thanks Pittimus ! I really like that video !!
DarkFlightVlogs 1 year ago
@DarkFlightVlogs haha, yeah it was a little too hot down in Atlanta for those tires lol, you can see that outside soft compound it just totally melted haha.
Pittimus84 1 year ago
@Pittimus84 ...oh I noticed....SICK !
DarkFlightVlogs 1 year ago
will u be doing a tire change vid?
yellowknife64 1 year ago
@yellowknife64 ....absolutely!! In about a month roughly.
DarkFlightVlogs 1 year ago
Very well done, dude. I like how open ended you leave things. Like you said...it is all up to the experience and skill level of the rider to decide what brand, style, and kind of tire to go with. I myself use a 3ct, metzler's brand new one they just came out with at the end of last season.....i forget the name or number on it for the moment. Battlax just came out with a new 3ct, too. I think its an 026?...or something like that. Not sure.
Anywho.....great work, bro! and dead on!
rynoride 1 year ago
@rynoride ...yeah I heard something about a new battlax tire. The thing is once you find something that works it's hard to try something else. Guess that's why people are so brand loyal in this department. I'm even afraid to change types within the same brand...lol. Tires are bloody expensive and I'd hate to get a set I didn't like and have to go buy more.
DarkFlightVlogs 1 year ago
kool i just learned a new term, I'm going to go check the chicken strip on my bike from the last owner and see what i got to work on :D
you got my sub again, lol
MetalPlatedHand 1 year ago
bro make a burn out to spend the rest hehehehe i use pirelli sportec M1 very hard
rsscoyote 1 year ago
bro make a burn out to spend the rest hehehehe i use pirelli sportec M1 very hard
rsscoyote 1 year ago
Great vids...lovin the new channel and info :)
toxicbeaver 1 year ago
@toxicbeaver ...thanks my friend :)
DarkFlightVlogs 1 year ago
Great topic and well said in one take... that's a lot of talking! God knows how hard that is !!
BlackFlag94 1 year ago
@BlackFlag94 ...yeah I trip up in my words a couple of times, but hell I'm no professional speaker...lol.
DarkFlightVlogs 1 year ago
@DarkFlightVlogs
Did you? It couldnt have been that bad cause I didn't notice !! Exactly my friend! I recorded me talking about chicken strips earlier this week but decided no to put it up. Im glad because you would have shown me up big time !! :P
BlackFlag94 1 year ago
One thing also most street riders will never thing about is heat cycling and how that can effect your grip level. The more extreme heat cycles you put on your tires, the more grip you lose in the long run.
With tire inflation, those PSI levels on the sidewalls of tires are the MAXIMUM level, so when your tires are hot you have now exceeded that MAX safe pressure, I recommend running 3 psi cold under the max on the rear and 2 in the front. Also check your hot pressures after a ride so you know.
Pittimus84 1 year ago
@Pittimus84 ...I also keep mine slightly under inflated for those reasons....GREAT points Pittimus!!
Man it's hard to cover it all in a video and keep it under 15 minutes....let alone in one take....lol.
DarkFlightVlogs 1 year ago
@Pittimus84 good info Pittimus! Even though the recommended tire psi is tested and regulated for hot and cold riding (kinda like an average). So during hot weather riding your not breaching your sidewall psi, and cold weather riding your not too flat, blah blah..... But.....like you said, it is a critical maintenance check for any wheeled machine. I bounce back and forth on my psi....27 for wheelies, 35 (or whatever the recommended tire pressure is) for my normal everyday riding.
rynoride 1 year ago
Well said bro, excellent vid!
lampingromeo 1 year ago
Really enjoying your videos bro. Good stuff. Keep em coming!
togo8186 1 year ago
very well done and very well commented! ;)
tradzmn1 1 year ago
@tradzmn1 ...this comment means a lot because it's very hard to remember all your points and do these videos in one take...lol.
DarkFlightVlogs 1 year ago
@DarkFlightVlogs well, not every one can do a "one" take. lol so, if youve made this video in one take, my hat is off to you. im not much for being a critic but, i do know when i see a great video. this was done in a very professional manner, very informative and made with safety and concern in mind to all riders. great job!
i, on the other hand, am not so good at editing, composition, execution ect ect.... hence the fact i have no videos up :( lol but, im working on it. keep up the great work
tradzmn1 1 year ago
@tradzmn1 ...yup it was done in one take thank heavens.
Let me know if ya get something put together I'll be sure to check it out and thanks again.
DarkFlightVlogs 1 year ago
great topic, thanks for the info!
99GT1 1 year ago
@99GT1 ...no problem :)
DarkFlightVlogs 1 year ago
You know that here in the U.S. a cop can pull you over for leaning too far? I thought that was ridiculous. A cop can also pull you over if he thinks you accelerated too fast, even if you don't pass the speed limit.
alehax27 1 year ago
@alehax27 ...that's the most ridiculous thing I ever heard when it comes to cops and motorcycles.
If a cop ever told me I accelerated to fast, I'd tell him "apparently not fast enough....LOL"
DarkFlightVlogs 1 year ago
Im thinking about buying a motorcycle soon and been looking at tips on youtube and google for a while now. Got any ideas for a beginner bike?
S2Piano 1 year ago
@S2Piano ...I'll be doing a video on this topic real soon, so check back. Quickly I can say it depends on several factors such as your physical size, your maturity and understanding of throttle control and other bike fundamentals. Things like previous dirt bike experience or even driving a manual shift car can help a small bit.
I totally recommend completing a motorcycle safety course, they will teach you the basics to get you started safely.
My future video will explain better :)
DarkFlightVlogs 1 year ago