Full Lean To Full Lean

So,
Im on a 03 R6, .95 racetech springs in front, penske dbl clicker in the rear.

i think im showing 12mm fork tube above clip-ons (stockers on top of tripple) and penske at lowest height adjustment (which is still higher then stock).

id like to think i'm an above average amateur racer, so if u care ask and ill explain..

i run dunlop ntec 211's

190/55 r, 120/70 f,

i understand factory was 60 series front, thus 10mm lower + 2mm for added flick-a-bility (12mm showing^^^).

bike feels great on the brakes, feels good with dive in, mid corner and exit, only real issue i have is full lean to full lean. does lifting the entire bike fix this? i know it has something to do with the crank rotating ect..

what will i be sacrificing in handling if i lift the bike?

 

Yes. Raising the CG will help transitions. Think about a Weeble. It won't fall over because it's CG is so low. However, if you go too high it will become unstable.

 

CG = ??

and so basically i raise the bike 2mm a session till it gets unstable then bump it back down 2mm maybe 3 and call it a day?

 

Center of Gravity

 

CG= Center of Gravity

 

center of gravity

 

in case you didn't catch that, CG stands for center of gravity.

 

ahh the center of gravity, i didnt get it at first, or second, but third and fourth helped.

 

Center of Gravity

 

oh man thank you for clearing that up! i was confused still... just a little bit.

 

Does running a 190 hinder his ability to transfer faster/smoother as well? Would strength training help with this?

 

180s are more flickable

 

u can see in my video through the switch backs (known as essess) i cant keep throttle open and accelerate due to im guessing CG and crank rotation..

http://vimeo.com/10177009

its like the bike has to much resistance

 

Definitely the CG. Better fix it soon.

 

Nice vid!!!

 

have you tried the 180 at arroyo yet? thats why i dont run a 190 at arroyo. it felt so much better in the esses, and thats where i would catch a lot of people at. its worth a shot.

 

i get excellent free ntec take offs in 190/55 so im trying to stick with em, from all the reading i've done and what people are now saying, geometry will play a big part in my issue. I been afraid to play with the CG thinking it will throw off my dive in, or my exit, but i do notice alot of bikes with fork extenders an what not.

 

word. if you have the $$ to run dunlops then go for it

 

I think it's actually the opposite. A higher CG would mean more leverage is needed to get the bike to transition. A bike with a lower CG should feel lighter.

 

I got 3 practically new fronts for free and they last for ever, and i think i can get 5-6 races out of a new rear, with out losing confidence in the tire. so i spend less then 180$ on tires a race week end (if i take 2nd or better in formula amateur again)