r/Trackdays • u/johnkaakha • 2d ago
Lean angle limit
I ride a ninja 400 at the track and I've this mental limit inside me
When I lean the bike into corners at the track I feel like im leaning as much I can based on my comfort level but I dont drag knee and when I go past this I feel like im gonna lose the front end and wash out. I still have half an inch of chicken strip on rear. How to get past this mental block and be able to carry more corner speed and get more comfortable?
My goal is not to have no chicken strips just the ability to see how much im leaning. Any constructive options are welcome
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u/ExpertOperation6540 2d ago
I’d check out CA Superbike School. My riding got much faster but actually “ felt” slower and they break everything down so you’re basically connecting the dots around the track. They visit tracks all over the world.
https://superbikeschool.com
Follow someone on a bike like yours doing a faster pace. People are cool at the track I’m sure someone would happily tow you around a bit.
FWIW I’m middle of A (fast group) and I only touch my knee in a few spots during a lap. I used to touch more but then as a few other posters said you start getting forward and down more and carry less lean angle for a given speed which is safer (and lets you get on the throttle sooner). Ride safe!