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So I'm a newbie and haven't figured out what the term "chicken strips" refers to? I know they have something to do with the tires, but beyond that I'm lost. Can someone please explain?
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It refers to the unworn strip of rubber around the edge of the tire from being too "chicken" to lean the bike over far enough to get it worn. -
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perfect example of a chicken strip. See how the outside inches on this tire look like they have never touched the street. This is a coworker of mine
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What size rear tire is acceptable? 160 or 170? I got two different opinions from two different shops.Comment
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I think the 98+ can use 160's pretty well. 150's are stock I believe.Any and all statements by Loudnlow7484 are merely his own opinions, and not necessarily the opinion of Katriders.com. Anything suggested by him is to be followed at your own risk, and may result in serious injury or death. Responses from this member have previously been attributed to all of the following: depression, insomnia, nausea, suicidal tendencies, and panic. Please consult a mental health professional before reading any post by Loudnlow7484.
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smaller chicken strip
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btw, that's a 98+ kat with 120/70 in the front and 160/60 in the front. I'm not sure about mixing the 70 front with the 60 back but I did notice the chicken strip being much larger on the front tire than on the back tire.Comment
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no chicken strip i ate them allComment
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Acceptable? Depends on the year of the bike. 98+ bikes can take the 160. Don't go farther than that, it's useless.....unless you like crusing around in a straight line looking for people who *might* think you're cool.Originally posted by Scott
In a pre98 bike, you can't even go with the 160, unless you change wheels. See above.
If we ever reach the point where we can't openly discuss riding bikes on acid without even a modicum of civility, then the terrorists have won.
HORSE BANG!!!
........props to *GP*
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I prefer to call them cruiser strips...If you just like cruising then so be it! To each his own!Katana 750 2002Comment
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My tiller's sporting 190/50's on the back & 120/70's on the frontOriginally posted by MIBagentQComment
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The guy who had the bike before me had put 170's on the back. I am going to a 160 here when I get my new tires.Kan-O-Gixxer!
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Best way to get rid of chicken strips so you don't look like a nob is to use a little sand-paper on the outside edges of your tires.Comment
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thats cheatin'Katana 750 2002Comment
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