Improve Hard Stops, Acceleration, and Motorcycle Cornering with Suede Seat Covers, Tec-Grip, & Tank Grips

Summary:

• You can improve vastly as a rider by sharpening key riding skills—like hard stops, smooth acceleration, and precise cornering.
• A seat cover can help your body stay planted in the saddle during sudden bursts of speed or hard stops by using materials that provide superior traction. Japanese synthetic suede and tec-grip marine-grade vinyl are two excellent examples.
• Proper body positioning, especially knee grip, can allow you to corner with more confidence. Using tank grips can help you maintain better lean angles in the twisties.
• Luimoto uses synthetic suede and high-quality marine-grade vinyl in a wide range of model-specific seat covers and tank grips. Adding these to your bike can help you develop these key riding skills faster and get more out of every ride.

A few key skills distinguish a competent rider from a truly skilled one. Mastering techniques like hard stops, smooth acceleration, and precise cornering allows you to ride more adventurously and get the most adrenaline possible on two wheels.

Luimoto products are crafted to elevate your riding experience by providing superior traction, along with a boost to your bike’s comfort and aesthetics. Below, we outline tips for honing these key skills—and provide some key upgrades that can help you reach the next level faster.

Accelerating with Confidence

Acceleration is about more than just speed—it’s about maintaining control and staying connected to your motorcycle as you push forward. Being securely planted in your saddle is important for being able to accelerate with confidence—the right seat upgrade can mean the difference between staying stable or slipping back and potentially losing control as you take off from a stop.

General Tips for Acceleration

• Start with smooth throttle control: Gradually roll on the throttle to prevent sudden jolts and maintain traction.
• Grip the tank with your knees: This stabilizes your body and prevents sliding backward.
• Relax your grip on the bars: Use your knees and core to absorb acceleration forces, so your hands can remain relaxed for better handling.
• Shift weight forward: Leaning slightly forward improves traction on the front tire and overall balance.
• Practice throttle transitions: Smoothly transition between acceleration and steady speed to reduce jerky movements.

Maintaining Control During Hard Stops

Hard stops test your connection to the motorcycle. Staying securely seated during braking helps prevent forward sliding, giving you the control you need to decelerate confidently. It also prevents you from putting sudden and potentially uneven pressure on your handlebars, which has caused more than one rider to twist them and go over during a sudden stop.

General Tips for Hard Stops

• Use both brakes: Apply even pressure to the front and rear brakes for maximum stopping power and stability.
• Shift weight back: Lean slightly backward to counteract forward momentum and reduce skid risk.
• Squeeze, don’t grab: Gradually increase brake pressure to avoid locking the wheels.
• Stay relaxed: Loosen your grip on the bars and relax your shoulders to improve handling during stops.
• Practice on different surfaces: Testing braking in various conditions helps you understand your bike’s response.

Key Upgrade: Rider Seat Covers with Tec-Grip & Synthetic Suede

Our premium aftermarket rider seat covers use two high-end materials to provide a stable, dependable hold when you’re accelerating or quickly coming to a stop:

Japanese synthetic suede is crafted to subtly grip textile gear, creating a soft yet secure surface that keeps you anchored without limiting movement. This material is naturally responsive to shifts in body position—so you stay in control as you throttle up.

Tec-grip marine-grade vinyl adds a textured and highly weather-resistant surface that also helps prevent backward sliding. Engineered to perform in a wide variety of conditions, tec-grip provides consistent traction in wet or dry weather so you can keep your focus forward.

Benefits

• Enhances seat traction to keep you steady during acceleration and hard stops.
• Prevents sliding so you can focus on the road ahead, not holding onto the seat.
• Reduces physical strain by keeping you balanced during abrupt movements.
• Increases your confidence by planting you more firmly in the saddle when starting and stopping quickly.

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Cornering with Precision

Cornering requires a fine balance and solid body positioning. Keeping your knees in contact with the tank helps you control your lean angle, making each turn smoother and more precise.

General Tips for Cornering

• Look through the turn: Focus on the end of the turn to guide your bike through a smooth arc.
• Press on the outside footpeg: This adds stability and balance during the lean.
• Anchor your knee to the tank: Using Luimoto’s tank grips, lock your knee against the tank to improve lean control.
• Adjust speed before entering: Slow down before the turn to maintain control and a smoother exit.
• Lean with the bike: Shift your weight slightly inward to optimize balance and agility.

Key Upgrade: Luimoto Tank Grips

Our tank grips offer the support needed for controlled cornering. Designed with the same marine-grade vinyl we use in our seat covers and held in place by dependable 3M adhesive, Luimoto tank grips make it easier to hug the fuel tank with your knees, allowing your body to maintain the ideal lean angle and a steady position throughout each turn.

Tank grips not only improve control but also reduce upper body strain, making long rides more comfortable and conserving your energy for sharper, more aggressive curves. You’ll feel the difference in every corner.

Learn More: Why Pretty Much All Race Bikes Have Tank Grips

Benefits

• Secures knee grip for enhanced control during sharp turns.
• Improves lean angles for more precise, smooth cornering.
• Reduces upper body strain so you can concentrate on the turn.
• Encourages balanced posture by improving your lower body position, enabling greater control on long, winding rides.

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Enhance Your Next Ride with Luimoto Today

At Luimoto, we believe every ride can be smoother, more comfortable, and more thrilling. Our synthetic suede, tec-grip seat covers, and tank grips are made to help you fine-tune your rides and experience full control of your bike so you can ride it to the very best of your abilities.

We offer seat covers, tank grips, and other upgrades for a huge variety of different makes and models. Find upgrades for your motorcycle here and let us help enhance your riding experience.