Did some offroading with my bike yesterday.. - Page 2

OneSickPsycho · 03-23-2008, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

Well,I went up at 70mph and shifted into 3rd to about 120mph and held it. Fucking gust of wind knocked me sideways,so I ended up bringing it down on the right side of the tire. Instant tank slapper! I couldn't get control before the road curved and ended up going off road and into a ditch for about 1/4 mile. I managed to get control of the bike and get it out of the ditch and back onto the road. Btw when I re-entered the road I was doing 74 mph(I looked). Heck,the scariest part of the whole ordeal was I almost forgot to pump my brake lever before the stop sign where the road crosses the highway.

One of the things that I try to convey to guys who ask me for riding advice has always been. Don't panic. I've seen too many crashes in my life and I bet 75% could have been avoided if the rider hadn't paniced. If I had even thought about slamming on the brakes during this situation,I would have crashed.Period. If I would have abruptly cut the throttle at anytime I would have crashed.Period. The other thing I usually tell guys,is for them to consider the place and conditions and to ride accordingly. That's the rule I failed to follow yesterday. I'll endeavor to follow my own advice from now on...

I got one... how about, "don't ride like me"

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Originally Posted by Ebbs15

see I know not to brake... but trying not to roll off would be hard for me... it's my first instinct.

Rolling off is one thing... cutting is another...

Mr Lefty · 03-23-2008, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

Rolling off is one thing... cutting is another...

yeah I roll off... I don't ever cutt my throttle quickly... even when breaking.. it's a slow roll off... a blip and a down shift...

well I shouldn't say never... I've cut it completely twice in panic stops... almost killed the motor in the process

LaFemmes · 03-25-2008, 02:09 PM

Ouch on the tank slapper.. (been there done that)
Glad your okay.

vabarber2 · 03-28-2008, 09:44 PM

Impressive indeed. Good save man. Glad your ok, ride safe.

Amber Lamps · 03-29-2008, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by vabarber2

Impressive indeed. Good save man. Glad your ok, ride safe.

Thanks man! God I hate women! This bitch has been texting me since 2:30am begging for cock. I finally say ok and now she's all I think I'm too drunk to drive. Yeesh!

Dave · 03-29-2008, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

Thanks man! God I hate women! This bitch has been texting me since 2:30am begging for cock. I finally say ok and now she's all I think I'm too drunk to drive. Yeesh!

lol go get her and

Trip · 03-23-2008, 11:12 PM

Nice save, yeah it's hard to get people to not let off the throttle and not brake in panic situations.

Mr Lefty · 03-23-2008, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

Nice save, yeah it's hard to get people to not let off the throttle and not brake in panic situations.

see I know not to brake... but trying not to roll off would be hard for me... it's my first instinct.

03-25-2008, 02:09 PM	#3
LaFemmes Queen Bee Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: PA Moto: 2003 R6 Posts: 418	Ouch on the tank slapper.. (been there done that) Glad your okay. __________________ www.myspace.com/lafemmes If you cannot win, make the one ahead of you break the record!

03-28-2008, 09:44 PM	#4
vabarber2 ICON FTW!!! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA, but currently in the sand Moto: 00GSXR6 Posts: 1,380	Impressive indeed. Good save man. Glad your ok, ride safe.