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From: In the wind.....
Funny how everyone, including me, tries to Monday morning quarterback someone else's accident. Not trying to start a fight, just an observation.
I've had accidents and gone over them in my head multiple times with different what ifs. Sounds like you made the best of a bad situation for yourself.
On another note, isn't it funny how much time you have to debate options in the middle of a wreck. Seems like it takes forever to finally hit the ground. Lol
I've had accidents and gone over them in my head multiple times with different what ifs. Sounds like you made the best of a bad situation for yourself.
On another note, isn't it funny how much time you have to debate options in the middle of a wreck. Seems like it takes forever to finally hit the ground. Lol
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Joined: Jan 2015
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From: Ohio
Well it was a right hand curve, went off left side of exit/entrance ramp. Leaning over dragging hard parts would have had same result, except slide would have started on pavement most likely. The way I did it at least I slowed down considerably and at least had a shot at keeping her up. So, in review, I could have low sided on the pavement, or low sided in the dirt. Hmmmm...I'll stay with low siding in the dirt thank you.
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From: Vegas Baby!!
Hey, don't get me wrong...no offense taken to any observations or opinions. We all have ways of doing things and I did what I thought was best at the time. I walked away relatively unscathed so I'll take it. If I kept dragging hard parts and pressed harder I would have levered the rear tire and slid out on the pavement; best case. Worst case would have slid out from pavement to dirt, bounced the rear and have it catch then flip the bike up throwing me over the high side into some rather wicked looking large rocks..which NDOT seems to be so fond of. Anyway, I put my stupid mistake out there to remind folks to be careful....ride safe.
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From: Charlotte Area
Glad you are okay, bikes can be replaced, body parts usually can't.. and you are correct, you can stop a bike faster with the rubber in contact with the road than with metal. aand you are correct, a low side in the dirt is preferrable. Looks to me loke you made some mighty good mighty fast decisions under duress. Good training kept you from being hurt further.
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