taking a curve too fast
 

so there you are riding along and a turn comes up. for some reason you find yourself going to fast for the turn.

could be you didn't slow down enough, or you misjudged how sharp is was or that it tightened up and you didn't know it

regardless, you are going to fast and now you have to do something, but what?

do you lean more? but you are already leaning a lot. heck, you are already scraping the foot pegs

do you hit the brakes, but which one and how much

do you straighten up the bike and run off the road

or should you just close your eyes and pray

It depends on how much I've had to drink.

lean more, lowside crash way better than high side, roll of the throttle, apply both brakes if possible softly, and lastly START PRAYING

Too many variables that you did not list in your scenario.

Are you already trailing the rear brake?

Is it a right hand or left hand curve?

If a right hand curve and there is no oncoming traffic, then use that lane to complete the curve.

About 4 years ago I was on a "new to me bike" and took a left hand curve a little too fast. Fortunately there was a gravel lot on the right. I straightened up and braked hard (front and rear) on the asphalt, letting up to easy rear brakes right before the gravel. All ended up well. But it could have been a far different story if there was no escape (open gravel lot) from my misjudgment.

The unfortunate truth is that there are more motorcycle accidents from riders going into curves too fast than there are from door slammers hitting riders.

As much as I enjoy the twistys, and ride them aggressively, I make sure that I ride within my & the bikes limits.

Kevin
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Downshift,have dropped two gears mid turn at high speed,lean and nail the throttle to power your way thru.Hasn't happened with my Harley yet,but have done it many times over the years on Jap bikes.Not sure how this bike would react,but its the only way I know of.Hitting the brakes in a fast turn is definately not an option.

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Sounds like I'd probably say "f*** me" and die! What the he** was I doing going so fast!

I suggest you take the bus from now on.........maybe the short one.....

Shakey

Do you s*#t your pants mid curve or wait until you lay it down?

I'd jump off mid turn, do a half gainer, land in a perfect two point stance, and wait for applause. I know what you're thinking. Yes it's only possible on a Harley. Won't work on any other make bike.