taking a curve too fast
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From: la grange, il (near chicago)
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
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
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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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!
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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.
Last edited by barjbar; Aug 2, 2011 at 02:50 PM.