Wobble rough road - how do I approach?
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Wobble rough road - how do I approach?
Ok so I’m on an 18 RKS. Just turned over 2k miles this weekend and I feel like I’m getting more comfortable in the saddle, this being my first touring bike. Anyways, I was on the highway headed home and hit a rough lane. Concrete road, 3 lanes, I was in middle lane, the lane was split in half, I was on the half with the rough patch. Think more like bumpy, not pot holes. There was a hard line separating the left half from the smooth right half. I was unfortunately in the left half and tried to gently move over. When the tire met the hard line, the handle bars began to wobble gently then progressively more. I am so glad the road only lasted for 2 or 3 seconds and it steadyed itself out. It was unnerving, I have not had a handlebar wobble before.
I know I should have been more prepared and not been in that part of the lane; but I was. So now I’m wondering, what the hell am I going to do next time? I didn’t roll off throttle, because cruise control was on. I didn’t brake, hell I didn’t do anything. I did not react and I am curious how I should have reacted. I would appreciate some advice on techniques in this situation. What do you guys do in this situation?
I know I should have been more prepared and not been in that part of the lane; but I was. So now I’m wondering, what the hell am I going to do next time? I didn’t roll off throttle, because cruise control was on. I didn’t brake, hell I didn’t do anything. I did not react and I am curious how I should have reacted. I would appreciate some advice on techniques in this situation. What do you guys do in this situation?
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Michael Haz (07-10-2018)
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So I should keep on keeping on. It was obviously too abrupt, as that is what caused the wobble. I’m trying to figure out the next step once wobble has started. You are right on slowing down for sure. I had cruise on, and I didn’t even reach for the brake pedal. I’m disappointed I didn’t do anything to fix the situation.
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mazz (07-13-2018)
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Dont sweat it,you could have panicked and done worse.You can't possibly practice for every situation on a bike!
Just like life,some days you will ride better than others.For the after wobble just ensure that your front tyre pressure is at 36 lbs
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Michael Haz (07-10-2018)
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There is typically not enough lane space to take a significant transition at enough of an angle to get up over it, at speed. If you can't slow down to a speed that you know will allow you to make the transition it is probably best to stay where you are and ride the rough patch out. Or seek smoother pavement in another lane or the side of the road.
And I agree with yardstick, grated roadways will up the pucker factor. Key is to relax, keep your eyes up and way out in front, and loosely ride them out.
And I agree with yardstick, grated roadways will up the pucker factor. Key is to relax, keep your eyes up and way out in front, and loosely ride them out.
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