Narcosis Posted October 9, 2012 Report Posted October 9, 2012 I'm still trying to figure this one out and all I can surmise is he started a turn-in, in the rain, while still braking. Go to 7:51 in the video and watch the front tire closely. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDKTY_ebWHg&feature=g-all-u Thoughts?
Bullet Posted October 9, 2012 Report Posted October 9, 2012 Too early for turning in, that's what an overloaded/locked front tyre does if you don't release the brake pressure quickly enough. Come and have a go of the brake rig, feel and experience it for yourself Bullet
warregl Posted October 10, 2012 Report Posted October 10, 2012 Too early for turning in, that's what an overloaded/locked front tyre does if you don't release the brake pressure quickly enough. Come and have a go of the brake rig, feel and experience it for yourself Bullet I almost had a similar incident on the street last year. Wet conditions, someone pulled out in front of me, and when I got on the brakes I felt the front let go. Fortunately for me I wasn't carrying that kind of speed and I released the brake quickly enough to recover (physically anyway - the emotional scars are much deeper). I think the braking rig experience was a difference maker. Learning to feel the brakes almost lock up has been one of the most impactful of the off track drills for me.
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