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Sieg 08-30-2011 03:47 PM

Got Strong Brakes?
 
Current day sport bike brakes require careful modulation................


70rs 08-30-2011 04:26 PM

Ohhhhhhhh! Too much!

Spiffav8 08-30-2011 08:01 PM

That...would suck!

XcYZ 08-31-2011 04:08 AM

Pole vault.

RECOVERY ROOM 08-31-2011 02:53 PM

WTF is up with that

Sieg 08-31-2011 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RECOVERY ROOM (Post 367972)
WTF is up with that

As noted in the comments, the rider was relatively inexperienced and panicked because he thought he was carrying too much speed into the upcoming turn. Sportbike brakes only require two fingers on the lever to achieve a launch like that. Considering the contact area of the front tire the grip is somewhat impressive. :unibrow:

JMitch19 08-31-2011 06:01 PM

Anyone else find it odd that the guy with the camera didn't stop to see if he was alright? I'm assuming it was an open track day and not a race. I've ridden dirt bikes in the woods and raced motocross since I was 6. I've only stopped a couple of times to see if someone was alright, but that concrete looks like it would hurt a lot more to hit than the dirt and sand I'm use to.

GregWeld 08-31-2011 06:24 PM

Like I've always said to my kids ----- It's all a whole lot of fun.... right up 'til you get hurt.

70rs 08-31-2011 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMitch19 (Post 368004)
Anyone else find it odd that the guy with the camera didn't stop to see if he was alright? I'm assuming it was an open track day and not a race. I've ridden dirt bikes in the woods and raced motocross since I was 6. I've only stopped a couple of times to see if someone was alright, but that concrete looks like it would hurt a lot more to hit than the dirt and sand I'm use to.

There are usually track workers, corner marshals to flag and help a downed rider. Its more dangerous for everyone if another rider stops mid lap to help. The riders slow down to a caution (safer) speed and the track crew does thier job.
And yes, the pavement hurts. A LOT!

Ummgawa 08-31-2011 08:41 PM

Crapped in his leathers....


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