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« on: February 25, 2012, 07:34:49 AM » |
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Went out early for a ride. Not enough coffee, or whatever. But I went into a 25mph corner at about 65 mph. It's a tough corner to see, and it actually looks like as strait-away. But on the other hand, this is my regular ride. Guess I got complacent. I didn't think I could straighten up and stop without going straight on into the woods with lots and lots of trees. So I did the wrong thing, feathered the front brake hard numerous times and leaned way-way over. Obviously, I made it. Honda saved my stupid butt, with that outrageous balance built in the Valkyrie. Woo-Hoo! I won't be on the 11:00 news!!!
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« Reply #1 on: February 25, 2012, 07:45:45 AM » |
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Valks will ride you out of trouble if necessary! However, it is a lot easier on the seat and the seat of your pants if you don't do it often.  Glad you drove out of thet one, man.  |
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« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2012, 07:47:51 AM » |
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Congratulations on rediscovering just how great these bikes are, and good luck on your skid mark removal.
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« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2012, 09:31:31 AM » |
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Did the same thing a few years ago 25 mph corner at 45-50.Two choices give it full power an go over a ditch thru a barb wire fence into a field an hope for the best or strighten up slow down then take the curve.I chose the latter .I got her slowed down then leaned onto the curve an that car tire grabbed an I gave it some power an made it through the curve .I had to stop for a while to compose myself after that.Got to pay attention to those mph warning sign in the curves.
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« Reply #4 on: February 25, 2012, 09:35:41 AM » |
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Did the same thing a few years ago 25 mph corner at 45-50.Two choices give it full power an go over a ditch thru a barb wire fence into a field an hope for the best or strighten up slow down then take the curve.I chose the latter .I got her slowed down then leaned onto the curve an that car tire grabbed an I gave it some power an made it through the curve .I had to stop for a while to compose myself after that.Got to pay attention to those mph warning sign in the curves.
I was afraid to pull over and stop. Thought I might not get back on....... Just kept going. It's over, and I learned something. |
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« Reply #5 on: February 25, 2012, 09:57:45 AM » |
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Congratulations on rediscovering just how great these bikes are, and good luck on your skid mark removal.
+1 on what she said. Thank GOD these ladies of ours are so forgiving.  RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #6 on: February 25, 2012, 10:15:52 AM » |
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Glad to hear you made it through the curve. Now good luck getting the crease out of your seat that your butt cheeks grabbed hold of.  |
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« Reply #7 on: February 25, 2012, 10:22:26 AM » |
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There's always that moment when you realize you should have been paying more attention or done something different and then have to decide the most appropriate action. So far, I've been lucky but, there's always that next opportunity. Be careful out there.
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« Reply #8 on: February 25, 2012, 10:30:48 AM » |
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OH YEAH!! I know egg-zactly what you're talkin about!!!  |
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« Reply #9 on: February 25, 2012, 11:19:01 AM » |
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Yup, you made the right choice! Many if not most single bike accidents are a cause of exactly what happened to you, with the WRONG decision being made. When you find yourself in a situation like that, try to scrub off speed by "carefully" using the brake, while at the same time focusing on a view of as far through the corner as you can. Usually, (unless you are going insanely too fast) your bike will pull you through the corner.  It's all about resisting the temptation to lock up the binders, or going straight. That usually does not end well.  |
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« Reply #10 on: February 25, 2012, 05:00:33 PM » |
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Sometimes its better to be lucky than good...
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« Reply #11 on: February 25, 2012, 08:25:24 PM » |
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This past August, the wife and I were riding the Million Dollar hwy to Silverton which the epitome of hairpin curves with little room for error unless you are wearing a parachute. Fortunately, it is well marked with signs, uh, sort of. After clearing the first stretch of curves, the highway opens up to a 50 mph speed limit. We had ridden about 5 miles and suddenly we were into an unmarked decreasing radius hairpin 15 mph curve at 50 mph. Fortunately, the great brakes and handling of the Valk allowed me to scrub off enough speed at the beginning of the curve and negotiate it without too much drama. After that curve, I kept a close watch on the GPS so there were no surprises.
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