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Old January 30th, 2013, 11:06 PM   #21
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Originally Posted by im50un1que View Post
I was crossing at a 45 degree angle as stated in the motorcycle's handbook. I just felt it wobble underneath me and I went down
My first crash ever happened exactly in the same way.

I wouldn't cross those tracks at any angle other than perpendicular, especially if they are not level with the street and the front tire can get caught in that trap (making the bike change direction and falling over).
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