Thread: low-siding?
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Old July 25th, 2012, 06:38 AM   #9
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Originally Posted by Minikin_Jo View Post
A low-side fall is when the back tire is sliding, correct?
No, not quite. Can be either tire, front or rear. It's all about the direction of the lean and which side you fall off of. The low side (normally the inside) is closer to the ground, hence it's called a low side. High sides can be nasty launching you into the air higher off the ground, hence it's called a high side.

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They told us at my MSF class, it was to straighten the handlebars, do not break and until the bike was in a straight line then you can come to a stop.
I was told the same thing in my MSF. I guess it's fine for beginners traveling at a slower pace but don't work for sh*t on the track. lol
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