The power of the front brake!

EthioKnight · June 5th, 2012, 02:37 PM

Link to original page on YouTube.

yikes!

alex.s · June 5th, 2012, 03:21 PM

Nice

csmith12 · June 5th, 2012, 03:23 PM

NDspd · June 6th, 2012, 06:29 AM

Ouch...although I was never there, that rider might have been able to avoid that. Cut through the right and take the turn wide. But with the rear wheel up, there wasn't much he could do.

ally99 · June 6th, 2012, 07:33 AM

Dayum. Ouch!

massacremasses · June 6th, 2012, 08:08 AM

did he look like he was coming in to hot or is that me? I dont ride on the track so idk...

EthioKnight · June 6th, 2012, 08:18 AM

Yeah...that's most probably the cause...I'm, as of yet, a track virgin though and I maybe wrong

csmith12 · June 6th, 2012, 08:27 AM

No, the rider who crashed didn't look to hot to me. Maybe he thought he could slide in on the inside. What I see is the rider in front of him swooped over to the inside taking a lazy turn in (poor line choice).

When you eval your lines on any given track, one thing you should consider is the amount of track you use. While you want to use all the track available, you want to use it effectively, keeping a consistent and predictable line.

Check the rider in yellow in the video below. Skip to the 1:20 mark and watch for the next 45 or so seconds. The guy in yellow uses waaaaayyyy to much track for no good reason and is off the race line waaaayyyy to much.

Link to original page on YouTube.

Don't matter if it's a race or a track day. If you lines are inconsistent, you are a danger to yourself and others.

csmith12 · June 6th, 2012, 08:35 AM

I would say the rider who crashed was possibly overly aggressive.

Jinx250 · June 6th, 2012, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NDspd

Ouch...although I was never there, that rider might have been able to avoid that. Cut through the right and take the turn wide. But with the rear wheel up, there wasn't much he could do.

Not a chance in hell. Had he let off the brake, he'd have taken out the rider who cut in front trying to jink right.

lamchops · June 6th, 2012, 09:53 AM

anyone else find themselves turning their heads to that second vid, or was it just me?
the stoppie bit was funny too up until he crashed. at first, i was like 8D, but then i was all like

315kid · June 6th, 2012, 11:56 AM

i would beat the piss out of the guy in yellow in video 2 once i got to the pits

akima · June 6th, 2012, 02:45 PM

That stoppy was amazing. Shame that situation worked out so badly for him. I presume it's hard to tell if you're rear wheel is actually off the ground or if it's only just touching.

Quote:

Originally Posted by lamchops

anyone else find themselves turning their heads to that second vid, or was it just me?

I always find myself doing that with those kinda vids

Quote:

Originally Posted by 315kid

i would beat the piss out of the guy in yellow in video 2 once i got to the pits

Judging from the ambulance on the side of the track at the end of the video, I don't think he'll be doing much beating.

ally99 · June 6th, 2012, 03:51 PM

Ambulance doesn't always mean too beat up. Not at the track anyway. Ask me how I know. lol

akima · June 6th, 2012, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ally99

Ambulance doesn't always mean too beat up. Not at the track anyway. Ask me how I know. lol

I know that was rhetorical, but I do wanna know! You haven't been hurt at the track have you?

Hope not.

ally99 · June 6th, 2012, 03:56 PM

Just a little up close and personal with cement rumble strips. I'm all good. Rode later that day, but I did have to get another helmet. That pissed me off. Mine was brand spanking new. Grr!
So I got my track crash out of my system. I don't wish to do it again any time soon.

akima · June 6th, 2012, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ally99

Just a little up close and personal with cement rumble strips. I'm all good. Rode later that day, but I did have to get another helmet. That pissed me off. Mine was brand spanking new. Grr!
So I got my track crash out of my system. I don't wish to do it again any time soon.

That sounds scary! You seem pretty un-phased by it. Shame about the helmet, but at least it did its job. Think of it as a one off payment to avoid a head injury: I'd say that it's well worth the money.

ally99 · June 6th, 2012, 04:06 PM

No way, really? Though I wonder if making a claim like that would raise my premiums. Food for thought...

Akima, I was rashed up a bit on my right side where I landed, but I'm good. Lesson solidly learned (I hope!)

akima · June 6th, 2012, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ally99

Akima, I was rashed up a bit on my right side where I landed, but I'm good. Lesson solidly learned (I hope!)

Heal up Ally.

I had a close call on the road the other day. Got blinded by car headlights mid corner and almost went off the road. I replayed the even after and realized that most of the incident was my fault. Gotta keep riding and live and learn along the way

June 5th, 2012, 02:37 PM	#1
EthioKnight Super Noob Name: Alex Location: Mobile, AL Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, '84 Honda Spree 50cc Posts: A lot.	The power of the front brake! Link to original page on YouTube. yikes!

June 5th, 2012, 03:21 PM	#2
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June 5th, 2012, 03:23 PM	#3
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June 6th, 2012, 07:33 AM	#5
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June 6th, 2012, 08:08 AM	#6
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	did he look like he was coming in to hot or is that me? I dont ride on the track so idk... __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

June 6th, 2012, 06:29 AM	#4
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	Ouch...although I was never there, that rider might have been able to avoid that. Cut through the right and take the turn wide. But with the rear wheel up, there wasn't much he could do.

June 6th, 2012, 08:18 AM	#7
EthioKnight Super Noob Name: Alex Location: Mobile, AL Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, '84 Honda Spree 50cc Posts: A lot.	Yeah...that's most probably the cause...I'm, as of yet, a track virgin though and I maybe wrong

June 6th, 2012, 08:27 AM	#8
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	No, the rider who crashed didn't look to hot to me. Maybe he thought he could slide in on the inside. What I see is the rider in front of him swooped over to the inside taking a lazy turn in (poor line choice). When you eval your lines on any given track, one thing you should consider is the amount of track you use. While you want to use all the track available, you want to use it effectively, keeping a consistent and predictable line. Check the rider in yellow in the video below. Skip to the 1:20 mark and watch for the next 45 or so seconds. The guy in yellow uses waaaaayyyy to much track for no good reason and is off the race line waaaayyyy to much. Link to original page on YouTube. Don't matter if it's a race or a track day. If you lines are inconsistent, you are a danger to yourself and others. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

June 6th, 2012, 08:35 AM	#9
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	I would say the rider who crashed was possibly overly aggressive. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

June 6th, 2012, 09:53 AM	#11
lamchops ಠ_ಠ Name: Janelle Location: Hawaii Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): current newbie stick is a loaner :P Posts: 257	anyone else find themselves turning their heads to that second vid, or was it just me? the stoppie bit was funny too up until he crashed. at first, i was like 8D, but then i was all like __________________________________________________ a fast ride isn't necessarily a fun ride ;3

June 6th, 2012, 11:56 AM	#12
315kid ninjette.org member Name: Joel Location: Oneida Ny Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2005 kawi 250r Posts: 51	i would beat the piss out of the guy in yellow in video 2 once i got to the pits

June 6th, 2012, 03:51 PM	#14
ally99 Ninja chick Name: Allyson Location: Athens, GA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 4 MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15	Ambulance doesn't always mean too beat up. Not at the track anyway. Ask me how I know. lol __________________________________________________ Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. ~Drake Check out my Appalachian Trail journal, 2015! Postwhores are COOL! ~Allyson

June 6th, 2012, 03:56 PM	#16
ally99 Ninja chick Name: Allyson Location: Athens, GA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 4 MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15	Just a little up close and personal with cement rumble strips. I'm all good. Rode later that day, but I did have to get another helmet. That pissed me off. Mine was brand spanking new. Grr! So I got my track crash out of my system. I don't wish to do it again any time soon. __________________________________________________ Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. ~Drake Check out my Appalachian Trail journal, 2015! Postwhores are COOL! ~Allyson

June 6th, 2012, 04:06 PM	#18
ally99 Ninja chick Name: Allyson Location: Athens, GA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 4 MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15	No way, really? Though I wonder if making a claim like that would raise my premiums. Food for thought... Akima, I was rashed up a bit on my right side where I landed, but I'm good. Lesson solidly learned (I hope!) __________________________________________________ Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. ~Drake Check out my Appalachian Trail journal, 2015! Postwhores are COOL! ~Allyson

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