June 7th, 2013, 11:17 AM | #1 |
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Name: Hernan
Location: Florida
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The Science of Wet Grip
http://www.ashonbikes.com/wet_grip
"Grip is reduced by 30 per cent in the wet, which almost doubles braking distances."
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June 7th, 2013, 11:32 AM | #2 |
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Name: dan
Location: philadelphia
Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250, 2009 CBR600RR (Sold) Posts: A lot.
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Interesting article. I never really thought about why the mechanics of why a wet road is slippery. I also didn't realize that even at slow speeds that parts of the tire hydroplane.
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June 15th, 2013, 09:03 PM | #3 |
Ninjette Fanboy
Name: HB
Location: Missouri
Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja250 Posts: 307
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I should not be going 75mph on the freeway while riding in a thunderstorm. Thankfully didn't have to brake at all
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June 15th, 2013, 09:08 PM | #4 |
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Name: Mark
Location: Portland
Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): Cheap Italian Suit. Otherwise known as Dew Kitty Posts: A lot.
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Wow. It will be fascinating to see what changes we get in tire make up and/or road make up.
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