Well last night i went down for my first time. It was nothing major. Have had the bike for 5 months or so. We doing a normal turn not playing or anything just driving. The bike lays down. It was like the rear slid out or something dont know maybe i hit some sand. My bike got some scratches not alot the frame slider helped. Sucks i tore up my 120 dollar shoes that were kinda new. I only got a few little bumps Right hip knee and ankle and left shin. The worst part is i can't even be like i was playing and messed up that way it is my fault. NO i just fell drive like a regular person. I was in my leather jacket helmet and gloves. had on pants and sneakers. The helmet is brand new and luckily it only got a small nick on the back. Oh well it was a learning experience everyone goes down one day.


Modified by GreenEX at 8:02 PM 11/14/2005

 

Hum....

 

RIP to your $120 sneakers.

 

learn to control the slide...

 

i went down the same way last night the first time for me also but I know i hit gravel with a cold tire as well no way i could have stopped it jumped off and rolled. wish i had some sliders. Wearing gear saved me

 

When you say learning experience, what did you learn?

 

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Not to wear $120 sneakers? lol
J/K bro, sucks. I sometimes rock the sneakers ill admit it, but when im hitting up the twisties, I bust out the Sidi's. (Like my rhyme )

 

so did u learn that everyone goes down or did u learn a real lesson.

not tryin to sound like a dick but the learning in the most important part. u wouldnt believe how many morons do something and then do the same damn thing again and again.

 

Any pictures man? Remember riding boots are a good thing.

 

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Good to hear your alright though.

 

Yes learned that everyone does go down that i am not special im just like anyone and can fall. Learned that wearing my gear helped. i dont sometimes i mean always helmet and gloves but not always jacket. I know now that i need to watch the corners better. Also learned falling HURTS.

I bet the major prob was my tires were cold too. I have made lower turns and faster with no problems. I had only been riding for about 5 mins before i hit the turn and then the ground. How long does it take to warm up a tire?

 

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well there ya go... thats the million dollar question then isn't it?

 

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well there ya go... thats the million dollar question then isn't it?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Ha Ha well never had this problem before so thought maybe id ask.

 

It depends on the tire manufacturer, the weather conditions, and the condition of the tire.

At least a few good, hard starts and stops. Weaving side-to-side doesn't do **** for heating up your tire.