Braking

[desertrat]

I'm getting out of the "two dead" thread and I'll post this here. It sounds like they could have avoided a collision (at least one that serious) , whoever was at fault, unless they were really flying had he braked correctly. This is assuming there actually were 180' skid marks.
Motorcycle Riding Skills Series Hard Braking Tips - Sport Rider
It's one of the main things I'm afraid I'll do. Over react when the unexpected jumps out in front of you. So far I haven't, the only time I've locked up the rear is when a buzzard flew right in front of me on a turn. I remembered to straighten the bike first though.
Go and practice emergency braking! In a safe place, but do it like they showed you in M/C safety school. In turns, avoiding the bus and a "panic" stop. Do it several times a year, maybe once a month.

 

[GWguy]

I'm getting out of the "two dead" thread and I'll post this here. It sounds like they could have avoided a collision (at least one that serious) , whoever was at fault, unless they were really flying had he braked correctly. This is assuming there actually were 180' skid marks.
Motorcycle Riding Skills Series Hard Braking Tips - Sport Rider
It's one of the main things I'm afraid I'll do. Over react when the unexpected jumps out in front of you. So far I haven't, the only time I've locked up the rear is when a buzzard flew right in front of me on a turn. I remembered to straighten the bike first though.
Go and practice emergency braking! In a safe place, but do it like they showed you in M/C safety school. In turns, avoiding the bus and a "panic" stop. Do it several times a year, maybe once a month.

Around here you get to practice at LEAST once a week..... whether you want to or not.

 

[desertrat]

Around here you get to practice at LEAST once a week..... whether you want to or not.

Good point.

 

[Dutch6]

 

[aps45819]

It sounds like they could have avoided a collision (at least one that serious) , whoever was at fault, unless they were really flying had he braked correctly. This is assuming there actually were 180' skid marks.

No telling what his passenger did, she might have contributed to the loss of control.

 

[Wenchy]

No telling what his passenger did, she might have contributed to the loss of control.

Another reason for me not to get on the back.

You all be careful out there.

 

[desertrat]

No telling what his passenger did, she might have contributed to the loss of control.

I can't even imagine what it would be like to have to brake hard on a sport bike with someone basically riding on your shoulders.

 

[GWguy]

Another reason for me not to get on the back.

You all be careful out there.

Yes, Mommy.....



Thanx.....

 

[GWguy]

I can't even imagine what it would be like to have to brake hard on a sport bike with someone basically riding on your shoulders.

Even just straight line riding looks tough. With a passenger, the center of gravity is so high, and they are sitting, basically, on the fender. Hit the brakes, and like DR says, the weight is pushed forward and up over the driver. If the bike is angled, the passenger slides forward to the side and pushes the arms of the driver, and looses control.