Re: [ST] Slippery

["Masiak, Richard" <Richard_Masiak@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

They are probably correct.  I experienced that as a newbie rider.  When in Connecticut I commuted to work on the Merritt Pkwy.  There's a tunnel in West Haven.  Right at the entrance of the tunnel, water run off usually happens.  One fall night it was cold enough for the water to freeze.  I didn't realize it until I was maybe 50 yards away with no where to go.  The ice covered both lanes and looked thick.  My mind thought "ok this is it, my first wreck and it's gonna hurt".  I could see myself bouncing off the tunnel walls and hear the crunching metal in my head. I took a deep breath, stayed straight with no sudden movements (body, brakes, throttle or otherwise) and braced for what I thought was the inevitable BUT just breezed over it instead unscathed.  

That was an experience I'll never forget, but what you say below seemed to work for me that day.

Rich

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[mailto:st-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Marc Van Est
Sent: Friday, November 18, 2005 7:09 AM
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Subject: Re: [ST] Need a front wheel


My off-road buddies tell me the key to avoiding the front washing out when you hit something slippery is to keep your body position steady, and change nothing.

Don't adjust throttle, direction, brake etc.

Keep doing what you were doing when you went in and centrifugal forces on the wheels will help you come out the same way.

Doesn't help much in a corner though.......


cheers


Marc
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