RE: [ST] Skill question on "Tank slap"

[danch <danch@xxxxxxxxx>]

Ashby, Andrew said

> Based on Keith Code's book, "Twist of the Wrist II." (I think that's the
> title).   The best thing you can do under this situation is to RELAX.   The
> tendency is to tighten up and try to man handle compliance, which in reality
> makes it worse.
> 


Good book. I've found that "RELAX" works in most situations on 
motorcycles.
I've had a bit of a waggle on the ST once. Comming out of a turn onto 
rough pavement, gave the throttle a wack, and off we launched down the 
street with my mount shaking its head. Just let it get it out of its 
system (throttle stayed on, mostly) and once I got onto smooth 
pavement it settled down. Not nearly as scary as I'd thought it would 
be, but then again, this wasn't quite lock to lock. Remember, the rear 
wheel that's driving the show is a bloody big gyroscope!

- -danch
('01 BRG)




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