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Originally Posted by Mr Bogus @ Feb. 28 2008, 3:01 PM Yea but most are pretty much incapable of maintaining the slide either (no dirt bike experience) Any guesses on how many could ride the slide? Â*
Really a bad situation for most... let up, get highsided, dont letup, lowside.... Â*
Learning this skill on a busa is a bad bad idea too.... you better have it down pat before hopping on and trying it...(well unless you got lots of $$ for plastic) |
Compare the two
Low Side. The fall is about 32 inches. The initial impact is on the strongest part of my body, my legs and hips.
High Side. You are lifted slightly and now falling from 50-70 inches in height. There is a higher tendency to land on your head, shoulder, and chest. Ribs and worse"¦neck and head impact are more likely to occur. Once you have it the ground"¦. Look back.. there is a 600lb motorcycle coming at you.
I've had plenty of both racing cross country and motocross. There is no doubt in my mind which one hurts worse. I'll take a low side any day.
Improper braking is the initial cause. The really need to be focused on.
It is actually possible to release the brake. But it can only be done if the wheels are close in alignment. I haven't had a lockup happen on the busa, but I have had the back in hanging out while the back was spinning from a drag race launch gone bad on two occasions. Immediate chopping the throttle can have the same results.