We have a lot of new members on the board, and I wanted to through this out there. If you are riding a bike, any bike, are a new rider, take the MSF safety course. You will learn things that will save your life and save your bike. One of the things that new riders sometimes forget is how to control a motorcycle in the event of tire lockup. When the rear tire locks up and the rear of the bike begins to swing around, the first instinct is to release the brake. Bad idea. Why? If the rear tire slides around and the bike is not traveling in a linear direction, releasing the brake will let the tire regain traction, at this time the bike will "snap up" and a high side could result. This will be influenced by how far out of line your rear tire is in relation to the front tire. Instead of releasing the brake, steer into the direction of the swing, meaning, if you the rear end is coming around on the throttle side, steer right and keep the rear brake pressed and ride out the skid.
Unfortunately, motorcycles do not stop as fast as they can accelerate, so be careful, and always wear your gear.
Please, I am not always the best at explaining things, so feel free to add to this.
Unfortunately, motorcycles do not stop as fast as they can accelerate, so be careful, and always wear your gear.
Please, I am not always the best at explaining things, so feel free to add to this.