bwb crash
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SilveradoTX
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That definitely could have been worse for the rider, the bike and the other rider. Glad everyone came out well.
Yeah, it's Rob, he has an 1190, Higbee raced it last year some.
nikfleisch
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Sexy paint scheme none the less.....
Now he's thinking it was probably the tires, race take-offs nearing the end of life for use.
Not saying that it couldn't have been the case, but I seriously doubt that.
Looks like he went down way before he started leaning into the curve.
What tires was he running? Not sure how much people have read up on "track" tires and heat cycling but these tires have evolved over the past few years. A few years ago "heat cycles" were a big issue with using take off's on the street...however, it's been proven that new tires are using compounds that don't "cycle out" nearly like their counterparts did. Unless his take offs tires were completely bald and f'd and not suitable for use AT ALL then I'd say this is more likely a case of rider error than faulty take off's or brake malfunction. A take off that is near its end of cycle is still going to offer a fair amount of grip; grip comparable to most street tires. ...
. The biggest issue here is that people dont realize that when they are running non DOT approved track tires or even something 80/20 that they are most likely never reaching temps near what they are designed to be used for.
"Heat Cycling" is not what it was two years ago...Compounds have evolved.. people are still wrecking with them and still blaming them for it... when they should do some research and find that even when they are running fast paced on their fav. twisty road the tire is still at 20+ degrees less than where it should be.
Just my thoughts, and this is not directed at you Dean, but at the idea of "take off's" on the street.
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Im starting to think that he just screwed, it happens, seeing a lot of excuses being thrown out there, especially this one. That doesnt make sense. The tires are what stop the bike, regardless of the brake system. Ive always heard running take offs is a bad idea.
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Mowgoli84 [up] that makes sense.
When people eat **** its in most's nature to blame someone or something else. I have over the years grown into the bad habit of owning up to my ******** before I should, but its better than blaming tires, brakes, wind, and shiny objects.
******* lame to blame the Buell for his own **** up, just from that little clip it looks like he was setting up for the corner, puckered up and grabbed a handful of front brake, I dont know how else you would wash the front end out just before a downhill turn...
******* lame to blame the Buell for his own **** up, just from that little clip it looks like he was setting up for the corner, puckered up and grabbed a handful of front brake, I dont know how else you would wash the front end out just before a downhill turn...
I agree with it being his fault(not that I saw it or anything). Granted I'm not bashing him, I've had a few experiences where I've gone in too hot or did something stupid and almost gone down(luckily didn't) but it sure looked like he was going down before the corner(grabbed the front brake too hard entering the turn).
Honestly, I've ridden with a lot of people most seem to ride beyond their skill level(myself included, at times). Since I got my buell I try more to just go out and ride comfortably, and enjoy it, rather than seek an adrenaline rush.
Honestly, I've ridden with a lot of people most seem to ride beyond their skill level(myself included, at times). Since I got my buell I try more to just go out and ride comfortably, and enjoy it, rather than seek an adrenaline rush.
and that is the risk with this sort of riding on these sorts of roads.,, he puckered while setting up and lost the front. and thats what happened. he is real fortunate to not take out the other guy too. if they all accept that risk that they can injure or be injured then woohoooo, but usually that isnt the case. lucky in this instance that the other rider had experience and calm also and didnt pucker at his moment.
