I stole this from the Hunter Ducati Owners Group forum.
http://www.motorsportretro.com/2009/06/ ... -to-crash/
How (or not) to drop it
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Bob Bennett
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How (or not) to drop it
Regards, Bob
R80 RS
R80 RS
Re: How (or not) to drop it
That's an interesting video, and unfortunately my experience agrees with the two of them.
Our circumstances are a bit different too. They ride on a racing surface, with known corners and good vision.
Us lot ride on public roads, often on a less than optimal surface, and frequently without knowing what's on or around the corner. The obstacles that cause deceleration are everywhere, and rarely include a wall of hay bales, unless they're on the back off a slow moving truck!
The instant the "lose" happens is over in a yoctosecond, but the short period afterwards can sure feel like an eternity. I can remember thinking "tuck arms in, relax" as I felt an airborne turning sensation just before the THUNCK onto the ground. Not a lot of control in there I'm afraid, despite what was going thru my mind. Thank goodness for an underbrush covered downhill landing just beyond the downed tree that I sailed over!
Our circumstances are a bit different too. They ride on a racing surface, with known corners and good vision.
Us lot ride on public roads, often on a less than optimal surface, and frequently without knowing what's on or around the corner. The obstacles that cause deceleration are everywhere, and rarely include a wall of hay bales, unless they're on the back off a slow moving truck!
The instant the "lose" happens is over in a yoctosecond, but the short period afterwards can sure feel like an eternity. I can remember thinking "tuck arms in, relax" as I felt an airborne turning sensation just before the THUNCK onto the ground. Not a lot of control in there I'm afraid, despite what was going thru my mind. Thank goodness for an underbrush covered downhill landing just beyond the downed tree that I sailed over!
Cheers, Steve
Victoria, S.E.Oz.
1982 R100RSR100RS supergallery. https://boxerboy81.smugmug.com/R100RS
2006 K1200R.
1994 R1100GS.
Victoria, S.E.Oz.
1982 R100RSR100RS supergallery. https://boxerboy81.smugmug.com/R100RS
2006 K1200R.
1994 R1100GS.
Re: How (or not) to drop it
I don't have the link anymore, but saw a helicopter shot of someone crashing at high speed on the mountain part of the IOM : TT , I don't think that the guy could have survived, not good
Charles
Replica 1070 R90/S (based on 82 RT)
1975 R90/6
Replica 1070 R90/S (based on 82 RT)
1975 R90/6
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Re: How (or not) to drop it
I think you are talking about this clip of Conor Cummings crash, and he did survive! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sL8YXQDLzVcchasbmw wrote:I don't have the link anymore, but saw a helicopter shot of someone crashing at high speed on the mountain part of the IOM : TT , I don't think that the guy could have survived, not good