If you've seen this before, I apologize, if not, enjoy! https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0G...VnM/view?pli=1
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Thank you for the link. That was outstanding.
Can you post Part 1?
This might be Part 1 but i can't open it where i am to check.
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Since fall is here & street riding is getting fewer & farther between potential rides, I watched the "Unrideables" part 1-2 again...,
posted by recycled64 & Steve Murdoch.
Good stuff all around...even Wayne mentioning the unforeseen dangers inherent in racing at that level & accepting the consequences.GS\'s since 1982: 55OMZ, 550ES, 750ET, (2) 1100ET\'s, 1100S, 1150ES. Current ride is an 83 Katana. Wifes bike is an 84 GS 1150ESComment
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Yeah, crazy stuff. Glad I don't have to ride a 500cc 2 stroke on track days. They wouldn't have amateur track days if the bikes were that wild today.
PS: I like Schwantz mo-betta, he's got a sense of humor.Last edited by Buffalo Bill; 10-15-2020, 12:02 PM.1982 GS1100G-
1990 GSX750/1127
1987 Honda CBR600F Hurricane
1985 Kawasaki GPz750Comment
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You'd be counting highsides all day.
The intestinal fortitude required to ride a 500 cc 2-stroke tuned to the limit with no traction control, ABS or any other rider aids is incredible. As we saw in this video, even the best riders in the world were launched into orbit with just a hair too much pressure on the throttle.Comment
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What causes the High Side? Is it rear wheel spin then grab? Or does it has something to do with the wheel base and steering geometry? I watched the video and noticed all the High side crashes. Just curious.You'd be counting highsides all day.
The intestinal fortitude required to ride a 500 cc 2-stroke tuned to the limit with no traction control, ABS or any other rider aids is incredible. As we saw in this video, even the best riders in the world were launched into orbit with just a hair too much pressure on the throttle.My Motorcycles:
22 Kawasaki Z900 RS (Candy Tone Blue)
22 BMW K1600GT (Probably been to a town near you)
82 1100e Drag Bike (needs race engine)
81 1100e Street Bike (with race engine)
79 1000e (all original)
82 850g (all original)
80 KZ 650F (needs restored)Comment
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Right, wheel spin then grab. Happened to me at just 20 MPH, result was broken right clavicle.
Why those bikes of that period kept high siding was, those 2 stroke Grand Prix engines had a very sudden power surge at certain RPM, like a rocket boost.
Rounding a corner in a race their bikes hit that RPM power surge REAL HARD.1982 GS1100G-
1990 GSX750/1127
1987 Honda CBR600F Hurricane
1985 Kawasaki GPz750Comment
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The best riding season is just starting here. I love these videos! Reminds me of the days when I actively followed Lawson, Schwantz, et al."Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
~Herman Melville
2016 1200 Superlow
1982 CB900fComment
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Okay, so what causes the Low Slide? Would that be the front wheel loosing traction? When I was at the Moto America race this year, there were two crashes that I saw. Both it seemed like the whole motorcycle just washed out. Loosing traction both front and rear wheels. The racer just scooted on his backside not getting hurt. I suppose the modern race motorcycle is equipped with traction control and all that jazz...?My Motorcycles:
22 Kawasaki Z900 RS (Candy Tone Blue)
22 BMW K1600GT (Probably been to a town near you)
82 1100e Drag Bike (needs race engine)
81 1100e Street Bike (with race engine)
79 1000e (all original)
82 850g (all original)
80 KZ 650F (needs restored)Comment
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I believe the main factor of the the "highside" is the suspension loading up after a slide, when the tire decides to grip again, causing a massive moment of compression-bottoming of the suspension, then release, adding to the height of departure from the bike.GS\'s since 1982: 55OMZ, 550ES, 750ET, (2) 1100ET\'s, 1100S, 1150ES. Current ride is an 83 Katana. Wifes bike is an 84 GS 1150ESComment
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Usually it's the fault of the rider, leaning the bike over beyond the limit of the tire grip.
It's very common type crash on track days, newbee riders trying too hard before they learn their tires limit. Mostly none or slight injuries, bikes skuffed and some bent parts.
Can happen on a bicycle, taking a corner with sand on the pavement.Last edited by Buffalo Bill; 10-16-2020, 06:51 AM.1982 GS1100G-
1990 GSX750/1127
1987 Honda CBR600F Hurricane
1985 Kawasaki GPz750Comment
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