Originally Posted by Quiff Wichard

hya you clever dudes. no apologiesfor this long question and explanation- I want to get your thoughts in a thread that I can direct the sufferer of a tank slapper to..

went on a long days riding with my local county riders group..

One of the ladies. helen , who rides an 03 R6 and rides it very very well had a major tank slapper on the M6 at about 80mph.. ! and it really shook her up..

didnt witness it as I was in front of her.. which is rare!.
we were last 2 in a group of seven

just noticed she wasnt behind me.. so slowed down and she was tootling (50ish) along.. I thought something mechanical.. so when we all pulled off and stopped at lights she said she thought she was going to die and was clearly upset..


into a lay by and a sit down for her and she was Ok to proceed after 10 mins.. to a hot coffee stop

but- she is worried it was her riding or something to do with her bike>??

so what causes tank slappers.. ? too quick lane change?
hitting a cats eye at 80?..

mefinks it will afect her confidence in herself and her bike and want to reassure her that it aint her fault.. I have never had one.. NEARLY did over that hump on the way to Hawes(norf meets south 06) so I kinda understand the feeling

but no lie- she was white as a ghost. .. !..

and- she is a super rider.. its not a woman thing I assure you.tyre pressures were fine etc etc..