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21-08-06, 06:45 AM
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How far can you lean over in the Rain ?
Last week a gsxr was in front of me on the way home from work.
It was raining - no matter how fast/slow I go I am not able to lean the bike over more than ~20 degrees. Anything above that my tryres start to skid all over the place. I'm on Z6's , same was on the Road Attacks. But the guy in front of me was able to lean over completely - as I would be able on a dry surface... |
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21-08-06, 07:28 AM
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Confidence and smoothness
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21-08-06, 07:55 AM
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Personally I find that I can lean over quite far in the rain - but only if there is a good strong gale blowing to support my tiny little frame.
 Oh, we're talking leaning bikes!  Um, in that case, actually, pretty much the same as dry on the Blue 'Blade and that's on M1s. But definately not as far on the SV - though I must admit to not actually knowing what tyres that's running (never had to change them yet)! |
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21-08-06, 08:07 AM
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I would tend to agree with Viney - its very likely to all be in your mind (if the tyres are in a good condition of course) - I was told during my lessons (and have ridden like it where I can) to ride in the wet as you would in the dry....
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21-08-06, 08:12 AM
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Sorry I am confused :- rain, bike, ride. something does not make sense here.
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21-08-06, 08:17 AM
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******* clouds were laying in wait for me five miles out from home. I swear they were hiding behind some trees. 
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21-08-06, 08:24 AM
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I quite enjoy riding in the rain. The almost teasing way you have to handle the bike gives some sort of a high especially when motoring a bit   Cheers Ben
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21-08-06, 08:27 AM
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21-08-06, 08:29 AM
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I keep trying everytime... well I try it twice - almost do a highsider, bike wobbles for a few secs until I get it back under control... |
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21-08-06, 08:32 AM
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Till you fall over-------------stupid boy
 But not being a proper biker I prefer not to ride in the rain,alas when the situation arises being smooth,no harsh acceleration,braking or cornering and respect for my self preservation means that I probably have about 80% of my normal lean |
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