Advise about riding on gravel

[Pop]

I live out in the country and everyday I need to ride my Busa on 1 mile of gravel before any pavement. I have fallen twice in my life on any bike and both times were on this gravel road. Minor scratches on the fairing abd nothing on me.

Is there a trick to this?

 

[aussiekeeper]

Move to the suburbs.................

 

[kromdom]

pave the gravel road?

 

[pashnit]

No. The Busa is a long, low & heavy bike that'll aid you in your gravel traversage. Point the bike, look ahead, and keep a nice steady speed with RPM's at the ready. If the front end is plowing, you need to slow down.

 

[kml]

Stay off the front brake.

 

[k03gsxr750]

Smooth and steady is the answer sir.
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[Pop]

Thank you fellas!

 

[red1100cc]

it depends on road conditions. nice gravel roads, i keep my speed up, weight back, hands light on the bars, deep seat and a far away look. when it gets rough, i slow down, stand up on my pegs to lower my center of gravity, and advance the throttle some to keep it from dying while your working your way around rocks like some trials rider.
hope that helps.

 

[busa-saga]

off the front brake and easy and steady on the gas.

 

[suede]

I hear ya, i got 4 miles of loose gravel before i hit the hiway, no sudden movements also helps in keepin it right side up, and dont try to force it anywhere, just kinda let it go where it wants with a little hazing to keep it where you want it

 

[pashnit]

I hear ya, i got 4 miles of loose gravel before i hit the hiway, no sudden movements also helps in keepin it right side up, and dont try to force it anywhere, just kinda let it go where it wants with a little hazing to keep it where you want it

Suede, first post.

 

[gueroaero]

all very good advise. Just don't get in a hurry, slow and steady is definitely the best way to deal with it.

 

[Hayabusa=Mistress]

I got caught doing a squid move. Assuming the road conditions would be the same, I made a left turn onto a county road that I ride on everyday. Little did I know, it was all under construction with loose gravel all over. I went around the corner "blindly" and did a drift/skidded. However, I didn't tip over because my natural instincts to keep it up and the lessons I've learned from Basic Rider Course kicked in.

I rode for nearly 3 miles on a CURVY gravel road with changing elevation throughout. At the end, it's all about taking it slower and increasing your awareness. Remember that with roads like these, NO SUDDEN, ABRUPT MOVEMENTS!

Good luck.

 

[pashnit]

Find some hardpack. Much better than the loose stuff.

 

[Blanca BusaLess]

Stay upright don't lean over too far when and if turning . Take large wide circles and not tight ones where you need to lean over . If you lean too much you can wash out and fall over. Don't be embarassed to put your feet down either .
I lived in Tn on dirt/gravel roads and every day was an adventure .
Just slow and easy and like others said not too much throttle .

 

[Pop]

Stay upright don't lean over too far when and if turning . Take large wide circles and not tight ones where you need to lean over . If you lean too much you can wash out and fall over. Don't be embarassed to put your feet down either . I lived in Tn on dirt/gravel roads and every day was an adventure .
Just slow and easy and like others said not too much throttle .

That is where I screwed the pooch!

 

[071300r]

dont be afraid of it be confident! you will mind fuc& your self on this you can do it just nice and smooth. remember smooth, equals no front brakes, and no sudden movements and light on that throttle!

 

[semi]

balance, throttle control, and knowing the limits of your available traction

 

[Pop]

I am actually wanting to trade my 2005 for a 2009 and my heart bleeds thinking about taking the new 2009 on the mandatory gravel to/from work. Just the regular wear/tear breaks my heart!

 

[Busakid08]

buy a dirtbike


Damn good way to lern about how a bike handles when sliding :0