dropped my busa again.
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Re: dropped mi busa again.
Dude, do I have to come over and show you how to ride it?
Hope you're OK. Sounds like bike is repairable or little/no damage.
What were the circumstances? speed; weather conditions; Cold tires/cold alphalt; sand on the road; painted road surface?
Dude, do I have to come over and show you how to ride it?
Hope you're OK. Sounds like bike is repairable or little/no damage.
What were the circumstances? speed; weather conditions; Cold tires/cold alphalt; sand on the road; painted road surface?
c10
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Well there are many factors . Dust on the road / air pressure ( what are your tires set at ? ) oil/water to much front brake application for level of traction/contact patch of front tire . How old is the tire ( DOT date code ) is the tire cupped / worn ?
Do you have a hand condition were you can not feel as well as others ? two fingers /3 our all four on your lever ?
Have the brakes ever been serviced/bleed ?
Well there are many factors . Dust on the road / air pressure ( what are your tires set at ? ) oil/water to much front brake application for level of traction/contact patch of front tire . How old is the tire ( DOT date code ) is the tire cupped / worn ?
Do you have a hand condition were you can not feel as well as others ? two fingers /3 our all four on your lever ?
Have the brakes ever been serviced/bleed ?
Re: dropped mi busa again.
Do you want to borrow my name? I haven't fallen in some time even at the track day.
Do you want to borrow my name? I haven't fallen in some time even at the track day.
RedBusarider
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I have heard many people wanting to make there brakes stronger but never anyone say they want to "soften" them up - That's a first.
Makes me think it might be a tire issue and or other stuff which you forgot to tell us about - like pressure, age, mileage, surface conditions, how many drinks you had etc.
Do you have stock brakes? Stock levers? Stock wheels? Details, details, details..........
If you really want help give us more info - got any pictures?
I have heard many people wanting to make there brakes stronger but never anyone say they want to "soften" them up - That's a first.
Makes me think it might be a tire issue and or other stuff which you forgot to tell us about - like pressure, age, mileage, surface conditions, how many drinks you had etc.
Do you have stock brakes? Stock levers? Stock wheels? Details, details, details..........
If you really want help give us more info - got any pictures?
Re: dropped mi busa again.
I have EBC HH pads and Galfer SS brake lines on mine and they're one finger stoppers. It will do a stoppie anytime I'm not careful so I've learned to m o d u l a t e them when under hard stops or slow downs. I run PR2s and have never had a problem with them gripping, leaned over or straight up. Have a low side or what? Define "dropped it again" for us.
I have EBC HH pads and Galfer SS brake lines on mine and they're one finger stoppers. It will do a stoppie anytime I'm not careful so I've learned to m o d u l a t e them when under hard stops or slow downs. I run PR2s and have never had a problem with them gripping, leaned over or straight up. Have a low side or what? Define "dropped it again" for us.
What technique are you using when you stop?
If you immediately grab a handful of brake you are just asking to lock up the front wheel. I have had more than one friend learn that the hard way.
I know it is hard to do but even in those someone pulled out in front of me moments you have to train yourself to gently squeeze the lever at first. This causes more weight to transfer to your front wheel allowing you to squeeze more brake without locking up. Keep in mind debris, oil and water change this too.
Find a parking lot and try to stop at progressively shorter distances. Has to be reflex.
How many fingers do you brake with and what tire do you use?
If you immediately grab a handful of brake you are just asking to lock up the front wheel. I have had more than one friend learn that the hard way.
I know it is hard to do but even in those someone pulled out in front of me moments you have to train yourself to gently squeeze the lever at first. This causes more weight to transfer to your front wheel allowing you to squeeze more brake without locking up. Keep in mind debris, oil and water change this too.
Find a parking lot and try to stop at progressively shorter distances. Has to be reflex.
How many fingers do you brake with and what tire do you use?
PADEROLIS
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Just so everyone knows, I did not start this thread! One of my coworkers did without my knowledge! With that being said, yes I did have a little mishap while at the Busa Stampede in California. I know what I did wrong, I was following too closely and when the rider in front of me tapped his brake I grabbed mine and locked up. The rider behind me got it on video. The bike suffered some cosmetic damage on its right side but is otherwise okay. I'm always running cameras on the bike and tend to get a little close when following, it caught up with me!!
Here is the short version...
Just so everyone knows, I did not start this thread! One of my coworkers did without my knowledge! With that being said, yes I did have a little mishap while at the Busa Stampede in California. I know what I did wrong, I was following too closely and when the rider in front of me tapped his brake I grabbed mine and locked up. The rider behind me got it on video. The bike suffered some cosmetic damage on its right side but is otherwise okay. I'm always running cameras on the bike and tend to get a little close when following, it caught up with me!!
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Re: dropped mi busa again.
Glad ur alright brother. What tire you running up front ?
Glad ur alright brother. What tire you running up front ?
PADEROLIS
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It is a Dunlop Q2 race take off. They were on it when I bought the bike. I usually ran Michelin PP 2CTs on my Gen 1, this is my first time having Dunlop tires.
It is a Dunlop Q2 race take off. They were on it when I bought the bike. I usually ran Michelin PP 2CTs on my Gen 1, this is my first time having Dunlop tires.
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Glad you're ok, sorry about the bike. Good thing there wasn't a car coming as it would have either flattened your bike, the cameraman or both!
Glad you're ok, sorry about the bike. Good thing there wasn't a car coming as it would have either flattened your bike, the cameraman or both!
PADEROLIS
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I grabbed a handful of brake! I have a habit of using all my fingers when braking! I know it is said a lot... But it happened so fast!! It really has to practiced and embedded in. At that moment I honestly thought I hadn't grabbed the lever too aggressively, but the end result suggests otherwise.
I grabbed a handful of brake! I have a habit of using all my fingers when braking! I know it is said a lot... But it happened so fast!! It really has to practiced and embedded in. At that moment I honestly thought I hadn't grabbed the lever too aggressively, but the end result suggests otherwise.
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