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Well for the first time I went down on pavement while moving, barely. Just a skinned knee and sprained big toe (must of got caught and twisted under the bike) and a little rash on the crash bar.
I was entering a parking lot from the street (too fast, I know) while turning when a car started backing out. I hit the brakes (not hard) and went down on the low side. I was barely moving went I landed. The tires never skidded (I don't think).
So what happened? I was leaning into the turn into the parking lot when I hit the brakes. I am guessing that my speed quickly dropped to the point that the centrifugal force couldn't balance my lean, my body and steering couldn't adjust quick enough and I went down.
Any other thoughts?
There probably was enough time and space to straighten out before braking, but that would have to happen by automatic reflex and I didn't have that skill.
David
I was entering a parking lot from the street (too fast, I know) while turning when a car started backing out. I hit the brakes (not hard) and went down on the low side. I was barely moving went I landed. The tires never skidded (I don't think).
So what happened? I was leaning into the turn into the parking lot when I hit the brakes. I am guessing that my speed quickly dropped to the point that the centrifugal force couldn't balance my lean, my body and steering couldn't adjust quick enough and I went down.
Any other thoughts?
There probably was enough time and space to straighten out before braking, but that would have to happen by automatic reflex and I didn't have that skill.
David