Joe, Here's the 20 - minute video of Hyampum Road to Hayfork. Gimme a timestamp if you're interested in my analysis. In general, I'm just cruising, not really riding "angry", so there isn't much technical to say. One thing I would highly recommend, especially in these rally situations where you are riding an unfamiliar road, is to always stay in a lower gear than you might normally, and use rpm's and engine braking to your advantage. This, combined with judicious
trail braking (link to good explanation) should keep you from having those "moments" in a turn that decreases radius faster than you anticipated.
Hyampum Road to Hayfork videoGreat subject! Below is a post when the topic came up some time ago.... Following andyoutandabout at this years WCR this method proved itself several times!!!
Re: Braking Into Turns
Some time ago there was a discussion about Braking upon approaching and entering a turn.
As with other subjects, a variety of opinions were expressed; and as with other subjects, some of those opinions were inconsequential to the actual discussion.
Of those pertinent to the discussion, some stated that all Braking should take place PRIOR to commencing the turn itself.
Perhaps in the theoretical world of oils, hard tires & such that would be acceptable, however in the real world of unknowns, such as entering a turn too fast or dreaded decreasing radius turns, the automobile that does not see the motorcyclist, the debris on the road surface encountered unexpectedly, the animal that appears seemingly from out of nowhere et al; such comments are as inconsequential as the various unsubstantiated assertions.
Encounter any of the above scenarios (and a myriad of others!) and the compromises such as those made with the tire upon which you do not plan to exceed its’ capabilities are negated by circumstances unexpectedly forced upon you; there is no allowance for not expecting the unexpected.
As with counter steering practice, braking drills & judicious application of throttle when riding in the rain or sand strewn surfaces, etcetera – correct application of both front and rear brakes while entering turns under CONTROLLED circumstances is important. When unexpectedly, that touch of additional measure of braking is needed, there is at least a chance that the motorcyclist remains in control.
To that extent, brake indicator lights were installed in several different locations. The blue light is the front & the red light is for the rear.
The first part of the video is of modest speeds, the next part is of more open sweepers & then along the rim of a canyon. It closes with less modest speeds over an exceptionally rough road meandering through a forested area.
The original footage was lost to the ether during editing – this version is less incisive & concise however I trust it shows the principle involved.
Please note: No suggestions are given nor any advice proffered and certainly no dogma involved, just noting an option.
Ride safe,
Midget.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UX0OKbLyxZw
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