Going into the Gravel- How To Handle?

[299]

When the bike is going into the gravel, how do we able to pick ourselves away from it and back into the track path? Any idea?

[2Bpencil]

i think it's more important to "settle" down first before thinking about going back to the track path when entering the gravel..

based on experience.. when entering into the gravel, do not turn the handlebar as doing so will definitely invite a fall..

instead try keeping the handlebar straight and maintaining balance, at the same time tapping the brake lightly (depending on your speed on the gravel)

only after the bike has stop then turn and ride slowly out of the gravel and back to the track..

[original_ss]

Pls DO NOT attempt to use ur front brake...

U can jam ur rear brake if u noe hw to counter a ski...but once u use ur front brakes, u will fall...

[Raptor]

Pls DO NOT attempt to use ur front brake...

U can jam ur rear brake if u noe hw to counter a ski...but once u use ur front brakes, u will fall...

 

Been there, done that, and got the scratches on the fairings before whilst on the CBR1000RR. A few times even. $$$$

 

Not when you are on a supermotard. Enter the gravel, slide back on the seat, and dirt ride your way out of it. Been there and done that too.

[zacx76]

that just happen to me last week tuesday,n broke my right clip-on..

i tried to control it by turning my handle left n right BUT it tend to dig in

n log my front wheel n mini-wheelie to my right.. Now searching for

clip-on...$$$

[ambasnakeman]

if u r heading way too fast....towards tyre wall.....just pull down the bike and fall.

 

as for trying to save urself......stick out both legs....be very firm with handle bar, coz front wheel will change direction on its own due to gravel surface, dont squeeze but have finger gently on brake lever.......

 

and countersteer.

[GTboy]

i think it will be advisable to clutch in as well. but correct me if i'm wrong. thinking of the gravels, the level of the grounds very the not smooth. experienced myself at turn 6. when i as really new to track. tried to slow down, but the ground was damn bumpy such dat it made me open up my throttle a few times. till i hit the tyres. felt really really stupid dat time, coz turn 6 gravel area was damn big, and i still manage to go n hit the tyres....hahaha....stupid rite????

[RustyStar]

if u r heading way too fast....towards tyre wall.....just pull down the bike and fall.

 

as for trying to save urself......stick out both legs....be very firm with handle bar, coz front wheel will change direction on its own due to gravel surface, dont squeeze but have finger gently on brake lever.......

 

and countersteer.

 

That's what I did yesterday...minimal bike damage, I am ok except for a fractured collarbone. Tried to control it but the handlebars was tankslapping like mad even with the damper on... had to ditch my bike when I saw the wall...both me and bike stopped next to it.

 

I will not be greedy to eat the corners like that again like that in future.

[MC28]

I just brake as much as i can before i hit the gravel, once in relax on the handle, slowly braking until close to a stop and then proceed to turn out onto the track..Both legs out just in case by the way...

[racingter]

i hav tried b4.just clam urself down try not to brake too much,throttle slowly and soon u will be out of there.....just tap a bit of ur brake,mai kan chiong.

[R1ming9404]

do not press front brake ba. i experience myself. press front the tyre give way. and my damper is hard as they move right i nid to use my full force to move handle left. but still fall badly. sianz. cant even think well when i noe i'm FINISH.. haa..

[benny 1o]

i kana also b4. go in gravel.

 

next thing i know, wheels start sinking and i also dunno wat i did on instinct, but wat i know is i'm on de ground rolling liao, see my bike final flip down, heart pain. haha...

 

malaysian guy come push up bike for me, i go up, tried to start, can't start. shag, big headache.

 

den i realise not in neutral. haha. kick to neutral den start le. den go pit see bike knock sand and stones out. tats all.

 

thanx for reading.

[racingter]

do not press front brake ba. i experience myself. press front the tyre give way. and my damper is hard as they move right i nid to use my full force to move handle left. but still fall badly. sianz. cant even think well when i noe i'm FINISH.. haa..

 

u not sleep huh?racer

[R1ming9404]

u not sleep huh?racer

 

u think my balls so big to sleep when riding on the track???

[GuiNNeSS]

I had the unpleasant experience of entering the gravel after turn 2 at around 120+km/h.

 

Perhaps this is one instance where ABS is a good thing on the track. I immediately straighted the bike up and stood on the footpegs just before entering the gravel. As I was going through the gravel, front and rear ABS pumping away non stop, bike almost in a tankslap, but became more stable as the speed dropped to below 80.

 

Finally came to the end of the sea of gravel, stopped at the grass to catch my breath, then had some fun spinning up the rear wheel while exiting the gravel trap.

 

Lesson learnt : Do not day dream on the track!

[benny 1o]

I had the unpleasant experience of entering the gravel after turn 2 at around 120+km/h.

 

Perhaps this is one instance where ABS is a good thing on the track. I immediately straighted the bike up and stood on the footpegs just before entering the gravel. As I was going through the gravel, front and rear ABS pumping away non stop, bike almost in a tankslap, but became more stable as the speed dropped to below 80.

 

Finally came to the end of the sea of gravel, stopped at the grass to catch my breath, then had some fun spinning up the rear wheel while exiting the gravel trap.

 

Lesson learnt : Do not day dream on the track!

 

i dunno why, this always happen to me also. sometimes de mind just seems to drift away... lost my concentration a few times already. had a few scares..

[ultrasmurf]

Try standing up on the footpeg, easier to balance and less bump reach the hand from the butt so you can control throttle brake and clutch slightly better.

[Raptor]

PG Turn 2 has to be taken as late as possible and then pulling the bike down hard to clip the apex. If done correctly.. you will be pointed to the outside of Turn 3... just nice.

 

For reference...it is possible to knee down on Turn 2 on a DRZ400SM, full bore, 5th gear.