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Old Aug 29th, 2010, 5:55 am   #1 (permalink)
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Which way do you fall?

After low-siding about three weeks ago, I am starting to think about the crash, well maybe the physics . Anyway, when I low-sided at the track, I remember going down towards my right, however, I wondered if our southern hemisphere buddies go down on the left side?
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Old Aug 29th, 2010, 8:10 am   #2 (permalink)
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I'm better at going left than right, I figured it had something to do with being right handed but maybe its because when we (downunder) go left its the sharper turn and less cars to worry about?...
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Old Aug 29th, 2010, 8:32 am   #3 (permalink)
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I prefer a middle of the road approach to get offs, my last one (a biggie) was straight over the front, too much front brake for tooooooo long . Sure seems like a lot of guys low side the Hyper based on the number of WTB exhaust pipes, hand guards etc. Prolly a good thing, I'd choose a low side over a high side any day
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Old Aug 29th, 2010, 11:07 am   #4 (permalink)
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Yes, you'll notice that whenever someone crashes in the Southern Hemisphere, the bike always spins counter-clockwise as it slides down the track. In the Northern Hemisphere, they always spin clockwise. Try it and you'll see!



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Depends on what side of the bike washes out.
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Gezz that was lucky, I would hate for my bike to go up and never see it again!!!

Spose it would save some tar seal applied cosmetic enhancements tho
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Old Aug 30th, 2010, 7:45 pm   #9 (permalink)
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After low-siding about three weeks ago, I am starting to think about the crash, well maybe the physics . Anyway, when I low-sided at the track, I remember going down towards my right, however, I wondered if our southern hemisphere buddies go down on the left side?
Well my last crash it went to the left and stayed down cause the bitch ran over it.
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i personally like the FACE-PLANT!!!
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