Sunday, August 7, 2011

How do you skid on a CRF80?

Stud is correct, simply pull the clutch and hit the rear brake a little harder than if you intend to come to a slow stop. Don't worry the rear is easy to control in skid, very easy. If you turn the handle bar slightly the rear will pull to the side you turn to. Practice this at low speed OK don't go out and try it at 40mph on your first shot, you can skid at 5 mph to practice. When you get the hang of it after an hour or so you can use a little more speed and a little more rear slide for turning in the dirt. After you have mastered it you can use the rear to maneuver around turns at a high speed like the pros. You can do this pretty easily on the road as well, but NEVER at high speed. On the pavement it is pretty much useless but a good thing to practice so you don't panic on a big powerful street bike when you inevitably skid in the rain or over oil in the road. Don't do this at high speed on the pavement, low speeds only. Like all things start small, don't ride above your ability, work up and wear all your gear without question.

No comments:

Post a Comment