still cant do it! grrrrrrrrrrrr!

Post by **Dave** » May 4th, '06, 23:11

I get my knee down all the time.

When I'm on my knees begging to go out on the bike

speedy(delboy) · Post by **speedy(delboy)** » May 4th, '06, 23:26

heres that DVD i was talking about

KNEE DOWN DVD BY SUPERBIKES

DynaMight · Post by **DynaMight** » May 5th, '06, 07:07

speedy(delboy) wrote:heres that DVD i was talking about

KNEE DOWN DVD BY SUPERBIKES

hmmm???

jason · Post by **jason** » May 5th, '06, 09:11

andrew wrote: good knee down bends are very few and far between.

yup I can only think of a couple that spring straight to mind

...the deep lane from plympton entrance onto the A38 north bound.

Im sure this is the easiest bend in the world to scrape a slider on if its clear.

probably only marred by the Armco if you fall off.

Also there is a left hand bend a little way after trago mills liskeard heading into cornwall. its on the crest of a slight hill and it goes form single lane out into two for the duration of the corner. Once again a fine example of a knee down corner mainly because you have so much room and line of sight.

I have not scraped a slider since the last time i wore leathers which is probably about 2 years ago now.

Its a strangely satisfying pastime although it s doesnt have the grin/stupidity factor of a decent wheelie.

How about some pics of everyones f ucked sliders? Im sure I have a couple of pairs in the cuboard somewhere.

clunk · Post by **clunk** » May 5th, '06, 09:21

jason wrote: ...the deep lane from plympton entrance onto the A38 north bound.

probably only marred by the Armco if you fall off.

Where a biker died a few years ago, although she was actually on her test so probably not trying to get a knee down.
Someone also died on the other side slip road after hitting the armco/bridge pillar, so maybe not such a good place to practise.

jason · Post by **jason** » May 5th, '06, 09:42

clunk wrote:
Where a biker died a few years ago, although she was actually on her test so probably not trying to get a knee down.

I would imagine she probably died on the exit pulling out into something? Very unlikely that she died in the corner itself.

the slip straightens up for long enough on the end of that corner that you can slow right down before you pull onto the A38 plenty of time to scan the traffic your about to merge with.

*disclaimer* I am not recommending that people use that corner to practise on !!! ....but once you have it sussed it is a very easy place to scrape.

sonic · Post by **sonic** » May 5th, '06, 09:48

jason wrote:
clunk wrote:
Where a biker died a few years ago, although she was actually on her test so probably not trying to get a knee down.
I would imagine she probably died on the exit pulling out into something? Very unlikely that she died in the corner itself.

she was killed on the bend, she hit the armco under the bridge itself still in the filter lane before she got to the road.

tobyedmunds · Post by **tobyedmunds** » May 5th, '06, 09:52

cheers for all the advice guys! been watching the video that was posted and will be out to try again tonite!! will have it sussed soon (i hope)

jason · Post by **jason** » May 5th, '06, 09:55

sonic wrote: she was killed on the bend, she hit the armco under the bridge itself still in the filter lane before she got to the road.

ah ok...makes you wonder how on earth she managed to do that on her test

andrew · Post by **andrew** » May 5th, '06, 10:27

jason wrote: yup I can only think of a couple that spring straight to mind

...the deep lane from plympton entrance onto the A38 north bound.

Im sure this is the easiest bend in the world to scrape a slider on if its clear.

probably only marred by the Armco if you fall off.

Also there is a left hand bend a little way after trago mills liskeard heading into cornwall. its on the crest of a slight hill and it goes form single lane out into two for the duration of the corner. Once again a fine example of a knee down corner mainly because you have so much room and line of sight.

theres also a couple of plases on the torpoint twisties and on the road to/from Bude.

As i understood it the lady that died on her test was joining the A38 going Southbound not northbound (there are always flowers there). This is not a good place as it can be quite splippery and the camber isn't ideal. The Northbound side Jason is talking about is much better.

Its also worth noting that getting your knee down on public roads is dangerous and is not advisable, especially for less experienced riders. Everyone would be much better off waiting for the Llandow trackday.

devilride · Post by **devilride** » May 5th, '06, 10:46

speedy(delboy) wrote:heres that DVD i was talking about

KNEE DOWN DVD BY SUPERBIKES

wow! mackenzie and her friends from superbike were really helpful in that film weren't they?!

sonic · Post by **sonic** » May 5th, '06, 12:39

devilride wrote:
speedy(delboy) wrote:heres that DVD i was talking about

KNEE DOWN DVD BY SUPERBIKES
wow! mackenzie and her friends from superbike were really helpful in that film weren't they?!

mingin too...

Jonny · Post by **Jonny** » May 5th, '06, 13:00

Got my knee down on the totnes/newton road a couple of times (not sure of its name, possibly the A381?) Im sure none of you will believe me when you see how narrow the tyres are on my bike.

http://www.fantasiesonwheels.com/images ... 20drag.htm thats a pretty good site for advice.

It just takes a bit of stupid confidence, I dont think I would do it again, far to dangerous on public roads.

Whitetrash · Post by **Whitetrash** » May 5th, '06, 13:07

never mind toby.... it was a good effort, ya big girl

svr-ash · Post by **svr-ash** » May 5th, '06, 13:12

Buy speedys post-knee down sliders

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