l have never had a problem getting back on the bike, usually l know what went wrong. l would like your opinion on what happens during a tank slapper accident. Having been on the recieving end of a few of these painfull incidents. l have always put it down to the front wheel not being able to cope with the power going through the rear, pushing the front sideways and forwards at the same time. causing the bounce in the tyre and forks. and the familiar high side that follows.
l have been given an option that tries to claim its nothing but wind resistance and just one of those things. this l think is rubbish. any thoughts or definative .
Also whats your opinion on trying to lift the front wheel to avoid the slapper. Never been able to avoid the crash myself. either by More, or less power.
Hi Kuz, the Gyroscopic action makes the bike wanna stay upright.l dont understand what your saying.
James V, l was thinking a lot more power to the rear to raise the forks, wheelie style. as l said its never worked for me. but l may have been underpowered

think about gyro action in the wheels and engine

l dont see how you could try lifting the forks as the back end becomes light and compresses the forks so they would be impossible to lift it up

Tricky to say.

Question one: Tank Slapper: Yeah, ill go with the idea of the front tyre getting pushed by the rear. l think the confusion lies as to how it happens. Even on the track, u can have a bad surface or debrit on the track causing the front to start to tuck. If u r on the power, it can then save the tuck but put the tyre in all rotten shapes.

The ''good'' news ( l use the word lightly ) is a highside will normally only happen if u keep the gas on. after the slapper.

The Highside: Normally leaving the bend, too much too soon & wallop! The worst thing to do in a pre high side, is too shut the throttle off. If u r only teasing the throttle, it should keep the drift on smooth track. With the throttle shut off, it will find itself ( the rear wheel ) not in line & & then can even sometimes, kick the front out of place & turn into another tank slapper !

As for the idea of it just been wind resistance ! Who told u that one mate? What a load of SHlTE!!!

Lets talk to our friend Carlos & see what he says about the weather: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=lgQ4ylB2ZmU

This ( cool ) video has both ur problems in one!

Starts as just a little power slide, then he shuts off, this makes the front tuck, then the power comes back & kicks him up the butt.

Great crash explained, for a great question.

Hey Proc

l am guessing there is a couple of things you guys have to worry about damaging that a female rider doesn't! LOL

l do not have a sensible answer, but wanted to say ''ooooouuuchi'' to the Checa footage - nice link Wiggysan!