Hi everyone, thanks for your support- but where were you as I was flying through the air- no one to catch me!
Im all for discussing the incident-its the main reason I posted.
I feel we can all learn and this curve continues- in my case quite steeply!!
I am a member of the Institute of Advanced Motorists ( a UK course which takes approx 7 months to complete in addition to the mandatory test)- there is always something new to learn from those more knowledgeable- I learnt that accidents dont just happen there is usually a series of events that usuallty leads upto it (its just spotting them and avoiding them)
I looked at the road after and went back- the road surface is fine, no diesel or gravel, just a slight camber and a bend to the right.
I started the bike up afterwards and rode it home ( 3 miles or so) and the back wheel had not locked; but when I get it examined by the fixers- they will be going straight to the rear brake to check it over.( I have described the event to them)
I am fully insured so that is great, but the leathers and helmet are not covered where only one fool is to blame!
- should help me to remember any future lessons!
Speaking with some off road chaps- they rarely use the rear brake-
I tend to use the engine to slow down unless it is an emergency- then I use back then front- which I feel I did.
The use of purely the front brake on a bend at speed, would have transferred the weight of the bike out of proportion, coupled with the bend; local knowledge tells me that gravel is usually around too- its a road I am familar with- ( perhaps there lies a problem??)
speaking with a witness (a friend I nodded to just before the incident)he said he saw the back wheel just lock up and me wrestle with it for 30 ft or so, before going for the motorbike long "chump" record- He even admired my role and relative regain of composure ( I suspect he has low standards!!)
I really am at a loss asto what happened- If no problem is found with the bike brakes- I will have to evaluate my riding and stopping, so if anyone would be prepared to offer advice- Im all ears and bruises!
