How would you go about laying your bike down?

[karl_1052]

Originally Posted by askmrjesus

From the online DMV manual:

"When faced with a potentially dangerous situation, it's generally best to remain upright on your bike. Remember, tire rubber has an immense amount of traction. However, plastic, steel, and chrome (the materials found on the side of the bike) offer almost no traction. When you stay on your motorcycle instead of letting it slide, you'll be better able to stop in time or swerve out of the way. The only possible time where it might be a better idea to purposely end up on the ground is when it's better than the alternative, like going over a guardrail down a cliff or into the middle of a ten-car pile-up. Once you lay down a bike, you have absolutely no control over where you will end up."

This is pretty much what I've been saying all along.

JC

You didn't just quote the DMV on anything related to knowledge, did you?
The same DMV that will issue licences to 98 year olds who drive through crowded markets killing people? Yeah, I would trust their safety knowledge.

BTW, that quote was probably written before disc brakes were invented.