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scariest moment of my life.....

 
ktm_rider92 ktm_rider92
User | Posts: 58 | Joined: 03/09
Posted: 10/08/09
06:03 PM

has any body ever been riding along pinned and all of the sudden your bike started wobbleing side to side very fast how can i avoid this to happen again now im scared to go past half throttle.  
KTM 200 EXC

 
quazymoto quazymoto
Addict | Posts: 2516 | Joined: 04/08
Posted: 10/08/09
06:16 PM

look here

http://forums.dirtrider.com/70/7515564/dirt-bike-riding-techniques/pendulum-through-the-whoops/index.html  
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1998 cr125
its better to own nothing worldly and still have your identity
then have the world and no identity
---------------------------------------"We were born of the night. We live in it. We will die in it. But tomorrow there will be light, for those now crying in the night. For those to whom day is denied. To whom death is a gift. To whom life is forbidden."

 
timmyboy88 timmyboy88
Enthusiast | Posts: 711 | Joined: 03/09
Posted: 10/08/09
06:26 PM

You got the whobbles son! lol. It happens, just stay on it and keep control of that front wheel. How long ahve you been riding?  
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Arizona

(2001 YZ 250F)
(2002 YZ 125)
"Live every week, like it's Shark Week"

timmyboy88

 
ktm_rider92 ktm_rider92
User | Posts: 58 | Joined: 03/09
Posted: 10/08/09
06:51 PM

about a year but do u think i happened cauz i wasnt holding on good enough or is it something with my suspension?  
KTM 200 EXC

 
quazymoto quazymoto
Addict | Posts: 2516 | Joined: 04/08
Posted: 10/08/09
06:56 PM

have you tuned your suspension to your weight?  
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1998 cr125
its better to own nothing worldly and still have your identity
then have the world and no identity
---------------------------------------"We were born of the night. We live in it. We will die in it. But tomorrow there will be light, for those now crying in the night. For those to whom day is denied. To whom death is a gift. To whom life is forbidden."

 
timmyboy88 timmyboy88
Enthusiast | Posts: 711 | Joined: 03/09
Posted: 10/08/09
06:59 PM

Suspension can always be a factor. But sometimes it just happens. Make sure it's tuned correctly, then ride. You basically want to zero out the issue, and that's the best way.  
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Arizona

(2001 YZ 250F)
(2002 YZ 125)
"Live every week, like it's Shark Week"

timmyboy88

 
ktm_rider92 ktm_rider92
User | Posts: 58 | Joined: 03/09
Posted: 10/08/09
07:45 PM

i no nothing about suspension and i dont have a manual and im not sure how to adjust any thing  
KTM 200 EXC

 
ktm_rider92 ktm_rider92
User | Posts: 58 | Joined: 03/09
Posted: 10/08/09
07:46 PM

what do u mean by "zero out of the issue"  
KTM 200 EXC

 
honda125 honda125
User | Posts: 200 | Joined: 05/08
Posted: 10/08/09
07:51 PM

ktm_rider92:
what do u mean by "zero out of the issue"

I think he means like the process of elimination  
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Texas

1995 CR125
2002 YZ250

 
ktm_rider92 ktm_rider92
User | Posts: 58 | Joined: 03/09
Posted: 10/08/09
07:52 PM

i feel like dumbass for asking this but what actactly do u mean by that?  
KTM 200 EXC

 
Maple Leaf MX Maple Leaf MX
Addict | Posts: 6017 | Joined: 08/07
Posted: 10/08/09
07:53 PM

do u get bad headshake?  
RIP old dirtrider

 
honda125 honda125
User | Posts: 200 | Joined: 05/08
Posted: 10/08/09
07:55 PM

ktm_rider92:
i feel like dumbass for asking this but what actactly do u mean by that?

It means like figuring it out by eliminating everything else  
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Texas

1995 CR125
2002 YZ250

 
timmyboy88 timmyboy88
Enthusiast | Posts: 711 | Joined: 03/09
Posted: 10/08/09
07:59 PM

Their are two possible reasons why what happened, happened. Either your suspension is out of spec, or you just had a good shake on the bike, like I said, it happens. So make sure your suspension is tuned, then ride the bike, it it doesnt shake, then you figured out what was wrong by process of elimination.  
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Arizona

(2001 YZ 250F)
(2002 YZ 125)
"Live every week, like it's Shark Week"

timmyboy88

 
Maple Leaf MX Maple Leaf MX
Addict | Posts: 6017 | Joined: 08/07
Posted: 10/08/09
08:02 PM

is ur sag set right? u can adjust the rear for more sag and front reverse for more stability  
RIP old dirtrider

 
ktm_rider92 ktm_rider92
User | Posts: 58 | Joined: 03/09
Posted: 10/08/09
08:08 PM

where can i get my suspension tuned?  
KTM 200 EXC

 
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