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Old 08-04-2010, 10:38 AM   #59 (permalink)
Nithin.J
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In our roads its coomon to see potholes some times large enough to trap anelephant(hypothetically). Most of the times we avoid them somehowbut some times there'll no other way than go through. In that case precise brakin can provide a better cushioning.
Shed ur speed to max possible extend
Release the front brake just a moment before u hit the ditch.It should be such that the nose is rebounded to the max at the time of fall.This gives some extra suspension travel during the fall than falling with the brakes applied.
Experinced guys jus pardon me.I think there is a lot of newbies who should know this, since they are more vulnerable to fall into these ditches.And i didn't see anything regarding this in the posts.Hopin this to be useful.
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