Hypothetical crash scenario

marko138 · 06-23-2009, 03:54 PM

I'm on the brakes and not swerving.

Rider · 06-23-2009, 04:03 PM

Don't know if it's true or not, but I heard that dogs can't change their angle of attack once they lock on. It's like they get target fixation. My MSF instructor said either speed up suddenly or slow down and they should miss you. If they aren't looking at you and just crossing the street, I'd get off the seat lean back and hammer the throttle.

lauralynne · 06-23-2009, 04:05 PM

Assuming there was TIME to think ... I probably would still react instinctively and brake.
But I don't know. I've trained my lizard brain to react to outside stimulus...and I trust it to do the best thing in a given situation.
I hope it gets me through.

marko138 · 06-23-2009, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Rider

Don't know if it's true or not, but I heard that dogs can't change their angle of attack once they lock on. It's like they get target fixation. My MSF instructor said either speed up suddenly or slow down and they should miss you. If they aren't looking at you and just crossing the street, I'd get off the seat lean back and hammer the throttle.

So you're saying wheelie right over that sucker?

Rider · 06-24-2009, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by marko138

So you're saying wheelie right over that sucker?

No just get the front wheel light. Just like you would when you jump the 2x4 in the MSF class.

101lifts2 · 06-24-2009, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Rider

No just get the front wheel light. Just like you would when you jump the 2x4 in the MSF class.

We jumped 4by4s when I took the MSF in MI. Prolly because the street potholes were bigger. hahaha

Rider · 06-24-2009, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 101lifts2

We jumped 4by4s when I took the MSF in MI. Prolly because the street potholes were bigger. hahaha

Yeah I think it was 4x4's now that you mention it. It was hilarious watching the MSF instructor demonstrating. He easily got a foot off the ground on a 250 nighthawk.

Particle Man · 06-26-2009, 03:23 PM

if I can eat it in one sitting, it's getting hit.

MILK · 06-23-2009, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Rider

Don't know if it's true or not, but I heard that dogs can't change their angle of attack once they lock on. It's like they get target fixation. .

Not true.

Amber Lamps · 06-23-2009, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by MILK

Not true.

I agree! I watched Planet Earth a few weeks ago and those dogs ran all kinds of patterns, repeatedly changing course to match the prey.

06-23-2009, 04:05 PM	#3
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Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	if I can eat it in one sitting, it's getting hit. __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

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06-23-2009, 04:03 PM	#2
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Don't know if it's true or not, but I heard that dogs can't change their angle of attack once they lock on. It's like they get target fixation. My MSF instructor said either speed up suddenly or slow down and they should miss you. If they aren't looking at you and just crossing the street, I'd get off the seat lean back and hammer the throttle.