Tank Slappers

[Katana2]

Ward P, Roc Stone. Both spot on. I've tank slapped from the exit of turn one eastern creek through to off turn 2 (the grass) in a F2 race on an RGV '95 (hmm, full lock slapper at about 170klm's (it was the first corner of the race!) for about 250m's, NOT FUN, PS- I had just smashed my left bar through the rear ducktail of a CBR 600 just prior to said tank slapper). 3 things. No steering damper, too tight on the grips, and not enough weight on the pegs. If it happens, have a steering damper. Then, you need weight on the pegs. This takes weight from the front, but if you are riding right, you should already be loading the pegs in some way because you are probably cornering or changing direction. Thirdly and the hardest thing to do, have rubbery arms. Keep the throttle the same but do not fight the bars! (WTF!!!) Throttle position should not be dictated by bar input. It will fix itself under these conditions generally.