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What causes a motorcycle high side?
A highside is caused when the rear wheel loses lateral grip then regains it violently. A highside can be caused if the wheel locks up if the engine seizes or the chain comes off. A highside crash is more dangerous because the rider is usually flung over the bike, often in the path of travel of the bike.
What does high side mean in slang?
Rap Dictionary highsideverb. To ignore or disrespect someone by not acknowledging their presence.
What does it mean to low side a motorcycle?
A “low side” motorcycle accident refers to a crash resulting from a loss of traction, which causes the motorcycle and rider to fall and skid on the pavement. It is important to wear the proper protective clothing when riding. A loss of traction and quick recovery of traction can cause this kind of accident.
What is meant by high siding?
noun. A type of accident in which the rear tyre of a motorcycle loses and suddenly regains traction on a road surface when cornering, resulting in the rider being thrown into the air and over the motorcycle.
Is on the high side meaning?
n a moment or occasion of great intensity, interest, happiness, etc.
What does on the low side mean?
on the low side is a casual, colloquial way of saying “relatively few”.
What is the proper way to ride a motorcycle?
Turning and Leaning
- Put on your safety gear.
- Straddle the motorcycle and turn it on.
- Grip the front brake lever so that the motorcycle can’t pull forward.
- Follow instructions above.
- Gently begin releasing the clutch until the motorcycle begins to move forward.
- Reach a comfortable speed.
Where do most multi vehicle motorcycle crashes occur?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), around 56 percent of all motorcycle crashes occur on urban roadways, with the majority of those accidents taking place at intersections.