White lines.....

Irezumi aka Reuben · Carrot Top Joined: 28 Sep 2004 Karma :

Some advice here for those starting out so you dont make my mistake.

I was going between Bluewater and Dartford in Kent (via Greenhithe for those that know the area) and was following a blue SV, nothing stupidly fast but certainly faster than other traffic. This road is very wide but has a large chevroned area in the middle along alot of it. As I went to overtake on these lines I encountered my first full on tank slapper, which was fun whilst going past a car. Laughing

This was caused by the 'lines' being raised/the tarmac had deterriorated.

So check if you go to overtake that the surface is fairly smooth and wont cause your bike to try and kill you. Smile

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jonboy22 · Crazy Courier Joined: 18 Apr 2006 Karma :

The other option of course is to fit a steering damper, very very hand for those chevroned sections Thumbs Up

beglitis · Derestricted Danger Joined: 21 May 2006 Karma :

What causes the tank slapper and how can you avoid such a situation?

thanks

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frogmella · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 12 Mar 2006 Karma :

How much did it cost to get set up Joe?

keyser soze · Scooby Slapper Joined: 18 Apr 2006 Karma :

i know that road and the shevies are a pain. the way i deal with them is to relax a bit and if you know they are like that you'll be all the better for it as theres no surprise waiting.

try it in the wet..... i did........ oh how we laughed Rolling Eyes

Irezumi aka Reuben · Carrot Top Joined: 28 Sep 2004 Karma :

No steering damper required, I'm only riding a GPZ500s, and a restricted one at that.

Just need to avoid the extremely bumpy surfaces. These lines must have sat almost an inch above the level of the tarmac. I was relaxed when it happened and just kept a constant throttle and drifted the bike back into the lane after I'd passed the car.
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Lawnie · Nearly there... Joined: 23 Apr 2006 Karma :

Sephiroth · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Apr 2006 Karma :

Well to get out of a tank slapper I've heard it's best to accelerate out of it, am I right?

keyser soze · Scooby Slapper Joined: 18 Apr 2006 Karma :

EuropeanNC30R... · Gay Hairdresser Joined: 20 Jun 2002 Karma :

If you have a full-on lock to lock slapper it's hard enough just trying to keep hold of the thing. If you can keep the throttle open thats good, otherwise just hope it sorts itself out before you get chucked in the hedge.

Irezumi aka Reuben · Carrot Top Joined: 28 Sep 2004 Karma :

What Maurice said. I managed to keep the throttle fairly constant and slowly got the bike over to the side.

I was pretty much in no control at all though.
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southlondoner · Scooby Slapper Joined: 14 Feb 2006 Karma :

can't say ive come across that road before.. where is it? only one I can think of is that big hill opposite mcdonalds in greenhithe? would like to look out for it in future though!
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Irezumi aka Reuben · Carrot Top Joined: 28 Sep 2004 Karma :

Yep that road, goes toward's Dartford.
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southlondoner · Scooby Slapper Joined: 14 Feb 2006 Karma :

yeah I know which one you mean now Wink

Personally i've never experienced it, I don't have the power to ride up it (let alone overtake on it!) being on a 50cc.

Will watch out for when I get a better bike though - cheers Wink

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