Headcheck at high speed

loply · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Karma :

Evening folks,

On my last lesson I went to do a headcheck to pull out at about 65-70ish and got a bit of a shock when the drag pulled my face half off.

Every time I did them at that speed I went a bit wonky and whatnot.

Is there a technique?

Claud 14.7 to 1 · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 May 2004 Karma :

I think you just get used to it. Try just rotating your head, as opposed to sticking your head up and out.

I dont know, i have a faring and i cant remember what it was like with no farings. You will get used to it though. I cant remember it being a problem in my lessons... Rolling Eyes

I think it was as it was because you didnt expect it. As you get used to it you will be able to do it easily.

AzA · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 13 Jul 2004 Karma :

Did you have to do a headcheck to makesure your head was still there?

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steveh · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Aug 2004 Karma :

lol...
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Rory · Traffic Copper Joined: 14 May 2004 Karma :

Since you know you're going to get windblast, you can anticipate it, and you won't get such a surprise. Proper use of your mirrors will minimise the need to make head-checks at high speed, where taking your eyes off the road in front presents a greater danger than at lower speeds, where there tends to be hazards coming at you from all directions.

Definitely make head checks at speed though - there might be another biker behind you, who's come right up behind you and is about to overtake you and the car in front!
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ProXimaCore · Dougal Joined: 01 May 2003 Karma :

I find that rather than turning your head to the side, try leaning forward and looking down and behind you. Kind of upside down. Hard to explain. That's what my instructor did and I picked it up from him. Wind doesn't affect you all that much that way.

It's my visor flying open at speed that really gets me though.
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Rvf_FiRe · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 25 Aug 2004 Karma :

I find a sort of down towards the shoulder check is better at higher speeds rather than a up and over technique as per the norm but as was said, with time you'll find a way you will prefer Thumbs Up

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McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

Further to what Prox said, when you do that you will be looking past your shoulder, with your chin tucked into it.
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