View Full Version : TankSlappers !!
insomniac
03-12-2004, 09:16 PM
A friend of mine got into a tankslapper at about 70mph and only way He could get out of it was wheelieing, but my question is for those who can't wheelie, how would you get out a tankslapper safely. With Houston's terrible Freeways and Streets most of us will get into a tankslapper one day. Steering Damper is a good thing to invest in also.
bryan954
03-12-2004, 09:28 PM
accelerate if you are given the chance, you don't have to wheelie, just get the front light...your friend was lucky he had the chance to do this, usually it happens too fast.
keeping a relaxed grip will help prevent this from happening but a damper is always my first or second mod.
Trung
03-12-2004, 10:23 PM
n00b question, what is a tankslapper?
IcemanRR
03-12-2004, 10:31 PM
Something that will make you soil your pants real quick! :D
Seriously its when the handle bars on the bike whip back and forth really fast and basically eject you from the bike if you don't get it stopped. It's basically caused when the front and rear wheel aren't in line with each other, normally happens when the front wheel leaves the ground. That's the best that I can explain it :) Anyone else wanna help explain? :D
Solracer
03-13-2004, 01:21 AM
Something that will make you soil your pants real quick! :D
Seriously its when the handle bars on the bike whip back and forth really fast and basically eject you from the bike if you don't get it stopped. It's basically caused when the front and rear wheel aren't in line with each other, normally happens when the front wheel leaves the ground. That's the best that I can explain it :) Anyone else wanna help explain? :D
It hurts your wrists too hehe. you said it pretty well, Im sure Donnell can make it scientific and shit lol.
damn yall are stating to scare me into not getting a bike now......is this a thing that only happens at highspeeds?
Solracer
03-13-2004, 02:17 AM
damn yall are stating to scare me into not getting a bike now......is this a thing that only happens at highspeeds?
no, can happen at anyspeed......it happens a lil at highspeed on crappy suspensiond bikes....ala zephyr...lol
If THAT is going to scare you away from a bike.....then, yeh....you ought not ever ride. There are things much worse to worry about....like that kid in the lane next to you....or some idiot thats drunk or high and is coming up from behind you in a hurry.
BethEX2001
03-13-2004, 02:47 AM
Ok, I know what a tank slapper is, but what I don't understand is how a wheelie could get you out of it. . . ?
Juicy
03-13-2004, 02:47 AM
The closest I've gotten was when I first got my VX800 and was taking a gentle sweeper when I hit some tar strips. The stock VX's were known for horribly soft front suspensions and the bars started to shake pretty good...not lock to lock but enough really scare a guy whose had his M license for a week.
New underwear time.
Juicy
03-13-2004, 02:49 AM
Ok, I know what a tank slapper is, but what I don't understand is how a wheelie could get you out of it. . . ?
Once your front tire is in the air/or has less weight on it, the tire has nothing to gyrate/wiggle against.
grnlude97
03-13-2004, 01:19 PM
Yeah I've had a few close calls for sure. My Scotts damper gets here next week though and I can't wait!
Daniel :)
YAMADUDE
03-13-2004, 02:18 PM
Lets say you pull up a wheelie. While in the air, you have the wheel turned slightly to the left or right. When you come down, if the wheel is still turned and it hits the ground, that will throw the bike into a mad tank slapper.
The best way to get out of it is by keeping a loose grip and letting the bike get itself back into line. If your homeboy pulled up a wheelie during a tank slapper, then he can ride pretty good. Tank slappers are sort of like sticking a screw driver into a wall socket. The electric shock happens so quick and you kinda are stunned that its happening and its hard to react quickly.
The main point is, if you ever get into this situation (Which is rare but not unusual) dont panic, loosen your grip on the bike and try sitting back a little. Just let the bike handle it and DO NOT try to fight it. :thumb:
insomniac
03-13-2004, 02:23 PM
Yeah fighting it is definitly a way to make things worse.
bhzrex
03-13-2004, 03:30 PM
the first time I practiced a wheelie it happened, but I wasnt going fast and I didnt land hard so I was able to ride it out. It is a scary feeling.
BethEX2001
03-13-2004, 08:33 PM
Once your front tire is in the air/or has less weight on it, the tire has nothing to gyrate/wiggle against.
Ok, that makes sense.
Thanks! :)
SecretAgent
03-14-2004, 03:45 AM
if you don't ever want to experience a tankslapper on the street, i highly suggest investing in a steering damper. it makes a HUGE difference. all my street bikes have always have one, i won't ride one without. they have saved my ass too many times.
if you don't ever want to experience a tankslapper on the street, i highly suggest investing in a steering damper. it makes a HUGE difference. all my street bikes have always have one, i won't ride one without. they have saved my ass too many times.
are they expensive?
SecretAgent
03-14-2004, 04:56 AM
about 100 bucks for a regular one, and 300-400 for a scott's style damper.
heh your always on!....anyways they make them for just about any model bike? and does it completely eliminate tankslapping....or just reduce it?
SecretAgent
03-14-2004, 05:06 AM
reduces it. it's a shock absorber that attaches to a part of the frame, and to the bars or triple clamp. it makes the steering stiffer, more resistent to flopping around.
and yes, they make them for all modern sportbikes.
yeah i think i'll invest in one of thoes :thumb: thanks for the info
YAMADUDE
03-14-2004, 02:24 PM
are they expensive?
:roflmao: Yeah more then they should be. Unless your a really hard rider, all of the time, you dont need one. If your a track person, yes because when you come off corners under power, the bike may lift up and cause a tank slapper. If your buring up the streets as bad as you would on the track, then you probably might want to get one and then let me know where these streets are :D
:roflmao: Yeah more then they should be. Unless your a really hard rider, all of the time, you dont need one. If your a track person, yes because when you come off corners under power, the bike may lift up and cause a tank slapper. If your buring up the streets as bad as you would on the track, then you probably might want to get one and then let me know where these streets are :D
heh...i won't be burning up anystreets anytime soon....I can't afford any tickets.
Solracer
03-15-2004, 11:14 PM
THIS IS A TANKSLAPPER GONE REAL BAD! lol http://www.uponone.com/videos.php?id=40
SloESLex
03-15-2004, 11:34 PM
THIS IS A TANKSLAPPER GONE REAL BAD! lol http://www.uponone.com/videos.php?id=40
yeah...........
i think i'm just gonna get the c5 :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
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