This brings back memories - from the mid70's. I used that statement on my first drop of a street bike to my wife.
Much younger rider then with maybe three years experience. Bike was BSA 650 Lighning. Was on Imperial Highway in Brea, going 10 -20 over the speed limit. A lady in a station wagon pulls out of a nursery on my left and plants her car about 2 car lengths in front of me, at a much slower speed. Grabbed the F/R drum brakes to little avail. Still going straight way too fast and could not turn the bike -- imminent collision (to me). Decided to get off the bike and I went one way and the bike slid off the pavement on the opposite side. No injury and minimal damage to the bike. No plastic side panels in those days.
In hindsight, if I had let off the brakes, I might have been able to dive into the empty lane. Will never know :-)
Obviously young, dumb and lucky at the time!
Much younger rider then with maybe three years experience. Bike was BSA 650 Lighning. Was on Imperial Highway in Brea, going 10 -20 over the speed limit. A lady in a station wagon pulls out of a nursery on my left and plants her car about 2 car lengths in front of me, at a much slower speed. Grabbed the F/R drum brakes to little avail. Still going straight way too fast and could not turn the bike -- imminent collision (to me). Decided to get off the bike and I went one way and the bike slid off the pavement on the opposite side. No injury and minimal damage to the bike. No plastic side panels in those days.
In hindsight, if I had let off the brakes, I might have been able to dive into the empty lane. Will never know :-)
Obviously young, dumb and lucky at the time!