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Old 06-20-2008, 01:04 PM   #1
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It takes nerves of steel to stay on the throttle when the rear steps out, but it is the best way to avoid a spill. Good save.
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Old 06-20-2008, 03:57 PM   #2
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same thing's happened to me a couple times, but gravel was to blame. not a lot, as i never saw it, but you sure can feel it.
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Old 06-20-2008, 04:12 PM   #3
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It was a mixture of 2 things.... one the pavement wasn't hot or your tires.
I've had MANY Bridgestone and Michelin PP's....the PP's take the cake on being the best.
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