I stuffed up today, nearly a head on...

[rocketman1]

Crap - the OP got himself out of this situation by using his off road skills learned in MX.Off road riding will improve your skills more than a track day.

Probably why I ride my 1000cc sportsbike on heavily metalled roads at 50-60km/hr +, while others crawl at 10-15 km hr.
Once you ride dirt, you get used to it on any bike

[elle-f]

I am just pleased that FUCK wasn't your last word! Glad to hear you are ok - but do remember that feeling because it will keep you safe in future

[Cynos]

Where I have been caught out before is when the bend dips down hill at a sharper gradient than expected.

Yeah, I had a harsh lesson once on a corner like that in the Hundalees south of Kaikoura. Scared the bajesus out of me.