What to do in an oil spill?

[EthanKing]

So I had a bit of a close one yesterday on my way to work. I was doing 60mph around a left hand bend that turns into a right hand bend that I take at 40mph. As I'm coming out of the left hand bend I see an unavoidable oil spill where I would straighten up and slow brake just before the right hand bend. I instantly let off the throttle but was still doing 50mph round the bend in heavy wind and rain. I struggled a little to get it around the bend with the wind but thankfully I brought it around safely. Should I have used the brakes going through the oil spill or did I do the right thing?

[Stu]

did you crash?

No

stop worrying

but dont brake on oil it doesnt work!

[Chrissb6]

As Stu rightly said, you survived lesson learnt, always be prepared for the unexpected.

[EthanKing]

Ahh no I'm not worrying (anymore ) but just for future reference. So don't brake in oil, thanks

[JRH]

Yep. No braking, no acceleration, try not to steer or lean either

[GaryJM]

If you see it before you hit it other than don't brake etc ...... Pray is my advise

[EthanKing]

If you see it before you hit it other than don't brake etc ...... Pray is my advise

That's what I was doing the whole way around the bend. Only been on the road a week so I'm not the most experienced rider out there.

[Six30]

Well done sir , you done good.... You washed your pants yet.

[EthanKing]

Well done sir , you done good.... You washed your pants yet.

Definitely needed to after that spin I tell ya[emoji14]in other news, was a cracking day today on the bike