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May 6, 2009 | 11:01 AM

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Boxer 6

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In some parts of the world they steal those covers to sell as scrap metal.

May 6, 2009 | 11:02 AM

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arcticharleyman

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From: Ontario East

Oh, THOSE manhole covers. I thought you were talkin' 'bout sumptin' else.

May 6, 2009 | 11:08 AM

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robbieaz62

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From: Chandler, AZ

I avoid them as long as it doesn't require a radical maneuver. Unless I'm feeling lazy and just don't feel like swerving.

May 6, 2009 | 11:21 AM

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57RebelRocker

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From: Portland Oregon

try to avoid them the beat i can

May 6, 2009 | 11:25 AM

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BobbyD

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From: Upstate NY

I avoid them especially if they're open manholes!

May 6, 2009 | 11:43 AM

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hagger

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Quote:

Originally Posted by doghair

Gotta love that big-azz front tire, it really sucks up the bumps.

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May 6, 2009 | 12:34 PM

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oct1949

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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..

no. but around here the manhole covers are usually 1-3"'s deep, because they have paved over and around them, and don't raise them back to street level..

May 6, 2009 | 12:46 PM

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monstead

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From: Dallas, TX & Santa Fe, NM when I can find the time....

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Originally Posted by ktm_scott

Then straighten out and brake while traveling straight in the context of the corner. Braking while cornering creates a mixture of kinetic and static friction that is a recipe for disaster. If you hit the corner too hot to do that, then my previous point about not being properly trained to ride is even stronger.

Right, definitely best option is to straighten then brake, but if you can't, use the rear brake only...front brake will take you down line a "bionic magnet"(Borrowed term from someone on this forum).

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May 6, 2009 | 12:48 PM

#29

Bar_Hopper

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From: Kentucky

i like to dodge everything in the road. i like to think that it helps me with my bike control.

ill dodge a leaf just for the fun of it, or try not to crush some poor ***** worm making his way across the street. keeps my eyes on the road and gives me some fun i guess

May 6, 2009 | 12:54 PM

#30

monstead

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From: Dallas, TX & Santa Fe, NM when I can find the time....

Along similar lines, anyone have experience with those huge metal plates they use to cover construction holes? There is one at a major intersection near my house that pretty much covers the entire road. I don't mind riding straight across it, but fear turning on the thing...and I often need/want to turn there. Of course, I know not to do that when it's wet/muddy/sandy, but wonder how the traction would be turning on it a little too "hot".

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