Almost went down...
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Happens here in NM all the time. Once we in NM were the "orange barrle capital of the world". Not sure we still hold that title, but construction is everywhere. We also were the highest at DWI for awhile, but that has dropped some since I quit drinking. lol Actually, I think NM is still in the top 10 of all states. Very sad.
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Congratulations of the recovery. Glad you're alright. I think you hit the nail on the head regarding what the contractor is allowed to leave in his wake during construction. When I ride outside of my immediate area (like before going on a trip, etc.), I always try to remind myself of my own internal RULES regarding how I will approach various situations, and this 'uneven' lane thing is one of them. Scarry stuff.
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From: MA
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I went through this last year, but the "curb" wasn't as high as yours. I was nervous as hell about making the lane change and it got a littlesquirrelly as I crossed lanes. Wasn't fun. [:@]
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From: columbia station, oh
RE: Almost went down...
good job keeping the shiny side up. i've been lucky so far this year, haven't ridden into any repaving areas yet. BTW, did you know that the Orange Barrel is the state flower of Ohio?
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RE: Almost went down...
Last time we went 4 wheeling near Afton Canyon(by Baker on the way to Vegas) there was a fatalty accident with a suburban pulling a Toyhauler that looked like it was probably caused by the same type of lip. On the way back out after the weekend there was another big accident several miles down the road from the hauler accident. Definitly need to watch these...
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RE: Almost went down...
ORIGINAL: The Pawnbroker
I was riding along and got to a section of road that had recently had the asphalt ground off for repaving. I got the usual wiggling but nothing too bad at all. Then I went to change lanes to the left when BAM I ran into a three inch "curb" between the part of the road that had been ground off versus the lane that hadn't yet. I never was so close to going down. The tire bounced off the "curb" and back to the right and I almost high sided to the left. It was touch and go while I got control again. They should never allow that big of a difference between one lane and another. I will definitely put this in the back of my head and remember it the next time I am in a situation where a road is being repaved.
I was riding along and got to a section of road that had recently had the asphalt ground off for repaving. I got the usual wiggling but nothing too bad at all. Then I went to change lanes to the left when BAM I ran into a three inch "curb" between the part of the road that had been ground off versus the lane that hadn't yet. I never was so close to going down. The tire bounced off the "curb" and back to the right and I almost high sided to the left. It was touch and go while I got control again. They should never allow that big of a difference between one lane and another. I will definitely put this in the back of my head and remember it the next time I am in a situation where a road is being repaved.
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