.......... Ask me how I know this.
Layed down today
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 418
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From: Colorado
I just found this one out the other day, with all of the road repair going on. Ran across a tar snake and it was as if my front wheel was on ice. Managed to keep her up, but it scared me so bad I pulled over because I thought I had a blow out on my front tire.
Another lesson learned.
Another lesson learned.
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 472
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From: Illinois mid-weatern side
Glad you're OK. Your ego will mend and your bike can be fixed.
Manhole covers, railroad tracks, cattle guards, etc. -- all will have less traction/friction with the tires. Even that thick paint used for lines can cause a fall. Tar "snakes", especially when hot. This list can go on and on. You just have to watch and be careful. It ain't as easy as four wheels. It's a little dangerous out there on two wheels -- but this is one of the reasons we do it.
Manhole covers, railroad tracks, cattle guards, etc. -- all will have less traction/friction with the tires. Even that thick paint used for lines can cause a fall. Tar "snakes", especially when hot. This list can go on and on. You just have to watch and be careful. It ain't as easy as four wheels. It's a little dangerous out there on two wheels -- but this is one of the reasons we do it.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 2,034
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From: Michigan
Hi gang
I went out for short ride today It felt good. Unfortunately I had an encounter with a manhole cover! I was turning onto main street when the front of the bike just slid out from under me & before I knew it I was laying underneith of it. The only thing I seen was a manhole cover in the middle of the street. Didnt see it before, but I can tell you its there now. Thankfully there are still good people in this town & many of them stopped to check on me & help me stand her back up.I feel like an idiot. I'm ok, just a sore leg & a bruised ego, but my baby's got a bent crash bar & a few scratches. Anybody else ever have a prb with manhole covers ?And how did you get over it ? So far alcohol isnt wrking.
I went out for short ride today It felt good. Unfortunately I had an encounter with a manhole cover! I was turning onto main street when the front of the bike just slid out from under me & before I knew it I was laying underneith of it. The only thing I seen was a manhole cover in the middle of the street. Didnt see it before, but I can tell you its there now. Thankfully there are still good people in this town & many of them stopped to check on me & help me stand her back up.I feel like an idiot. I'm ok, just a sore leg & a bruised ego, but my baby's got a bent crash bar & a few scratches. Anybody else ever have a prb with manhole covers ?And how did you get over it ? So far alcohol isnt wrking.
.. My brother years ago went down on one on a 350 honda .. broke some bones ! I remember that and I am always looking for em .. he actually did it in the rain . Thats worse..
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Atlanta, GA
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Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 650
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From: Wisconsin
I seem to recall as a kid they were always in the center of the street, back when the street was straight. Now the streets are all curved to cut down on through traffic and provide more neighborhood privacy, so the manholes are all over the street. Hasn't been a problem, but it is annoying.
