Layed down today
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Eastern Shore of Maryland
Don't beat yourself up over this - obviously you didn't know. It's a different story if it happens again because you should know better now. It's happened to most of us in some form or another. Learn from it and enjoy the rest of your rides - don't let it get to you. GLAD YOU ARE OK!
Tony
Tony
Glad your okay, be sure to watch out for placing a foot down on the ceramic "botts dots", I have a friend who was involved in a protective service detail and stopped in the left tire path, put his clean foot down right on the dot, his foot slipped, leg went straight outward and bike went down then slid on crash bars for about 30 feet (slight incline). Ego can be bruised a little more when your a motor cop running a high profile gig like that! He still has not been able to live that down.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Nevada
Koop, glad you're ok.
I don't think the people who plan roads have a clue as to the hazard manhole covers present. There's a manhole cover in the middle of a corner near my house. I felt the rear of my bike slide across it a few times when the ground was wet. I have to remind myself about the manhole every time I round the corner.
I don't think the people who plan roads have a clue as to the hazard manhole covers present. There's a manhole cover in the middle of a corner near my house. I felt the rear of my bike slide across it a few times when the ground was wet. I have to remind myself about the manhole every time I round the corner.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Lockport Township, IL
Manhole covers have cause me to loose traction a number of times. Fortunately I have not gone down though. I TRY (but it ain't always possible) to avoid them when making turns when it is damp on the roads. Another thing to think about - those thick white painted cross-walk lines on the road - they can be slick as butter. I try not to lean too hard in a turn when I am crossing one of those! Like everyone else - I am glad you are okay and I am sure you will get the bike fixed, probably better than new. Take the opportunity to upgrade all the parts that need replacing.
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Tourer
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 497
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From: Wa. state
I was wondering the same thing, thnx for clearing that up for us. lol....
ALWAYS watch for road hazards, be it leaves, wet leaves are like greased snot, sand, gravel, oil, diesel, coolant fluid, tar, painted road markings, MANHOLE covers, water...frozen or otherwise, car parts, alegators (also known as tire treads from 18 wheelers) step ladders, road kill, big rocks, fallen branches, trees and whatever else..... I have encountered everything listed here as most of you that ride have also.
AND never assume that the wet spot ahead is just plain ole water.
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2007
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What I find totally incredible; is that "highway maintenance - etc." doesn't give a hoot about bikers.
Metal, painted lines, snot lines, oil and gravel patches and even salt (deer etc.) are used on roads by "highway departments" who deal with motorcycle accidents all the time.
Sort of makes you wonder doesn't it?
Ride In Peace
Metal, painted lines, snot lines, oil and gravel patches and even salt (deer etc.) are used on roads by "highway departments" who deal with motorcycle accidents all the time.
Sort of makes you wonder doesn't it?
Ride In Peace