Hit a 4"x4"x4' today
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Safe Landing
Like in aviation, any landing where you live is a good landing. Now in retrospect, I just don't see how anyone can criticize you on hitting the 4 by when they don't know how close to the car ahead you were when you see the wood; how fast you were going when you saw it; and finally what was on your tail and would have been up your butt if you slammed on your brakes. So good job to almost miss it, and yes the stuff about hitting it straight makes sense but trying to miss it first makes more sense also.
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I positively am not meaning anything other than what was the reason were you doing this experiment as I am sure you have to have a purpose? Nothing more. The ground clearance would present a problem going over a 3 5/8" post so I am happy that it worked out for you.
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From: Oh
This is the main reason I don't follow any vehicle too close. You need time to read the road in front of you and following too close eliminates that safety net. I also don't linger next to a vehicle and pass quickly, especially 18 wheelers. If you want to experience being scared, try being behind an 18 wheeler when their tire starts to shred in front of you with no where to maneuver, been there, done that. Glad you are OK.
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From: Kingman, AZ
May I ask you why you did this? As a regular feature we put 5) 2" X 4" X 8' @ 5 feet apart to explain the difference in suspension performance (hands on) as it is the quickest and easiest way to simulate a bad road.
I positively am not meaning anything other than what was the reason were you doing this experiment as I am sure you have to have a purpose? Nothing more. The ground clearance would present a problem going over a 3 5/8" post so I am happy that it worked out for you.
I positively am not meaning anything other than what was the reason were you doing this experiment as I am sure you have to have a purpose? Nothing more. The ground clearance would present a problem going over a 3 5/8" post so I am happy that it worked out for you.
OP.....hope it is OK, sounds like it. Too many variables for anyone to say what best path would have been except the rider confronted at that point-in-time.
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Headed to Toledo last evening for some great racing at the toledo speedway and going across from sylvania to the track I looked down just in time to see a screwdrive in the road.. I hit it and luckily it didnt puncture my tire bit I got it with both tires 
... I know it wasnd a 4x4 but still not good..
... I know it wasnd a 4x4 but still not good..
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Bottom line is this...avoid it if you can but be prepared and know that you can ride over it if necessary. Assuming there is time, slow down as much as you can until just before you actually strike the object, then accelerate in order to unload the front suspension while raising your butt up off the seat.
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