A VR family caution note here

[Eck]

Folks,

I wanted to express a safety concern to all of you before you jump on that bike and head out for that long over due ride.

 

With the temps rising and melting all that snow in some states, and all those other states where more than normal rain has fallen, please remember that the city/state road crews have put down salt and gravel on the overpasses and that there are many many many more places where you could loose control of your ride due to loose rocks and gravel and salt laying in the sharp curves and on a lot of road surfaces.

 

Even though you think you know how to ride safely, please do ride with extreme caution the first few times out this riding season. We want you to have a safe riding season!!!

 

Thanks for listening.....

 

Eck

 

[Skid]

and don't forget about the potholes & potheads.

[BlueSky]

And the 82 year old ladies driving Lincoln Town cars like the one who t-boned my cage.

[SilvrT]

We're lucky here ... never get crap on our roads ... hardly ever see snow. Snowed about 2-3" back on Nov 29 and was gone next day. Nothing since.

 

Salt is never used ... when necessary, they use a chemical spray.

[XV1100SE]

Good post !

[cowpuc]

Indeed Eck, THANKS for posting this up!

[Brenner]

I personally like the post Eck, I cannot say much as I am very new but I have come across many riders who overestimate their riding abilities and like to blame road conditions. I personally am enjoying the hazards and trying to use them to teach myself to ride more cautiously, and to prepare for the unknown. If I choose to ride a great distance to somewhere I have not been before I like to think that if the road conditions are sub par I will have some practice to better prepare me for the unknown. People have to learn to not be so short sighted and look well ahead. Maybe I am only fooling myself but I do know riders who not not ride confidently in the rain and some who just give no consideration to weather and road conditions. Hey we all see it in the cars accidents around us, blame road conditions rather than admit speeding or lack of ability to control. No difference in any vehicle on the road. People do not like to take responsibility for their actions, they do stupid things and lay blame elsewhere. They call it an accident so the guilty do not have to feel bad. I only hope I do not become a hazard to myself or another and as a beginner am trying my best to be educated and aware. Avoiding bad habits is not an easy thing to do. I hope and pray I will be able to ride as long in my life as many of you on this forum have. This forum is like family to each other, be safe and aware.

[Phoneman1981]

Thanks for the reminder. Dangerous time of the year!

[BlueSky]

When I ride around town, I especially watch my mirrors when stopping at a stop light. I also stop where my bike can go between the cars ahead of me if someone behind me doesn't look like they are stopping. I usually keep the bike in gear ready to go until everybody has stopped for the same reason. Can't be too observant on a two wheeler.