Friendly Reminder

chainsaw · 02-01-2009, 10:41 PM

Just a reminder to those of you that take your bikes out after snow or ice to be careful of the sand and salt left over on the roads. Watch those corners and intersections and bridges. Keep the shiny side up.

landman · 02-01-2009, 11:11 PM

thanks for the reminder al.coming from one who totaled a bike
a few years ago do to heavy sand on a turn and a bit too much
speed i know what you are saying.

audiogooroo · 02-01-2009, 11:19 PM

Yep, good reminder.
The only accident I ever had was caused by sand on the roads during a February ride in 1978. Take care!

bosko · 02-02-2009, 06:58 PM

Remind me in a month or two.

Sand, gravel, and ice on paved surfaces have caused me to become intimate with pavement a couple of times too.

Good one Chainsaw.

ells · 02-03-2009, 09:15 PM

Riding around here this time of year my eyes are pealed for the stuff, probably the highest risk factor there is just now.

chainsaw · 02-24-2009, 10:57 PM

bump

ridemslow · 02-28-2009, 09:05 AM

Good advise. Unfortunately, except for salt, I deal with the sand/gravel and potholes year round where I live. Chesapeake, Ohio is on the southern tip of Ohio, just across the river from Huntington, WV and Ashland, Ky. These roads in my area are constantly in need of repair, and anytime we've had a rain, I can always count on more sand and gravels on the roadways than usual. Maybe it's just me, but when I look ahead, I am also looking at the road surface to. Maybe a good habit to have.

**glwilson** · 02-28-2009, 09:22 AM

It will mostly be potholes around here this year. The roads have just been destroyed this winter.

02-01-2009, 10:41 PM	#1
chainsaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,732	Friendly Reminder Just a reminder to those of you that take your bikes out after snow or ice to be careful of the sand and salt left over on the roads. Watch those corners and intersections and bridges. Keep the shiny side up. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-01-2009, 11:11 PM	#2
landman Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wheatland,wy. Posts: 3,642	Friendly Reminder thanks for the reminder al.coming from one who totaled a bike a few years ago do to heavy sand on a turn and a bit too much speed i know what you are saying. __________________ bob wittman VBA # 745 COG #11621 wheatland,wy. rallies-custer 09,kalispell 10,crescent city 11,kanab 12,estes park 13,orifino 14.,red lodge 16 2015 ninja 1000 abs 2014 concourse 14 2012 concourse 14-sold 2011 vaquero-sold 2008 nomad-sold 2005 classic-sold
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02-01-2009, 11:19 PM	#3
audiogooroo Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado/Las Vegas, NV Posts: 3,390	Friendly Reminder Yep, good reminder. The only accident I ever had was caused by sand on the roads during a February ride in 1978. Take care! __________________ Audiogooroo - Daryl Porter Colorado Springs, CO VBA #248 VROC #17261 1999 Grn/Grn Nomad
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02-02-2009, 06:58 PM	#4
bosko Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 818	Friendly Reminder Remind me in a month or two. Sand, gravel, and ice on paved surfaces have caused me to become intimate with pavement a couple of times too. Good one Chainsaw.
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02-03-2009, 09:15 PM	#5
ells Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boulder County, Colorado Posts: 2,014	Friendly Reminder Riding around here this time of year my eyes are pealed for the stuff, probably the highest risk factor there is just now. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-24-2009, 10:57 PM	#6
chainsaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,732	Friendly Reminder bump
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02-28-2009, 09:05 AM	#7
ridemslow Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chesapeake, Ohio Posts: 1,537	Friendly Reminder Good advise. Unfortunately, except for salt, I deal with the sand/gravel and potholes year round where I live. Chesapeake, Ohio is on the southern tip of Ohio, just across the river from Huntington, WV and Ashland, Ky. These roads in my area are constantly in need of repair, and anytime we've had a rain, I can always count on more sand and gravels on the roadways than usual. Maybe it's just me, but when I look ahead, I am also looking at the road surface to. Maybe a good habit to have. __________________
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02-28-2009, 09:22 AM	#8
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Friendly Reminder It will mostly be potholes around here this year. The roads have just been destroyed this winter. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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