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WERA White Plate
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: NC
Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300
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After being blasted by winter storms, snow, etc.... The roads will surely be a mess a for awhile, just keep in mind as you venture off to your favorite route that a few new bumps, potholes, repair patches etc may exists from the rough treatment it received over winter.
I took a short ride today to survey a favorite local road and there are definitely some new challenges to remember that were not present before winter and all the road scraping. But the key point is that I rode ![]() |
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Like Gixxxxer But Not
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Dirty Jersey
Moto: 2008 ZX6R
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Good Post...And The SALT and SAND is a BIG BIG caution...
Take it easy at first until you get a good soaking rain to help wash away the roads and clean them up nicely.
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Kneedragger
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Va
Moto: varies
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I took my scooter out today. My big issue is seeing around giant snow piles while making lefts in intersections.
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RIP REX
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Location: Murfreesboro, TN
Moto: 2008 1125R
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The roads were mostly clear, mostly needed to rain to get the salt off the middle of the roads and sides
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Trip's Assistant
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Location: Imported from Detroit
Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic
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The salt is why I won't ride till it gets washed away. NO WAY NO HOW |
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Sumter, SC
Moto: '01 Spirit 750
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Lots of lose gravel around here... and some brand new potholes. A couple turns went from shitty to "holy fuck why are they not fixing this?!"
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Keyboard Racer
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Mile High City
Moto: Old Superbikes
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Last February, I rode almost every day. This winter, every time the streets are just about to get clear of ice and snow, it snows again. It's been snowing since Friday evening.
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Moto GP Star
Join Date: Nov 2008
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Did see guys out yesterday and am sure many were today but i was home sleeping |
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AMA Supersport
Join Date: Nov 2008
Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR
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As others have said, I will wait until a few good rains. We not only have salt but cinders. They like to use those on the back roads around here. If I have to guess, it will be at least April before I get in a ride, maybe even May.
Tached - this just gives you more chances to ride those bumpy roads that you commented about last year. |
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WERA White Plate
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: NC
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