My boss did the exact same thing the first day he rode his motorcycle to work. Went to puul up to me in a sweeping curve, and next thing we both knew, he was on the ground! Boy, was he upset. But his bike (a Honda Pacific Coast) escaped with only a minor scratch on its underside - pretty much a miracle, considering all the plastic on that thing!
I've never forgotten that, because he is a very good rider. Gravel is deadly, and really gets you on those low speed maneuvers.
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My motto is "In all things - moderation." Of course, that means that even moderation needs to be practiced in moderation!
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