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KD57 · 01-25-2008, 08:14 AM

The roads around here are the pits. I need full motocross suspension on my bike, w/ about 10 inches of travel, lol. Nearly every road has major potholes, crumbling asphalt, dips, humps etc. Since drilling is so big here, there are always cuts across the roads when they lay pipeline. It's getting rough even in a truck. You really have to pay attention to the road when riding. I hit a hump the other day I didn't see, it was like a mini ramp, I got air on the Harley. Geez...First thing I'm gonna do w/ my next bike is have the suspension modified.

**inspiron** · 01-25-2008, 08:48 AM

Yup, terrible. Lots of twists and turns. Frustrated guys on choppers with ape-hangers who have to keep backing up 'cuz they can't take the corners.

themeatmanlandry · 01-25-2008, 09:01 AM

In Memphis, the roads have held up fairly well, but we haven't had any ice or anything yet, just 10-20 nights below freezing.

TWALKER · 01-25-2008, 09:06 AM

riding down here in Florida is like playing golf. You're always trying to avoid the sand traps and water hazards.

kay · 01-25-2008, 09:32 AM

Generally speaking, roads are ok here.
But I did once step into a twisty road that was hardly used anymore since a new by-pass road had opened. It was FULL of pit holes, especially in tight corners as it was always the motorcyclists' fav twisty. But since the by-pass road had opended, the holes were never filled.

Now THAT was really scary!

KD57 · 01-25-2008, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TWALKER

riding down here in Florida is like playing golf. You're always trying to avoid the sand traps and water hazards.

Or gators crossing the road ??

Nick Mystic · 01-25-2008, 02:24 PM

Here in western NC near Asheville (Marion) we have some fabulous roads for biking. Very little traffic out in our rural areas and the roads are generally kept in very good condition. It is rare to see a pot hole or any other sort of problem. I think we must have one of the best cycling areas in the country.

Our weather doesn't get too hot or humid in the summer and stays fairly mild during the winter. We get cold snaps where our night time lows can drop into the teens, but wait a day or two and it's likely to be back up in the 50s during the daytime! And of course when autumn arrives it is hard to imagine more beautiful riding than cruising through our foothills when the foliage is at full color!

Mavman · 01-25-2008, 02:51 PM

the roads here are fairily good for riding, IMO-(from like May till salt/sands laid down for the snow we get--late November/early December)......then starts the off season.

It's my home town is southeast Iowa that really needs the work....ALOT of the roads are older than I am and have had quick/crappy, short lasting patch work done on them....not very enjoyable whilst on a my scoot.

TWALKER · 01-25-2008, 03:35 PM

yeah if you get arount the wetlands you may get a gator. turtles are a bit more common. It gets really bad when the sea turtles are nesting.

KD57 · 01-25-2008, 04:04 PM

Ya know if you hit a smaller hardshell turtle just right it will zing off the tire across the road like a hockey puck.

TWALKER · 01-26-2008, 11:32 AM

We have aligator snaping turtles down here. You don't want to get anywhere near those with on or off the bike.

B-Rex · 01-26-2008, 12:28 PM

Having just moved to the midwest, I had assumed that those big things in the road were half-pipes for the kids. Now you are telling me they are potholes? Geeeez, what next?

You going to tell me all that black shiny stuff is ice?

B-Rex

**inspiron** · 01-26-2008, 04:00 PM

Don't underestimate the black shiny stuff. My girlfriend and I were on the Autobahn this morning, and came across an accident involving 6 cars. One was turned 180° and facing traffic, one was on it's side, and the rest were pretty mucked up. The ambulance and police were already on the scene, but it was clear that all of the vehicles had hit a patch of ice and lost traction.

This was a slight downhill section of the Autobahn, with a slight right curve and as speed limit of 120 kmh / 75 mph.

Uncle B · 01-26-2008, 09:33 PM

Location: Under a rock in Texas

that is starting you off in a hole.

tallannie · 01-26-2008, 09:35 PM

one of my favorite twisty rides has one corner that is banked completely wrong... first time I went thru it I almost didnt...LOL

cowboyup75146 · 01-27-2008, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by KD57

The roads around here are the pits. I need full bike is have the suspension modified.

Where do you in Texas ?

01-25-2008, 08:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
KD57 In The Zone Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: 2008 ZZR600 Location: Under a rock in Texas Posts: 2,581	Are your roads bad ?? The roads around here are the pits. I need full motocross suspension on my bike, w/ about 10 inches of travel, lol. Nearly every road has major potholes, crumbling asphalt, dips, humps etc. Since drilling is so big here, there are always cuts across the roads when they lay pipeline. It's getting rough even in a truck. You really have to pay attention to the road when riding. I hit a hump the other day I didn't see, it was like a mini ramp, I got air on the Harley. Geez...First thing I'm gonna do w/ my next bike is have the suspension modified. __________________ The "other" ZZR rider.

01-25-2008, 08:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 12,073	Yup, terrible. Lots of twists and turns. Frustrated guys on choppers with ape-hangers who have to keep backing up 'cuz they can't take the corners. __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

01-25-2008, 09:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
themeatmanlandry Happy-ass Lunatic Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 600S (Black); 2006 GSXR750 (Black) Location: Memphis Posts: 11,423	In Memphis, the roads have held up fairly well, but we haven't had any ice or anything yet, just 10-20 nights below freezing. __________________ Go to hell

01-25-2008, 09:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
kay Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: Kawasaki Zephyr750RS, Suzuki GSX-R600, Ducati 999S Location: Crappy Little Island!!! Posts: 3,650	Generally speaking, roads are ok here. But I did once step into a twisty road that was hardly used anymore since a new by-pass road had opened. It was FULL of pit holes, especially in tight corners as it was always the motorcyclists' fav twisty. But since the by-pass road had opended, the holes were never filled. Now THAT was really scary! __________________ *Suzuki GSX-R600* Cherry blossom season is here! Yay!!!!

01-25-2008, 04:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
KD57 In The Zone Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: 2008 ZZR600 Location: Under a rock in Texas Posts: 2,581	Ya know if you hit a smaller hardshell turtle just right it will zing off the tire across the road like a hockey puck. __________________ The "other" ZZR rider.

01-25-2008, 09:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
TWALKER In Training Joined: Jan 2008 Bike: M50 red (red paint adds 5 horsepower) Location: Florida Posts: 126	riding down here in Florida is like playing golf. You're always trying to avoid the sand traps and water hazards.

01-25-2008, 02:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
Nick Mystic In Training Joined: Sep 2007 Bike: Suzuki M50 Limited Edition 2007 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 130	Here in western NC near Asheville (Marion) we have some fabulous roads for biking. Very little traffic out in our rural areas and the roads are generally kept in very good condition. It is rare to see a pot hole or any other sort of problem. I think we must have one of the best cycling areas in the country. Our weather doesn't get too hot or humid in the summer and stays fairly mild during the winter. We get cold snaps where our night time lows can drop into the teens, but wait a day or two and it's likely to be back up in the 50s during the daytime! And of course when autumn arrives it is hard to imagine more beautiful riding than cruising through our foothills when the foliage is at full color!

01-25-2008, 03:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
TWALKER In Training Joined: Jan 2008 Bike: M50 red (red paint adds 5 horsepower) Location: Florida Posts: 126	yeah if you get arount the wetlands you may get a gator. turtles are a bit more common. It gets really bad when the sea turtles are nesting.

01-26-2008, 11:32 AM	#11 (permalink)
TWALKER In Training Joined: Jan 2008 Bike: M50 red (red paint adds 5 horsepower) Location: Florida Posts: 126	We have aligator snaping turtles down here. You don't want to get anywhere near those with on or off the bike.

01-26-2008, 12:28 PM	#12 (permalink)
B-Rex Kickstand Operator Joined: Jan 2008 Bike: 2008 Suzuki B-King Location: Midwest Posts: 297	Potholes? Having just moved to the midwest, I had assumed that those big things in the road were half-pipes for the kids. Now you are telling me they are potholes? Geeeez, what next? You going to tell me all that black shiny stuff is ice? B-Rex

01-26-2008, 04:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 12,073	Don't underestimate the black shiny stuff. My girlfriend and I were on the Autobahn this morning, and came across an accident involving 6 cars. One was turned 180° and facing traffic, one was on it's side, and the rest were pretty mucked up. The ambulance and police were already on the scene, but it was clear that all of the vehicles had hit a patch of ice and lost traction. This was a slight downhill section of the Autobahn, with a slight right curve and as speed limit of 120 kmh / 75 mph. __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

01-26-2008, 09:33 PM	#14 (permalink)
Uncle B Want's A New Title Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 06 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Location: Gordon Texas Latitude: 32.54833 Longitude: -98.36889 Posts: 4,423	Location: Under a rock in Texas that is starting you off in a hole. __________________ Ride Safe, Ride Long, & Have Fun Benjamin Franklin> They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security. http://www.gordontexas.net/ http://www.gordonvfd.com/

01-26-2008, 09:35 PM	#15 (permalink)
tallannie Can Ride And Chew Gum Joined: Dec 2006 Bike: C50 Boulevard Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Posts: 2,120	one of my favorite twisty rides has one corner that is banked completely wrong... first time I went thru it I almost didnt...LOL __________________ .... Just in Time moto-cookie delivery

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