[rjtmac]

In my 3 years riding (this month) I have had several strange moments aboard the bike. A quick short list of some:

1. Running over a 20' long piece of 3" pvc at 75 mph that was bouncing down the highway that was shed out the back of a trailer meeting me ( "OH SHI_" ).
2. A large whirlwind with wind so strong that it nearly took me off the road. Literally blew me in one blast from my lane to nearly off the road on the shoulder on the other side ( "OH SHI_" ).
3. Literally running over ( not hitting ) a flying bird ( "OH SHI_" ).
4. Having about a 5" to 7" rock come off of a truck bed - bounced off the road and hit my windshield (scared the pee out of me - literally), what a kapow that was ( "OH SHI_" ).
5. Then there was the day I was going around curve on the way home from work only to hit a long patch of just harvested dried corn that had been spilled on the road by a grain truck. That's like driving on marbles ( "OH SHI_" ).

For the lastest. Same curve as the corn incident. They are now cutting corn for silage around my area. Drought so bad it is not going make good enough for regular harvest so they are just chopping it up for silage for use by the dairies and feed yards.

The trucks carry this stuff not tarped so at high speeds they are shedding the stuff everywhere. If over loaded with a large amount piled above the sideboards they sometimes just dump a blob out on the highway. I am guessing this is what had happened.

I started into the curve ( usually make the curve around 70 - 75 mph ). I am just on my normal uneventful ride home from work on this back way FM Road. Then the fun starts, I am suddenly riding on greased snot. This silage is cut green, stalk, leaf, cob, corn and all. It is moist and it is slick. I am having flashbacks of the marble ride ( "OH SHI_" ). Start losing the rear end and the front is not grabbing real good either. Back off some, seems to make it worse, slightly rethrottle and that seems to be doing no good. Heart rate goes to 11,000 beats per second or so.

Luckily the really thick silage layer doesn't last too long. Clear it and and am on just intermittent pieces everywhere. But this does allow the tires to regain traction and the bike rights itself with a jerk. So I slow down a pull over the side and stop. Say a quick prayer of Thanks - Check my pants (clear), breathe for just a minute and then proceed the few miles left to the house.

I really hate these little ( "OH SHI_" ) learning moments .....

 

[pastordave]

Well after reading those let me add the "T". Yikes.

Pdave

 

[retirementtoy]

You know what they say "first you say it, then you do it". Glad you made it OK.

 

[MrBill]

I believe you need to look for an alternative route at this time of the year, or purchase some Cornney Tires. :bleh:

Maybe even some trainer wheels for the rear of the bike.

Looks like your Nine Lives are starting to run out, be careful. :nono:

 

[On The Road Again!]

Wow, those all made me cringe a little just reading 'em!

I was on a divided highway on a 200 mile trip to my wife and kids, hauling ass on the 1100 sabre I had at the time. Been on that stretch of road hundreds of times and was speeding to beat dusk because the deer are horrible around then ( was ~4 or 5 at the time)... I changed lanes to go around a semi/trailer, and as I started to come around I saw black smoke coming out of his stacks and thought he was trying to "race" me lol. So I grab more throttle and start to pick up more speed and BAM! This semi dude just took out a good sized doe. I was at his trailer tires as he hit the deer and the deer bounced off his truck and stayed sliding in my lane while I was around 90+, so I just aimed for the neck because that was all I could do. Barely felt the bump and never lost a beat!! The truck driver just kept on going and as I passed he just gave a wave! Blood and hair all over his cattle guard, but he never stopped for as long as I could see him in the mirror. OH SHIIIII!

 

[lamaybl5711]

WOW!! I've never had any moments like those described above and hope I never do. Glad to read of the Oh SHI_ moment rather than the I layed her down or crashed story. RJT I'm going to agree with the thought that you should find a different route home or start slowing WAY down when you get close to said corner.

 

[RDACPA]

One of the things I love about riding is that we can learn alot more from one of these "OH Shit" moments than we can from a thousand miles of great roads. Although I must admit, just a minor "Oh Damn" moment is easier on the heart.
Ride safe and have fun out there!
:choppersm

 

[chopperhound1971]

crazy cant imagine riding that wet cut corn, had a similar experiance with fresh harvested wheat definatly was a pucker power moment

 

[dirtdobber]

Back in my drinking days these trucks that did not use a tarp hated me if they got my attention.
I have been hit, cursed, threatened, and hit. Then I pull my back up and they say OH SHI
If I pulled it I used it
Oh, I haven't drank in 17 years. Got tired of going to jail

 

[wanderingbear]

Amazing how you a$$ can suck your butt onto the seat isn't it. Hey you lived to ride another day and I for one am glad you did.

 

[Chezouff]

Back in my drinking days these trucks that did not use a tarp hated me if they got my attention.
I have been hit, cursed, threatened, and hit. Then I pull my back up and they say OH SHI
If I pulled it I used it
Oh, I haven't drank in 17 years. Got tired of going to jail

Alright you can't start something out like this without going further into detail...its not fair. I want the whole story! Are you referring to a firearm of some sort? Cmon....details!

 

[Old Legend]

Wow, never thought I'd hear of someone flat tracking an 1800 at 70 mph. You da man (and with a lot of pucker power) should go home and have a brew and calm down :beer:

 

[rjo3491]

More Crap

...the one I'm sick of is truckers leaving the road littered with their treads. I could see one of those taking a bike down in no time.