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Avboden · 11-07-2008, 07:36 PM

Hey guys, so just pulling out of the parking lot I park in there is a cross walk. I've always known it was slick. They use this stupid paint raised surface stuff.

Anyways, cold tires plus a little water, I was going slow, normal acceleration up to the 20mph speed limit. Rear wheel went out right and went out hard, luckily my instincts were okay and a swift kick to the ground on the left righted me but put it into a tank slapper. I was able to ride it out, wasn't very fast but still hurt. Banged my knee pretty good on my bike's slider.

Anyways, watch out for the crosswalks and other painted surfaces!! They are almost ice slick without any ice...

And yes, I am still riding every day I can. 40 degrees and rain? No problem!

wadel · 11-07-2008, 08:50 PM

Yep - have to watch out for them. Glad you didn't lose it.

I haven't driven to work since April if I recall correctly. I even braved the June snowstorm on two wheels.

vtxrider · 11-07-2008, 08:55 PM

Yeah, Wade, but if you never show up for bike night, how can we revere you for your dedication?

Eugene · 11-07-2008, 09:34 PM

That sucks, glad you're OK. I honestly do not understand why they don't use some kind of engineered paint to not be slick in the rain. Same with the steel plates for construction/manhole covers/etc, they should have the surface cut up with tiny sharp points for traction or something.

I rode my bike everywhere today in the rain and thankfully didn't have a problem.

JohnnyM · 11-07-2008, 10:10 PM

Bikes went nite-nite for the winter about a week ago, save the ones being worked on...and the Star which is just waiting for a nice brisk sunny winter ride...

gixxerjeff · 11-08-2008, 12:50 AM

i saw you riding full tuck at 55 today between moscow and pullman...

Avboden · 11-08-2008, 12:59 AM

Originally Posted by gixxerjeff

i saw you riding full tuck at 55 today between moscow and pullman...

I'm actually very comfortable in full tuck, the ergonomics work. Plus it kept my neck warm :D

Kawakaze67 · 11-08-2008, 12:46 PM

glad that all you did was scrape a knee! be careful out there.

steven is still riding daily to and from lewiston for work. he told me today when he got to work that it poured rain the entire way and that we needed to move our search for a reliable winter car up to defcon 1. lol

Originally Posted by vtxrider

Yeah, Wade, but if you never show up for bike night, how can we revere you for your dedication?

yeah, that, and i still have your sawzall which will be in my car for the bike night next friday...

epond83 · 11-10-2008, 07:44 AM

I just put mine away in the basement for the winter.

beyenal · 11-10-2008, 11:47 AM

I really like to ride as much as I can. However, I have to goto work early in the morning (~ 7:30 am) and its cold. I need to ride 1.5 miles and do not like to put layers for this short ride.
Do you know any winter clothing which I can use? I need something easy to put on / out.

I also have problem with cold engine. It takes long time the engine to worm it up. If I am in hurry I am in trouble because of cold engine. (I ride yamaha vstar 650). Should I forget about riding until summer?

Any advice approciated. I realy thank warning about paints!!

recr8ton · 11-10-2008, 11:51 AM

Originally Posted by beyenal

I really like to ride as much as I can. However, I have to goto work early in the morning (~ 7:30 am) and its cold. I need to ride 1.5 miles and do not like to put layers for this short ride.
Do you know any winter clothing which I can use? I need something easy to put on / out.

I also have problem with cold engine. It takes long time the engine to worm it up. If I am in hurry I am in trouble because of cold engine. (I ride yamaha vstar 650). Should I forget about riding until summer?

Any advice approciated. I realy thank warning about paints!!

koorbloh · 11-10-2008, 11:55 AM

Originally Posted by beyenal

I really like to ride as much as I can. However, I have to goto work early in the morning (~ 7:30 am) and its cold. I need to ride 1.5 miles and do not like to put layers for this short ride.
Do you know any winter clothing which I can use? I need something easy to put on / out.

I also have problem with cold engine. It takes long time the engine to worm it up. If I am in hurry I am in trouble because of cold engine. (I ride yamaha vstar 650). Should I forget about riding until summer?

Any advice approciated. I realy thank warning about paints!!

go down to Mac's cycle, tell Jim Vollbrect (late apex) you want a tourmaster jacket and pants, with a liner. They are plenty warm for a mile and a half, even longer, until it gets REALLY cold. Plus, they nicely pull over boots and clothes, and they are pretty water resistant if you seal them up good.

SRWitt · 11-10-2008, 12:46 PM

WOOT FOR THOSE STILL RIDING!! I rode this weekend, a lil chilly to be commuting but I did 50 or so miles saturday morning in the wet shit. Things are slick everywhere thats for sure.

Blues Brothers · 11-10-2008, 01:17 PM

Good heads up for those that may not realize this and a good reminder to all.

misfitR6 · 11-13-2008, 12:03 PM

the supermoto is funner when its cold out...


11-07-2008, 07:36 PM	#1
Avboden MotoGP Contender Joined: Oct 2007 From: Pullman/Spokane, Wa I Ride: 2007 BMW F800S	Almost went down. CROSSWALKS SLICK!! Hey guys, so just pulling out of the parking lot I park in there is a cross walk. I've always known it was slick. They use this stupid paint raised surface stuff. Anyways, cold tires plus a little water, I was going slow, normal acceleration up to the 20mph speed limit. Rear wheel went out right and went out hard, luckily my instincts were okay and a swift kick to the ground on the left righted me but put it into a tank slapper. I was able to ride it out, wasn't very fast but still hurt. Banged my knee pretty good on my bike's slider. Anyways, watch out for the crosswalks and other painted surfaces!! They are almost ice slick without any ice... And yes, I am still riding every day I can. 40 degrees and rain? No problem! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


11-07-2008, 08:50 PM	#2
wadel Zone Head Joined: Jan 2006 From: Pullman, WA I Ride: XL1200, CB350, DR650, XB12XT	Yep - have to watch out for them. Glad you didn't lose it. I haven't driven to work since April if I recall correctly. I even braved the June snowstorm on two wheels. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


11-07-2008, 08:55 PM	#3
vtxrider Training Wheels Joined: Jun 2006 From: Clarkston, WA I Ride: 2003 VTX1800, 2003 SV650S	Yeah, Wade, but if you never show up for bike night, how can we revere you for your dedication? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


11-07-2008, 09:34 PM	#4
Eugene Streetfighter Joined: Oct 2008 From: EUGENE IS JUST MY NAME; I LIVE IN PORTLAND I Ride: 2002 CRB600 F4i	That sucks, glad you're OK. I honestly do not understand why they don't use some kind of engineered paint to not be slick in the rain. Same with the steel plates for construction/manhole covers/etc, they should have the surface cut up with tiny sharp points for traction or something. I rode my bike everywhere today in the rain and thankfully didn't have a problem. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


11-07-2008, 10:10 PM	#5
JohnnyM MotoGP Champion Joined: Jul 2006 From: Pullman, WA I Ride: '73 CB350F, '86 VFR750F, '00 Aprilia RS250, '04 Aprilia RSV1000 R Factory, '04 Aprilia RSV1000 R Factory, '07 Vstar 1100 Classic	Bikes went nite-nite for the winter about a week ago, save the ones being worked on...and the Star which is just waiting for a nice brisk sunny winter ride... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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11-08-2008, 12:50 AM	#6
gixxerjeff emw2k9 beer pong champions Joined: Oct 2006 From: Valley of the Sun, AZ I Ride: 06 gixxer 1000	i saw you riding full tuck at 55 today between moscow and pullman... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


11-10-2008, 07:44 AM	#9
epond83 Endorsed Joined: Aug 2005 From: Pullman, Washington (home town Oly) I Ride: 2003 Yamaha R6	I just put mine away in the basement for the winter. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


11-10-2008, 11:47 AM	#10
beyenal Newbie Joined: Jun 2008 From: Pullman I Ride: Yamaha Vstar 650	winter riding I really like to ride as much as I can. However, I have to goto work early in the morning (~ 7:30 am) and its cold. I need to ride 1.5 miles and do not like to put layers for this short ride. Do you know any winter clothing which I can use? I need something easy to put on / out. I also have problem with cold engine. It takes long time the engine to worm it up. If I am in hurry I am in trouble because of cold engine. (I ride yamaha vstar 650). Should I forget about riding until summer? Any advice approciated. I realy thank warning about paints!! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


11-10-2008, 12:46 PM	#13
SRWitt MotoGP Contender Joined: Nov 2005 From: Rathdrum, ID I Ride: cause I'm a Loowwlife	WOOT FOR THOSE STILL RIDING!! I rode this weekend, a lil chilly to be commuting but I did 50 or so miles saturday morning in the wet shit. Things are slick everywhere thats for sure. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


11-10-2008, 01:17 PM	#14
Blues Brothers MotoGP Champion Joined: May 2005 From: Spokane I Ride: 2003 Illusion Blue Wing, 2006 Wing with MUSIC & 2006 Custom ZX14	Good heads up for those that may not realize this and a good reminder to all. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


11-13-2008, 12:03 PM	#15
misfitR6 Streetfighter Joined: Jun 2006 From: pullman, WA Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: 04' yamaha R6 race, wr250x street	the supermoto is funner when its cold out... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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