Highbridge has some gravel on it...chipseal? - Page 3

take risks · 08-01-2012, 08:34 PM

I like how the best roads in the state are...
out of state.

ElDiablo · 08-02-2012, 12:02 AM

Originally Posted by Bellevuef4i

Yes I know... Everyone who rides their street bike on some nice twisty back roads is evil and should have to pay tons of money and only ride on track days and to commute at the speed limit.

So sick of this attitude.

drinky-crow954 · 08-03-2012, 07:36 AM

Originally Posted by Bellevuef4i

first ben howard and now highbridge..within a week? Is this on purpose?

Yes it is. But if you suspect that the purpose is to annoy motorcyclists, that would be incorrect.

The County is chip sealing several roads this year in preparation to striping with a durable stripe material that will not require replacing for up to seven years.

Fun fact: Every County road is re-striped every year. This is mostly due to the wear from winter sanding and cleaning, which wears away the stripes.

Ben Howard is an especially difficult road to stripe, as the pavement must be dry to apply striping, and it can take several days of very warm and sunny weather to fully dry that road.

Another road on the list to be chip-sealed is Jordan Road, and it will also receive the durable striping.

After chip-sealing and striping, these roads will not need to be re-striped or chip-sealed for up to seven years.

WSDOT has been using the durable striping material for several years now with very good results.

Here's the County overlay/chip-seal program website:
http://www1.co.snohomish.wa.us/Departments/Public_Works/Services/Roads/Programs/resurfacing_and_chipseal.htm

Here's the specific road project page with further information on the durable striping program:
http://www1.co.snohomish.wa.us/Departments/Public_Works/Services/Roads/Projects/corrugatedstriping.htm

rivensoul · 08-03-2012, 08:13 AM

Originally Posted by ElDiablo

So sick of this attitude.

2nded

Nicro · 08-03-2012, 06:30 PM

Rode HBR yesterday and it's not THAT bad. Most of the gravel has been removed by cars. Any gravel that's left, is in the center of the lane, so stay in the car tire tracks in blind corners, as you should be doing anyways, and you should be fine. If you are smooth rider with good (read: safe) lines, HBR can still be done at a spirited pace with no problems whatsoever.

People who believe that the county spread gravel all over the road to prevent motorcyclist from riding it need to seriously reevaluate their conspiracy BS meter.

Don't forget to wheelie for safety.

canyon63 · 08-04-2012, 05:18 PM

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ll...02411&t=h&z=19


08-01-2012, 08:34 PM	#41
take risks Chicken Strips Joined: Jul 2011 From: Edmonds I Ride: with a :)	I like how the best roads in the state are... out of state. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-03-2012, 06:30 PM	#45
Nicro Training Wheels Joined: Oct 2008 From: Lynnwood, WA I Ride: '06 GSXR750, '06 BMW 1200GS-A	Rode HBR yesterday and it's not THAT bad. Most of the gravel has been removed by cars. Any gravel that's left, is in the center of the lane, so stay in the car tire tracks in blind corners, as you should be doing anyways, and you should be fine. If you are smooth rider with good (read: safe) lines, HBR can still be done at a spirited pace with no problems whatsoever. People who believe that the county spread gravel all over the road to prevent motorcyclist from riding it need to seriously reevaluate their conspiracy BS meter. Don't forget to wheelie for safety. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-04-2012, 05:18 PM	#46
canyon63 Chicken Strips Joined: Apr 2012 From: Olympia, WA I Ride: 430lb.-130hp nut massager	http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ll...02411&t=h&z=19 __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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