I know a lot of you know this, but I thought I would create a thread dedicated solely to it as almost a "public safety announcement" given the time of year.
I've been in western North Carolina for a year now, but this will be my first Fall with the new motorcycle. Through my work I meet a lot of new people every day and riding motorcycles comes up in conversation here and there. I've been amazed at how often someone knows someone who died or was seriously injured after riding a bike over wet leaves on the road.
I have to be honest that I myself was naive to this until hearing it. I rode a lot years ago, but not in an area where the leaves "shed" as they do here. Now I know, but in case anyone is planning a trip to see the Fall colors here or anywhere else, just keep this in mind. Apparently "wet leaves" on the road spells trouble.
To make it interesting or at least drive the point home, if anyone themselves has any "wet leaves" horror stories, feel free to share them.
Tim
I've been in western North Carolina for a year now, but this will be my first Fall with the new motorcycle. Through my work I meet a lot of new people every day and riding motorcycles comes up in conversation here and there. I've been amazed at how often someone knows someone who died or was seriously injured after riding a bike over wet leaves on the road.
I have to be honest that I myself was naive to this until hearing it. I rode a lot years ago, but not in an area where the leaves "shed" as they do here. Now I know, but in case anyone is planning a trip to see the Fall colors here or anywhere else, just keep this in mind. Apparently "wet leaves" on the road spells trouble.
To make it interesting or at least drive the point home, if anyone themselves has any "wet leaves" horror stories, feel free to share them.
Tim