Hey Clovis, I'm selling my Ducati

[Clovis]

Hey Mike,

Maybe, all though I'm really look at the new 1290 Super Duke GT to replace it. Right now though I'm deciding if I'm going to continue to ride in the canyons. Not really interested in track riding, may pick up a KTM 690 Enduro R and ride trails. My little girl needs her dad around and this one could have easily killed me.

I've been meaning to post about this forever.

I lost the rear end on the center paint line. It had just recently been painted and was super slick. One of the firefighters slipped on it while carrying me to the helicopter and nearly dropped me, LOL.

Got the whole thing on video though.

[dirkterrell]

I lost the rear end on the center paint line. It had just recently been painted and was super slick. One of the firefighters slipped on it while carrying me to the helicopter and nearly dropped me, LOL.

You know, I know if we can haul humans to the Moon and back, we ought to be able to come up with road paint that can have a little more friction to it. Maybe it's something we ought to get the AMA to work on.

[Ezzzzy1]

You know, I know if we can haul humans to the Moon and back, we ought to be able to come up with road paint that can have a little more friction to it. Maybe it's something we ought to get the AMA to work on.

And lets take a look at the tar stripes as well...

[Ezzzzy1]

Sorry to hear about the get off Justin!

[Aaron]

You know, I know if we can haul humans to the Moon and back, we ought to be able to come up with road paint that can have a little more friction to it. Maybe it's something we ought to get the AMA to work on.

Yes, it's the Government's fault he rode past his skill level, again.

[dirkterrell]

Yes, it's the Government's fault he rode past his skill level, again.

I wasn't referring to his specific accident, but the well-known fact that road paint (and tar snakes) are very slippery, especially when they're wet. You can't always avoid them either (e.g. crosswalks). It seems reasonable, you know, in the interest of safety that officers like yourself are always touting, that we ought to explore ways of increasing the friction of said materials. It would benefit motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians greatly.

[#1Townie]

You know, I know if we can haul humans to the Moon and back, we ought to be able to come up with road paint that can have a little more friction to it. Maybe it's something we ought to get the AMA to work on.

http://www.bobvila.com/articles/quic...slip-surfaces/

its already been figured out. its just a matter of using it.

[dirkterrell]

http://www.bobvila.com/articles/quic...slip-surfaces/

its already been figured out. its just a matter of using it.

Well, that would have been my first approach, but there could be issues with it that I'm not familiar with (e.g. application issues, durability)

[#1Townie]

Well, that would have been my first approach, but there could be issues with it that I'm not familiar with (e.g. application issues, durability)

we used it forever and a day ago at our bmx track. it helped give traction for riders with clipless pedals. it held up to steal scratching against it all the time.

think it's just too expensive. I imagine they find the cheapest thing as possible to paint those lines.

[dirkterrell]

think it's just too expensive. I imagine they find the cheapest thing as possible to paint those lines.

That'd be my guess too.

[Bashed]

He low,sided and when it corrected the bike threw his ass off and down a cliff, broke his ankle, collar bone, and shoulder.

I'm glad he's more or less ok, don't want this to happen to anyone.

But we all knew it was coming.

Hey Mike,

Maybe, all though I'm really look at the new 1290 Super Duke GT to replace it. Right now though I'm deciding if I'm going to continue to ride in the canyons. Not really interested in track riding, may pick up a KTM 690 Enduro R and ride trails. My little girl needs her dad around and this one could have easily killed me.

I've been meaning to post about this forever.

I lost the rear end on the center paint line. It had just recently been painted and was super slick. One of the firefighters slipped on it while carrying me to the helicopter and nearly dropped me, LOL.

Got the whole thing on video though.

A couple thoughts on this.
First, it's great you're still with us, and your family still has their dad. Hope you heal up quickly.
Stuff happens, more so if pushing the matter like we all have done.
I have ridden fast for years, over 40, and have wrecked once, and have been taken out a couple times by others, so I can comment as I understand how the risks versus rewards scenarios happen, but.....
Like double A ron stated, anyone who has rode with you in the last few years knew this was going to happen to you sooner or later.
The poor choices you were making riding was a recipe for disaster.
Passing on the right, passing on blind corners, passing everything was incredibly dangerous.
Splitting cars where they are so freaked out they both go into the shoulder, and speeding everywhere has finally caught up to you.
You got off relatively lucky, as it could've been fatal, and not only for you, but others as well who you put in danger.
Please do everyone, yourself, and your family a huge favor, and never buy another bike, ever!
If you think I'm being to harsh, good. It really needs to be said, and perhaps it will open your eyes and others to what happens when a person rides like you have.
There is a time and place to go fast. Anyone can go fast. The trick is to know when to go slow, and have the maturity and self control to do just that.
Please post up the video, I'm sure it will reveal exactly why you wrecked.