Beware Of Leaves

[Clint Love]

I was riding home on Friday and hit some leaves. Didn't drop it or anything but I did get a butt pucker moment when I felt the back tire drift a bit. There weren't that many leaves but I guess the ones that were there were slippery enough. I did get it on video so if it's any good I'll post it.

Just putting out the word in case anyone else is unaware that leaves can be a serious hazard.

 

[BluePixel]

Good shout. Wet leaves are as bad as black ice I would say so avoid if possible.

 

[Clint Love]

Good shout. Wet leaves are as bad as black ice I would say so avoid if possible.

Yeah it makes sense if you think about it. Really screws up your contact patch.

 

[Arctic Pride]

Leaves are the worst, slippery and you never know whats under them. I ate it multiple times during a winter off road ride. It had rained and the trails were covered, ended up dropping a few lbs in the tires which helped

 

[ShiftHer]

Yep, even when the roads are dry and the top of the leaves are dry, there are likely still wet ones beneath. I just pack extra underwear in my tail bag for this time of year.

 

[Clint Love]

Yep, even when the roads are dry and the top of the leaves are dry, there are likely still wet ones beneath. I just pack extra underwear in my tail bag for this time of year.

No kidding. I'm going to start wearing depends when I ride.

 

[Marbro_za]

Boss wrote his car off on leaves...

I have had the front fall away twice and the rear whip me around before too.. Its not nice

 

[SighBored]

Yup, stay clear of leaves. Ride safe.

 

[Pigs]

Got a tank slapper one rainy night on my way to class a couple weeks ago. Pilot roads may help with rainy weather, but it won't help with wet leaves.

 

[Cj_Snowy]

I have loads on my street. horrible to ride on. Even more so on a super sport

 

[Clint Love]

I have loads on my street. horrible to ride on. Even more so on a super sport

Tell me about it. I ride a 1100cc torquey V-2. It doesn't go over well at all!