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    Thoughts about roads.

    Wanna compile a mental list of things to consider while in the canyons:


    • Corners that tighten
    • Crests of small hills
    • Off camber turns
    • Loose debris on pavement


    Bumps aren't really scary now that I've raised it and loosened up the rebound.

    Then again, I suppose none of this even matters when a bland turn like this can take you out if you overdrive your tires:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQaj...tailpage#t=300

    Of course there's also:


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    thread moved.

    I would add falling debris off the canyon walls. those can get nasty.

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    Cliffs ... Cliffs are bad ... that and broken pavement where it meets the dirt- I've seen that chew right thru a sidewall/tire ...
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    watch out for cyclists you kooks!!

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    -Groups of motorcycles making lane share passes, sometimes mid corner.

    -Wildlife

    -LEOs can be pretty distracting, should they catch you by surprise.

    -Potholes and other surface damage.

    -Driveways

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    Quote Originally Posted by Apex Hunter View Post
    -Groups of motorcycles making lane share passes, sometimes mid corner.

    -Wildlife

    -LEOs can be pretty distracting, should they catch you by surprise.

    -Potholes and other surface damage.

    -Driveways
    this really sums up why I started making the trek to Willow Springs and Buttonwillow.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jamesinger View Post
    this really sums up why I started making the trek to Willow Springs and Buttonwillow.
    yeah, that and da po po.

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