Reminder - Beware of leaves!

noche_caliente · September 26th, 2009, 01:16 PM

Well, we've had a few rainy days in a row here now, and as the leaves have already started turning, they've also started falling in the rain. We've had to dodge walnuts here for a little while now (which are baseball sized when they come off the tree), and leaves have been added to the mix. Remember that wet leaves can be very slick! An easy way to tell if they are wet or dry is to look in the mirror after you've driven over them, or even better watch a vehicle in front of you drive over them, and see if they float up afterward. If they stay stuck to the road, they're wet, but if they float, they're dry and not *as* slick.

Nevrfastenuf · September 26th, 2009, 02:49 PM

That is a great reminder

I like looking at the colored leaves, but I would rather do it from a distance of many feet rather than a few inches after I have slid on a patch of wet ones.

littlemike · September 26th, 2009, 02:54 PM

I live in a somewhat dessert area and no trees around

. But good advice thought to keep in mind

ScraitT · September 26th, 2009, 04:15 PM

Leaves falling and changing colors? Whats all that?

We have two colors of leaves...green on trees, and crunchy dead brown ones on the ground. Plus most of our leaves are about an inch long, not the size of your hand!

It's still 90 degree days here

But unfortunately winter is around the corner with those frigid 70 degree days

ally99 · September 26th, 2009, 04:20 PM

Great reminder. Guess I need to get the mountain rides outta my system before it gets too deep into fall...or at least take the corners with much more traction in reserve. Thanks!

emt250 · September 27th, 2009, 04:05 PM

TY for the reminder. I'll keep it in mind.

karlosdajackal · September 28th, 2009, 02:22 AM

I could see them piled up on the side of the road on Saturday morning, and they where falling as I rode along. (Its about 15C/59F here) Apart from the safety issues, it looked awesome

We have lots of twisty roads with canopies of trees over them, sometimes its almost like entering a tunnel its so dark under those trees. About 4 weeks ago we had high winds and those roads where covered in broken branches. We are also getting some clear sky nights, so watch out for ice in the morning.

Stay safe everyone.

CC Cowboy · September 29th, 2009, 02:39 PM

I haven't noticed the leaves turning or falling off. We did get some rain lately.

September 26th, 2009, 01:16 PM	#1
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	Reminder - Beware of leaves! Well, we've had a few rainy days in a row here now, and as the leaves have already started turning, they've also started falling in the rain. We've had to dodge walnuts here for a little while now (which are baseball sized when they come off the tree), and leaves have been added to the mix. Remember that wet leaves can be very slick! An easy way to tell if they are wet or dry is to look in the mirror after you've driven over them, or even better watch a vehicle in front of you drive over them, and see if they float up afterward. If they stay stuck to the road, they're wet, but if they float, they're dry and not as slick. __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

September 26th, 2009, 02:49 PM	#2
Nevrfastenuf ninjette.org member Name: Clint Location: Utah Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 ER-6n 2009 Ninja 250 sold :( Posts: 61	That is a great reminder I like looking at the colored leaves, but I would rather do it from a distance of many feet rather than a few inches after I have slid on a patch of wet ones. __________________________________________________ "Never argue with an idiot, they will just drag you down to their level and beat you with experience" -Unknown

September 26th, 2009, 04:15 PM	#4
ScraitT Green! Name: Tyler Location: S. Florida Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R, 04 Honda CRF230F, 94 Honda XR80R Posts: 505	Leaves falling and changing colors? Whats all that? We have two colors of leaves...green on trees, and crunchy dead brown ones on the ground. Plus most of our leaves are about an inch long, not the size of your hand! It's still 90 degree days here But unfortunately winter is around the corner with those frigid 70 degree days __________________________________________________ 2008 Green 250R

September 26th, 2009, 04:20 PM	#5
ally99 Ninja chick Name: Allyson Location: Athens, GA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 4 MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15	Great reminder. Guess I need to get the mountain rides outta my system before it gets too deep into fall...or at least take the corners with much more traction in reserve. Thanks! __________________________________________________ Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. ~Drake Check out my Appalachian Trail journal, 2015! Postwhores are COOL! ~Allyson

September 27th, 2009, 04:05 PM	#6
emt250 2 Wheel Newb Name: Scott Location: Sacramento, CA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 250r Posts: 218 Blog Entries: 1	TY for the reminder. I'll keep it in mind. __________________________________________________ "Always remember, your mind is like a parachute. It works best when not being eaten by zombies" -Someone

September 26th, 2009, 02:54 PM	#3
littlemike ninjette.org member Name: Mike Location: Amarillo, TX Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Green 250r Posts: 22	I live in a somewhat dessert area and no trees around . But good advice thought to keep in mind

September 28th, 2009, 02:22 AM	#7
karlosdajackal ninjette.org guru Name: Karl Location: Ireland the Hawaii of Europe! Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Fuel Injected Model 2009 Posts: 357	I could see them piled up on the side of the road on Saturday morning, and they where falling as I rode along. (Its about 15C/59F here) Apart from the safety issues, it looked awesome We have lots of twisty roads with canopies of trees over them, sometimes its almost like entering a tunnel its so dark under those trees. About 4 weeks ago we had high winds and those roads where covered in broken branches. We are also getting some clear sky nights, so watch out for ice in the morning. Stay safe everyone.

September 29th, 2009, 02:39 PM	#8
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	I haven't noticed the leaves turning or falling off. We did get some rain lately. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

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