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March 15th, 2012, 11:11 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Connor
Location: Hickory, NC
Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250 Posts: 80
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dumb question, but serious
so both of my backup vehicles are not available for me to use to go to work tonight, and its supposed to violently storm for the rest of the night. now, this may be a stupid question, but id like to know if im going to be alright or if im going to die...
in cars, you are protected from lightning from the metal cage (frame) and grounded by the rubber tires. since bikes dont have a metal frame surrounding me, could i be struck by lightning while riding? again, i know, improbable, but id like some peace of mind |
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March 15th, 2012, 11:15 AM
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wat
Name: wat
Location: tustin/long beach
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you arent going to die from lightning. you might die from some idiot in a car hitting you. or if you cant see from so much rain that you run into something. or if at your destination you eat something yoou are alergic to and are unable to get help in time. or if the wind is soo bad that it picks up fence posts and hurls them through the air into your chest...
the first hour of a storm is the worst in terms of traction. the oil on the asphalt comes up and is very slick with the water. once it washes away its fine. wind can screw you especially on low traction with low vis from the rain. esp. when its going directly to the side. you might die from hypothermia
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March 15th, 2012, 11:17 AM
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It's rare, but it certainly does happen occasionally:
http://rapidcityjournal.com/news/man...cc4c002e0.html http://www.courierpress.com/news/201...ghtning-in-ky/ http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news...56/detail.html http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news...81/detail.html But alex.s's list of what are much more likely risks of riding in a storm is spot-on.
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March 15th, 2012, 11:59 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Connor
Location: Hickory, NC
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haha alex.s, yea, thats what i figured. here in NC, people are terrible drivers, so i already am ready for all of those things to happen, just asking about the UNexpected. haha. thanks for the info, after reading those articles im very excited to ride. SIKE!
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March 15th, 2012, 12:45 PM
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wat
Name: wat
Location: tustin/long beach
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honestly in storms he worst thing that happens to me is when riding near cars to make use of their headlights, they frequently fling quite large rocks at you. ive been hit in the chest, arms, head... they hurt. especially if you are going fast. if you arent paying attention one could easily knock you off if it hits you in the head just right. ive been hit in the head by rocks in that situation and its not fun. about like getting punched in the face by a larger gentleman. a few weeks ago it happened and i honestly had to stop and collect myself because my head was spinning and ringing so hard from the rock.
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March 15th, 2012, 12:46 PM
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Name: Frugal
Location: Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
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View of lightning much better from helmet than through windshield, so enjoy the show.
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March 15th, 2012, 05:46 PM
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Name: Hernan
Location: Florida
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The danger is higher while riding on open flat fields, where the bike+rider becomes a concentrator of charges.
Riding among buildings, or tall trees, antennas or poles makes you less "attractive" from the point of view of the lighting discharge. Hope you report your experience back
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March 15th, 2012, 05:58 PM
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