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Yes... it was Allan Hails - ex racer - on his 1098 Ducati. It happened on one of the recently re-sealed sections of the road north of Brooklyn. I was up there on Saturday. Great shame.
Also, if you're on the Old Pacific Hwy PLEASE BE CAREFUL. This is not a general reminder - its a warning. The surfaces are treacherous since the council recently went through and repaired hundreds of cracks with dribbled tar - even in dry conditions. In the wet, or early mornings you're asking for disaster to push it through most bends - especially in the 80 km/h section. Worst sections are from Pie through to Brooklyn (both directions). They then spread cement dust on them (why? I don't know) and its made it even worse.
There are so many lines of dribbled tar on some corners that its almost impossible to plot a course that misses them - especially when heading into the sun. Up until this weekend it's only ever caused the rear to skip out (which is disconcerting enough) but Sunday I nearly lost the front - skipped off one line, got traction, immediately hit another. Throttle saved me. Just.
Be careful guys and gals.
R.I.P Allan
Also, if you're on the Old Pacific Hwy PLEASE BE CAREFUL. This is not a general reminder - its a warning. The surfaces are treacherous since the council recently went through and repaired hundreds of cracks with dribbled tar - even in dry conditions. In the wet, or early mornings you're asking for disaster to push it through most bends - especially in the 80 km/h section. Worst sections are from Pie through to Brooklyn (both directions). They then spread cement dust on them (why? I don't know) and its made it even worse.
There are so many lines of dribbled tar on some corners that its almost impossible to plot a course that misses them - especially when heading into the sun. Up until this weekend it's only ever caused the rear to skip out (which is disconcerting enough) but Sunday I nearly lost the front - skipped off one line, got traction, immediately hit another. Throttle saved me. Just.
Be careful guys and gals.
R.I.P Allan