Ouch! - Road Paint

[Madmax]

Folks,

This isn't new to anyone, but mainly a cautionary tale about just how slippery road lines can be. And believe me they are slippery suckers in the wet - at any speed.

This evenning I dropped the bike having lost the front on road lines in light rain. I wasn't going fast as I had slowed down for traffic lights - about 10k/h. As I coasted to the lights ( I was the only vehcle) I moved from the right lane to the left and on crossing the lane stripes just lost it. No warning, no sudden movement or braking - as i said coasting with a little front brake and over I go - not real good for the confidence.

The positive side to it is that neither my daughter who was on the back of the bike or I was injured (except pride of course). The other is that Im sure I wont have to argue quite so much to get her to wear protective clothing even for short rides - but then thats another story; as i keep telling her they are called accidents because they aren't planned!

Cheers

Glad you're okay Steve, one of my horros is the thought of dropping the bike with Mary or the kids on the back. Glad you're both okay.



Max