Just looking for a wee bit of advice. Was coming into work this morning, it was dry though the rear tyre appeared to slip out on roundabout; I wasnt going too fast or slow and suspect it was a bit of diesel from the buses.
What is the actions on for hitting a patch of diesel if your already on it? I tried to stay relaxed and kept hands off the brakes but still wobblled, got a fright and knock of confidence.
Cheers.
Re: Diesel spill?
Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2014 12:15 pm
by homie
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figure you made it
Re: Diesel spill?
Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2014 12:25 pm
by kanerz14
Yeah thanks Homie, I'm fine:)
Re: Diesel spill?
Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2014 12:35 pm
by SECoda
Diesel is really slick - even in front of the pump sometimes on concrete.
Re: Diesel spill?
Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2014 3:43 pm
by gn2
Approach roundabouts, junctions and fuel station exits with caution.
Never ride over a stain, it could be water, it could be oil.
Re: Diesel spill?
Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2014 3:57 pm
by you you
gn2 wrote:Approach roundabouts, junctions and fuel station exits with caution.
Never ride over a stain, it could be water, it could be oil.
And especially if it's on a shirt.....
Re: Diesel spill?
Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2014 5:12 am
by kanerz14
gn2 wrote:Approach roundabouts, junctions and fuel station exits with caution.
Never ride over a stain, it could be water, it could be oil.
yeah, but if you cannot/haven't seen it and you're already in it; what's the best thing to do to avoid falling off?
Re: Diesel spill?
Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2014 6:10 am
by gn2
kanerz14 wrote:yeah, but if you cannot/haven't seen it and you're already in it; what's the best thing to do to avoid falling off?
Do nothing.
Re: Diesel spill?
Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2014 10:01 am
by kanerz14
gn2 wrote:
kanerz14 wrote:yeah, but if you cannot/haven't seen it and you're already in it; what's the best thing to do to avoid falling off?
Do nothing.
Nothing it is then.
Cheers Gn2
Re: Diesel spill?
Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2014 10:16 am
by SECoda
Mount a trailer hitch ball on the seat. I have suggested the same in our homebuilt airplanes.