We're at increased risk relative to a car due to invisibility and instability (the natural at-rest position for a motorcycle is on its side). A patch of oil or gravel on a curve at night can easily put you down. Losing traction by braking too hard or cornering to fast can put you down...
"I was born in a welfare state
ruled by bureaucracy
controlled by civil servants
and people dressed in gray"
Ray Davies got a lot of things right, Odot.
Didn't connect with Jeff so I guess we'll head to Marlene & Glen's in Plymouth for breakfast and then see where we get to. Not leaving at dawn, though. Nowhere near. Hope our paths cross, though.
That's an ugly-looking road - good thing I've never been on it. Sounds like a good ride to me. We're in Cameron Park; maybe join up with you somewhere? We'd probably head south from Cool.
I'm probably not going to be able to ride Saturday (I'll plead with the boss), but jeez Dog, if ya don't wanna cough up the bucks for the motel we're 20 minutes east of Rancho and we've got a spare bed.
I'm not sure if I'd be riding in heavy urban traffic either. Of course a cage in heavy urban traffic isn't much fun either. Good luck to you and stay in touch.
Crashed twice with R&G. Bent the shift out of them and totaled the bike both times. Rather than getting sliders again I think I'll avoid crashing. The T-Rex bracket isn't as nicely finished as the Motovation, but it's not very visible when it's on the bike.
We're really sorry for your loss, Rebekah. Please pass along condolences to the rest of the family. It's good he was doing what he enjoyed but it would be better if he were still around to enjoy it some more. Ride in peace.