Both wheels slipped lastnight doing 5mph.

[Matthew_Lee]

And this is why

https://i41.tinypic.com/ogvozc.jpg

I went to the end of my road today to find out what made my wheels slip so badly lastnight, and found a 20 meter long patch of what looks like diesel.
I was going so slowly and almost lost it at the junction with oncoming traffic. So happy that i kept the bike up and didn't fall into the traffic.

Have to be so cautious of these damn patches of diesel.
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04' Suzuki Marauder GZ-125
78' Honda CB125

[blurredman]

Oh mate, that is bad.


Good on ya.
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CBT: 12/06/10, Theory: 22/09/10, Module 1: 09/11/10, Module 2: 19/01/11
Past: 1991 Honda CG125BR-J, 1992 (1980) Honda XL125S, 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S, 1979 MZ TS150.
Current: 1973 MZ ES250/2 - 18k, 1979 Suzuki TS185ER - 10k, 1981 Honda CX500B - 91k, 1987 MZ ETZ250 (295cc) - 40k, 1989 MZ ETZ251 - 51k.

[Scythe]

You need to notify the police or council (they'll point you in the right direction) as that's a major hazard and they should clear it up as soon as they can.
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2009 Yamaha YBR125 -> 2000 SV650S -> 2005 Kawasaki ZX6R 636

[Matthew_Lee]

yeah good idea, i will call the council right away.
There's a fair few bikers around my area, so having it cleared up will help many.

Edit: just called my local council and told them the situation,
They are sending the street cleansing team out right away to have it cleared up.
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04' Suzuki Marauder GZ-125
78' Honda CB125

[Dilyan]

This is literally deadly for bikers, no way I can stop on time for the T-junc. Its like f'in black ice!
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Current: 2007 VFR800; Ex: 2001 YZF600R Thundercat
Škoda Octavia (yes, a taxi driver)

[Rogerborg]

[james1988]

If in doubt ring the fire service is what I was told. A few weeks back a number of cars were going sideways through one particular corner on a nation speed limit bypass near me. My stepdad phoned his mate who was a fireman to ask who to notify and he / we were told to phone 999 and report it to the fire service as it's a busy road.

James

[Fizzer Thou]

A few years ago I was riding in to work first thing in the morning when I saw a bus going around a corner with diesel puking out of the filler cap.I noted the registration and route number of the bus and rode straight to the nearest plod station.When I got to the front desk I said that I wanted to report a dangerous diesel spillage.Stupid fat git plod asked me what was expected of him. With what he said I hit the roof and demanded to see his superior and wanted stupid fat plod to be told off for dereliction of duty.Stupid fat plod tried to say something in his defence when another plod with two pips on his shoulder appeared,but I advised stupid fat plod to shut up as his further input was not required.I then advised two pip plod of the situation and he promised that something would be done.

By the time I went past on the way home there was sand all over the spillage and signs advising of a slippery road surface,which was what I suggested to two pip plod.

Whatever happens,report it to the emergency services as soon as you experience anything like this.
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Always have a 'Plan B'

[keggyhander]

[herulach]

I always ring the council/highways agency (council for local roads, highways agency for motorways) for anything more than a drip sized patch. I honestly don't know how some of them manage it though, where I park at work is immediately next to a bus station and they piss the stuff out. You'd think stagecoach would clock onto it and sort them out, must cost a fortunate.
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YBR 125>FZS600

[stinkwheel]

[Louise]

Looks hiddious!
Ive never had an encounter with Diesel before untill i hit a small roundbout this summer. Looked like, what ever was leaking went around the roundabout a dozen times.
Thankfully cagers could see I was having difficulty going around (feet down and crawling along) that they gave me space!

[BIKEVIDDER]

Pretty sure an over filled tank & spilling diesel is an offence.
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[HD]

That looks savage.

Something similar caused me to come off last night at <10. Wet leaves I was filtering and lightly on the brake and there was a massive pile of them. Ended up swimming in them.

My lever snapped and my fuel tank cover thing snapped off. Was supposed to be selling it this week
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Rusty '02 Vito Camper + CBR600F3

[anthony_r6]

I noticed a crap load of diesel the other day - right along the curb for miles. I can only suspect it was the street sweeper. Quite ironic when it's supposed to be cleaning the roads, not making them worse.
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[supZ]

[EazyDuz]

Ive notice that rainbow effect for about 3 miles in the centre of main road on the morning after it had rained heavily. It was only faint, is this normal or an area to avoid? It wasnt anywhere near as noticeable as that though
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[supZ]

[bazablue]

buses go back to the garage each night and fill up ready for the morning,usually some foreigner!!!!!then they fly out the garage and dump it on the road very early the next morning less about!!!...there is a device they can buy that prevents spillage and over fill but theyd sooner ditch a biker and not pay for it...take pics and summons!!!!

[bazablue]

buses go back to the garage each night and fill up ready for the morning,usually some foreigner!!!!!then they fly out the garage and dump it on the road very early the next morning less about!!!...there is a device they can buy that prevents spillage and over fill but theyd sooner ditch a biker and not pay for it...take pics and summons!!!!

[bazablue]

buses go back to the garage each night and fill up ready for the morning,usually some foreigner!!!!!then they fly out the garage and dump it on the road very early the next morning less about!!!...there is a device they can buy that prevents spillage and over fill but theyd sooner ditch a biker and not pay for it...take pics and summons!!!!

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Triple post, xenophobic and terrible grammar?

You'll fit in here well, son.

[NinaMarie]

Faaaack!! Its ridiculous!

Theres patches like this all over the road where i live!
Hope theres no damage to you or your bike
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