first proper ride

open · Trackday Trickster Joined: 04 Apr 2011 Karma :

i know i have been biking for a while, but was on a 125 for ages, and only got through my tests last nov - meaning that since I have had my big bike I hsve been living though the glorious winter.

So today was first time I actually spent a decent amount of time on NSL roads.
Ok I only went from London to oxford Embarassed

but I enjoyed it. now this weather seems to be getting better hopefully should be enjoying the bike alot more.

Also, cats eyes on dual carriage ways seem to make me nervous, and i avoid going over them when changing lanes, I imagine that hitting one at speed,at an angle will result in me skidding down the road on my arse...how delusional am I?
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P.addy · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Sako · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 Feb 2012 Karma :

No issue with catseyes, although if you are really ripping along and overtake on them you can sometimes 'tramline' and get stuck on the fuckers for a bit.

DrDonnyBrago · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Jan 2010 Karma :

Cats eyes aren't a real issue, especially not just changing lanes on a dual carriageway, I've hit them at high speed many times. Tyre only loses contact with the tarmac for a split second and roads with cats eyes tend not to be very bendy so you wouldn't be cranked over anyway.

I still dodge them when changing lanes, but not because I NEED to.

Marmaduke · Scooby Slapper Joined: 08 Jan 2013 Karma :

Nahhh! If you go fast enough you don't even notice them!
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andym · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Nov 2010 Karma :

Never had a problem with cats eyes... I don't actively try to avoid them as if I try that I'll run over a few

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Wonko The Sane · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Jan 2013 Karma :

they're not comfortable when filtering on the motorway in rush hour, but other than that, nothing to worry about.

Try and avoid them in the wet if you can, but again, no biggie

the little silver "this is where you walk" markers in the road for a pedestrian crossing that are just after I've turned in to work, but before I've stopped leaning cause me to slide a tiny bit in the wet before the tyre finds grip again.