Gas station "oil absorbent"/gravel causing fall

[1304cc]

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Just stop filling up the bike.
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[Paul1000RR]

... thank GAWD no one called the Fire Dept ...

perhaps he should have. we all know you guys are good at cleaning up ****

 

[infernobuster]

perhaps he should have. we all know you guys are good at cleaning up ****

.. were excellent in billing too. Since apparently we dont do **** all day.

 

[Two50noob]

And you are the only smart one lol

As I said, in the OP's defense, since I've been to the gas station at night, you really can't see ****.

OP is a friend, called me after it happened.

Fact OP and this person have no headlights/poor night vision/tinted visors/shutter shades

not his fault

 

[FiReSTaRT]

.. were excellent in billing too. Since apparently we dont do **** all day.

You looking for people? I'm sending in my resume.. Great at both billing and not doing ****

To keep things on topic: OP, watch where you're going. All on you

 

[short stop]

Krikey. How about using a different gas station? There's one at almost every major intersection in this city.

/end thread

 

[Magoo]

OP couldn't see the gravel in the dark - we'll give him that.
But he sounds like a spoiled pansy, someone who cannot own up to his own failings.

 

[FiReSTaRT]

I still remember one member who damaged his cage driving on an unassumed road and wanted some advice on who to sue for damages.

 

[Emefef]

I still remember one member who damaged his cage driving on an unassumed road and wanted some advice on who to sue for damages.

That's easy - his parents.

 

[johnnie_c]

funny post. i'm with the gas station owner.

 

[infernobuster]

You looking for people? I'm sending in my resume.. Great at both billing and not doing ****

To keep things on topic: OP, watch where you're going. All on you

Sure. Come on in!

 

[FiReSTaRT]

Sure. Come on in!

Lol after the ringer that my employer put me through yesterday and today, I'd be highly tempted

 

[unL33T]

Sorry but the station owner is in the right. Technically he could tear up all his asphalt and make it a gravel lot. Would that make you happier?

Unless it's gravel spread on a fast curve, just keep your eyes open and be careful. There are worse things on the road that are hazards to us. I passed a shovel on the 401 last year.

 

[chiller]

I don't get it ... you fell because you missed the gravel underfoot ? Just look up and keep an eye on the surface of where you are riding ...

 

[Kri$han]

It's the rider's fault for dropping the bike, but my question is why is the absorbent gravel left on the ground? In the 4 years that I spent in an auto shop, we used the stuff all the time. Standard procedure was to apply liberally, sweep it all over the spill, and throw it away by picking it up with a dustpan. Repeat if necessary. I have a feeling there's some law making policy different for gas stations, because it makes no sense to leave the stuff all over the ground. Anyone with knowledge on this issue wanna chime in?

Yes, i concur on the use of it, however, if used properly; you shouldn't have to re-apply.

The absorption rate varies depending on the absorbent used (cheaper ones take longer), but regardless they're all extremely effective if they cover a spill for 24 hours.

Also, to the OP, sorry about your fall. I've been in numerous situations around gravel; and even rode over some absorbent at gas stations without hassle...the key is to look for it, and not demand too much grip from the tyres when riding over gravel (either with lean angle, braking or accelerating forces).

g/l

 

[nobbie48]

im assuming you slipped as you went to put your foot down. a lot of riding boots (esp track oriented ones) do not have very grippy/treaded soles. be aware of where/how you put your feet down.

I was in the left turn lane, right track and put my Sidi into a slime track from all the crappy cars dripping oil. Could have but didn't drop it. I think I would prefer the sorbal.

 

[moarmoto]

Oh, poor thing.

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