The XR is a tank
so on my way in this morning, on 76W, i look up the line of cars and see someone hard on the brakes for no apparent reason. I decide to switch lanes to avoid the line of cars slamming on theri brakes, and when i turn back forward from checking traffic to the right i see that the SUV in front of me is practically stopped. i was doing around 60 and a bit too close. i braked hard until the tire started to slide then let off and broke right. the suv came right a bit too.
thank god for bark busters.
i was prob doing around 30 or so when i hit her. her taillight was smashed, i think my handlebars are a bit bent. i recovered from the slapper that ensued and kept the bike upright.
i need better brakes (and possibly non-knobby tires) on the XR.
and i'm sure it wouldn't hurt if i slowed down and left more space too :-[
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