bloodninja420 Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 I've started noticing this since moving north of Columbus. At first I thought this ground/grooved pavement was some kind of prep for resurfacing. But it appears to be permanent. Is this some kind of anti-icing technique?Its a bummer that one of the few places in my back yard where I could take a curve at speed are ruined. What kind of traction can you really get on this stuff, 25% of a normal surface? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 The bike will wiggle and scare the crap out of you, but it's probably still safe to ride the posted speed limit with decent body position. The tires moving between grooves is fine. It's losing reaction that you care about. All that said, I hate that shit too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyDuty Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 It gives you way better traction when it is raining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Ride it out. It can feel like you're just a passenger if your bike gets locked into a groove, but it's not going anywhere. I'm sure they'll resurface the ramp eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdubyah Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Ride it out. It can feel like you're just a passenger if your bike gets locked into a groove, but it's not going anywhere. I'm sure they'll resurface the ramp eventually. Nope. They are all becoming like that in Columbus if it's asphalt. For better traction in icy conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Huh....well damn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Seems me that over a certain speed will set a wobble going on them for bikes. I heard about it on a Kaw 900 and took that bike out to try it. Right at 90mph it took off left and right. Nothing that can't be controlled, but would be a nasty surprise if not expected. Therefore... expect it on unknown ramps and curves. And don't forget crews can come out and groove up your favorite places. And yes, certain tread patterns on tires will wobble more than others. Old school tires hated grooves on straight roads. All the tires had to change up the tread pattern to comply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiomike Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 The narrow tire on my front is very able to get caught up in those grooves, but it is not too bad. Kind of like riding over the mighty Mack bridge. Those grooves can be a bit intimidating too, but they all are rideable . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodninja420 Posted July 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 I was worried more in terms or turning/leaning. I'm trying to form a mental picture of the contact patch... it just doesn't seem like much traction could exist at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerpaw Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 I think the new ones that are being used are much worse than the temporary ones used for resurfacing. The one on 35 W through Xenia was sending my bike into conniptions...and I was very loose on the bars. The ones that are being used for resurfacing mighty have loose debris...BE CAREFUL!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiomike Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 I hit that ramp on 35 in pouring rain, and man the pucker factor went through the roof....lol. Although I never seemed to slide any, I could swear I was! It would be nice if they put up signs alerting people the surface was grooved like that....and if they did I missed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyDuty Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 I have never had any problems with grooved pavement on ramps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerpaw Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 I have never had any problems with grooved pavement on ramps Good to hear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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