drc32-0 Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 I haven't been on it yet,but I've been hearing the section from south of Ringgold to Chesterhill has been chip-sealed.I might run down there today and check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 That section was beat to shit anyway, we bypassed it last time down. But lately they have the chip and sealing roads right before they repave them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drc32-0 Posted July 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 That section was beat to shit anyway, we bypassed it last time down. But lately they have the chip and sealing roads right before they repave them.I sure hope that's the case with both 555 and 676. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 Asphalt prices have skyrocketed in the last two years. Chip seal is about half the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIJI-9-Brother Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 ooops! just sent an out of stater home through 555, thanks for the update Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 Many roads all over have been ruined by this crap. They keep ruining them all It'll force me to stop being a rider. That shit is no fun to ride on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschaf Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 Many roads all over have been ruined by this crap. They keep ruining them all It'll force me to stop being a rider. That shit is no fun to ride on.I'm definitely not a big fan. Even after the loose chips are gone, more keep getting scuffed up. Worst of all is that the loose stuff is almost indistinguishable from the stuck stuff until it's slide time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 I'm definitely not a big fan. Even after the loose chips are gone, more keep getting scuffed up. Worst of all is that the loose stuff is almost indistinguishable from the stuck stuff until it's slide time.Exactly! Well explained. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantahertzdonut Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 What exactly is chip seal? I've never heard that expression.Do you mean the tar sealer for cracks in the surface or cold patch asphalt for pot holes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drc32-0 Posted July 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 What exactly is chip seal? I've never heard that expression.Do you mean the tar sealer for cracks in the surface or cold patch asphalt for pot holes?Chip-seal is a form of road surfacing that consists of a mixture of tar and small limestone chips that are compacted down.Someone else might be able to give a better definition,but that's close.It's not bad for cars,but there's usually enough loose gravel that makes it less than perfect for motorcycles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crf69 Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 eats tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedTriple44444 Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 I came up on that stretch a couple weeks ago, and yes it was bad. I got really sideways and almost ended up in far ditch when the rear tire slid out hard. I turned around and rode 78 instead. Stay AWAY for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantahertzdonut Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 Ahh ok. They did that to Abbyville Rd in Medina Co. recently, it's weird.How long is that stretch of 555? I was planning on including that on a ride this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wicked94s10 Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 The surface of 555 has always been shit what's new? I call this kind of road tar & chip its like what the county uses on most of the back country roads. I have seen this used a few times lately as a temporary fix till a road is repaved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heater100 Posted July 22, 2012 Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 I rode 555 today from South of Crocksville to Route 7. The area that was cheap and sealed is getting better, there is still some loose gravel in the center of the lane, but the car tracks are fairly clear. Just have to slow down and be carful in thoes area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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