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Night Driving Hazards
« on: February 16, 2016, 10:24:16 PM »
Saw this, thought I would share....



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Re: Night Driving Hazards
« Reply #1 on: February 16, 2016, 10:29:54 PM »
:dred11
that's why I wont wear open face helmets,, had plenty of bugsplat over the years,,
Thinking  now why did I juST put more lights on STranger for the rally trip,,
Picton  if it doesn’t flood higher than previous times.
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Re: Night Driving Hazards
« Reply #2 on: February 16, 2016, 10:45:12 PM »
You have to admit, there nothing like a Christmas Beetle in the eye at speed.....
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Re: Night Driving Hazards
« Reply #3 on: February 17, 2016, 08:15:49 AM »
That reminds me of a trip home from tweed via numinbah valley ...... I left a little late and by the time I got to the valley view cafe I had to stop at the hall and clean off my visor and h/ light with both covered in bugs.
In hindsight I should've taken the highway but then I'd miss my twisties.
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Re: Night Driving Hazards
« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2016, 09:15:57 AM »
 :think1 If you change your screen to a bike quip screen you dont get that problem as the top lip moves the airflow up and over your helmet by about a foot.  :thumb Makes for a lot cleaner and happier pillion too  :thumbs
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Re: Night Driving Hazards
« Reply #5 on: February 19, 2016, 06:37:57 AM »
Many years ago (early 70's) my mate Jeff and I rode through a swarm of locusts as we approached the gold coast from the west.
Got totally plastered in bugs!
When we reached Surfers, we headed for the first car wash we could find. One of those auto ones with the brushes.
We dropped our visors, and walked the bikes through! Damn, but those brushes slapped us around?
... and the hot water down the back of the neck caused a few expletives as well!
At least the bikes, helmets, and our leathers were clean again, tho!

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I acknowledge hardworking Australians no matter who they are or where they come from. All those who have contributed to this wonderful country deserve an equal share of gratitude for their contributions. To single any group of individuals out for special homage only denigrates the rest of us.