Today I went for a ride and decided to go across the James River Bridge, in Hampton VA for the first time since I've lived here. That bridge is freaking LONG. When I reach the part where the draw-bridge is, over the metal part of the bridge, my bike felt like it was sliding. The front wheel kept on feeling like its slipping. How do you guys deal with this?

 

Keep your knees tight on the tank, your head up, eyes ahead, and keep a relaxed grip.

Just my guess.

 

Yea. It was kinda scarey. I will wait until I do the MSF course before I tackle something like that again. Do you guys just avoid going on them? please someone tell me that it just feels like that, and I wont actually slip. lol

 

i feel you man. It's a little scary cause it feels like you can slip any moment. Just have confidence, don't ride too fast or too slow, and keep your eyes and face up.
It's best to try to avoid it if possible

 

After riding over it a few times it wont phase you. There is a bridge near me that is a metal grate so you can see the water under you. And it has no side railings. Kinda freaks me out.

 

Simple answer, carefully!

I passed over one when it was raining once, luckily it wasn't too long, 75 yards or so. Just kept the throttle steady and my line straight.

 

No harsh inputs. Keep your hands light on the grips.

 

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Take pix, I wanna see this bridge.

 

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Take pix, I wanna see this bridge.
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Take pics going over a metal grate bridge without rails? lol...you are funny

 

Once the riding season nears I will get some of it. Its about an hour away from me.

 

How?

Go really fast!

 

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That sent chills down my spine reading it. I have a huge fear of heights.

 

i say wheelie that bitch.

 

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LOL

If there are any bumps or uneven parts, make sure to put a little more weight on your pegs than on your seat. It will help the suspension.

 

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haha that is what i was gonna say...

 

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FTW

 

i know that same bridge i hate it but a dumb friend of mine does burnouts on it and im scared just to cross it. but its on my favorite ride so what can you do