Watch out for potholes
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The roads here on Long Island are horrible. It doesn't matter if it's a side road,or the Long Island Expressway. There are craters thst will wreck you car or kill you on your bike. I've become afraid to ride at night for fear I'll hit a hole that'll take me out. We pay some of the highest taxes in the nation Where the money goes is any body's guess. They sure aren't spending it on road repair.
How about less suing the federal government for political gameship, throwing tax dollars at illegal immigrants, banning plastic bags (plus building up state employees to enforce it)and use that money to repair and maintain the roads? As soon as my commitments here are done I'm leaving this place.
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I've thought about that also. I've heard about some people having success with that, and others getting nowhere. Might be worth a shot.
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I probably appear to be drunk when driving my truck on the roads around my house due to the amount of swerving I do to miss the deep potholes. On the bike it’s almost easier since I can skate in between them or ride the yellow line.
I did hit a pretty good one the other day on a ride that was camouflaged by a tree’s shadow. My girlfriend flew up off the pillion and I just yelled to stay holding on figuring I’d have a flat. I got lucky this time.
I did hit a pretty good one the other day on a ride that was camouflaged by a tree’s shadow. My girlfriend flew up off the pillion and I just yelled to stay holding on figuring I’d have a flat. I got lucky this time.
But to that sucks and I know what you mean about the roads and rims BTlorys. I'm in NY as well, there's a few on my route northbound on the Saw Mill where I swear it'd eat up over half the rim if you're not careful. Get into the side streets like 117 and route 100? Taking your life in your hands. Far as a replacement, you could try the guys down in Elmsford, Prestige Custom Cycles. Good local indy dealer.
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But to that sucks and I know what you mean about the roads and rims BTlorys. I'm in NY as well, there's a few on my route northbound on the Saw Mill where I swear it'd eat up over half the rim if you're not careful. Get into the side streets like 117 and route 100? Taking your life in your hands. Far as a replacement, you could try the guys down in Elmsford, Prestige Custom Cycles. Good local indy dealer.
I haven't been to Prestige but I've heard mostly good things about them. I follow them on Facebook/Instagram and whoever that dude they have doing their social media marketing is.... they need to find somebody else to take that over lol. He makes me not want to go. They're close enough to me, maybe 15 minutes max.
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Pick any road in the area and they're all the same. Some worse than others. This was on 22N up by bedford.
I haven't been to Prestige but I've heard mostly good things about them. I follow them on Facebook/Instagram and whoever that dude they have doing their social media marketing is.... they need to find somebody else to take that over lol. He makes me not want to go. They're close enough to me, maybe 15 minutes max.
I haven't been to Prestige but I've heard mostly good things about them. I follow them on Facebook/Instagram and whoever that dude they have doing their social media marketing is.... they need to find somebody else to take that over lol. He makes me not want to go. They're close enough to me, maybe 15 minutes max.
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BTLorys (05-10-2019)
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Think i know which hole you're talking about. Had to dodge it on the way to Patterson when i was going to the Tractor Supply store lol. I don't do the Facebook thing so not sure. But I go there for parts, inspections and the necessities. Gloves, fluids, etc. Guys are friendly and willing to help out.
I like that tractor supply. I bought a hydraulic log splitter there about a month ago. Theres a gun shop up there called Adaptive Shooting Supplies I think. Nice guys in there too... they helped me out when I had a small pest issue at home.
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It's a bad stretch of 22 thats basically a minefield. I swear the potholes move daily.
I like that tractor supply. I bought a hydraulic log splitter there about a month ago. Theres a gun shop up there called Adaptive Shooting Supplies I think. Nice guys in there too... they helped me out when I had a small pest issue at home.
I like that tractor supply. I bought a hydraulic log splitter there about a month ago. Theres a gun shop up there called Adaptive Shooting Supplies I think. Nice guys in there too... they helped me out when I had a small pest issue at home.
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