In the case of Palm Springs, it would be drier and more tolerable if they didn't use so much water keeping the golf courses green and the swimming pools full.
Your Daily Rant
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In the case of Palm Springs, it would be drier and more tolerable if they didn't use so much water keeping the golf courses green and the swimming pools full.
Gee..................nobody has had anything to rant about lately, so I'll add one. This is the result of hitting a large crack/pothole on one of our local highways yesterday. Was on the centerline at the start of a passing zone. I had just started to pull out and overtake a slower moving vehicle and hit the hole at about 80 kph(50 mph). Made the bike wobble quite a bit, but I maintained control, completed the pass safely and did not feel I needed to pull over right away. Was a short ride home so checked there and found the damaged rim. Dammit, that's gonna cost me.
That's me standing in the hole for comparison purposes. I wear size 11 hikers. Didn't have time to measure it, but I'd say it's at least 4-6 inches deep and about 3-4 feet long and 4-6 inches wide.
That's me standing in the hole for comparison purposes. I wear size 11 hikers. Didn't have time to measure it, but I'd say it's at least 4-6 inches deep and about 3-4 feet long and 4-6 inches wide.
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Damn! Glad you’re ok, the parts can be replaced.
I have plenty of rants, but frankly the way things are it’s better to just keep them to myself. LoL.
that's probably a good idea. We have plenty to complain about, but what's the use, LOL!
118 but it's a dry heat....LOL
My rant, it's too hot to ride, the Vanderhall is in the shop, I am sick of this virus crap!
Could you file a claim with the city?
And every morning I wake up is another day to try again. LoL.
I’ve often thought about this as well with the crappy roads in my city. I suspect cities are pretty well protected at least in many US locations.
Just screem into a bottle send it to Iceland and they will release it in to a glacier for you .... job done 
Was a provincial highway so yes I did file a claim against them. Riding season may be over before I see a settlement. The estimate is over $1000. Over $800 just for a new rear rim.
CV boot split, big grease mess. They don't simply replace the boot, VH sent an new driveshaft assembly. The wait was on the part, she should be done late this afternoon.
That type of hole can easily bring you down if it catches the front wheel right, glad you ok
Wow! that sucks. I am glad to learn that Vanderhall stands by their products.
Face mask mandates. If you prefer to wear a mask then so be it, if not don't treat me like a criminal or freak show. If I had the virus I'm sure it's ALL over me and a mask is not going to make you safe. Also the eyes are a very likely spot for any virus to enter. I'd prefer the only mask should be on the news media. End rant.
Rather than a mask, a gag.
