Nice and Harry Bridge between MD & VA

nozzle · 04-18-2008, 02:15 PM

After the new battery ($173! at the local bike shop - they wanted $201, but the "old" price sticker was $173) I took the VFR for her 10,000 mile commute. She turned the odometer over on the way North to DC from home. Then, after the morning demo, rode down to Dahlgren, VA crossing the Harry Nice Bridge. The bridge is well named since it is:
a) narrow two laned
b) is high enough that there's a nice breeze at times, other times the breeze is windy and not so nice
c) has "low" concrete barrier walls
d) is old.
My mind was able to let me know that if for some reason I hit an on coming car, or swerved and hit the jersey wall, I would most likely be sucked over the edge and fall over 150 into the Potomac. I had to consider if it would be better to go:
1) feet-first or 2)head-first with the helmet on?

Anyone have theories on which way would be more survivable?

I was able to make it over meet for two hours, then run up to College Park to do a Las Vegas night before getting home just in time to open a beer, sit down and see the freakin' Philly Phliers score in the 2nd OT over the Caps.

210 miles for the first real ride this year. I'll have the bike for one year on Memorial Day... and I've yet to take any long trips on her.

Note to Pearl... I left at 6am, back at 10:30pm...it was all for work and you'd need wait while I was on base... better fun to wait until the weekend.

Pearl-93 · 04-18-2008, 02:21 PM

Shoulda called me!!!
I haven't done more than 50 clicks at a time yet this year :(

Need a riding buddy next time?

-S

Pearl-93 · 04-18-2008, 02:23 PM

Oops..almost forgot.

If I'm gonna die, I wanna die real cool!
I'd rather go HEAD FIRST
Crash the bike in firey blaze, then have the 60mph wind sux me and the flaming bike over the edge head first into the Potomac.

-S

drewl · 04-18-2008, 02:41 PM

feet first. Maybe break ankles and shins. Head first-neck. any other questions.

WhiteKnight · 04-18-2008, 06:57 PM

Feet first if I am you nozzle cause whatever shaft your dealer broke off in you after you paying $173 bucks for a battery would probably part the water.

lol. Seriously, head first as you would probably break your neck.

nozzle · 04-18-2008, 07:51 PM

Yeah, the battery was insane, but... It was in stock, the exact replacement, and the price was over 150 at autozone and two local cycle dealers. Anyone else priced a replacement for a 6th gen? it burned me, but I wanted to go and not worry about the bat.

On the water entry... will your hands break a hole for the helmet, or is the helmet too big? feet first, would the helmet pull your head off? I think maybe the best would be to take it off on the way down and go feet first.

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04-18-2008, 02:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
nozzle Uber Noz Join Date: May 2007 Last Online: 12-31-2008 08:25 AM Location: Southern Maryland - Find Me! My Ride: 07 RWB 'ceptor View my Photo Gallery Posts: 1,503 Thanks: 3 Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts	Nice and Harry Bridge between MD & VA After the new battery ($173! at the local bike shop - they wanted $201, but the "old" price sticker was $173) I took the VFR for her 10,000 mile commute. She turned the odometer over on the way North to DC from home. Then, after the morning demo, rode down to Dahlgren, VA crossing the Harry Nice Bridge. The bridge is well named since it is: a) narrow two laned b) is high enough that there's a nice breeze at times, other times the breeze is windy and not so nice c) has "low" concrete barrier walls d) is old. My mind was able to let me know that if for some reason I hit an on coming car, or swerved and hit the jersey wall, I would most likely be sucked over the edge and fall over 150 into the Potomac. I had to consider if it would be better to go: 1) feet-first or 2)head-first with the helmet on? Anyone have theories on which way would be more survivable? I was able to make it over meet for two hours, then run up to College Park to do a Las Vegas night before getting home just in time to open a beer, sit down and see the freakin' Philly Phliers score in the 2nd OT over the Caps. 210 miles for the first real ride this year. I'll have the bike for one year on Memorial Day... and I've yet to take any long trips on her. Note to Pearl... I left at 6am, back at 10:30pm...it was all for work and you'd need wait while I was on base... better fun to wait until the weekend. Last edited by nozzle; 04-18-2008 at 07:53 PM.

04-18-2008, 02:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
drewl Philosphical Adviser Join Date: Nov 2007 Last Online: Yesterday 09:07 PM Location: Susanville, Ca - Find Me! My Ride: 2000 VFR 800 fi View my Photo Gallery Posts: 2,484 Thanks: 42 Thanked 93 Times in 68 Posts	feet first. Maybe break ankles and shins. Head first-neck. any other questions. __________________ Shop Steward:Chat Hooers Union, Local 151

04-18-2008, 06:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
WhiteKnight Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Last Online: Yesterday 04:37 PM Location: South Central Ky - Find Me! View my Photo Gallery Posts: 2,342 Thanks: 5 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts	Feet first if I am you nozzle cause whatever shaft your dealer broke off in you after you paying $173 bucks for a battery would probably part the water. lol. Seriously, head first as you would probably break your neck. __________________ http://www.nrwhiteknight.net

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04-18-2008, 02:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
Pearl-93 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Last Online: 12-18-2008 11:36 AM Location: Elkridge, MD My Ride: 1993 Honda VFR750F (Pearl Crystal White) Posts: 191 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Shoulda called me!!! I haven't done more than 50 clicks at a time yet this year :( Need a riding buddy next time? -S

04-18-2008, 02:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
Pearl-93 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Last Online: 12-18-2008 11:36 AM Location: Elkridge, MD My Ride: 1993 Honda VFR750F (Pearl Crystal White) Posts: 191 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Oops..almost forgot. If I'm gonna die, I wanna die real cool! I'd rather go HEAD FIRST Crash the bike in firey blaze, then have the 60mph wind sux me and the flaming bike over the edge head first into the Potomac. -S

04-18-2008, 07:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
nozzle Uber Noz Join Date: May 2007 Last Online: 12-31-2008 08:25 AM Location: Southern Maryland - Find Me! My Ride: 07 RWB 'ceptor View my Photo Gallery Posts: 1,503 Thanks: 3 Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts	Yeah, the battery was insane, but... It was in stock, the exact replacement, and the price was over 150 at autozone and two local cycle dealers. Anyone else priced a replacement for a 6th gen? it burned me, but I wanted to go and not worry about the bat. On the water entry... will your hands break a hole for the helmet, or is the helmet too big? feet first, would the helmet pull your head off? I think maybe the best would be to take it off on the way down and go feet first.