Shopping Plastic bags and Motobikes

[NitroDaze]

While l was riding through Camden on thursday, the wake of the bus in front of me waft up a plastic bag along with a plume of dust. Somehow the plastic bag found its way unto the sprocket and wound itself around the gap between the sprocket and the swingarm. I did'nt notice much during the ride, except that engine braking took on a new meaning for the duration of the ride.
Anyway, l gave the bike a wash today to discover a slightly melted and tightly knotted plastic bag round the left side of the swingarm. I am not sure if this sort of thing is dangerous, has anyone heard of a mishap to a bike due to a plastic bag? Is this something to really worry about?

[Lateshift]

If i had a mishap due to a plastic bag i dont think i would be telling anyone personnally :D

"i crashed because a deluxe Tesco bag jumped up at me" :D

nah it doesnt quite do it for me, now if it had Harrods on it i would tempted to mention it :D


However if it was to unfortunately sling its way up, wrap itself round my fizzer or get lodged onto the downpipes i might have something to worry about ;)

[stusgsx]

i recon if you hit one in the road which was full of frozen lasagne you would be pretty feked!

[NitroDaze]

i recon if you hit one in the road which was full of frozen lasagne you would be pretty feked!
:laugh2 :laugh2 :laugh2 :laugh2

[winjaninja]

I worked with a young chap that claimed he came off his RGV250 due to a plastic bag in the road washing his front end out. I personally believe that it may have more to do with only passing his test six weeks previously and riding like a pillock (allegedly)

[NitroDaze]

I worked with a young chap that claimed he came off his RGV250 due to a plastic bag in the road washing his front end out. I personally believe that it may have more to do with only passing his test six weeks previously and riding like a pillock (allegedly)
It is possible though. If you are half way round a corner and you pass over a plastic bag on the ground, that would be like riding over a patch of oil, especially if any dampness is present on the plastic bag. Don' you think?

[v8-powered]

Wait until one catches your brake lever - Not fun.....

[NitroDaze]

Wait until one catches your brake lever - Not fun.....
cONSIDERING THAT l COULD BRING MY BIKE TO A HALT with a gentle one finger tug on the brakes, l can see what you mean.
emmm could be quite problematic

[Neil675]

a plastic bag took out one of the GB Moto riders at Brands a couple of years ago during the KRC endurance season. Broke his legs and a few other bits besides..... Ow. Litter is a danger on track too!

[SDM]

I know MickyG had a run in with a Nappy Bag once................

[NitroDaze]

I know MickyG had a run in with a Nappy Bag once................
What happened?

[v8-powered]

I pray it was an empty one - Imagine the mess......

[r6paul]

I know MickyG had a run in with a Nappy Bag once................

Sh*t happens
:grin2