06/19/2024
EXTREME WARNING
Each year, cities, counties and state agencies go out and irresponsibly fill all of the cracks on paved roads with liquid tar. What I mean by irresponsibly, they often use way too much of this liquid tar sealant, which fills the intended cracks and beyond, leaving much of this residue above the crack elevation to be exposed to motorcycles and other vehicles. In the warmer seasons this liquid tar sealant softens and liquifies in hotter temperatures creating a serious hazard for all motorist, especially motorcycles. This method of road repairs is cheaper than repaving because it extends the life of the pavement to resist rain intrusion, which get's underneath the pavement causing lifting and separation of the roads surface.
I recently went on a 10 day motorcycle road trip through 7 states, and I experienced these so called road-snakes in every state. One minute you are riding along fine, the next an immediate slam to the ground or a very problematic drift into oncoming lanes. These road-snakes are no joke and lessor experienced riders need to know about them, as the summer beats down on them making them slick as snot.
I completely get why. agencies use this cheaper method of repair, but what they don't seem to know or care about is how very dangerous this practice of remedy can be deadly. Please share this message and picture, so that more of us riders understand what they are up against.
