Are the moto gods trying to tell me something?

[monster696]

I'd be interested to know the tire manufacturer?

[BK_856er]

I'd be interested to know the tire manufacturer?

The tire was a Michelin Pilot Power.

BK

[red baron]

I picked up the nail on Page Mill Road while leaned over.  BK

Not leaned over too far though. Cause the Michelin man is still hangin on.

[Popeye the Sailor]

I recently saw a tire brought into a local shop that had a similar wound and the guy decided to remove the nail, put silicone over the torn area and he rode it around for a few days before bringing it in.  The stupidity of people never ceases to amaze me, but kudos on seeing the nail before riding, I really need to start doing those pre-ride inspections.  I'm just glad nothing has happened so far.

So....you're amazed at the stupidity of some people but you don't do pre-ride inspections? Do you maybe, possibly, see how some may see an issue with those statements?

[BK_856er]

Not leaned over too far though. Cause the Michelin man is still hangin on.

Yeah, I need to work on that little guy 

But seriously, I was starting to get a little weary of my regular pre-ride check rituals.  Things like this make me a believer.  Heck, now I'm going to make a point of giving the bike a once-over after any mid-ride stop.

BK

[Big Troubled Bear]

My better half think I am mad for having this little ritual of walking and bending around the bike before every ride

[2-Wheelin Hooligan]

So....you're amazed at the stupidity of some people but you don't do pre-ride inspections? Do you maybe, possibly, see how some may see an issue with those statements?

I was pointing out the stupidity that you often see along with riding, even my own stupidity and carelessness along with others.