Tar melt warning

[PrincessBandit]

Yep, nice big patch caught me by surprise on the way back from Kaiaua through Hunua yesterday. My son (following gijoe1313) had pointed it out but I was still caught by the size of it and the bike did the sideways glide across the centre line. Even with being pointed out it was still hard to see.

[Gasman]

Yep, nice big patch caught me by surprise on the way back from Kaiaua through Hunua yesterday. My son (following gijoe1313) had pointed it out but I was still caught by the size of it and the bike did the sideways glide across the centre line. Even with being pointed out it was still hard to see.

I had the same experience on the West Coast last summer. Really put the shits up me. I hear that Transit are moving more and more to hot mix, in an attempt to reduce maintenance costs. Wouldn't have anything to do with safety of course..........................just thinking of the bloody money. has anyone else heard something similar? If it's true it's great news!

[MSTRS:Me]

I hear that Transit are moving more and more to hot mix, in an attempt to reduce maintenance costs.

If true, the extra it costs (initially) must be coming from the barrier budget...

[madandy]

If true, the extra it costs (initially) must be coming from the barrier budget...

Well that might explain why we get nice new concrete barriers in Tauranga but they still give us stiking tar bleeding chipseal rubbish on the high speed areas.

[Blue Velvet]

Bleeding tar goat track interspersed with wash outs and stretches of loose gravel spread on the road (at least signposted, but still...).

It was marginally better returning from Raetihi, but still not on my list of enjoyable roads to lose yourself in.

However, the road below was in much better condition.

N.B. When you emerge at Hunterville, don't stop. The people you see waving aren't actually waving at you to say 'hi'

[MattyP]

My bike is currently getting r/h clipon, mirror, indicator and brake lever replaced because of a wet tar patch.

I'd just pulled away from the side of the road and started accelerating. Once the back wheel hit the tar in the centre of my lane - instant loss of traction. Did a complete 180 with the back spinning the whole way round. All happened too quickly to react.

I initially thought the patch on the road was fuel leaking from the top of my tank, but closer investigation revealed the truth.

[Iain]

doh... I still think you were trying to ride backwards again... :P