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FooFazer · 10-20-2008, 07:51 AM

This didn't happen today but it's something I learnt with my previous bike and might save a similar thing happening to you.
I was out for a spin on the Trident and was riding between Bridgwater and Minehead on the A39, a really nice biking road. As with a lot of roads in the UK there are plenty of bends some nice curves a few short straights and a couple of longer ones.
It was a clear dry day and the road was clear in front when I left Bridgewater so I proceeded with speed until after a few miles came upon a long line of slower moving cars. As the overtaking opportunities presented themselves I would pass 1 or 2 and then get back in and wait for my next chance to pass. A few miles later I was within striking distance of the front of the hold up and could see that a truck was the offender. A chance to pass then presented itself and I set off for the front of the queue and open road heaven.
Unfortunately as I was passing and just approaching the truck a boy racer was approaching at a fair old rate of knots so I had to pull in behind the truck, It was at this point I noticed it was a cattle truck and before I could get passed one of the occupants of said truck decided to have a waz, there was no escape I was covered in cow pee, the only saving grace was that my visor was down!
I will add however that my leathers were never as supple prior to this incident as they were after it.

Lesson 1. Follow at a safe distance.
Lesson 2. New leathers stiff and uncumfy?, P*ss on em!

blchandl2 · 10-20-2008, 10:27 AM

Words of wisdom.

damnpoor · 10-20-2008, 10:45 AM

I'm glad you learned the lesson for us so we don't have to.

MarinaFazer · 10-20-2008, 10:47 AM

THAT IS THE FUNNIEST STORY I'VE EVER HEARD....could also be put in hall of shame lol

**Jman** · 10-20-2008, 02:38 PM

Dude that is gross. I'm glad to hear you had your visor down.....that could have caused an accident. Hope your next ride goes better for you.

jamesfz6 · 10-20-2008, 02:49 PM

Horrible way to find out it makes a difference in the leather.

Cali rider · 10-20-2008, 05:49 PM

Going over Ebbetts Pass in CA a couple of years ago, I had to wait for a herd of cattle that was being moved by ranchers down the road. After traffic was allowed to proceed, the road was covered in cow pies, quite slippery and almost unavoidable.

No funny comment here, it was a dangerous on a bike, much worse than sand but not as bad as gasoline.

zigzagg321 · 10-20-2008, 06:19 PM

wow..that is messed up!

**Botch** · 10-20-2008, 06:52 PM

Agree with MarinaFazer, that was Hall of Shame material!

I make it a habit of never following a flatbed that's towing Port-a-Potties for kinda the same reason. I've only watched one episode of MTV's Jackass, that involved a portapotty, an idiot, a seatbelt, and a forklift. WTF?!?!? :barf: :barf: :barf:

MarinaFazer · 10-20-2008, 07:51 PM

Did poop get flung up on the rear tire?

10-20-2008, 07:51 AM	#1
FooFazer Junior Member Bike: FZ6-S2 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 72 Thanks: 38 Thanked 19 Times in 16 Posts Rep Power: 7 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Golden Shower This didn't happen today but it's something I learnt with my previous bike and might save a similar thing happening to you. I was out for a spin on the Trident and was riding between Bridgwater and Minehead on the A39, a really nice biking road. As with a lot of roads in the UK there are plenty of bends some nice curves a few short straights and a couple of longer ones. It was a clear dry day and the road was clear in front when I left Bridgewater so I proceeded with speed until after a few miles came upon a long line of slower moving cars. As the overtaking opportunities presented themselves I would pass 1 or 2 and then get back in and wait for my next chance to pass. A few miles later I was within striking distance of the front of the hold up and could see that a truck was the offender. A chance to pass then presented itself and I set off for the front of the queue and open road heaven. Unfortunately as I was passing and just approaching the truck a boy racer was approaching at a fair old rate of knots so I had to pull in behind the truck, It was at this point I noticed it was a cattle truck and before I could get passed one of the occupants of said truck decided to have a waz, there was no escape I was covered in cow pee, the only saving grace was that my visor was down! I will add however that my leathers were never as supple prior to this incident as they were after it. Lesson 1. Follow at a safe distance. Lesson 2. New leathers stiff and uncumfy?, P*ss on em! __________________ 2008 Black FZ6-S2 ABS...Lower fairing panels...Touring screen...Heated grips...Scottoiler dual injector...Front fender extender...Datatool S4...bd43 headlamp mod...Givi rack and Topcase...Baglux Tank cover and tank bag

10-20-2008, 10:27 AM	#2
blchandl2 Junior Member Bike: Tiger 1050, '07 FZ6 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kokomo, IN Posts: 366 Thanks: 26 Thanked 82 Times in 66 Posts Rep Power: 12 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: Golden Shower Words of wisdom.

10-20-2008, 10:45 AM	#3
damnpoor Junior Member Bike: 2006 FZ6 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: California Posts: 329 Thanks: 7 Thanked 66 Times in 51 Posts Rep Power: 11 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: Golden Shower I'm glad you learned the lesson for us so we don't have to.

10-20-2008, 10:47 AM	#4
MarinaFazer Wonderbread Bike: 2006 FZ6 - actually a bicycle with FZ6 fairings on it - jokes! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Santa Monica, California Posts: 2,224 Thanks: 983 Thanked 483 Times in 390 Posts Rep Power: 36 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: Golden Shower THAT IS THE FUNNIEST STORY I'VE EVER HEARD....could also be put in hall of shame lol __________________ 2006, red, RaceTech full front suspension , 19,000 miles and counting

10-20-2008, 02:49 PM	#6
jamesfz6 The faster red one! Bike: 07' Red FZ6 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Santa Fe, Tx Posts: 847 Thanks: 20 Thanked 85 Times in 64 Posts Rep Power: 21 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: Golden Shower Horrible way to find out it makes a difference in the leather.

10-20-2008, 06:19 PM	#8
zigzagg321 blue is fastest... Bike: 2008 FZ6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: oHIO Posts: 412 Thanks: 160 Thanked 77 Times in 58 Posts Rep Power: 11 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: Golden Shower wow..that is messed up!

10-20-2008, 06:52 PM	#9
Botch I.Y.A.A.Y.A.S!! Bike: FZ-6, 2007 Blue Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ogden UT Posts: 2,174 Thanks: 381 Thanked 799 Times in 412 Posts Rep Power: 47 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: Golden Shower Agree with MarinaFazer, that was Hall of Shame material! I make it a habit of never following a flatbed that's towing Port-a-Potties for kinda the same reason. I've only watched one episode of MTV's Jackass, that involved a portapotty, an idiot, a seatbelt, and a forklift. WTF?!?!? :barf: :barf: :barf: __________________ "In the evolution of our species we've gone from knuckle-dragging to knee-dragging." - Keith Code Last edited by Botch; 10-20-2008 at 06:55 PM.

10-20-2008, 07:51 PM	#10
MarinaFazer Wonderbread Bike: 2006 FZ6 - actually a bicycle with FZ6 fairings on it - jokes! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Santa Monica, California Posts: 2,224 Thanks: 983 Thanked 483 Times in 390 Posts Rep Power: 36 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: Golden Shower Did poop get flung up on the rear tire? __________________ 2006, red, RaceTech full front suspension , 19,000 miles and counting

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