I'm bored with tunnels. Let's talk about bridges. - SV650.org

15-06-10, 02:01 PM

The Dartford Bridge in particular. Looks very high, don't like it in the car, never done it on the bike, but I have to do it next week otherwise I'll be called a wuss. I did think about using the M11 and Blackwall but as I don't want to fall off and as I don't want herpes and genital warts, it don't seem too good an idea

(Or rather, there are too many 30s, 40s and cameras in east London and I won't have all day.)

Is it scary?

the_lone_wolf · 15-06-10, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed

Is it scary?

Only if it's windy and your bike has a side area that can rival an HGV

ophic · 15-06-10, 02:04 PM

You're a wuss.

There - the worst has happened. Now you can feel free to do as you like

Swin · 15-06-10, 02:09 PM

It was scary on a Pan European a few years ago, as TLW says about slab sided structures being affected

I haven't been over on my SV, neither have I been thru the Blackwall Tunnel for fear of catching things on my winky...

Luckypants · 15-06-10, 02:09 PM

Claire managed it no problem. It's not scary, you are miles from the edges and focus on the road. You will be fine.

Swin · 15-06-10, 02:11 PM

I think it's more about potential sidewinds than the drop over the side - as you say, you are miles from the edges

ophic · 15-06-10, 02:15 PM

Ed, do you suffer from a phobia about bridges? I had a friend with quite a severe case of this - she could do heights as long as not near an edge, but bridges just freaked her out totally and she could not cross.

TheRamJam · 15-06-10, 02:39 PM

Would love to cross the Millau bridge in France and the Humber Bridge in the UK

15-06-10, 02:45 PM

2nd Severn Bridge in gale force winds that had reduced it down to 40mph.

15-06-10, 03:24 PM

I cross the Dartford Bridge about 3 times a week and got used to it fine. Mind you I'm a newbie and still afraid of many things, including the Blackwall Tunnel

The worst experience I had was on my Burgman 125 a few years back when I managed to get to the bridge in the middle of a surprise storm. I say surpise because when I left Lakeside 10 minutes earlier, it was calm and sunny.

Basically, 2 out of 4 lanes were closed because of the cross winds, traffic speed about 5-10mph but I had to stop and struggle to keep the 160Kg scooter from being blown over. I still can visualise the wind screen flexing like a sheet of paper.

After the event, I was no longer scared of side winds on the motorway

)

15-06-10, 02:01 PM	#1
Ed Guest Posts: n/a	I'm bored with tunnels. Let's talk about bridges. The Dartford Bridge in particular. Looks very high, don't like it in the car, never done it on the bike, but I have to do it next week otherwise I'll be called a wuss. I did think about using the M11 and Blackwall but as I don't want to fall off and as I don't want herpes and genital warts, it don't seem too good an idea (Or rather, there are too many 30s, 40s and cameras in east London and I won't have all day.) Is it scary?

15-06-10, 02:04 PM	#3
ophic Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whyteleafe Posts: 3,395	Re: I'm bored with tunnels. Let's talk about bridges. You're a wuss. There - the worst has happened. Now you can feel free to do as you like __________________ Silver SV650SK3, Fuel exhaust

15-06-10, 02:09 PM	#4
Swin Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 454	Re: I'm bored with tunnels. Let's talk about bridges. It was scary on a Pan European a few years ago, as TLW says about slab sided structures being affected I haven't been over on my SV, neither have I been thru the Blackwall Tunnel for fear of catching things on my winky...

15-06-10, 02:09 PM	#5
Luckypants Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nr Ruthin Posts: 7,079	Re: I'm bored with tunnels. Let's talk about bridges. Claire managed it no problem. It's not scary, you are miles from the edges and focus on the road. You will be fine. __________________ "Your Viffer sounds like it is raising hell! Spot on." - Witchery 17/4/08 Snow Plough Appreciation Society - Member #3

15-06-10, 02:11 PM	#6
Swin Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 454	Re: I'm bored with tunnels. Let's talk about bridges. I think it's more about potential sidewinds than the drop over the side - as you say, you are miles from the edges

15-06-10, 02:15 PM	#7
ophic Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whyteleafe Posts: 3,395	Re: I'm bored with tunnels. Let's talk about bridges. Ed, do you suffer from a phobia about bridges? I had a friend with quite a severe case of this - she could do heights as long as not near an edge, but bridges just freaked her out totally and she could not cross. __________________ Silver SV650SK3, Fuel exhaust

15-06-10, 02:39 PM	#8
TheRamJam Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North East Glasgow, UK Posts: 1,138	Re: I'm bored with tunnels. Let's talk about bridges. Would love to cross the Millau bridge in France and the Humber Bridge in the UK __________________ Previous: Suzuki SV650S K9 - Sold Suzuki GSXR1000 K8 - Wrote Aff Honda Fireblade RR-9 - Sold Yamaha MT 10 - Sold Current Bike: Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory

15-06-10, 02:45 PM	#9
thefallenangel Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I'm bored with tunnels. Let's talk about bridges. 2nd Severn Bridge in gale force winds that had reduced it down to 40mph.

15-06-10, 03:24 PM	#10
maxinc Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I'm bored with tunnels. Let's talk about bridges. I cross the Dartford Bridge about 3 times a week and got used to it fine. Mind you I'm a newbie and still afraid of many things, including the Blackwall Tunnel The worst experience I had was on my Burgman 125 a few years back when I managed to get to the bridge in the middle of a surprise storm. I say surpise because when I left Lakeside 10 minutes earlier, it was calm and sunny. Basically, 2 out of 4 lanes were closed because of the cross winds, traffic speed about 5-10mph but I had to stop and struggle to keep the 160Kg scooter from being blown over. I still can visualise the wind screen flexing like a sheet of paper. After the event, I was no longer scared of side winds on the motorway )

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