I almost crashed on a 4-5 inch drop off-the whole road -pothole- was two weeks before a Harley rider was killed on the same road. it would seem that I am too late on my complaint but I don't think it would have difference. I have seen this type of work even on the highway. Just so people know watch the road very carefully in any road construction and don't speed-my scotts damper did help me a bit when I hit. My car has blown three shocks in the last couple of years. Harley have big tires and are usually very good over rough roads and so are vfr 800's. My old sold 600 was not good over rough roads even with a good damper and was one reason why I sold it.:boxing2::bs::tclaw::stickhorse::vtr2::chairshot: