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Riding is always a fun experience and you have to constantly learn. For instance, I have a 2 year old bike and have never thought twice about carrying some tools. A stock bike with all the proper maintenance, what could go wrong? Famous last words. Driving across the I-30 river bridge headed to North Little Rock, I went to shift into 6th and was meet with no resistance just a swivel in my shift. Trying to assess the situation in morning rush hour traffic is not the ideal location. Since I was in fifth I was ok for the time being but needed a plan of action for the upcoming exit and stop lights. I knew I would never make the corner, at the off chance of the light being green, in fifth gear and even if I did what then, there are numerous lights ahead. As I was approaching the exit I was quickly trying to make a decision that left me with an escape route. I had a clear shot to the sidewalk with a relatively low curb, so I coasted down and hopped the curb.  Hazard lights flashing I sta...