A personal example of how full gear can save your ass! - Page 5

the chi · 12-22-2010, 03:45 PM

Damn dude, so glad you are okay and not dead. Thats one scary accident, I too thought the bike had burnt. Heal up quick.

DLIT · 12-22-2010, 10:30 PM

And, 101, I know this road like the back of my hand. I always leave room for corrections if I need to make one. But I didn't see anything in the road. If I don't see it, I can't adjust. That's why OTB's theory seems more practical. I'm constantly scanning the road for shit like gravel. Maybe cooler tires played a roll too...who knows?

101lifts2 · 12-22-2010, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by DLIT

And, 101, I know this road like the back of my hand. I always leave room for corrections if I need to make one. But I didn't see anything in the road. If I don't see it, I can't adjust. That's why OTB's theory seems more practical. I'm constantly scanning the road for shit like gravel. Maybe cooler tires played a roll too...who knows?

It could have been the front end. I know my 2009 ZX6r's front end is prone to high siding when you make fast transitions because of the BPF front end. The suspension dude warned me of this (trying to sell suspension of course) because the front end will come up too quickly. I've experienced this a few times going downhill. You don't realize what a good revalved front end will do in fast transitions and how it can save ur ass.

If you weren't on the brakes or gas, just flipping the bike, I'm still betting it was just gravel that washed the front end, but there is the other possibilty of course.

DLIT · 12-22-2010, 11:51 PM

I'm 30, dude.

101lifts2 · 12-23-2010, 12:36 AM

Ok...then 40.lol

Rangerscott · 12-23-2010, 12:54 AM

I know leather suits are good for sliding but what's the impact like?

Mr Lefty · 12-29-2010, 08:36 PM

Damn D, glad you're alright...

that sentiment about not having fun unless you're going fast is why I gave up my RR... not that I was anywhere as fast as you or Trip... but the what if thoughts kept creeping in my head as I was riding... what if a deer... what if a car... what if gravel... ect...

I don't think dual sports are your thing... but there's a shit ton of fun to be had especially in your Local on them. and for the record I have 10x the fun on my DRZ being a hooligan under 65 that I did on my RR at 65+...

maybe get yourself a 'tard

DLIT · 12-29-2010, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by eBBs15

Damn D, glad you're alright...

that sentiment about not having fun unless you're going fast is why I gave up my RR... not that I was anywhere as fast as you or Trip... but the what if thoughts kept creeping in my head as I was riding... what if a deer... what if a car... what if gravel... ect...

I don't think dual sports are your thing... but there's a shit ton of fun to be had especially in your Local on them. and for the record I have 10x the fun on my DRZ being a hooligan under 65 that I did on my RR at 65+...

maybe get yourself a 'tard

Won't be on the streets in probably years. For me, for my wife, for my family. Track only for a while.

derf · 12-29-2010, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DLIT

Won't be on the streets in probably years. For me, for my wife, for my family. Track only for a while.

Dude, you are a pussy. You're not a real biker until you've had a few skin grafts, get out there (without your leather) and go earn yourself a real biker badge of honor!

Mr Lefty · 12-30-2010, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by DLIT

Won't be on the streets in probably years. For me, for my wife, for my family. Track only for a while.

no shame in that... just glad it was only a few broken bones and some bruising to get that decision... could have been much worse...

12-22-2010, 10:30 PM	#2
DLIT Clit Commander Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Las Vegas Moto: 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S Posts: 4,189	And, 101, I know this road like the back of my hand. I always leave room for corrections if I need to make one. But I didn't see anything in the road. If I don't see it, I can't adjust. That's why OTB's theory seems more practical. I'm constantly scanning the road for shit like gravel. Maybe cooler tires played a roll too...who knows? __________________ Dress for the crash. Not the ride.

12-22-2010, 11:51 PM	#4
DLIT Clit Commander Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Las Vegas Moto: 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S Posts: 4,189	I'm 30, dude. __________________ Dress for the crash. Not the ride.

12-23-2010, 12:36 AM	#5
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12-23-2010, 12:54 AM	#6
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12-29-2010, 08:36 PM	#7
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	Damn D, glad you're alright... that sentiment about not having fun unless you're going fast is why I gave up my RR... not that I was anywhere as fast as you or Trip... but the what if thoughts kept creeping in my head as I was riding... what if a deer... what if a car... what if gravel... ect... I don't think dual sports are your thing... but there's a shit ton of fun to be had especially in your Local on them. and for the record I have 10x the fun on my DRZ being a hooligan under 65 that I did on my RR at 65+... maybe get yourself a 'tard