"Makoyouidiot" (makaan12)
03/29/2015 at 09:06 • Filed to: twowheelsstillgood
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"Makoyouidiot" (makaan12)
03/29/2015 at 09:06 • Filed to: twowheelsstillgood | 1
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Laid my Enfield over aas I was coming into work. Surprisingly little damage to me or the bike, although my ribs hurt. Maybe cracked, dunno yet. My jacket is a bit scuffed up tho.
JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t
> Makoyouidiot
03/29/2015 at 09:23 |
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into every motorcycle a little fall must happen. Its a rule. The little damage to self and bike outcome is much desired over other possible outcomes. How'd it happen?
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Makoyouidiot
> JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t
03/29/2015 at 09:36 |
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Came into the parking lot a bit too hot and tried to bank smoothly into my space. Too much speed and too little experience.
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JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t
> Makoyouidiot
03/29/2015 at 10:00 |
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yup, that'll do it. so you low sided at relatively low speed? That's what they call a learning experience ;) If you and the bike got out of it with only cosmetic damage then it was a good crash.
bob and john
> Makoyouidiot
03/29/2015 at 10:20 |
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parking lot speed? eh, you''ll be fine. I'd be more worried about broken signals on the bike
this one happened to my at 60-70K's an hour. Went to take a right hand turn (before I realized it was flat) and almost died. Brown pants moment for sure. ESP as thats my dads bike
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Makoyouidiot
> JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t
03/29/2015 at 10:25 |
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Yep. I checked my gear and it would have been significantly worse had I not had it. I'd be missing most of my arm skin for sure.
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Makoyouidiot
> bob and john
03/29/2015 at 10:27 |
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signals are actually ok, my bar end mirror and footpeg took the brunt of it, and I feel pretty alright, although my right side aches.
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Makoyouidiot
> bob and john
03/29/2015 at 10:28 |
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Yikes, a flat is one of the things that really scares me on a bike.
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bob and john
> Makoyouidiot
03/29/2015 at 10:33 |
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you can dissmiss my other comment...i though the first one didnt get posted. as it turns out, just kinja
The Compromiser
> Makoyouidiot
03/29/2015 at 11:21 |
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No helmet taps I am hoping? Remember if you even drop it, you should replace it.
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Makoyouidiot
> The Compromiser
03/29/2015 at 12:45 |
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There is a scrape on it at the top of the visor itself...nothing on the actual helmet. I didn't feel it hit the ground, so I dunno for sure. Prolly will replace it anyway, just to be safe. Will post some pics when I get home from work to get ya'lls thoughts
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The Compromiser
> Makoyouidiot
03/29/2015 at 13:29 |
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if you didn't smack you are probably ok. Better safe than sorry, however. I have enough brain damage from my youth that I don't need to risk it anymore than I need to. Drooling and babbling nonsense is something I do naturally, I don't need help.
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Makoyouidiot
> The Compromiser
03/29/2015 at 14:52 |
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Truth.
AdverseMartyr
> Makoyouidiot
03/29/2015 at 18:20 |
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I had a similar experience in my early riding days, but no jacket. I kept all my weight on the bike and the bars. I still ended up with a little bit of hair and skin missing on my forearm. I got a jacket after that.
I was going around a speed bump, goosed it a tad, and happened to have the tire over an oil spot from people backing into the parking space. I didn't even have time to blink and the bike was on the ground.
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Makoyouidiot
> AdverseMartyr
03/29/2015 at 18:45 |
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Certainly happened fast. I felt the peg scrape and was then picking myself up
desertdog5051
> Makoyouidiot
03/29/2015 at 20:54 |
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Glad you and the bike are OK. Little stuff like that keeps you aware that you are mortal
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Makoyouidiot
> desertdog5051
03/29/2015 at 21:09 |
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Yeah, it's a good reminder to not get complacent.
pip bip - choose Corrour
> Makoyouidiot
03/30/2015 at 06:56 |
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ouch!
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Makoyouidiot
> pip bip - choose Corrour
03/31/2015 at 02:03 |
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Yes indeed
Biggus Dickus (RevsBro)
> Makoyouidiot
03/31/2015 at 03:19 |
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I nearly ate it the other day. I was in a tight-uphill right hander and hit a small patch of sand halfway through the corner. I could feel the tail slide probably about 6 -12 inches. I honestly (just a guess really) think the cold temperature (about 45 degrees) paired with a pirelli diablo's not having a lot of grip in cooler weather prevented me from getting a nasty high-side when it snapped back too.
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Makoyouidiot
> Biggus Dickus (RevsBro)
03/31/2015 at 03:39 |
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I can very well imagine the pain that would cause :(