Went down today... what an experience! - Page 3

Mr Lefty · 08-19-2008, 04:18 AM

Yeah Rider... as you've notice... we're mild gear nazi's here... just hate to see members get hurt... especially cause there's no good reason NOT to wear your gear... IMO at least.

Take care of yourself... and Dress for the Crash... not the Ride.

LaFemmes · 08-19-2008, 06:30 AM

Crashing hurts, never a fun time.
Glad your okay. Full face all the way!

Phenix_Rider · 08-19-2008, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by RiderRageGoneBAD

If you read my post in the first place, the bike slid out from under me... I didn't high side!

I read it. On/Off Ramps are usually right turns though.

As far as I'm concerned, riding without gear is tempting fate. I hear way too many riders crashing that had planned to buy, or just didn't wear gear because they were "only cruising", or "going to the mart for cigs."

Rider · 08-19-2008, 09:12 AM

Atgatt!

azoomm · 08-19-2008, 11:20 AM

DOT approved doesn't mean it's a good idea. The only thing I think those helmets are good for is acting as a chip bowl at a party.

Glad you're alright. But, take this as the mulligan and be ready for the real deal. It isn't that you can't afford to buy the jacket to ride, it's that you can't afford to ride without the jacket.

itgirl · 08-19-2008, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

Glad you're alright. But, take this as the mulligan and be ready for the real deal. It isn't that you can't afford to buy the jacket to ride, it's that you can't afford to ride without the jacket.

well put!

RiderRageGoneBAD · 08-19-2008, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Phenix_Rider

I read it. On/Off Ramps are usually right turns though.

As far as I'm concerned, riding without gear is tempting fate. I hear way too many riders crashing that had planned to buy, or just didn't wear gear because they were "only cruising", or "going to the mart for cigs."

The offramp was like an S bend, It went right, then made a left and then another right onto the next road... Its like one of the only corners jersey has that is somewhat decent, but i was still taking it slow. It also looks like the freshly cut the grass earlier that day and blew the sand and Sticks into the middle of the offramp. That was just my luck... and my frame sliders were coming in today. what a bummer!

Gas Man · 08-19-2008, 03:44 PM

Glad you're ok and the bike isn't that bad.

My only thing I must point out... and its the opposite to the "dress for the crash not the ride" mentality...

You said you had your "cruising helmet" on but were giong too fast for said road.

Just saying...

Oh and

RiderRageGoneBAD · 08-19-2008, 04:22 PM

I was only doing about 25 mph... from now on im wearing at least a full face helmet, Jacket and Gloves!

DLIT · 08-19-2008, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by RiderRageGoneBAD

Gloves & Helmet... I learned good lesson to get a riding jacket! At the time i bought the bike, i couldn't afford a jacket, but i have one coming for when my bike is back together!

You're lucky you were only going 25mph.

08-19-2008, 06:30 AM	#22
LaFemmes Queen Bee Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: PA Moto: 2003 R6 Posts: 418	Crashing hurts, never a fun time. Glad your okay. Full face all the way! __________________ www.myspace.com/lafemmes If you cannot win, make the one ahead of you break the record!

08-19-2008, 11:20 AM	#25
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	DOT approved doesn't mean it's a good idea. The only thing I think those helmets are good for is acting as a chip bowl at a party. Glad you're alright. But, take this as the mulligan and be ready for the real deal. It isn't that you can't afford to buy the jacket to ride, it's that you can't afford to ride without the jacket. __________________ We have enough youth. How about a fountain of "smart"? Come Play at the Track!! http://www.elitetrackdays.com

08-19-2008, 03:44 PM	#28
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Glad you're ok and the bike isn't that bad. My only thing I must point out... and its the opposite to the "dress for the crash not the ride" mentality... You said you had your "cruising helmet" on but were giong too fast for said road. Just saying... Oh and __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

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RiderRageGoneBAD Supporting Vendor Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Moto: 2008 Kawasaki Ninja ZX6R Posts: 52	I was only doing about 25 mph... from now on im wearing at least a full face helmet, Jacket and Gloves! __________________ Custom Motorcycle Graphics - Wheel Stripes - Light Tinting - Ready2Cut Decals http://www.eastcoastgrafix.org

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08-19-2008, 04:18 AM	#21
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	Yeah Rider... as you've notice... we're mild gear nazi's here... just hate to see members get hurt... especially cause there's no good reason NOT to wear your gear... IMO at least. Take care of yourself... and Dress for the Crash... not the Ride.

08-19-2008, 09:12 AM	#24
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Atgatt!