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Sidelock
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The enthusiasm of a 25 year-old coupled with the reflexes of a 50+ year old..be careful. Gil Sometimes being careful is not enough. This kind of bike isn't what is needed to maneuver around a semi when it pulls out directly in front of you. I missed him, thankfully, and walked away, but road rash is a bad, bad thing. One of the worst areas of it ......... Oct.19, 2017. The thrill is gone....... the thrill is gone away. SRH
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Sidelock
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Stan, that's one nasty wound. Good riddance to the bike. Gil
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Stan, That's the worst I've ever seen! Karl
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Stan.....quite the pix. You're lucky to be on this side of the grass.
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Sidelock
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Glad you walked away from it. Being lucky in an accident is a good thing. But, Ive always believed you can do much to create some of your own luck. https://superbikeschool.com/You will notice Mr. Code is sitting on a bike quite a bit different than your own. This isnt an accident, and if you showed up at the two day school on your bike, you would be declined for participation. Im guessing there is a good reason for that. Actually, I have a rather strong opinion on that, but, we will ignore that, here. Sorry the thrill is gone. Riders can and do become non riders for a variety of reasons. I imagine one day I will too, but, it wont be today. Best, Ted
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If I had a ride that did that to me I'd take it out and shoot it...Geo
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Nope. I fixed it up and sold it for a fair price to a friend who knew about the accident. Proceeds helped pay for my last doublegun, the 16/20 Parker.
SRH
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Sorry the thrill is gone. Riders can and do become non riders for a variety of reasons. I imagine one day I will too, but, it wont be today.
Best, Ted
Thanks, Ted. But, don't be sorry. I'm not. Big V twins are the only kind of bike I ever liked. I still love to look at them. My thrill now is big 2 stroke outboards. I've got an old 21' Allison XTB that has run 87-88 mph, and we're in the process of putting a Merc 260 on an Allison XR 2001 Drag. It should run well over 100. A buddy and neighbor of mine set the record for a single outboard on a multi-passenger boat a few years ago. He ran 151.5 mph in the Savannah River .....upstream. Measured by two GPS speedometers. The thrill is back ....... SRH
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Stan, Well a guy has to have some toys. Fast in boats is like fast in anything else, and it isnt the speed itself that is the problem, as much as the sudden stop.
My horrific crash happened on a race track, at speed. Never crashed on the street, but, I wear the same garb for both-full leathers, ankle high steel toe boots, full face Snell approved helmet, and specific gloves. It can be a bit uncomfortable, depending, but, never as uncomfortable as that wound in your photo. I should mention that it happened at about 110 mph, and I was eating a banana split, with just a couple bruises and no further injuries, within an hour. I was done at the track that day, however. My leathers, gloves, helmet and boots were junk, having done what they were designed to do. They went in the trash.
I literally dont know what protective equipment one should wear going a buck fifty plus in a boat, but, I cant believe it would be much different than what I wear on a street bike.
Be careful.
Best, Ted
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I literally dont know what protective equipment one should wear going a buck fifty plus in a boat .... It is a Lifeline flotation and impact life vest, and a helmet, Ted. And, tho' it's not protective equipment, it's equipment nonetheless ................ a BIG set of "you know whats". That's not always enough for protection, however. Friend of ours from Biloxi blew over, racing his Allison, last April. Lost a leg, nearly lost the other. Still building race engines in his shop, however. Just tested a prototype 3.5 stroker Merc that went 516 hp. at only 18 degrees timing. It's probably gonna be good for 600 in race tune. Good luck with your new bike. Nothing quite like the feel of that much horsepower between your legs. Best, SRH P.S. In the spirit of the thread, it was burning lead free fuel.
May God bless America and those who defend her.
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