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04-28-2008, 10:42 PM
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| ... Get A Good Lawyer !  Join Date: Dec 19 2007 Location: Gold Coast, Australia Bike(s): Honda '07 CBR1100XX Super Blackbird Age: 44 Posts: 1,787
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04-28-2008, 11:27 PM
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| TEDZXX  Join Date: Jan 22 2008 Location: Lockhart, Texas Bike(s): 2002 Honda CBR1100XX (Silver) Blackbird Age: 43 Posts: 1,098
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Believe it or not Dragon most Americans do care. Our reputation precedes us and mostly the negatives is what is seen and heard. We are a ornery bunch tho!!!!! 
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04-29-2008, 12:23 AM
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| Join Date: Nov 04 2006 Location: Ventura, California Bike(s): '97 XX, '03 ST1300A, '95 Triumph Speed Triple Age: 65 Posts: 80
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Glad you came out OK----as for the bike----"---that'll buff right out!----" Haven't seen anyone mention Ron Ayers Motorsports - Motorcycle, ATV, Jet Ski and Generators Parts and Accessories for parts. I have used them with very good results. Going down in gear will make a true believer for sure----happy trails kel |
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04-29-2008, 2:26 AM
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 Join Date: Jun 21 2007 Location: Springwood, West of Hell (Sydney), Australia Bike(s): Red '98 'bird gone, not forgotten, Black '07 Bird Age: 41 Posts: 476
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I understand your pain there, ArmyStrong. My last 'bird (also red), went down similarly, not from a rut, but from oil/deisel/glycol on the road, (never actually spotted what caused it), at about 60-65mph. All hail good gear, I had a friction burn where my sleeve twisted when I hit the road. Your bird was lucky to keep sliding, mine hit a post on the roadside cheesecutter & was almost completely trashed. Thankfully you can repair yours! It may take a while, but it will be worth it. At least you shouldn't have a 3 year wait before getting back on 2 wheels.  |
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04-29-2008, 8:33 AM
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 Join Date: Dec 01 2006 Location: VA Bike(s): '99 Blackbird (BLACK) Age: 33 Posts: 100
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 . P.S. Laughter is the best medicine, so please get a good dose from the above!
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04-29-2008, 3:33 PM
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| Honda Fan  Join Date: Oct 12 2007 Location: Eastern PA Bike(s): '03 VTX 1800, '01 Bird, '99 Valkyrie Interstate Age: 47 Posts: 77
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Army, damn glad you're ok. Sorry about the bike. I really don't know how you ride around the greater NYC area to begin with. You must have brass balls man  . I just drove through there yesterday over the GWB, 95 and 295 to Suffolk County and back and was thinking that it's got to be crazy riding a scoot in that area.Hope you heal quickly and get the Bird back together. |
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04-29-2008, 4:40 PM
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 Join Date: Oct 28 2007 Location: Pleasanton Ca Bike(s): Silver 2002 CBR 1100xx Age: 43 Posts: 75
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Glad to hear your okay and up walking, its terrible to see things like this happen due to bad roads. I'm glad you posted the pics, especialy the road. Now I know better what to look for. After seeing the pics of your road rash it makes me feel better that I wear armoured over-pants when I commute. I've been teazed a few timea about it from buddy's of mine but no more. Just a side note; I worked with the Army while stationed in Tikrit, some of the best guys I've ever known. |
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04-29-2008, 5:27 PM
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 Join Date: Mar 02 2008 Location: Bronx, NY Bike(s): RED(the fast color), 2001 CBR1100XX, 2004 ZZR600 Age: 39 Posts: 1,381
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Thanxx again guys. Feel free to use my pics to illustrate the importance of the gear (or lack thereof)! Where'd you get the armoured over-pants Sandsquidxx? Think they'll go good w/the hockey equipment (goalie) that I'll be wearin when I get back up??
__________________ Murphys 6th law of combat operations: If it's stupid but it works, it ain't stupid. |
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04-29-2008, 5:33 PM
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| Join Date: Jun 21 2007 Location: Springwood, West of Hell (Sydney), Australia Bike(s): Red '98 'bird gone, not forgotten, Black '07 Bird Age: 41 Posts: 476
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I often wear Draggin' Jeans, Kevlar lined on the knees sides of the thigh and across the butt. I'm sure you can get them or a similar item over there. Hope your scrapes heal well and soon! |
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04-29-2008, 10:34 PM
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| Join Date: Oct 28 2007 Location: Pleasanton Ca Bike(s): Silver 2002 CBR 1100xx Age: 43 Posts: 75
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04-29-2008, 11:56 PM
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| Join Date: Jan 28 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta Bike(s): '03-CBR1100XX, '83-XL600, '78-XS1100 Posts: 81
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Just got caught up again on here. Sorry to hear of your mishap. Heal quick my friend and get that bird back on the road.
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05-01-2008, 10:07 PM
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| Join Date: Mar 02 2008 Location: Bronx, NY Bike(s): RED(the fast color), 2001 CBR1100XX, 2004 ZZR600 Age: 39 Posts: 1,381
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__________________ Murphys 6th law of combat operations: If it's stupid but it works, it ain't stupid. | |
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05-01-2008, 10:11 PM
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| Join Date: Mar 02 2008 Location: Bronx, NY Bike(s): RED(the fast color), 2001 CBR1100XX, 2004 ZZR600 Age: 39 Posts: 1,381
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I'm gonna have to theorize about the frame sliders, since I've given it some thought...if I had sliders on, they may have protected some of the side fairing, might have to paint anyway, and it might've caused more damage on the back side, with the front being made to sit higher from the sliders, Whaddaya think??  Of course they'd still be good for tip overs, or low speed drops.
__________________ Murphys 6th law of combat operations: If it's stupid but it works, it ain't stupid. | |
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05-02-2008, 8:09 AM
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 Join Date: Feb 26 2008 Location: Northeast Ohio Bike(s): 2001 CBR1100XX (The Red Year) Age: 24 Posts: 416
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i honestly don't know...but why would they be called "sliders"? seems like they were designed for this exact experience 
__________________ Šuane "Harley's don't have a "throttle" in the typical use of the word, think of it more as a "volume knob" on the right handle bar, the more you twist it, the more windows you rattle"  |
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05-02-2008, 5:52 PM
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| Join Date: May 02 2008 Location: Toronto Bike(s): 2000 CBR1100XX Super Blackbird - Black Posts: 10
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My heart goes out to you bro. Glad you are OK. |
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05-04-2008, 10:08 AM
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| Join Date: Mar 02 2008 Location: Bronx, NY Bike(s): RED(the fast color), 2001 CBR1100XX, 2004 ZZR600 Age: 39 Posts: 1,381
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__________________ Murphys 6th law of combat operations: If it's stupid but it works, it ain't stupid. | |
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05-04-2008, 10:09 AM
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| Join Date: Mar 02 2008 Location: Bronx, NY Bike(s): RED(the fast color), 2001 CBR1100XX, 2004 ZZR600 Age: 39 Posts: 1,381
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__________________ Murphys 6th law of combat operations: If it's stupid but it works, it ain't stupid. | |
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05-04-2008, 10:20 AM
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| Join Date: Mar 02 2008 Location: Bronx, NY Bike(s): RED(the fast color), 2001 CBR1100XX, 2004 ZZR600 Age: 39 Posts: 1,381
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__________________ Murphys 6th law of combat operations: If it's stupid but it works, it ain't stupid. | |
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05-04-2008, 10:21 AM
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| Join Date: Mar 02 2008 Location: Bronx, NY Bike(s): RED(the fast color), 2001 CBR1100XX, 2004 ZZR600 Age: 39 Posts: 1,381
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__________________ Murphys 6th law of combat operations: If it's stupid but it works, it ain't stupid. | |
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05-04-2008, 10:50 AM
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| Join Date: Mar 02 2008 Location: Bronx, NY Bike(s): RED(the fast color), 2001 CBR1100XX, 2004 ZZR600 Age: 39 Posts: 1,381
| QUICK UPDATE: Healin up fine, like I said, just not fast enough! Seems like the Bird may be back up before me. In the process of gathering up the few parts I'll need. Big Thanxx again, for all the support!!
__________________ Murphys 6th law of combat operations: If it's stupid but it works, it ain't stupid. |
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05-05-2008, 8:10 AM
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| Join Date: Feb 26 2008 Location: Northeast Ohio Bike(s): 2001 CBR1100XX (The Red Year) Age: 24 Posts: 416
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awesome news, glad to hear things are looking up.
__________________ Šuane "Harley's don't have a "throttle" in the typical use of the word, think of it more as a "volume knob" on the right handle bar, the more you twist it, the more windows you rattle" | |
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05-05-2008, 8:28 AM
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 Join Date: May 01 2008 Location: Ohio Bike(s): 2000 CBR1100XX Blackbird Age: 42 Posts: 45
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Army- I didnt see this post until today. Hate to hear about anybody taking a spill. Be tough and be strong. Make sure you and the bike are both ready before you get back on the road. If nothing else you learned a lesson about the importance of wearing the right gear. Looks like your coat and helmet and gloves saved the upper part. Make sure you get something to cover up the lower extremities. Take care of yourself first. The bike will be there when your ready. |
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05-05-2008, 9:14 AM
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| Join Date: Mar 02 2008 Location: Bronx, NY Bike(s): RED(the fast color), 2001 CBR1100XX, 2004 ZZR600 Age: 39 Posts: 1,381
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Thanxx! Did you get my pm?
__________________ Murphys 6th law of combat operations: If it's stupid but it works, it ain't stupid. | |
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