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Bishopjb1124
| | Posted on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 07:55 am: | 
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Buelltoberfest was lets say interesting and crash filled (ask me how I know) Phil. But it was a good time none the less. Lots of bikes and cool people.
Jimmy |
Puphaphil
| | Posted on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 08:15 am: |
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Ok, Jimmy, what happened? Everyone made it back in one piece, right? Did all the bikes make it back in one piece?
We doing a Poe's run Sunday? |
Frinzo
| | Posted on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 08:26 am: |
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umm bikes in one piece...hmm well i will let the ones that had that happen comment. me it was not what i was expecting exactly but it was still fun. met a local guy, showed us a road called richard russell something, that road was just sweet! he also gave us pointers on leaning and putting the knee out and the half ass off. by the end of the day my knees and legs were hurting and i was able to pass most the ulys we decided to chase down. deffently learned how to leave the bike in one gear. in other words, im going to start looking for some roads here in VA like that. I was able to pretty much max the tires out. jimmy, wish u were still there, u would have had a blast on this road! |
Ulywife
| | Posted on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 09:43 am: |
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Ok, Jimmy, what happened?
I didn't realize any of you had gone down. I hope you're OK. We were on Richard Russell Road Saturday when DJ went down.
It was good to meet some new HRH guys and see a few I met in March again. Webe, M2nc and I were talking on the way home. We need to get C3 and HRH groups together for a ride. I'm sure it will be Spring before we can pull something together. |
Webethumpin
| | Posted on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 10:07 am: |
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Enjoyed meet you guys,cant wait till we meet again.m2nc and I talked about also doing a day ride to meet and greet and eat.talk to ya soon.
Later Webe |
Xb12mel
| | Posted on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 11:07 am: |
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Ahhhh.... it's good to be home!!! But it was an excellent experience. To everyone who couldn't make it... Sorry, you didn't for what ever reason.
Lesson learned? we need to go do a track day! |
Xb12mel
| | Posted on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 01:21 pm: |
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Congrats Paul...
Jimmy heal up quick bro
Becky take good care of him.
Matt.... what's up man? what did she say?
Mike, Tank, David, Phil, Kevin, Goody, Blaster Brett, Duck, Fraggle and all you others out there just keeping tabs... Sorry you couldn't have been with us on Saturday. You missed one hell of a day of riding. It was the kinda day that all you want to do is take a nap after you get off your bike.
Sure it was eventful. There were some mishaps and some tragedy. (keeps it all in perspective) but I don't see another day (in the near future) even coming close. In retrospect, I learned a lot and realized even more. The main thing I learned is that, on a public road the risk greatly outweighs the reward. In order to have that level of enjoyment, we really need to take as much risk out of the equation as possible. That means going out to a track. Oh and more importantly the proper gear! No need in leaving your DNA as proof you were there! (cough...Matt...cough) I'm glad you're ok really.
Lets be careful out there! |
Frinzo
| | Posted on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 01:42 pm: |
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So...who wants to get a track day together?? i would be down for one.. |
Bishopjb1124
| | Posted on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 03:13 pm: |
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Phil the bike is in one piece luckily it had a soft place to land (on me), only 75 bucks worth of damage and I had that ordered 15 minutes after we left Suches. It only bent the left bar and a few scratches here and there. Over all the crash rating of a Buell in my eyes are a 10 a F*#$ing 10. I rode the bike back down to the campground and it ran fine. Next time I will look out for the locals (DEER) more. The people that stopped and helped me were awesome they helped me get the bike back up the hill and then lift it over the gaurd rail. But I will be back on the road as soon as the leg heals, if me and the bike are back up by Sunday I might be down for Poe's it just depends on the plans for this weekend.
Jimmy |
Tank_bueller
| | Posted on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 03:21 pm: |
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Sorry to hear about the mishaps. Glad everyone is OK!
I'd be down for a track day.(VIR North Rocks! ) |
Frinzo
| | Posted on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 04:49 pm: |
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btw, i will let you know that i did go off the road, but i did save it..ask mel..the funny part is i didnt really slow down, just kept pushing it.. |
Xb12mel
| | Posted on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 04:59 pm: |
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It was only funny after he pulled off the save of the century! cause watching it develop was more then scary. I'll admit, you did have a good bit of grassy field between you and the tree line if you had laid it down. |
Xb12mel
| | Posted on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 05:01 pm: |
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I figure it's (track day) got to be cheaper then a ticket or the weekend in Suches! well at least the gas bill to and from!
Plus it's a one day thing. |
Bishopjb1124
| | Posted on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 05:07 pm: |
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Very true Mel very true but I have one helluva story to tell anyhow, who else can say they flipped a bike over the gaurd rail without ever touching it and only do 75 bucks worth of damage. Well that is not including replacing the jacket. Anyhow what is up with Nilla is he alright? |
Puphaphil
| | Posted on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 05:43 pm: |
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OK, so let me get this straight...Jimmy "found" a deer? The 1125 went up and over the guard rail and down a hill? Locals helped push the bike up and OVER the guard rail that the bike had previously flown over? Myron went off the road, but miraculously recovered? Matt has yet to be heard from, and he left DNA in Georgia? Did I catch all that? Sounds like a helluva weekend. I do have some good news...I ordered the full Micron about 10 minutes ago. May be here by this weekend...may not. I'm glad every seems to be alright. We should all meet up at Hoss's Wed for the full run down. |
Xb12rdavid
| | Posted on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 07:55 pm: |
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Okay,
So what happened to Matt????????? |
Frinzo
| | Posted on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 08:02 pm: |
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matt, well he might be introuble with the wifey..when me and jason left last night to are knowledge she still doesnt know that he laid his bike down..but we have the video of him, well laying it down...over all hes good, a bit brused but good.. |
Goody
| | Posted on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 08:32 pm: |
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Geeeeeeeeeez U guys!!!! I leave ya for a weekend of Moto Cross and 3 of ya go down>>>LOL
I had a blast on the other hand...If you guys are interested in some MotoCross "track" racing....I'll be going again on the 18th.
I know I look dorky sometimes with all the MX gear on but considering the alternative...I'll look dorky. Tank, Mike and James(if you are up to it) Lets do some MX in 2 weeks. Goody |
Nillaice
| | Posted on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 08:41 pm: |
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"look, lean, loose"
i knew that, but i am lacking the confidence to listen to myself when i'm not following someone, and the discipline to listen to my sense of self preservation.
my wife knew as soon as she came outside and saw my hip. she wasn't mad, but i wish she was, so i wouldn't have to be so mad at myself.
this hobby has grown into something more. i haven't heeded other's advice, or even learned from my own mistakes. i have wasted money, and repeatedly injured my self. my actions do have effects on others, not just myself. i need to be responsible enough to know i am irresponsible. this is not just about sunday, but a lot of things prior. i've been VERY lucky, and i had it coming. ATGATT
i have had some great times and made even better friends, but i am going to take a break of my own accord, and pay more attention to things i have been ignoring.
i'll be saving up cash to fix the bike and get some gear more appropriate for my riding (crashing) style, but the bike is not my foremost priority, so don't expect to see me on two wheels for a while.
BTW, saturday was my best riding experience ever.
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Nillaice
| | Posted on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 08:52 pm: |
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i'ts hard not to focus on the edge of the road when you think your gonna go off it. and then you do.
go ahead and post the flick. i can't send it from my phone (too large/older phone)
i kept reviewing it today. it hurts every time.
i've been trying hard not to gimp around too much.
jason, thanks for being there to help me in my time of need. it was great to have you there |
56cbr600rr
| | Posted on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 10:06 pm: |
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Hey guys, met and rode with some of you on Saturday briefly. Glad to hear all had a good time and made it back safetly.
Vanella, sorry to hear you went down. You ok? Where did you all end up riding Sunday? Next time you all come down I can show you plenty more nice places if you want. Anyway, you all take care-Bobby |
Xb12mel
| | Posted on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 10:30 pm: |
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Matt... That's exactly what I was thinking. We all take unnecessary risk and after the guy and the truck indecent, minding his own business on a straight-a-way and having an idiot do something to end his life, I figured I didn't need to tempt fate by being overly reckless.
While I still plan to enjoy my new found skill (thank you Bobby) I plan to minimize my risk as much as possible and possibly get some professional training. It is apparent that learning from your own mistakes can be a little more expensive.
Hey buddy, did you look at the linkage yet? I meant to leave you with the left-handed screw. Whatever you need let me know, if I've got it... whether you ride out or not, at least you'll have the option. |
Xb12rdavid
| | Posted on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 10:46 pm: |
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Wow,
I guess we will be getting together just to hang out for a little while. Matt, don't worry about the trailer, no rush. So I guess we won't have a big rumble through the tunnel showing, huh? |
Frinzo
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 07, 2008 - 07:14 am: |
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hey matt, just take it easy, save up the money and take the time to get the bike fixed the way you want to. once u get it up and running, hopefully i would have found some nice roads out west for us to have a little fun on. if you need a hand with something just give us a hollar.
David, im still up for doing the rumble threw the tunnels, just need to get over and register, i will be riding with my dad and 04blaster and his brother. lee (1125R) will be riding my buell so i will have both bikes out there..
hey paul, when u want to go riding? ive been wanting to ride with another N. just think it would be cool  also check out hdforums.com and xlforums.com for some good pics of other peoples nightster pics.. |
Jason13
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 07, 2008 - 07:32 am: |
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Geeez i guess whit all this fun i need to put a big ass red cross on my bike with a sweet light so next time it way cooler. im working on a fix me up backpack so next time i have drugs and little stuff so ur on your way.
BOBBY thanks for the LLL it works if you rember to think it.
Good weekend good times to share and talk about but way to much money for 2days the track is closer is safer im down to go |
Bishopjb1124
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 07, 2008 - 08:13 am: |
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Hell yeah lets all get together and do some type of riding school. I know there are quite a few out there, if I get enough interest from you all I will start researching. This would be the best thing for all of us. As of right now count me and Becky in, as more people show interest I will edit this post if we get enough people hopefully we can get a good discount, so let me know if you are interested.
Jimmy |
Xb12mel
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 07, 2008 - 08:20 am: |
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Dave... I'm not going to the Rumble because it conflicts with my company picnic and I promised my kids we'd go.
I'm down to ride, I'm just saying I won't be acting stupid out there when I do. Heck...I'm addicted to this XB... I gotta have it every day! I think I've leaned over as far as I can in GA so for now that's not my focus. |
Frinzo
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 07, 2008 - 08:30 am: |
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Jimmy, on that note, lets get a thread for it at the top. I would love to go to the track, i think myself, and probly everybody else would gain alot from it. ive been thinking of going just havent gotten the real nag until now. let us know...
PS- Bobby, thanks agian for the lessons, i think that having u around is what really made the trip well worth it in the end. maybe next time i will have some leathers and can "try" and keep up! |
Xb12mel
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 07, 2008 - 08:32 am: |
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Hey guys... it wasn't just us... check out what Carlos (M2NC) says: http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/37/ 97725.html?1223382576 |
Xb12mel
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 07, 2008 - 08:37 am: |
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Keep up?? Bobby.... were you taking it easy on me coming up 180 to T.W.O.? Sure there were a couple of times we were trapped...but for the most part I was right there!
(I thought I was doing something...) |
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