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Old 09-21-2007, 05:51 PM
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Wasn't going fast. I was turning into a road about 15-20 MPH. No one around. Hit some loose gravel and low slide. Slider took most of the damage. My cover is completely torn up, need new levers, bar ends, mirrors, and a new paint job. Put a few scrapes on my leg. I didn't completely fall over though.
 
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Old 09-21-2007, 08:03 PM
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damnit! I'm not riding again this week so this spell can wear off... glad you walked away
 
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Please don't mention spells. We are headingout for a 2500-miler.
 
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Old 09-21-2007, 09:11 PM
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Be safe baileyjn..
 
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I'm glad you're ok.

Alright, this is getting refrickindiculous. WTF is going on? Be careful everyone.
 
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Damn another one.... Didn't see the gravel in time ?

Glad your ok. Stay safe out there guys.
 
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Be safe baileyjn..
No worries. I have 8 lives left.

Say hi to your Marine for me.
 
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time to get some nice aftermarket levers... glad your okay, gravel sucks. get her fixxed and get back outt there.
 
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Old 09-21-2007, 11:54 PM
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Dang it! Glad you're okay, sorry for the bike. Glad I did all my stoopidriding (not saying you were stoopid, flame me not) last week! As the Summer progressed, I began to lean into the turns farther. It takes more energy to keep the bike upright, and I'm getting lax. This rash of riders down is a wake-up call for me, thanks, and good luck be on you! Pace, Gris.
 
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(sigh) What the hell is going on these days?!

Well, on the bright side, at least no one is kicking the can. Thank God.
 


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