Hey all,
Bigpops here. I want to thank Blue Fox and Woody for sharing their crash experience. Guys like you...and Meansrk, Rrasco, VPsoph, Hard Corp (and the Mrs Swt Poet), Don Collins...have all captured my attention since I have joined the forum. Your input and advice has been unmeasurable.

I am a 42 year old retired Navy guy that made his carreer flying C-130's. At some point you become "bullet proof" and feel it only happens to the "other guy", in this field. We had a few sayings in the aviation community, such as "keep your head on a swivel" and "listen to the inner voice". The latter being one of the smartest.

The other day, the young Motocrosser came out in me and I wanted to see what the new 07 CBR 600RR was made of. Here in southern Maryland, we have many deer and other assorted wildlife to make things interesting, so I picked a unique and clear area and just plain old opened her up. What a rush.......then the "voice started talking "...and I backed off.

Imagine my surprise as I rounded the turn to find an old farmer putzing along at 45mph. Could have been very ugly.

My point??? PLEASE ....PLEASE...listen to that inner voice everyone. If you get that feeling, back off. If there is a shadow of a doubt, dont do it. Wear your GEAR!

I respect all of you and your experience and knowledge. To see you crashing ( FOX, Woody, Hardcorp and Poet) has opened my eyes again.

Many of you have said it ..."way to many crashes this year"

Lets listen to that voice of reason.

Thanks,
I love reading your posts...and want to continue to...today and tomorrow!

Bigpops (Steve)

 

Nice post BP.

 

Thanks Wild Cat! I type like to old people having sex......slow and sloppy! So it means alot.

Just hope everyone stays safe.

 

make that "two"

 

that's disturbing lol.... great post though.

 

amen +1

good post

 

I thought you were talking to me....but nice post. that little voice in your head is usually right. The times I have ignored it, I have gone down

 

Yes, I should have listened that little voice that said don't ride when Hardcorp and I crashed. You better believe I'll listen next time.

 

Very good post. People will realize one day only fools think they wont go down. Its not a matter of if but of when. And we all need to be prepared just short of not making it fun. After all thats why we ride, its fun.

Everyone be careful out there.

Peace.