For those that like remembering close calls... - Page 2

Phenix_Rider · 08-21-2008, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by marko138

I've only got one where I was really worried. 1st run through the twisties on the Buell....about a week after I bought it.

Anyone ever heard that Buells run wide if you trail brake....that shit is no lie. They do. And it did....right off the pavement and into the gravel. Bike stayed up and I rode off. And slowed down.

Glad you made it through. And glad I was on a track when I test rode them- really strange feeling.

marko138 · 08-22-2008, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Phenix_Rider

Glad you made it through. And glad I was on a track when I test rode them- really strange feeling.

I was glad too. Had I crashed that thing that soon I woulda been insanely pissed.

You test rode a Buell on the track? Did you do Inside Pass?

Phenix_Rider · 08-22-2008, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by marko138

I was glad too. Had I crashed that thing that soon I woulda been insanely pissed.

You test rode a Buell on the track? Did you do Inside Pass?

Not that lucky. Just a local circle track with a slalom through the pits.

Gunther1000 · 08-22-2008, 10:06 AM

[QUOTE=MikeSP1;65551]Turned left at a light, everything got straightened up but I couldn't buzz through traffic because 2 cages were side-by-side. In traffic I ride VERY cautiously and don't like being next to cages.

That reminds me... How many riders here currently or have ever split lanes?

I do it pretty regular and in CA I think most of you do it. If the light is red and I figure I have the time, I'm moving to the front of the line. Right up the middle, at about a walking pace.

Trailers... I remember once in Flint,MI on I-75 There was a slam on your breaks line up that Had a lawn mower and one of those large rear ramps straight up it the air in front of me. We're in the left lane at the bottom of a hill and It took some effort for me to stop on the bike so I thought this could be bad for who ever is behind me, Maybe I should move over beside it in the middle of the two lanes... Just as soon as I did BOOOOM! The truck following me slams into the trailer so hard the mower flys back into the gate and then off the front of the trailer into the tail gate of the truck pulling it! I just shook my head and thanked my lucky stars. Slammed it in first and tore up the lanes till I hit free space, First exit and collected my thoughts and life goals... That space between those cars can save your life! I use it.

smileyman · 08-22-2008, 12:20 PM

Gotta watch your 6! That's the great thing about bikes...You have options, escape routes you wouldn't have over a cage. Plus the greater performance capabilities to avoid trouble.

Dnyce · 08-24-2008, 06:42 PM

splitting lanes at the stoplight makes my commute only 18mins in rush hour traffic. takes 35-40 in a cage. im not speeding, its just alot of stoplights, and most are quick, coupled with the rush hour number of cars.

cagers try to squeeze u out sometimes
bitches.

ceo012384 · 08-24-2008, 11:33 PM

I almost highsided in turn 4 on a wet track at the last track day.

The track was changing from 'wet' to 'damp' and I got on the gas a little too hard going up the hill. I felt the tire start spinning and the rear end of the bike drifted out to the left... The bike was WAYYYY fucking sideways. I just stayed on the gas and rode it out... but it was scary as fuck.

marko138 · 08-25-2008, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ceo012384

I almost highsided in turn 4 on a wet track at the last track day.

The track was changing from 'wet' to 'damp' and I got on the gas a little too hard going up the hill. I felt the tire start spinning and the rear end of the bike drifted out to the left... The bike was WAYYYY fucking sideways. I just stayed on the gas and rode it out... but it was scary as fuck.

Good for you man. Way to stay on it.

Gunther1000 · 08-25-2008, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Dnyce

splitting lanes at the stoplight makes my commute only 18mins in rush hour traffic. takes 35-40 in a cage. im not speeding, its just alot of stoplights, and most are quick, coupled with the rush hour number of cars.

cagers try to squeeze u out sometimes
bitches.

I hear ya, The stupid cagers in Nashville think it is the devil on a bike when They see you! Oh, No GOD KILL HIM! Must cut him off! Then at stop lights they like to try to talk there sence into you... bwhahahahah!

I guess I'm the stupid one....

Mr Lefty · 08-25-2008, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ceo012384

I almost highsided in turn 4 on a wet track at the last track day.

The track was changing from 'wet' to 'damp' and I got on the gas a little too hard going up the hill. I felt the tire start spinning and the rear end of the bike drifted out to the left... The bike was WAYYYY fucking sideways. I just stayed on the gas and rode it out... but it was scary as fuck.

with your new plastics?! fuck that alone probably made your butt pucker...

well... actually... noting probably makes your ass pucker huh Samwell...

08-22-2008, 10:06 AM	#14
Gunther1000 Jesus Christ! Join Date: Jul 2008 Moto: (The Chi's lover) Posts: 801	[QUOTE=MikeSP1;65551]Turned left at a light, everything got straightened up but I couldn't buzz through traffic because 2 cages were side-by-side. In traffic I ride VERY cautiously and don't like being next to cages. That reminds me... How many riders here currently or have ever split lanes? I do it pretty regular and in CA I think most of you do it. If the light is red and I figure I have the time, I'm moving to the front of the line. Right up the middle, at about a walking pace. Trailers... I remember once in Flint,MI on I-75 There was a slam on your breaks line up that Had a lawn mower and one of those large rear ramps straight up it the air in front of me. We're in the left lane at the bottom of a hill and It took some effort for me to stop on the bike so I thought this could be bad for who ever is behind me, Maybe I should move over beside it in the middle of the two lanes... Just as soon as I did BOOOOM! The truck following me slams into the trailer so hard the mower flys back into the gate and then off the front of the trailer into the tail gate of the truck pulling it! I just shook my head and thanked my lucky stars. Slammed it in first and tore up the lanes till I hit free space, First exit and collected my thoughts and life goals... That space between those cars can save your life! I use it. __________________ FTP

08-22-2008, 12:20 PM	#15
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	Gotta watch your 6! That's the great thing about bikes...You have options, escape routes you wouldn't have over a cage. Plus the greater performance capabilities to avoid trouble. __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

08-24-2008, 06:42 PM	#16
Dnyce flyin high Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: cali Moto: 10speed huffy w/cards in the spokes Posts: 2,318	splitting lanes at the stoplight makes my commute only 18mins in rush hour traffic. takes 35-40 in a cage. im not speeding, its just alot of stoplights, and most are quick, coupled with the rush hour number of cars. cagers try to squeeze u out sometimes bitches. __________________ "Racing Is Life, Everything Before and After is Just Waiting" Steve McQueen

08-24-2008, 11:33 PM	#17
ceo012384 Pompous Prick Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MA Moto: 06 R6 (race), 04 CRF Tard (race) Posts: 3,040	I almost highsided in turn 4 on a wet track at the last track day. The track was changing from 'wet' to 'damp' and I got on the gas a little too hard going up the hill. I felt the tire start spinning and the rear end of the bike drifted out to the left... The bike was WAYYYY fucking sideways. I just stayed on the gas and rode it out... but it was scary as fuck. __________________ LRRS/CCS #123 Boston Moto Dunlop Woodcraft 35 Motorsports Sidi Pit Bull K&N Filters