Just crashed my motorcycle @ 85mph

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Shadowknight

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You can't even crash a motorcycle in Grand Theft Auto without taking damage. You got really lucky there.
 
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ManSnake

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If you crashed at 85+ mph, then your brain would come out. You never said you wore a helmet.
 
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Originally posted by: necine
i dont see why u would take t up to 85 when it was stalling out. i wouldnt even take a car that was stalling out that speed that fast. however, it's fortunate that u didnt sustain more serious injuries. glad u survived to tell the story.
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No kidding man ... I took my bike out for a short ride today & it wasn't running very well at all so I kept it "low & slow" plus I had my fingers on the clutch for the whole ride just in case! (was wearing my helmet & leathers as well)
Good to hear you came through ok, but next time ride a bit before cranking it open!
 
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CKent

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Holy sh!t, glad to hear you're pretty much OK, that could have been really bad...
 
jlee

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Originally posted by: sao123
its called speed limits for a reason.... obey them.
moron.
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Same thing would've happened, but on a lesser scale.

Moron.

:p
 
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TBone48

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This story proves that the right equipment can save your life. Good for you, OP:thumbsup:
I'm glad you're OK and hope you can ride again soon.
 
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Kaieye

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Glad your wearing leathers when you fell. Time to buy a bottle of Motrin and double the dosage for a day or so(unless you are allergic to this stuff). Great for muscle aches!

Last night, I saw a motorcycle rider drop his bike at about 10-15 mph riding parallel to the cable car tracks(here in San Francisco). I told my self that this person had to be a beginner and had to learn the hard way. Wet rubber tires and cold wet steel tracks are not the best for traction...
 
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Lumathix

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Dude that sucks.
Sorry about the bike :(
Glad you're ok though :)

Hmm think i'll go for a ride in a bit :D
 
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JDrake

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Niceee, glad you're alright
What's that you say about staying limp? never heard that
 
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VirginiaDonkey

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you get no sympathy from this donkey!

your bike wasn't running well and you were still stupid enough to wind it up to 85?
I bet you are the kind of rider that scoots between side by side cars on the freeway...or better yet, rides a wheelie on a busy street.
glad youre ok....and even more glad your bike is trashed.
 
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jagec

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Originally posted by: VirginiaDonkey
you get no sympathy from this donkey!

your bike wasn't running well and you were still stupid enough to wind it up to 85?
I bet you are the kind of rider that scoots between side by side cars on the freeway...or better yet, rides a wheelie on a busy street.
glad youre ok....and even more glad your bike is trashed.
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From his perspective he stalled once (possibly just due to a cold engine, if it's anything like my bike), which would be easy to overlook. Remember, it stalled when he was shifting, which is the easiest time to stall a bike...you're applying zero throttle, and suddenly putting a load (and throttle) on the engine. No reason to think it would stall at high RPM, like at 85MPH.
 
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tfcmasta97

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1) why were you riding so fast?

2) was the horseshoe stuck up your ass before you went for a ride, or did you fall on it while rolling down the street?

lol. life experiences are fun.
 
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