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Took a little ride yesterday
wiplash
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I took my little Duel Sport out into the Desert for some exploring and on the way back, a Big Rig passed me coming from the opposite direction. That's when I found out my chin strap wasn't as tight as it should have been.
The gust of wind blew my Helmet backwards to where I could just barely see! And of course I had a tailgater behind me making things a little more hectic.
I pulled over, re-adjusted my bucket and continued on.
As I was just coming into town, there were two trucks in front of me, one in each lane. That's when something wet hit me in the face!
I thought it was water at first but when I got to the light and stopped, I pulled off my Sunglasses and saw that one of the two trucks launched a mouthful of "Dip" out of their window and right into my Face! [:(!]
I think it was the one that pulled into Nellis AFB. so not much I could do about it!
The gust of wind blew my Helmet backwards to where I could just barely see! And of course I had a tailgater behind me making things a little more hectic.
I pulled over, re-adjusted my bucket and continued on.
As I was just coming into town, there were two trucks in front of me, one in each lane. That's when something wet hit me in the face!
I thought it was water at first but when I got to the light and stopped, I pulled off my Sunglasses and saw that one of the two trucks launched a mouthful of "Dip" out of their window and right into my Face! [:(!]
I think it was the one that pulled into Nellis AFB. so not much I could do about it!
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Went for a ride through Big Sky and down the free side of Yellowstone Park. Going through some construction a rock hauler going the other way hit me in the forehead with a gooner that almost took me off the bike. Normal uncontrollable reaction, my hands came off the bars and grabbed my head and face, bike began veering off the road, I got back ahold of it before I crashed. Got stopped on the side of the road with blood running down my face, you think those damn tourists behind me who saw it happen would stop to see if I was OK? [:(!]
Before i sold my popcorn fart KLR,i would duck behind the windscreen passing any big vehicle no matter the direction.
They get blown around like a new John in Reno anyway.
The kawa has an aftermarket fender lowering kit just to lessen the blow.
Be careful and keep the rubberside down.
After my big wreck, I gave my KLR-650 to my Kid thinking I was done riding. The bike I have now is a little KL-250 Super Sherpa.
I bought it just to see if my foot and ankle would hold up and they did, so its time to go bigger now.
But talk about getting blown around! Anything over 35 MPH side winds blows me off the road!
When I got where I was going,about 1/3 of the bird was still stuck to the brake fluid reservoir,that's how I knew it was a Quail.
I walked inside my friends house and everyone thought i'd ax-murdered someone...[8D]
That was b/4 they repealed the helmet law in Florida..
Never been hit with spit or other liquids from a vehicle but have been nailed by bird poop and bugs that explode into a tiny ball of gooey snot when they hit. Rock haulers out here don't have to use tarps so passing a dump truck out here can be quite painful.
Went for a ride through Big Sky and down the free side of Yellowstone Park. Going through some construction a rock hauler going the other way hit me in the forehead with a gooner that almost took me off the bike. Normal uncontrollable reaction, my hands came off the bars and grabbed my head and face, bike began veering off the road, I got back ahold of it before I crashed. Got stopped on the side of the road with blood running down my face, you think those damn tourists behind me who saw it happen would stop to see if I was OK? [:(!]
You just reminded me of the time when I got nailed by Pigeon Crap [xx(] Luckily my face shield was down, but it covered the whole left side of the shield!
I found a long time ago that when you come up on a gravel truck, you hang back a ways until they come up on a smooth part in the road...and punch it past them!
That gravel plays Hell on your knuckles and fingers!
Never been hit with spit or other liquids from a vehicle but have been nailed by bird poop and bugs that explode into a tiny ball of gooey snot when they hit. Rock haulers out here don't have to use tarps so passing a dump truck out here can be quite painful.
Went for a ride through Big Sky and down the free side of Yellowstone Park. Going through some construction a rock hauler going the other way hit me in the forehead with a gooner that almost took me off the bike. Normal uncontrollable reaction, my hands came off the bars and grabbed my head and face, bike began veering off the road, I got back ahold of it before I crashed. Got stopped on the side of the road with blood running down my face, you think those damn tourists behind me who saw it happen would stop to see if I was OK? [:(!]
You know, you can wear a full face helmet and you wouldnt have these troubles....ohh, I almost forgot, you are a Harley guy....all looks, no brains....nevermind..[:D]
quote:Originally posted by Big Sky Redneck
Never been hit with spit or other liquids from a vehicle but have been nailed by bird poop and bugs that explode into a tiny ball of gooey snot when they hit. Rock haulers out here don't have to use tarps so passing a dump truck out here can be quite painful.
Went for a ride through Big Sky and down the free side of Yellowstone Park. Going through some construction a rock hauler going the other way hit me in the forehead with a gooner that almost took me off the bike. Normal uncontrollable reaction, my hands came off the bars and grabbed my head and face, bike began veering off the road, I got back ahold of it before I crashed. Got stopped on the side of the road with blood running down my face, you think those damn tourists behind me who saw it happen would stop to see if I was OK? [:(!]
You know, you can wear a full face helmet and you wouldnt have these troubles....ohh, I almost forgot, you are a Harley guy....all looks, no brains....nevermind..[:D]
Beats looking like a NERD!! [:D][8D]
quote:Originally posted by the middle
quote:Originally posted by Big Sky Redneck
Never been hit with spit or other liquids from a vehicle but have been nailed by bird poop and bugs that explode into a tiny ball of gooey snot when they hit. Rock haulers out here don't have to use tarps so passing a dump truck out here can be quite painful.
Went for a ride through Big Sky and down the free side of Yellowstone Park. Going through some construction a rock hauler going the other way hit me in the forehead with a gooner that almost took me off the bike. Normal uncontrollable reaction, my hands came off the bars and grabbed my head and face, bike began veering off the road, I got back ahold of it before I crashed. Got stopped on the side of the road with blood running down my face, you think those damn tourists behind me who saw it happen would stop to see if I was OK? [:(!]
You know, you can wear a full face helmet and you wouldnt have these troubles....ohh, I almost forgot, you are a Harley guy....all looks, no brains....nevermind..[:D]
Beats looking like a NERD!! [:D][8D]
My Nerd Helmet!
I have a full face that lifts up.
When you need a sun visor it is awesome
besides a one button lift for the gas stations
or showing some girl your handlebars.[:D][;)]
I have a picture of my brothers face after AirLife flew him in.
No full face helmet and I found his chin strap stuck in the rear fender of his Harley that teebagged him.
full face might save your mug
That one sure saved my face! The rest of the Helmet looks the same as the front!
But to slide in sideways, completely used up, screaming,
WHAT A bleenIN RIDE!
Why tiptoe through life
Only to arrive safely at death?
WHEN I DIE, MAY I BE SURROUNDED BY SCATTERED CHROME AND BURNING GASOLINE!!!! [:D][:D][:D]
I always got a charge out of those who wore full leathers, gloves, boots and a helmet when going on a trip.
BUT.............
When just cruising around town, thought nothing of wearing a thin T shirt, shorts and flip flops.
[:D][:D][:(]
I get a charge out of the yuppie bikers that wear full blown gear, head to toe covered up. Harley yuppies in full on black leather and helmets, euro bikers in full on neon colored matching crash suits, Goldwingers wearing the latest greatest techy stuff with all the fancy electronic gadgets, rice rockets with full on race gear all riding in 90 degree heat then when they stop they all wear their gear into the bar or restaurant like they want everyone to see they are bikers. Then those of us who ride with t-shirts and no helmet are looked down upon or given the "speech" about safety, FU.
I always thought riding was about freedom, enjoying the ride, having fun and enjoying the breeze. I cannot enjoy a ride when dressed like an astronaut, how in the hell can you be comfortable with all that crap on? That's not enjoying the ride! That's going from point A to point B all the while dressed up in a super paranoid state thinking you are going to die a miserable ugly death around every corner, I can't ride like that. If I was that scared of riding a bike that I had to dress up like that I would just quit riding and drive my pickup!!
And for the record, I do own safety gear. I have a halfshell helmet for when I'm in a state that forces helmet wear. I have a full face for when the temps are below freezing (I'm not stupid) plus I carry leather coat and chaps in my saddle bags for getting caught in the rain, I also have a novelty half shell German style helmet in the bags for wearing in the rain.
That's just me, old school biker.
How I ride.