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`Nemesis posted:Actually thinking that the MSF ARC will be on my agenda for spring... has anyone taken that class? Is it good?
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For me, the ARC was more like BRC 1.5. You never get above 15mph or leave the parking lot. A few tips on swerving but all the drills are pretty lame. I won't say it's not worth taking but it didn't meet my expectations.
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Aug 11, 2013 04:15
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Some loose gravel decided to gently caress me over.       As for the damage to myself. Nothing major, some scratches, bruises and cuts. My left thumb is the only part that could be broken, it's in a splint for a week and I've got an appointment to go back once the swelling has gone down. I gotta be honest, I'm kind of hoping I can get the bike written off. With GAP, I'll get virtually all of the original value back which I'll spend on doing my DAS and getting a second-hand 600/650.
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Aug 13, 2013 13:23
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Oh mate, gutted  Good plan on DAS, though. I feel far safer on my Bandit 650 than I ever did tooling around on 125s in my younger days. And although more difficult to get to grips with at lower speeds, once you're there, it's effortless whether you're doing 5 mph or 95. And it ain't too bad for the few seconds in between  I actually miss my DAS lessons, going to hit up my instructor for some advanced lessons soon I think.Hope you heal up soon.
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Aug 13, 2013 22:09
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Motsew posted:Some loose gravel decided to gently caress me over. Just rip the fairings off, stick on a round headlight, put on a new exhaust and a cafe style rear cowl and seat and rock that thing.
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Aug 14, 2013 05:35
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Motsew posted:Some loose gravel decided to gently caress me over. Meant in the least dickish way possible, and hoping that you'll learn from the experience: Gravel didn't gently caress you over. You hosed yourself over when you didn't know how to deal with gravel. I could be wrong since you didn't go into details, but new bike, L plates, new rider....all signs point to you. Gravel is an issue, sure, but it doesn't cause instant crashes. You didn't come off too bad here, splinted thumb and busted bike. If you want to become a better rider you should look at the mistakes you made going into the crash, even if some aspects of the crash were out of your control.
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Aug 14, 2013 05:39
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So, I had an off yesterday. I was leaving the parking lot at work, and as best I can remember, I clipped the curb at the end of the driveway, lost control, and high-sided. Woke up being loaded into the ambulance, everything before that is somewhat fuzzy. Chalk it up to pilot error due to fatigue (was working late + not much sleep, it's performance-review time). My gear did its job, was wearing a scorpion EXO700 helmet (obviously toast), AGV jacket, Gaerne boots, Cortech gloves and a pair of kevlar-lined jeans and got out of it with a concussion, sore knees, a fat lip, and a cut on my chin where it hit the chinbar. Got out of the hospital the same night. My bike (2006 EX250) isn't in quite as good shape, it looks like the front fairing is done and I'll need new turn signals + a new windshield too, and that's just the obvious damage. I'd post pictures, but I don't have a decent camera (and I'm at work).
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sectoidman posted:So, I had an off yesterday. How fast were you going? Glad you're alright, sounds like it could have been a bad one.
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Aug 15, 2013 17:41
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Covert Ops Wizard posted:How fast were you going? Glad you're alright, sounds like it could have been a bad one. I honestly don't remember, but based on the scrapes on the ground and on my helmet + the rest of my gear, I'm guessing probably about 15-20mph.
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Aug 15, 2013 19:02
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sectoidman posted:So, I had an off yesterday. Given you don't remember anything, how do you feel about getting back on a bike? How long did they keep you in the hospital and where do you live? Did you have "in case of emergency" info anywhere on your bike/helmet?
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Aug 21, 2013 02:57
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Stugazi posted:Given you don't remember anything, how do you feel about getting back on a bike? I'm already planning on fixing up the damage to the 250 (as it turns out, mostly cosmetic - the upper front fairing and windscreen are trashed, and the forks + handlebars are tweaked, but other then that the bike seems fine) and want to continue riding; I'll probably wait a few weeks until all my replacement gear + parts for the bike arrive and I'm fully recovered. Mostly, I'm sad that I'm missing out on the awesome weather we've been having (Portland, OR). I actually got out of the hospital within two hours; they gave me a CT scan (no obvious damage), a tetanus shot, and some aspirin, and told me to take it easy for a few days. My neck and throat are a bit sore, so I think I've also got a bit of whiplash, but for the most part, I'm back to normal. What bothers me the most is that I still can't remember the accident, and it seems like I must have made a pretty dumb mistake (that I'd like to avoid repeating). quote:Did you have "in case of emergency" info anywhere on your bike/helmet? I actually carry most of that stuff (medical + auto insurance cards and contact info) in my wallet.
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Aug 21, 2013 06:56
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Stugazi posted:Did you have "in case of emergency" info anywhere on your bike/helmet? If so, isn't it kind of stupid to have the ICE/medical card inside the helmet?
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Aug 25, 2013 23:04
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Collateral Damage posted:I thought about this a few days ago.. Isn't one of the first rules of emergency response to motorcycle accidents to never remove the rider's helmet? I think they can remove your helmet once you're stabilized. That's when they'll really care about your ICE card anyway. I like the Teiz suits with the emergency information pouch on the shoulder.
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Aug 25, 2013 23:12
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Yeah, I very much doubt they are going to be worried about who to call until they have you stabilized and on the way to the hospital. Eventually they will remove the helmet and it's as good a place as any to keep your ICE info. I have mine on a card in my wallet. I used to keep it in my phone until I realized that the passcode may prevent them from you know, getting to them 
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Aug 26, 2013 00:53
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I was taught (EMT) to remove the helmet if you need to, for a compromised airway or something. But, if they're breathing and the face and cranium are most likely intact, then you leave the helmet on, because it is a fantastic way to stabilize the head to a board. Most helmets even lift the head enough to make it super easy to maintain a clear airway. Once you're in the hospital I don't know.
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Aug 26, 2013 01:03
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I assume this is old news for some people but I just learned about it recently. There's a device made for use by EMTs at tracks that forces a helmet off from inside the helmet using compressed air. Just an airbag you slip in the helmet and leave a little tube hanging out for the medics to hook the air up to. No need to move necks around. It's required at LRRS events at NHMS apparently. Brilliant idea. Course it only works with track EMTs.
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Aug 26, 2013 03:44
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That's brilliant.
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Aug 26, 2013 18:57
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Collateral Damage posted:I thought about this a few days ago.. Isn't one of the first rules of emergency response to motorcycle accidents to never remove the rider's helmet? My MSF instructor gave me a "DO NOT REMOVE HELMET FROM RIDER" sticker with my certificate. It's pretty small and I'm not sure if anyone would read it, but it can't hurt.
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Aug 26, 2013 19:19
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I'm a ski patroller where every year we get told to either remove or not remove helmets depending on the current whims of our docs. Odds are good if you are careful removing a helmet you won't do any further damage. Remember if they aren't breathing or don't have a good airway you gotta get that helmet off.
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Aug 26, 2013 22:22
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n8r posted:I'm a ski patroller where every year we get told to either remove or not remove helmets depending on the current whims of our docs. Odds are good if you are careful removing a helmet you won't do any further damage. Remember if they aren't breathing or don't have a good airway you gotta get that helmet off. Sooner or later the helmet will have to be removed. That's the only way to carry out primary and secondary survey of the victim. The correct technique for helmet removal requires two competent persons using this method: http://www.facs.org/trauma/publications/helmet.pdf
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Aug 27, 2013 10:14
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I wonder if eventually the airbag helmet removal thing will be in all helmets. That would make it a poo poo load easier if they just have to hook their pump to it and have it off in a few seconds. Doubt it would add much cost to the helmet once they become commonplace.
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Aug 27, 2013 18:13
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I don't see how the airbag doesn't apply pressure to the head while it's removing it, and wouldn't that just make the helmet harder to remove? e: I see, it goes on the top of the head, was wondering how something along the side or back would work. Problem solved.
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Aug 27, 2013 18:15
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A lot of race helmets already have the tab that you pull and the helmet comes apart. That seems a lot simpler than the airbag setup. Not like you're gonna be re-using the helmet anyway.
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Aug 27, 2013 18:33
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Here's what I want: http://www.gizmag.com/voztek-rear-entry-helmet/19637/ http://voztec.com/helmets/road/snakewind/
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I kind of want that too. No more taking off specs to go into a helmet. No idea how I'd wire my Sena into it though. Maybe up and over my head.
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Day Man posted:Here's what I want: I think you just go to a gay bar for a rear-entry helmet. Dunno if you'll get the Polish gentleman specifically to do it, though.
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So today I crashed the bike again. But some information first... I had to be in Boston by around 7AM and that is a 1hr and 30 minute trip for me, so I wanted to leave by 5 AM to give me some leave way just in case Boston traffic got worse. For some stupid reason I woke up at 330 in the moring, ate, dressed up and drove to Boston. I start heading back by 1PM and decided to get out of the interstate and into a highway. Instead of taking it easy I was driving rather recklesly, I din't apply enough brakes and I was fixated on the center island. See Figure 1:  With a jump that killed the rest of my forward momentum I landed in the center of the grassy island. The landing was rough as gently caress and I proceeded to drop the bike on its right side.  No mechanical damage to the bike and I was OK. I am really REALLY motherfucking happy I didn't T-bone an upcoming car. But overall the entire experience was loving embarrassing 
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ElMaligno posted:So today I crashed the bike again. But some information first... Ghost of Mootmoot? I'm glad you and the bike are mostly okay. What happened to the seat?
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Sep 4, 2013 02:38
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Glad you're alright!
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Safety Dance posted:Ghost of Mootmoot? Oh I have a cellphone charger under the seat and I needed the cellphone.
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ElMaligno posted:So today I crashed the bike again. But some information first... That sucks, at least you and the bike are OK and now you laugh about loving up 
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Good to hear that it was just your ego hurt, also it's leeway
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Safety Dance posted:Ghost of Mootmoot? I was going to say "He crashed so hard his seat disappeared! Wonder where it went?"
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Sorry about your moot. Glad it wasn't too bad.
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Went riding on a disused mx track yesterday on a whim, without proper mx boots and paid for it. Dropped the bike on my foot in a turn. Damage is a nasty sprain, I can't walk without crutches though I'm thinking it should heal pretty quick. Thankfully I was able to right my bike and get home. The DRZ, of course, is fine. The fun part of this is I only own motorcycles right now, and have to commute about 25 miles to get to work. It is the right foot though, so as soon as I can put a little weight on it...
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Sep 5, 2013 23:47
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Right foot is rear brake, you're good to go!
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Figure out how to walk with a cane, and how to strap a cane to your bike. I did that for a few months after my broken leg mostly healed.
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Z3n posted:Right foot is rear brake, you're good to go! But how will he stop the bike without flipping over?
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Man, that's gonna wreck the weekly twister evenings. I'm sorry.
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KARMA! posted:Man, that's gonna wreck the weekly twister evenings. I work at a rock climbing gym, and part of my duties involves putting up/replacing the routes and maintaining the walls. My manager has said she's going to punch me in the head the next time she sees me.
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