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I haven't posted my 'recent' crash since I didn't get the non-proof pictures of it until a few days ago. This happened on the famous US129 which was one of my home roads for about 3 months. Yes, knee dragging on the street is dumb, etc etc. I learned my lesson and will certainly be toning back on the street once I get a new bike.                End result: Really mangled bike, road rash the size of a eraser on my left middle finger, brusing on my shin and elbow, and thats it. Wear your gear kids, and dont be a dumb ham infront of the camera. Edit: Pictures are still uploading to my gallery apparently.... be patient for the rest of them.
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Tsaven Nava posted:Jesus loving chirst, that looks BRUTAL. Which corner was that? Right by pig pen corner (I think thats the name). Its the long right hander going up and down a blind hill. Aftermath:  Amazingly the only thing that really needed replacement was: *Subframe *Handlebars (not entire clipon, go Woodcraft) *Rear wheel *Exhaust can Fiberglass wasn't too bad, it was glassed & bondoed and repainted already. I had spares for everything except for the exhaust can. It was a full system, so its uber $$  Bike is for sale though. PM me if interested 
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Aug 11, 2009 23:07
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Silver posted:Pix of what you hung off the tree of shame! I actually didn't hang anything on the tree....something bigger will be hung in the Tallassee store. The 3rd picture will be blown up to a 16x24 with the rest of the crash pictures surrounding it and will be hung up in the store The front tucked because: A) I was being a HAM for the camera B) Going waaaaaayyyyy too fast for the streets like a tard C) Didn't get my rear end off the seat far enough and tucked the front
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Aug 11, 2009 23:46
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Z3n posted:If you had 10$ for every time some squid thought you were totally going so fast, you'd have a new bike overnight. I know, that picture is so misleading until you notice the huge black marks coming off of the front and rear tire Oh well. I think I'm going to try some motard action again for the street, and track out an SV for trackwhoring duties.
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Aug 12, 2009 01:42
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Silver posted:I killed a squirrel on Sunday, little fucker just kept doing a zip-zap back and forth in the street. I'm not changing my line for something that small and he zipped when he should have zapped and I felt the thunk of running him over. Friend behind me said I shot him up and spun him pretty good. I had a former riding buddy of mine hit a possum at night infront of me on his 1098s. I never thought a possum could fly that high and spin that fast. I was lucky I didn't hit him either....
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Sep 26, 2009 01:55
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Methusulah posted:I have the worst luck. 2 weeks after my last little accident, I had a pretty major one. I hit a deer going about 60mph around 10pm Wednesday night. God drat thing jumped right in front of me. I shouldn't have been going down that road on such a dark night (Rt 61 northbound just outside of Hannibal, MO) But oh well. I saw it in time to try and apply the brakes, but there just wasn't enough room to slow down or react past that. Check with your insurance company. I was able to claim my helmet, gloves and part of my suit with one of my crashes.
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Oct 2, 2009 22:33
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T-Square posted:I think I'm going to have to disagree and say this isn't the best bike for a new rider. Yes, smaller displacement is better for a new rider, and a lighter bike is also better, but this thing is very light and makes for a sort-of rediculous ride. Just sayin' +1 After riding a DRZ for 6,000 hooligan miles, it in no way should be suggested to a new rider. Yes, it is lighter, but the power to weight ratio can easily make you wheelie the bike and do unpredictable things. DRZ should only be suggested for riders that have experience and know how to be a hooligan without seriously injuring themselves.
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