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07 Jul 2012 11:08 #534477
by les holt
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Hooked up with a friend that I hadn't rode with in almost 20 years. Rode up to Lake Freeman just to get a bite to eat. On the way back hit some twisties, having a blast and pushing it pretty good when I got on the pipe in a right hander at about 60 mph, went from turning to going straight right now, managed to keep it off the pavement, got it up with just enough time to get some braking done before I shot off and embankment into a bean field, rode it out and back to the road, took off like nothing happened. Stopped about 15 miles later and had a beer, and I don't drink! All in all a good ride and now he wants to go with me on my leg of the relay. Got to love it!
I think I'm going to look for an underslung pipe now.
Les
I think I'm going to look for an underslung pipe now.
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07 Jul 2012 11:39 #534480
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Original owner 78 1000 LTD
Mr Turbo Race Kit, MTC 1075 Turbo pistons by PitStop Performance , Falicon Ultra Lite Super Crank, APE everything. Les Holt @ PDM's Billet Goodies . Frame by Chuck Kurzawa @ Logghe Chassis . Deep sump 5qt oil pan. RIP Bill Hahn
Replied by Street Fighter LTD on topic Scary ride
WOW, :woohoo:
Glad your OK.
File that one away as a devine message to be more careful .
OH Ya, Turbos have more ground clearance :evil:
Take Care
Dave
Glad your OK.
File that one away as a devine message to be more careful .
OH Ya, Turbos have more ground clearance :evil:
Take Care
Dave
Original owner 78 1000 LTD
Mr Turbo Race Kit, MTC 1075 Turbo pistons by PitStop Performance , Falicon Ultra Lite Super Crank, APE everything. Les Holt @ PDM's Billet Goodies . Frame by Chuck Kurzawa @ Logghe Chassis . Deep sump 5qt oil pan. RIP Bill Hahn
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07 Jul 2012 11:48 #534483
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Glad thing broke including your spirit.
1978 KZ1000 A2
Thrown Together To Ride Til Winter
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Free Range Custom Art
1982/83 750R/GPZ
1984 Goldwing 1200 Interstate
1982 Yamahopper QT50
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2 79 HD sporty XLH
02 HD FLSTS Heritage
60's HD Hummer
70's Honda 550 Four
70 Yamaha 100
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07 Jul 2012 12:14 #534486
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Been there ! I did a "header stand" one day and found myself off through the ditch, navigating through mail boxes and parked cars, those are up to reflexes and divine intervention for the outcome....truly a nerve shaker...glad you rode it out ok.
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07 Jul 2012 12:35 #534491
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1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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Glad you held on to her and came out of it ok!! Having had a similar hair raising (shedding) experience with my old BSA I am always amazed when I see folks asking "how can I lower my bike by 2 or 3 inches?" Clearly that haven't had "bean field" training. Ed
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07 Jul 2012 12:39 #534493
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1981 KZ550 D1 gpz.
Kz550 valve train warning.
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Nice save! :ohmy:
1981 KZ550 D1 gpz.
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07 Jul 2012 13:29 #534502
by Kawickrice
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I had an Orange Grove training exercise similar to your bean field training. My problem was I drank my beer first. :evil:
73 Kawasaki Z1
07 HD CVO Ultra Classic
82 Suzuki GS 1100
74 Yamaha RD 350 (My two stroke toy)
77 Kawasaki KZ 650B-1 (My putt around bike)
80 Indian Moped (My American Iron)
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75 Suzuki GT550
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07 Jul 2012 21:06 #534562
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Done another 200 plus miles today, no bean fields! but I did hit the pipe again a couple times. I've got to address this! I love cornering this bike but know it isn't the smartest thing to do but it do handle.
Les
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07 Jul 2012 22:15 #534566
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1978 KZ1000 A2
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1984 Goldwing 1200 Interstate
1982 Yamahopper QT50
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2 79 HD sporty XLH
02 HD FLSTS Heritage
60's HD Hummer
70's Honda 550 Four
70 Yamaha 100
and various enduros dirtbikes minibikes...
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half of that was your driveway lmao. glad to see your getting some seat time & staying uptight
1978 KZ1000 A2
Thrown Together To Ride Til Winter
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Free Range Custom Art
1982/83 750R/GPZ
1984 Goldwing 1200 Interstate
1982 Yamahopper QT50
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2 79 HD sporty XLH
02 HD FLSTS Heritage
60's HD Hummer
70's Honda 550 Four
70 Yamaha 100
and various enduros dirtbikes minibikes...
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09 Jul 2012 16:20 #534862
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skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!
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business picks up quick when hard parts start touching down :ohmy: !
glad you just got a scraped pipe and a wild story outta the deal. :whistle: .
leon
glad you just got a scraped pipe and a wild story outta the deal. :whistle: .
leon
skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!
billybiltit.blogspot.com/
www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work
kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
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09 Jul 2012 17:08 #534871
by trianglelaguna
1976 KZ900
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glad your able to chuckle about it...we dont bounce like we used to...i'm told
glad your able to chuckle about it...we dont bounce like we used to...i'm told
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09 Jul 2012 17:10 #534873
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Michael
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So, how's your underwear? :laugh:
Michael
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