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Delta_one
| | Posted on Sunday, September 06, 2009 - 10:28 pm: | 
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good to hear. I know too many people who wont cycle their helmets out of service.
and wow! that is a beautiful helmet!! I would be scared to ride in it too! I love that metal flake. |
Badlionsfan
| | Posted on Sunday, September 06, 2009 - 10:35 pm: |
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Well I just checked my insurance policy online, I couldn't remember what my deductible was. It's $1000, so I don't think I'll be telling Geico about this one and fix it myself in order of importance.
Anyone got a right mirror assembly they wanna part with? |
Ceejay
| | Posted on Sunday, September 06, 2009 - 11:27 pm: |
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Buells do crash well. I gotta a couple of my faults and a couple of "what the hell just hit mes?" Rode on each time.
Good gear is a good thing to have and I found once I started riding on the track I slowed wayy down in the hills of Southeast Ohio.  |
Vampress
| | Posted on Monday, September 07, 2009 - 12:07 am: |
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Nice work with the ATGATT Bads. I absolutely hate seeing people riding without gear. Makes my skin crawl.
Glad there's not too much damage to either of you.
Over here, they are trying to make it law to HAVE to replace your helmet every 3-4 years regardless of condition, due to deterioration and sun erosion. Costly but clever.
Also to ride track days, you must wear 1 piece leathers.
Nice collection Court. |
Ceejay
| | Posted on Monday, September 07, 2009 - 12:12 am: |
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forgot to add-"slowed wayy down in the hills..." means I quite going |
Badlionsfan
| | Posted on Monday, September 07, 2009 - 10:02 am: |
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Racing organizations do that here with the "experation date" on helmets.
Well, for those of you that have never crashed, lemme give ya tip-- don't go to sleep that night!! Yesterday my right pec was sore, after sleeping all night now my whole upper body hurts lol. |
Rocketsprink
| | Posted on Monday, September 07, 2009 - 10:48 am: |
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welcome to the club.
For me= once at Deal's Gap due to oil on the road, and 4 times on the race bike. Ain't fun, but you'll survive. Heal up quick.
(Message edited by rocketsprink on September 07, 2009) |
Badlionsfan
| | Posted on Monday, September 07, 2009 - 01:04 pm: |
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Just cleaned it up a bit and reviewed the damage, got off pretty cheap I think.
Pics and description here--
http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/290 431/494006.html?1252342929 |
Jstfrfun
| | Posted on Monday, September 07, 2009 - 03:02 pm: |
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Most helmet makers say 2 years max, then cycle'em out for fresh one.
I've got a Quantum II that's ready for the retirement home. It hurts 'cause it was a 400+ dollar lid, but I gotta practice what I preach. |
Teach
| | Posted on Monday, September 07, 2009 - 04:41 pm: |
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I am glad you are all right. Give me a call, I might have a part or two for you.
Teach |
Delta_one
| | Posted on Monday, September 07, 2009 - 05:07 pm: |
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this is right off the MSF website
Most helmet manufacturers recommend replacing your helmet every
two to four years. If you notice any signs of damage before then,
replace it sooner.
Why replace your helmet every few years if it doesn't appear
damaged? Its protective qualities may deteriorate with time and
wear. The chin strap may fray or loosen at its attaching points; the
shell could be chipped or damaged. The best reason is that helmets
keep improving. Chances are that the helmet you buy in a couple of
years will be better – stronger, lighter, and more comfortable – than
the one you own now. It might even cost less! |
Badlionsfan
| | Posted on Monday, September 07, 2009 - 05:29 pm: |
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Teach, Are you working tomorrow? Here's what I need.
Right pod cover
traction grips
brake lever
clutch cover puck for latest cover
tail plastic
right passenger peg assembly
I did need a mirror, but Xbswede provided one to me for the cost of shipping. I want publicly thank him for helping out. |
Oldog
| | Posted on Monday, September 07, 2009 - 07:28 pm: |
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OUCH glad you are all right, |
Ochoa0042
| | Posted on Monday, September 07, 2009 - 09:45 pm: |
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hows the front end alignment?
i've crashed my bike once and had the front tire get out of alignment with the steering head.. i''d thought that the forks got bent, but a buddy showed me that it was just that the forks shifted in the tripple tree. we loosened the lower tripple tree's grasp, and twisted it back to place, then retightened |
Badlionsfan
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 08, 2009 - 09:05 am: |
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I'll check that out, but it seemed fine on the ride home from the crash. |
