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Buellin_ri
| | Posted on Saturday, May 13, 2006 - 11:06 am: | 
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And the rain continues...............
I'm headed up to Laconia this year. That is if I don't turn my Firebolt into a boat with this rain. |
Damnut
| | Posted on Saturday, May 13, 2006 - 11:17 am: |
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I do have the manual. I was just wondering what I was in for.
I was cranking some wheelies when I got out of work and got on the highway for my commute home. I wasn't doing anything stupid on the highway and was traveling in the left lane going with traffic. I looked down (rookie mistake) to see how fast traffic was moving and my oil light was on. Needless to say this kept my eyes off the road for a second longer. When I looked up the car in front of me had slammed on the brakes pretty hard. I was really close when I hit the brakes and ended up just missing the car in front of me but flipping over because I hit the brakes so hard..  (another rookie mistake) I tell ya the front brake on this bike works great.
 I would have rearended the car in front of me if I didn't flip over so either way I was screwed.
Moral of the story: 4 broken ribs, shattered collar bone (all on the right side) and 2 broken toes (left side) bruised ego.
Broken toes you ask? I flipped over so hard that when I flew off the bike my toes snapped the end of the shifter right off. I couldn't figure out how I broke me toes until I saw my shifter and it was just a nub. |
Firebolteric_ma
| | Posted on Saturday, May 13, 2006 - 06:04 pm: |
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sounds as if it could have been worse. you lucked out(in a way). the front brake is very good indeed. live and learn right! |
Scott_in_nh
| | Posted on Sunday, May 14, 2006 - 10:53 am: |
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I was cranking some wheelies when I got out of work and got on the highway for my commute home. I wasn't doing anything stupid on the highway and was traveling in the left lane going with traffic.
Are you sure about that??
It's good too hear that you and your bike survived to ride another day, though I'd hate to be around you when you do do something stupid!
Welcome and ride safe. Maybe I will see you at Laconia..... |
Damnut
| | Posted on Sunday, May 14, 2006 - 05:28 pm: |
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I wasn't pulling wheelies on the highway but on a sidestreet BEFORE I got onto the highway. I was explaining the wheelie thing because I believe that was the reason my oil light came on.
I am a pretty safe rider. I don't mess around on the highway, especially during rushhour traffic. I've been riding a streetbike for about 15 years and this was my first accident on a bike. |
Scott_in_nh
| | Posted on Sunday, May 14, 2006 - 08:55 pm: |
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now I got it, thanks for the clarification! |
Gansett
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - 07:29 am: |
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I am heading up to Laconia also,The first Sat. June 10th to Tuesday the 13th. Might have to strap two canoes to the sides of the bike if it doesn't stop raining |
Scott_in_nh
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - 08:54 am: |
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I am heading up to Laconia also,The first Sat. June 10th to Tuesday the 13th. Might have to strap two canoes to the sides of the bike if it doesn't stop raining
Don't forget the paddle tire!! |
Jackbequick
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - 09:35 am: |
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Damnut,
In that kind of traffic do you ride with two fingers or so draped over the brake lever?
For me, that is the secret to not grabbing too much braking too quickly. With your fingers already there you can get some pressure on quickly and gently and then increase it as needed.
I probably wouldn't have the fingers there if I were working on wheelies. But I wouldn't be doing that in traffic either. If I were ever going to work on wheelies at all. I think I've outgrown them. :>
I have not gotten the back end of my M2 up under braking yet and don't really want to.
But I love the amount of braking power I have on the M2, would not want to ride with any less.
Jack |
Damnut
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - 06:31 pm: |
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Hi Jack,
Thanks for the advise.
By the time I looked up I was screwed either way. It was that quick. I looked down to see how fast I was going, noticed the oil light on, thought in my head WTF? looked up and crashed. It was just a combination of bad luck, bad timing and my unfortunate mistake of hitting the brake a little too hard.
I'm just glad and lucky that I'm not talking to this guy --> 
As always I'm headed up to Laconia late Tuesday (6/13) afternoon after work and head home on Sunday (6/18)
I'm staying in Franklin/Tilton. Anyone going to the hillclimb or going on the run to the top of Mt. Washington? |
Buellin_ri
| | Posted on Sunday, May 21, 2006 - 08:36 pm: |
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Went out for a real nice ride today  .
Until I got caught in the monsoon in the afternoon.
Been quit in here anyone been riding? The weather has put a real strangle hold on riding time. |
Firebolteric_ma
| | Posted on Sunday, May 21, 2006 - 10:09 pm: |
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i agree. very quiet, almost dead! has this guy been busy? i rode today but made it home just as the skies opened up. then got a second ride in after the storm. it was very nice to ride again. all this rain gave ma a chance to get the bike cought up on some other projects. will be installing Direct link this week on the bike,(should get ups delivery in the morning) should run much better. Al set me up w/ a map that will work for my setup, can't wait!............we should make plans for a ride soon, i am always up for a good ride and i ride very often. maybe some others will chime in for the ride also, but it seems to always fall through. any suggestions for a ride there zack? maybe a beach ride this weekend? i'm all ears for anything. LETS RIDE! |
Scott_in_nh
| | Posted on Monday, May 22, 2006 - 01:05 pm: |
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I road a couple of hundred miles this weekend, but I stayed within about 20 miles of home. that way I could and did head home as soon as the rain started.
I'm blessed with many good rodes within that distance, so it wasn't a bad thing!
The rain did let me finally install the upgraded primary tensioner, upgraded primary gasket and seal and change the oil though....
there is a picture from Saturday on the coast over in the tube section under "S3 photo contest" |
Bartimus
| | Posted on Monday, May 22, 2006 - 08:21 pm: |
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could you guys PLEASE send all that rain down here to NEW MEXICO????
Hey I'll be up there the week after Laconia, don't wanna get dogged by the crowds. The little woman wants to do the Skankamangus hwy, and I just wanna ride some curves and remember the days when I grew up in NH.
Do you guys have any rides planned the weekend of the 24th?
Bart |
Firebolteric_ma
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 07:45 am: |
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OKAY...who's up for ridding this weekend? ANYTHING going on? just thought i'd throw a post out there to see if anyone is still alive after all the rain.
there is a bear mtn. ride coming up on the 10th if anyone is interested in going out there. i think i may be going on that one. |
Buellin_ri
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 06:19 pm: |
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May have to work this weekend . But I may be able to sneak out for a ride in the afternoon on Sat.
What about this Friday? Anyone going to Sheldons? |
Firebolteric_ma
| | Posted on Friday, May 26, 2006 - 08:39 am: |
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i may be able to go. trying to see if i can get someone to watch my kids for a few hours.(wifey working tonight) and want to get a few hours of ridding in. if i do go i'll give you a call later tonight zack. what time would you be heading up? |
Buellin_ri
| | Posted on Friday, May 26, 2006 - 07:06 pm: |
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Hey eric, may head up to providence instead. If your up to taking a ride down let me know. F the weather. |
Firebolteric_ma
| | Posted on Friday, May 26, 2006 - 09:01 pm: |
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up for a ride on saturday? maybe late afternoon? i'll head down your neck of the woods. i was planning on maybe hitting the beaches or something. i'm sure you know the area a little better than me.i usually end up wondering around till lost.  |
Buellin_ri
| | Posted on Saturday, May 27, 2006 - 11:15 am: |
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Drop me a line if you come down here in the afternoon we can meet up and tear up some local roads.
Anyone else want to ride, or be around today in the afternoon?
(Message edited by buellin_ri on May 27, 2006) |
Buellin_ri
| | Posted on Monday, June 05, 2006 - 07:07 pm: |
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Hellllloooooooo.......................
I hope everyone is out riding their scooters. Thats got to be the reason its soooo quiet in here.
Anyone riding Sat/Sunday? |
Firebolteric_ma
| | Posted on Monday, June 05, 2006 - 08:28 pm: |
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i am heading to laconia for the weekend.(weather permiting) will leave friday or saturday and come back sunday. will just camp somewhere down there. ANYONE WANT TO RIDE UP TOGETHER LET ME KNOW!!!!!i'm sure i will go the next weekend also. if the weather sucks down there (this weekend) i'll just wait for the next weekend to go and will stick around locally.
this forum needs some help and members....IS THERE ANYBODY OUT THERE? (in my best pink floyd voice) |
Light_keeper
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 06, 2006 - 09:21 am: |
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I will be somewhere around there sat and sun this weekend.
"Just a little pin prick there will be no more Ahhhhh aaahhhhhhhhh thou I feel a little sick." |
Buellin_ri
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 07, 2006 - 11:28 am: |
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Going up to Laconia next weekend. This weekend I was just going to bomb around maybe ride out to hourseneck beach.
Eric give me a call this weekend if you don't head up to NH and want to ride. |
Firebolteric_ma
| | Posted on Thursday, June 08, 2006 - 01:57 pm: |
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Buellin_ri i may take you up on the ride this weekend. looks to be a washout up laconia this weekend. . when do you plan on riding out to the beaches? let me know and we can make some plans to get together. post here or call my cell phone. riding w/ the harley guys is getting old/boring.  |
Buellin_ri
| | Posted on Thursday, June 08, 2006 - 07:23 pm: |
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Ride to the beaches on a regular basis. Been hitting them up at night (when its not raining).
I'll keep you in the loop if I ride weather permitting. |
Damnut
| | Posted on Thursday, June 08, 2006 - 09:25 pm: |
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hey Eric & Buellin, PM me up if you guys decide go to horseneck this weekend. I might have my bike by then. It's been a while since I've been there.
It would be nice to ride with some fellow Buellers.
Hopefully the weather doesn't look like this picture from last year
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Firebolteric_ma
| | Posted on Friday, June 09, 2006 - 09:13 am: |
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sunday seems to be looking to be the best day to get some riding in. maybe make some plans for then?
Damnut who did you give your bike to? hopefully they don't keep it hostage. think you will be in? |
Light_keeper
| | Posted on Friday, June 09, 2006 - 01:58 pm: |
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When I was in HS we used to drag race in the parking lot at Horseneck off season. But that was 35+ years ago.
If this weekend is a washout I will get to spend it with the grand kids. They live very near to there.
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Damnut
| | Posted on Friday, June 09, 2006 - 02:16 pm: |
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my bike is at precision. I hope to have it back today or tomorrow, they called me yesterday and said they were working on it.
Even if I don't get it back in time for Sunday I have a few bikes at my disposal so I can still ride. |
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