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The one where the redneck climbs on the moving transport truck and lets the tarp fly causing his buddy to go flying off the road? Well, i kinda did the same thing, minus the rednecks and the tarp. Yes, i took a flying leap off a curve on my Rocket Saturday evening! Nothing to blame but shear lack of concentration...i just zoned out and woke up just in time to realize it's too late. I'm already in the oncomming lane heading for the edge at about 65 mph. I slam on the brakes, but the outside edge of the curve is covered in gravel. Off the road i go, down a embankment for appox. 100 feet, headed straight for a tree line. I couldn't tell you what my hands and feet were doing to keep control of the bike. With five feet to go before i smack the treeline, the front tire digs in and on our side we go sliding to a quick grassy stop. Damage was minimal, a bent shifter and a broken shifter link. Left headlight bent out of shape, Fender lip cover broken off. The radiator got knocked around a little, but no leaks, and it just pushed back into place. My fullface helment got gouged pretty good on it's top and left side. And i suffered only a twisted left ankle. I manged to get the Rocket up and she fired right up. Rode her up the embankment and made it home. How high was this embankment you ask? When you stand at the bottom of it, you can barely see the tops of cars go by! My pride is hurt only because i caused damage to what i consider a soulmate in the world of motorcycles. But we will get through this together!
By the way... The word "Sweeetttt!" ain't what came out of my mouth on the way down! :razz:
[ This message was edited by: bigern2300 on 2006-05-23 16:54 ]
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