Where the f*ck is the bike? - Page 9

FlyingDutchman · 03-05-2013, 03:47 PM

Good to hear you came out of this far better than could be expected after watching you lose control.

I agree..not covering the levers in technical sections is unwise.

I rode a Suzuki back in the 80s...probably the same suspension as yours. A KTM would have handled that drop no problem:)

barko1 · 03-05-2013, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KMC1

It's only a flesh wound! 'Tis not! You just rode off a cliff!

Just saw spamalot! Go back and fight like a man!

Lonestar2112 · 03-05-2013, 03:56 PM

Joe, you are a tough sum bitch. Fall off a cliff on the bike and only get bruises. I could not image riding with bruised ribs.

Glad you made it through OK.

KiloBravo · 03-05-2013, 04:27 PM

Things can get out of control very quickly, glad you were not seriously injured.
Nice bunch of people and professionals who stepped up.

InTheMuck · 03-05-2013, 04:32 PM

First and foremost, glad you are ok!

Like others, I literally gasped when you started going over

and winced when you landed

. I also chuckled at your comments

and admired the scenery

Here's to better rides (at least the endings) in your future!

P.S. If you have a chance to comment on the gear you were wearing, that would be swell. Thanks!

Boon Booni · 03-05-2013, 05:26 PM

So....

... Did you ever figure out what was wrong with the bike? I mean besides having been dropped off two 12 foot cliffs?

rv6john · 03-05-2013, 06:43 PM

Thanks for sharing your story. It gave me food for thought.

MJS · 03-05-2013, 07:46 PM

Glad to hear your OK. I know how the rib thing is (if I remember right, I think you were on that trip).

Best from both of us,

Mark + Luanna

Andrew · 03-05-2013, 08:15 PM

Joe, I'm really glad you were able to walk away from that.

The video about made me crap my pants, but luck was with you that day - landing in the sand, minimal injuries, competent riding partner, and help reasonably close at hand. And I completely understand the decision to abandon the TAT - it was the right call.

GillaFunk · 03-05-2013, 08:40 PM

joe.....you Panay ass bastard

12' cliff my ass. That was no more than 12". Man the fook up and quit dramatizing a little scuff.

On a serious note. Joe, I am VERY happy to hear you are OK. Sorry to hear your ride turned out so adventurous. you clearly just had a snap of bad luck, followed by a leap of luck as the bike tumbled down.

Hope all goes well.

PeterW · 03-05-2013, 08:54 PM

I'm kinda thinking that 'layin her down' was actually the only possible way out of that one.

Even then you'd have had to have reacted damned fast.

Certainly impressive and congrats on coming out of that one so well.

Pete

nickgindy · 03-05-2013, 09:36 PM

Great story. Thanks for sharing.

MasterMarine · 03-05-2013, 09:43 PM

Wow. That video really drives home how we need to be prepared for anything on these adventures.

Great advice on keeping the Spot on you rather than the bike.

I noticed your Neduro mirrors lived thru the crash too. A real testament to them! I am going to have to buy a couple of those.

I hope you are feeling better and hope to see more ride reports from you in the future!

longtallsally · 03-05-2013, 09:59 PM

You scared the shit out of me on that one Joe. Once I saw the step, I saw the crash coming a mile away. I knew you were out when you flopped over on your side right after.

Dude, I'm just glad you're OK. msbianca sends her warmest regards as well.

AngryScot · 03-05-2013, 10:10 PM

Glad you are still with us wow!

03-05-2013, 03:47 PM	#121
FlyingDutchman Studly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Looking for Traction Oddometer: 644	Been a while since I've been this amazed! Good to hear you came out of this far better than could be expected after watching you lose control. I agree..not covering the levers in technical sections is unwise. I rode a Suzuki back in the 80s...probably the same suspension as yours. A KTM would have handled that drop no problem:) __________________ Twist your own throttle FlyingDutchman screwed with this post 04-11-2013 at 08:06 AM

03-05-2013, 03:56 PM	#123
Lonestar2112 Crash test dummy Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Ventura County CA Oddometer: 5,200	Joe, you are a tough sum bitch. Fall off a cliff on the bike and only get bruises. I could not image riding with bruised ribs. Glad you made it through OK. __________________ Where am I? "I love the wild spaces above the border, takes some work to get here, ain’t a Starbucks run." jdrocks F*CK Cancer

03-05-2013, 04:32 PM	#125
InTheMuck So it goes... Joined: May 2012 Location: Amongst the has beens & the addicts (Verona, WI) Oddometer: 151	Amazing First and foremost, glad you are ok! Like others, I literally gasped when you started going over and winced when you landed . I also chuckled at your comments and admired the scenery Here's to better rides (at least the endings) in your future! P.S. If you have a chance to comment on the gear you were wearing, that would be swell. Thanks! __________________ “I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list." 2010 BMW F800GS

03-05-2013, 05:26 PM	#126
Boon Booni Red Clay Halo Joined: Aug 2003 Location: Richmond, Va Oddometer: 11,177	So.... ... Did you ever figure out what was wrong with the bike? I mean besides having been dropped off two 12 foot cliffs? __________________ Maybe Old's Cool is a bunch of dirty old men who swear because , let's face it, old bikes run on blasphemy as much as they do gasoline and oil. --Jinx You can be Han Solo, and I can be another Han Solo...

03-05-2013, 07:46 PM	#128
MJS Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Ventura, CA Oddometer: 1,492	Glad to hear your OK. I know how the rib thing is (if I remember right, I think you were on that trip). Best from both of us, Mark + Luanna __________________ "You can follow me, but it's gonna hurt"

03-05-2013, 04:27 PM	#124
KiloBravo Armchair Adventurer Joined: Feb 2011 Location: 3427' N, 8655'W Redneckistan Oddometer: 193	Things can get out of control very quickly, glad you were not seriously injured. Nice bunch of people and professionals who stepped up.

03-05-2013, 06:43 PM	#127
rv6john n00b Joined: Oct 2011 Oddometer: 1	Thanks for sharing your story. It gave me food for thought.

03-05-2013, 08:15 PM	#129
Andrew Optimus Primer Joined: Sep 2001 Location: Eastbania Oddometer: 13,934	Joe, I'm really glad you were able to walk away from that. The video about made me crap my pants, but luck was with you that day - landing in the sand, minimal injuries, competent riding partner, and help reasonably close at hand. And I completely understand the decision to abandon the TAT - it was the right call. __________________ Splitting lanes, and splitting hairs.

03-05-2013, 08:40 PM	#130
GillaFunk I use profanities Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Penngrove, California (Sonoma County) Oddometer: 3,914	joe.....you Panay ass bastard 12' cliff my ass. That was no more than 12". Man the fook up and quit dramatizing a little scuff. On a serious note. Joe, I am VERY happy to hear you are OK. Sorry to hear your ride turned out so adventurous. you clearly just had a snap of bad luck, followed by a leap of luck as the bike tumbled down. Hope all goes well. __________________ "America is not at war. The Marine Corps is at war; America is at the mall." EVERYTHING I need to know I learned from Porn GillaFunk annual Sierra Fall Colors Ride

03-05-2013, 08:54 PM	#131
PeterW Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Gold Coast Oddometer: 1,976	I'm kinda thinking that 'layin her down' was actually the only possible way out of that one. Even then you'd have had to have reacted damned fast. Certainly impressive and congrats on coming out of that one so well. Pete

03-05-2013, 09:36 PM	#132
nickgindy Doing it Wrong Joined: Jun 2011 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Oddometer: 1,277	Great story. Thanks for sharing. __________________ 2003 Sv650s; 2012 BMW F650GS; 1999 Suzuki Dr 350se Leave the busy interstates and highways for the cagers. My Youtube Channel

03-05-2013, 09:43 PM	#133
MasterMarine Studly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Now serving just Snohomish County Oddometer: 808	Wow. That video really drives home how we need to be prepared for anything on these adventures. Great advice on keeping the Spot on you rather than the bike. I noticed your Neduro mirrors lived thru the crash too. A real testament to them! I am going to have to buy a couple of those. I hope you are feeling better and hope to see more ride reports from you in the future! __________________ MasterMarine 2013 KTM 500 EXC Exploring Amazing Northern Nevada and SE Oregon 2011 Returning to the desert – Nevada and Oregon 2012

03-05-2013, 09:59 PM	#134
longtallsally Yeah I'm a chick Joined: Apr 2006 Location: BACK IN THE STATES!!! Oddometer: 3,449	You scared the shit out of me on that one Joe. Once I saw the step, I saw the crash coming a mile away. I knew you were out when you flopped over on your side right after. Dude, I'm just glad you're OK. msbianca sends her warmest regards as well. __________________ [quote=Insert witty comment here]

03-05-2013, 10:10 PM	#135
AngryScot WeeBeastie Joined: Aug 2006 Location: ☼ Ca ☼ Oddometer: 18,211	Glad you are still with us wow! __________________ ⊕R1200GS⊕ ⊕Zuma 125⊕ Save $5 on Smugmug "so9RUAXlMm0bE"

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