What if it Snows?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Dave_in_AZ, Mar 19, 2018.

  1. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    Wind is howwwwwwwwwwling in Kingman.
     
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    I resemble that remark.... or at least will once I shine up my beast.

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    No they are. The highest clocked speed on that according to GPS anyway was 217, but that could be inaccurate. Speedo only goes to 189 (why a digital speedo only goes that high idk, but im too lazy to mod that.) Its had its ECM flash and a few other tweeks to get it up there.

    But having 200+ HP at the wrist is a recipe for trouble. I try my very best, but sometimes like a dog chasing a car, its hard to not hit it. (Thankfully NV is a big vaccous state with miles to see in front of you :rolleyes:........)

    But of course Ive done more than a few things id not admit too.

    But your right of course, you dont think about tickets in that moment. Even when going down LVB for instance ....................

    I dont have a 4 wheeled vehicle. Ive accepted the odds will probably catch up to me. So far ive went a decade without a serious accident. And still zero tickets by sheer stupid luck.

    Was the one case of the idiot side swiping me on the ninja650r, but i i stayed upright, he didnt get over, and then he tried to run from a sports bike,,,, needless to say he ended up paying for a new turn signal and (whatever the tail plastic is called)
     
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    I've not long ago bid Farewell to my Street Triple, yz250 and GasGas ec300.....

    My garage is empty and i am lost :(
     
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    Dave, we have to name that truck "The OtterBox"
     
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    MAXIMUM ENFORCEMENT starting in the communist state tomorrow through the weekend on trucks.

    YAY.

    Also SUPER BLITZ on 40.

    DPS every 20 miles coast to coast on 40 for Motor Carrier Enforcement.

    YAY.
     
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    My last bike was a '96 FLSTC that was chopped, that I had some ridiculous amount of money into.

    Them things is too dangerous.
     
  8. Dave_in_AZ

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    Probably gonna put Truck 4 on the fleet when I get home.

    Got the "special clearance" required from corporate since it doesn't have a driver.

    Might explore what it will cost to have Casper overhauled at Cummins or one of those Cummins swaps that has like the 250K warranty.

    Wrench says not to part with this engine, so we'll see.
     
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    Now that you mention it, worst spill i had was on a Dyna09. Hit the gravel, scratched the crap out of the right side. Got up with a nice limp.

    (Though im thinking more dangerous for the wallet.) "I swear im just gonna get some new bars, and , and , and........."
     
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    I got hit almost head on by a drunk driver on my 550 getting ready to go back to base.

    Happened on Miramar Way.

    Total impact was about 70.

    Oh it F hurt man. When I hit the pavement finally. It f hurt lol.