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    Re: RIP FZ6R

    So what's the full story? Did you target fixate on a full size cut out of Patrick Swayze?
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    Re: RIP FZ6R

    Quote Originally Posted by willb003 View Post
    I dont get what you people mean by "get it out of the way." I hope you all realize you can wreck more than once.
    Quote Originally Posted by sgt775 View Post
    I think it has to do with the whole stigma of the thing. Most people, if not all, will crash at some point or another, and before you do the first time a lot of people ride thinking "omg what if I crash." Well, once you've crashed at least once you're basically more "experienced." You know what you did wrong, what happened, and just how bad, or not so bad, the crash actually was, and I think that might mellow or sober people up a little to the whole idea of crashing. Life lessons learned, that kind of thing. This is why we have insurance.
    "Get it out of the way" was just me being a bit flippant for public consumption in response to that adage that there are those who have crashed and those who will. In truth, this was a wake-up call that, even though I ride nearly every day, have had terrific instruction and friendly tutoring, learned alot and progressed rapidly, I am still a noob, and may be for awhile yet. And will ride accordingly.
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    Re: RIP FZ6R

    Quote Originally Posted by Zach929rr View Post
    So what's the full story? Did you target fixate on a full size cut out of Patrick Swayze?
    Not really sure about the full story. But for the record, he would not be my target of choice.

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    Re: RIP FZ6R

    So...what happened? readers digest version or war and peace version.
    Whatdja learn?

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    Re: RIP FZ6R

    I'm glad you came out unscathed, Ann. Yes, it could have been a lot worse.

    Ask me about my crashes, but more importantly figure out what it was that made you biff it. I crashed more than once and it was always in Fall. Last year, I broke the cycle (still knocking on wood) because a friend of mine took me to dinner and asked all the tough questions. After talking for about an hour, we were able to finally get to the hard truth. It was sobering and yet I was glad to finally get to the bottom of my crashes.

    Either way...that bike looks like it took a beating...so I will say it again...so glad you are here to write about it.
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    Re: RIP FZ6R

    Weeeeeew... glad you're alright (physicaly at least).
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    Re: RIP FZ6R

    Sorry to see that, but glad you're ok. Yes, it happens to most of us, and a child doesn't learn to walk without falling down, so we don't usually learn to ride without falling off.

    Hope you get it all straightened out, and back in the saddle soon!

    P.S. I'd as well like to hear what happened if you can remember and feel like telling the story. I see a HUGE dent in the front rim.
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    Glad to see you are ok. It means you knew when to let it go. (an invaluable skill)

    As for the bike, I have always believed you never truly own a bike until you lay it down. I’d say this one was paid in full.

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    Re: RIP FZ6R

    Glad to hear you made it through with no serious injuries, from the look of the bike, it could have been much different. Bikes can be replaced, people cannot. Bummer though, it was a sweet bike.....
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    Re: RIP FZ6R

    Quote Originally Posted by 50sGrl View Post
    In truth, this was a wake-up call that, even though I ride nearly every day, have had terrific instruction and friendly tutoring, learned alot and progressed rapidly, I am still a noob, and may be for awhile yet. And will ride accordingly.
    I am in my 28th year of riding and I am still learning. When I stop learning and have it all figured out, that's when I'll quit.

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    Re: RIP FZ6R

    Quote Originally Posted by dirkterrell View Post
    I am in my 28th year of riding and I am still learning. When I stop learning and have it all figured out, that's when I'll quit.

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    Glad to hear you are good Ann, hope you keep at it


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    Re: RIP FZ6R

    Quote Originally Posted by Bueller View Post
    . . . hope you keep at it
    I'm shopping today for the next one.
    Last edited by 50sGrl; Thu Sep 30th, 2010 at 09:58 AM.

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    Re: RIP FZ6R

    Glad you're alright! Looks like it could've been much worse.
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    Re: RIP FZ6R

    Fred told me to stop passing him doing wheelies, he probably should have told you that instead Glad you're ok!
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    Re: RIP FZ6R

    Quote Originally Posted by 50sGrl View Post
    I'm shopping today for the next one.


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    Re: RIP FZ6R

    Quote Originally Posted by 50sGrl View Post
    I'm shopping today for the next one.
    You should be able to have some fun with the sales guys!

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    Re: RIP FZ6R

    Glad to hear your ok! What caused the crash?

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    Glad you're ok.

    I agree that talking about the cause is probably a worthwhile exercise. May help you avoid repeating a mistake. And it may help someone else not make the same one. So please, explain the situation a little more...
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    Re: RIP FZ6R

    Glad you're alright! Can't tell what happened exactly, but the damage I see doesn't look too hard to replace
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    Re: RIP FZ6R

    too much spur in the flank? too heavy handed on the reins? forgot to tighten the cinch? too much grain and she's feeling frisky in the cool weather?
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    I know what it was. She saw a mouse.
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    Re: RIP FZ6R

    Quote Originally Posted by MetaLord 9 View Post
    She saw a mouse.

    Oh, puhleeze.

    I am truly still trying to piece it together. I cannot remember what it was but something distracted me (and it was NOT a mouse), I looked up and that was probably that. Luckily we weren't going fast as we were just heading out of Nederland. The bike took the worst of it because of the large rocks it hit (and it is well and truly totaled) -- I have a lovely bruise on one thigh and my upper body is a bit sore when I laugh (really), there are some scratches on my helmet and that's about it. I realize how extremely fortunate I am.

    But back up on that horse: FZ6R ver. 2.0 should be up and running next Friday.
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    Re: RIP FZ6R

    glad to hear all your pieces/parts are in good shape Ann!
    I have no idea what you're talking about.

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    This....

    Quote Originally Posted by 50sGrl View Post
    ...But back up on that horse: FZ6R ver. 2.0 should be up and running next Friday.
    .. is awesome.
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