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    The importance of Air Fence.

    http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sp...g-creg-ny-baa/

    Unreal that he can just pop right back up. Thank technology and innovation.

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    Re: The importance of Air Fence.

    agree'd, that was crazy.....

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    Re: The importance of Air Fence.

    im not too familiar with sport bike racing but did he actually think he was going to be able to hop back on his bike and go back in?

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    Re: The importance of Air Fence.

    Quote Originally Posted by grim View Post
    im not too familiar with sport bike racing but did he actually think he was going to be able to hop back on his bike and go back in?
    I'll admit I'm not familiar with the rules of TT, but watch MotoGP and you'll see guys crash, hop back on, and keep racing all the time, as long as the bike isn't badly damaged.

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    I just watched that too. Amazing.

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    Re: The importance of Air Fence.

    There used to be a little gem of an impact zone at a place called CDR or Mountain View.
    It was cool to corner work because you got to stand in the "kill zone" behind a concrete/tire wall.

    That's were I met Scer.
    And I got to watch all the fast guys go through that tough corner, I learned more about that corner in one morning than the previous year of riding it.
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    Re: The importance of Air Fence.

    Quote Originally Posted by Bueller View Post
    There used to be a little gem of an impact zone at a place called CDR or Mountain View.
    It was cool to corner work there because you got to stand in the "kill zone" behind a concrete/tire wall.

    That's were I met Scer.
    The last time we raced there in '05, chunks of asphalt were getting kicked up the size of Bob's head.
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    Re: The importance of Air Fence.

    Dang too bad the camera man is a pussy....

    That racer is a bad ass tho!
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    that's what i was thinking

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    Re: The importance of Air Fence.

    Crash this past weekend at Summit Pt- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6pMEri9mOI
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    Re: The importance of Air Fence.

    Quote Originally Posted by dragos13 View Post
    Dang too bad the camera man is a pussy....
    I was thinking the same thing.

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    Re: The importance of Air Fence.

    Saved my bike at PMP.

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    Re: The importance of Air Fence.

    I believe it is more for the rider than the bike


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    Re: The importance of Air Fence.

    Quote Originally Posted by Bueller View Post
    I believe it is more for the rider than the bike
    Exactly
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    Re: The importance of Air Fence.

    This racer was lucky considering the Isle of Man course has killed three people already this year.

    Motorcycling-Three deaths in week cast shadow on Isle of Man TT

    Which brings up a larger question about why some of us participate in a sport where there is a real potential for permanent physical damage or even death and what we consider the level of safety needed.

    This interview of a racer since the 20's sums it up for me.
    Last edited by Snowman; Wed Jun 8th, 2011 at 08:15 AM.

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    Re: The importance of Air Fence.

    Quote Originally Posted by Snowman View Post
    This interview of a racer since the 20's sums it up for me.
    Well said
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    Re: The importance of Air Fence.

    Quote Originally Posted by Bueller View Post
    I believe it is more for the rider than the bike
    Yes, I know... I missed the air fence... trying to look on the bright side.
    Last edited by TransNone13; Wed Jun 8th, 2011 at 08:27 AM.

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    Re: The importance of Air Fence.

    Quote Originally Posted by TransNone13 View Post
    Yes, I know... I missed the air fence...
    not exactly something one would be boasting about. your attitude towards air fence, concrete walls and crashing will change over time once have more than just a couple super street races under your belt.
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    Re: The importance of Air Fence.

    Quote Originally Posted by UglyDogRacing View Post
    not exactly something one would be boasting about. your attitude towards air fence, concrete walls and crashing will change over time once have more than just a couple super street races under your belt.
    Missed the point, the rest I think is unnecessary? Obviously it's good to have it, the point is there should be more... And if you haven't realized it, racing on a track is safer than what I'm doing now.

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    Re: The importance of Air Fence.

    Quote Originally Posted by TransNone13 View Post
    Missed the point, the rest I think is unnecessary? Obviously it's good to have it, the point is there should be more... And if you haven't realized it, racing on a track is safer than what I'm doing now.
    Kyle I never questioned your duty serving this country. I, along with most here(hopefully), greatly appreciate your service and look up to those that are maintaining our freedom. But I think your viewpoint on racing, crashing and the safety measures we put forth is a little misguided, which can be expected with a new racer.
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