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My friend went down but he's OK

Discussion in 'Pull up a chair and sit for a spell' started by Tomflhrci98, Jun 20, 2009.

  1. Tomflhrci98

    Tomflhrci98 Active Member

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    My buddy went down in the rain this past Thursday on the PA turnpike. Those from the Philadelphia area may heard of the 2 hour backup on the Thursday afternoon rush hour. I guess he made a too-quick lane change when the traffic was checking up and with the rain and slick roads the bike went right then left and he high sided. He's got 8 broken ribs and F-ed up lungs, but he'll heal.

    It reminds me that we are not invincible and that friction is EVERYTHING.

    My new saying is "Protect the friction".

    I got caught in the rain this morning. It all made me much more cautious. I stayed in the slow lane until I was out back on dry roads.

    Ride on and Ride safe.
    Tomflhrci98, Jun 20, 2009
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  3. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    sorry to hear about the mishap, but glad his condition is getting better........yup, friction is everything!!!!!!
    chucktx, Jun 20, 2009
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    mwelych Active Member

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    Sorry to hear bout yer friend... Glad he is ok and healing... Careful out there...:)
    mwelych, Jun 21, 2009
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  5. Buckhorns

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    Sorry about your friend and am glad it wasn't worse.
    Buckhorns, Jun 21, 2009
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    Lucifer Well-Known Member

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    Painful injuries,hurts to breathe...glad he'll be OK. Gotta be careful in bad weather, not a lotta grip.
    Lucifer, Jun 21, 2009
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    yep like the rest above sorry to here this Hope he gets well fast & have him double check his tires
    Buckhorn welcome to a waylon fan :cool:
    cowboy, Jun 21, 2009
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