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Discussion in 'Pull up a chair and sit for a spell' started by Sechott, Oct 15, 2012.

  1. Sechott

    Sechott Active Member

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    Just got out of surgery to get the hardware removed from my ankle. I wrecked a 08 Suzuki supermoto last year when the rear tire blew out going around a sharp curve. Just to warn ya"ll I may make some strange comment while on pain killers. :)
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    Get a Harley and save your your life :D:D
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  4. Sechott

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    I'm not the only one on drugs.:D
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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    :roflmao::roflmao::roflmao:
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  6. Sechott

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    Never owned a Harely but have rented a few in the past 5 years. I like the look, sound and cool factor. I never spent more than 6g on a bike with maybe a small loan. That puts most Harelys out of my price range. I suppose if I saved a few years I could get a nice, low mile HD dresser.
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    Sport bike guys moving to HD, move to the Dyna line, you can pop on windshield or bags, it's got a bit higher center of gravity and still has that cruiser feeling, and, they handle very well in the twisty areas, one thing you'll find is that curves + torque down low = smiles...
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  8. Sechott

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    This was the bike I wrecked, just for the record I wasn't riding like a fool. I was going maybe 25mph at the most. It only has 38hp but it was fun.

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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    What caused the tire to blow out?
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  10. Sechott

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    Don't know, the road had 3 nice curves in a row, the first and second I had no problems. The 3rd curve my bike didn't want to lean it slammed in a guard rail and I landed hard on my ankle. A passer by stopped to help me, he pulled my bike out and told me it was flat. Nice guy he drove me to the ER and secured my bike. His house was just past the driveway.
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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Maybe you just hit something slick on the road. How was the tire tread, worn?
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  12. Sechott

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    Just enough to pass inspection the same week. I was looking for tire deals on the Internet, so yeah it was worn.
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    Could have been a factor
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    I hope you recover soon, bud.
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    Thanks joshbob.
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    Hope you heal quick. That's the problem with spoked tube type wheels. Any puncture tube rips and air leaves real quick = accident. Tubeless tires much much better. Raely a blow out. Usually slow leaks.

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    Welcome to bike talk have some fun while healing up anything could have made the tire go flat , I run spoke wheels no problum , & if you decide to go h d the dyna are in a buyers market , like HRK said easy to dress a bit , they handle good
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    Heal up quick...
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    Or a Buell...very excellent in the twisties.
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    When you get ready for that Dyna, let me know.

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    That's a sharp looking bike.
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