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Newbs: Useful terms and excuses to justify your crash

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Eisernkreuz

Eisernkreuz

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BMW R1100S
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Miran
Over the years, BARF has seen a lot of really good excuses for crashing. Here's a short list, and hopefully you guys will add more:

-My tires were cold
-There was black ice in a shadow of a tree
-My contact lens moved
-I hit a rock
-My front/rear tire was old
-Michelins are slippy, I'm getting a Pirelli next
-My bike couldn't lean enough; corollary: I think I need a liter next
-Somehow I locked my rear
-Ground was wet
-I had a tinted visor on and didn't see the large metal plate :loser
-I brought the wheelie down crooked
-It just started tankslapping, all on its own


:teeth :twofinger
 
I've used the following:

-Michelins
-Pirellis
-Lapper pushed me into dirt
-XXX rolled in on me
-Lost focus

Man, I've used ALOT of excuses up already!
 
My excuse: tar snakes... slippery when wet!

Main reason for crash: I was not paying attention, I was checking out the scenery and not the road. Since I wasn't paying attention, the slide caught me by surprise and I probably did a ton of other stupid things that I shouldn't have, like grabbing the front brakes, etc.
 
Eisernkreuz said:
Over the years, BARF has seen a lot of really good excuses for crashing. Here's a short list, and hopefully you guys will add more:

-My tires were cold
-There was black ice in a shadow of a tree
-My contact lens moved
-I hit a rock
-My front/rear tire was old
-Michelins are slippy, I'm getting a Pirelli next
-My bike couldn't lean enough; corollary: I think I need a liter next
-Somehow I locked my rear
-Ground was wet
-I had a tinted visor on and didn't see the large metal plate :loser
-I brought the wheelie down crooked
-It just started tankslapping, all on its own


:teeth :twofinger
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You forgot to add:
-I thought I was ready for a big bike because between my 3 months riding experience and my (more than a) year on BARF I had almost 1-1/2 years of experience! :p
 
Re: Re: Newbs: Useful terms and excuses to justify your crash

Climber said:
You forgot to add:
-I thought I was ready for a big bike because between my 3 months riding experience and my (more than a) year on BARF I had almost 1-1/2 years of experience! :p
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The excuse with the :loser next to it was regarding my crash a year and a quarter ago ;) Don't think I forgot to spread the love EVERYWHERE. I'm like Fox News, Fair and Balanced
 
Let's see.....I've used

Kick starters will bust through the case and dump oil on rear.
That car came out of nowhere.
Front brake lever set with no slack and locked front wheel. (Cable to MC)
Unknown road with unknown 180 that I thought was about 95 d.
Didn't see the cable across driveway....(tinted visor and sunglasses)
and latest was.........Why in the hell did Bambi do that?

It really doesn't matter whose fault it is unless the judge is determining damages.......
 
my favorite has always been...

"I went in too hot and had to throw it away"
 
blue tires caused me to crash....

also, I had to lay it down to avoid crashing.....
 
Well, I see the "flame free" Crash Analysis forum is off to a good start, as predicted.
 
Re: Re: Re: Newbs: Useful terms and excuses to justify your crash

Eisernkreuz said:
I'm like Fox News, Fair and Balanced
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So much irony in that statement, it could choke a small pony :twofinger
 
Yeah, it'd be nice if the unrelevant material could be saved for other forums. Alot gets lost in crap like that. That work guys?
 
Train tracks.
 
greggargubby said:
in case you haven't noticed, none of you are helping. but, carry on, if that makes you feel better.
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Greg- people use lame excuses for stupid stuff everyday. I think the thread goes to point out "don't use a lame excuse when you should be learning something";)

I'd venture to say that the majority of accidents could be prevented by tightening the loose nut behind the handlebars before one goes out on a ride.
 
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