What I learned today... - Page 2

Mr Lefty · 07-11-2010, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Rangerscott

I love the rain. I like watching it and being out in it. I was caught in heavy rain storm on the highway on a trip. It was raining so hard I could barely see the car in front of me that was probably 15 ft. I had to keep going 65 cause assholes had me boxed in. Car in front, pickup to the right, and pickup behind me. Water started standing on the highway.

that was me today... cept I wasn't doing 65... I was on back roads going 15mph because the roads were flooded... my pegs were under water in many of the sections... but it was raining so damn hard I couldn't see for shit!

it was a blast... till the lightening... fuck that shit!

Rangerscott · 07-11-2010, 12:30 AM

Lightning makes me tingle.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mp9nb52G4AE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ii9mcFUPHvY

Mr Lefty · 07-11-2010, 12:32 AM

yeah well wait till you SEE it hit 50' from you and your in 2' of water... talk about FEELING it... I felt like I stuck my tongue to a 9v...

Trip · 07-11-2010, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by eBBs15

yeah well wait till you SEE it hit 50' from you and your in 2' of water... talk about FEELING it... I felt like I stuck my tongue to a 9v...

yeah that shit sucks, I got a close call playing lacrosse in high school. A storm came in, so we all started running to the cars and a bolt hit in between all of us about the same distance from me as you got. Standing in water holding a big metal pole, zapped the shit out of me. It knocked two guys to the ground. We dropped all our gear and took shelter til it passed. Shit hurt. I dont like to ride in lightning either.

Rangerscott · 07-11-2010, 12:46 AM

When my father was a youngster working at a grocery store, he was helping the Dr pepper guy unload his truck. The driver was up in the back and he was on the ground. Lightning struck the truck and blew my dad back against the wall. The driver was on the ground. His glasses and rings were melted into his skin. His shoe soles were blown off.

Mr Lefty · 07-11-2010, 12:47 AM

fuck about it was, I saw the storm and was like... oh hell yes I'm going for a fucking ride!

all was cool till the lightening...

I don't mind riding AROUND it... but fuck being in it!

azoomm · 07-11-2010, 03:50 AM

Wednesday I learned that at REI they have a pouch that you can buy for $10 that will dry out electronics. Go buy it. I didn't learn the name of said product, but it's by the travel bags and small pelican cases.

Today I learned the BMW-1200LT is a badass bike that is much more nimble than it would originally lead on. It has REVERSE and a power centerstand - holy moly!

Tsunami · 07-11-2010, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

Today I learned the BMW-1200LT is a badass bike that is much more nimble than it would originally lead on. It has REVERSE and a power centerstand - holy moly!

Explain this reverse function. Sounds great since I can't back up the bike while I am on it...

Mr Lefty · 07-11-2010, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Tsunami

Explain this reverse function. Sounds great since I can't back up the bike while I am on it...

uh... it's like forward...only in the opposite direction

racedoll · 07-11-2010, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Cutty72

Sorry... it's what I learned today.

And why do you need to wash it? A dirty bike rides the same as a clean one...

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Originally Posted by eBBs15

and you don't need to wash the bike to ride it... just wash it once a week as part of your weekly checkup on parts (chain, sprockets, ect)

It doesn't need to be clean, but I WANT it to be clean before I ride it again. Maybe I'll do that today since I washed the car yesterday.

07-11-2010, 03:50 AM	#17
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07-11-2010, 12:30 AM	#12
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	Lightning makes me tingle. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mp9nb52G4AE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ii9mcFUPHvY

07-11-2010, 12:32 AM	#13
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	yeah well wait till you SEE it hit 50' from you and your in 2' of water... talk about FEELING it... I felt like I stuck my tongue to a 9v...

07-11-2010, 12:46 AM	#15
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	When my father was a youngster working at a grocery store, he was helping the Dr pepper guy unload his truck. The driver was up in the back and he was on the ground. Lightning struck the truck and blew my dad back against the wall. The driver was on the ground. His glasses and rings were melted into his skin. His shoe soles were blown off.

07-11-2010, 12:47 AM	#16
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	fuck about it was, I saw the storm and was like... oh hell yes I'm going for a fucking ride! all was cool till the lightening... I don't mind riding AROUND it... but fuck being in it!