D*&%$#@T Strikes Again!

[War Machine]

I am not sure that you have to hit something other then the ground to qualify for the Crash Club. But I agree that the bike must be running and it needs to be moving. But moving backwards (even if you hit something) doesn't count either.
Art

Hey Art

If the only thing you hit is the ground, it isn't a crash...it's a drop!

 

[KnuckleHead]

Oh, and I don't think you are supposed to "loctite" the bolt on the sliders, just torque them.

I certainly see the humor in THAT!

 

[Braenen]

Maybe that should be part of the drive-out checklist. "Uh...Ok sir/mamm, please push your brand new bike over and let it hit the ground. After you pick it up and cuss, we will give you the keys and a bottle of touch-up paint."

I did that on my test drive. They didnt give me a bottle of touch-up paint though. Since I managed to break my foot in the process, I didnt buy the bike. It cost $800 in tupperware and $450 in medical bills before I was done. Now I have no down payment.

 

[twowheelnut]

Note to icon makers: Need either a 'Drop Club' or 'Dumb ****' icon for the sig lines. Though I wouldn't qualify for the former, I would most certainly the latter.

Or, 'Defective kickstand'. Not sure if having foot under qualifies.

Well, the only thing that went down after that faux pas was the swelling.

:lol:

 

[FJRBluesman]

Is it already Friday? :lol:

 

[Fairlaner]

Note to icon makers: Need either a 'Drop Club' or 'Dumb ****' icon for the sig lines. Though I wouldn't qualify for the former, I would most certainly the latter.

Here ya go:

I thought this was the "eating ****" icon?

R

 

[Braenen]

Note to icon makers: Need either a 'Drop Club' or 'Dumb ****' icon for the sig lines. Though I wouldn't qualify for the former, I would most certainly the latter.

 

[Scab]

(2) do I get to join the crash club?

As a consolation prize, we have this:

Note to icon makers: Need either a 'Drop Club' or 'Dumb ****' icon for the sig lines. Though I wouldn't qualify for the former, I would most certainly the latter.

Here is your "Dumb ****" icon:

 

[petercwelch]

Been there, done that. Now I have frame sliders. Boy am I careful with that kick stand now- ALWAYS check it twice. Bike is still a joy to ride.

 

[ROADHAZARD]

Drop club x 3 here. Yep, i'm a clumsy *******. :blink:

 

[Art FJR]

I am not sure that you have to hit something other then the ground to qualify for the Crash Club. But I agree that the bike must be running and it needs to be moving. But moving backwards (even if you hit something) doesn't count either.
Art

Hey Art

If the only thing you hit is the ground, it isn't a crash...it's a drop!

Mr. Machine (can I call you War?),

First let me state for the record that I don't want to be in the Crash Club.

I remember reading on the Forum about a guy riding on a road that had lose gravel on it and he lost it and slid a good distance. I think there were pictures of the wear on his riding pants. In addition, I think there were pictures showing the place he went down. He called the State Highway Dept and they swept the road and apologized to him. I think he became a crash club member.

Recently on this Forum, a guy was riding home in his neighborhood at night and a car came into his lane and he laid the bike down. I am not sure if the bike then hit the car (but he wasn't on it at the time). I remember the lady backing up and him rolling out the way thinking she was coming to finish him off (I can't remember if she hit the bike again). While I am not an official judge, I would allow this guy into the crash club also.

What exactly do you have to hit to become a member? A curb? A bush? A hill? Sand? A car/truck/motorcycle? A tree (what diameter?)? Personally, I don't think you can "crash" into a 1" diameter tree, but if you are riding a street bike where there are 1" diameter trees, you are effectively in the midst of crashing in my opinion.

Just looking for some clarification.

Art

 

[Scab]

If I remember correctly, Odot was the founder of the now infamous Crash Club. So, clarifications will have to come from him.

 

[sonicspeed]

If I remember correctly, Odot was the founder of the now infamous Crash Club. So, clarifications will have to come from him.

oh my

odot clarifying

 

[paulie]

These rules seem awfully restrictive to me. Two years ago I hit a deer but I managed to keep the rubber side down. There was clearly a crash. The deer was at least confused if not injured. My adrenaline level was at least as high as it would have been if I was in the ditch. Isn't there at least, like, Crash Club Lite for incidents like this?

 

[KnuckleHead]

Is it Friday already?

 

[Art FJR]

These rules seem awfully restrictive to me. Two years ago I hit a deer but I managed to keep the rubber side down. There was clearly a crash. The deer was at least confused if not injured. My adrenaline level was at least as high as it would have been if I was in the ditch. Isn't there at least, like, Crash Club Lite for incidents like this?

I would give it to you assuming that the deer strike actually broke something (like a light or a windshield). And an additional award for keeping the bike up (the way it is supposed to stay). I am not a fan of "Lite" or "practically" crashing. You either did or you didn't.

Odot will chime in and I guess we are all screwed. No blood no foul. Perhaps the title can only be awarded based on blood loss quantities. We will see.

Tomorrow is Friday.

Art

 

[War Machine]

I am not sure that you have to hit something other then the ground to qualify for the Crash Club. But I agree that the bike must be running and it needs to be moving. But moving backwards (even if you hit something) doesn't count either.
Art

Hey Art

If the only thing you hit is the ground, it isn't a crash...it's a drop!

Mr. Machine (can I call you War?),

First let me state for the record that I don't want to be in the Crash Club.

I remember reading on the Forum about a guy riding on a road that had lose gravel on it and he lost it and slid a good distance. I think there were pictures of the wear on his riding pants. In addition, I think there were pictures showing the place he went down. He called the State Highway Dept and they swept the road and apologized to him. I think he became a crash club member.

Recently on this Forum, a guy was riding home in his neighborhood at night and a car came into his lane and he laid the bike down. I am not sure if the bike then hit the car (but he wasn't on it at the time). I remember the lady backing up and him rolling out the way thinking she was coming to finish him off (I can't remember if she hit the bike again). While I am not an official judge, I would allow this guy into the crash club also.

What exactly do you have to hit to become a member? A curb? A bush? A hill? Sand? A car/truck/motorcycle? A tree (what diameter?)? Personally, I don't think you can "crash" into a 1" diameter tree, but if you are riding a street bike where there are 1" diameter trees, you are effectively in the midst of crashing in my opinion.

Just looking for some clarification.

Art

Hey Art... You can call me War.....But all kidding aside, I see your point & I am totally confused now.

We definitly need clarification from Odot.

 

[NoCage]

These rules seem awfully restrictive to me. Two years ago I hit a deer but I managed to keep the rubber side down. There was clearly a crash. The deer was at least confused if not injured. My adrenaline level was at least as high as it would have been if I was in the ditch. Isn't there at least, like, Crash Club Lite for incidents like this?

Same here paulie... killed bambie but stayed vertical. I don't consider that a crash. It would be in a cage but not on a bike? Now I'm confused. What have we come to... where the baby seal slayer has to clarify this point?

 

[odot]

......from a post that was never delivered......

He who is a teacher from the very heart takes all things seriously only with reference to his students-even himself.

I did not start the "crash club".

I will not dictate what one has to do to join said club.

I was merely a participant in an accident....that I can only claim as my fault.

I did not lament my accident to the masses or to the public.......after it happened......it was my fault....

.....nor did I ask for much assistance...other then those that were close to me.(thanks fjrchik and a very thank you to mbottoms).

otherwise, when your time comes......don't look far.

Look close to you.

You'll find a whole lot more then you were expecting.

In the end(one of my fave rush songs).......................DONT **** UP.

 

[Scab]

So much for my memory. And, so much for my illusions.

All bets are off.

If you want the icon, just put it in your sig line. Who's to say you didn't earn it in 1972?

Geez, I won't sleep for days now.