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  1. Welp, after 57+ years of riding....

    in Daily Ride

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    2 hours ago, Tonik said:

    Oh man, glad it is going to get better.

    You can file a simple form with the State. They will suspend her license until she sets up a payment system with you and sticks to it. You want the Security claim section. I have used it, it worked.

    But make sure there isn't longer term issues, maybe lawyer up.

     

    https://www.bmv.ohio.gov/susp-ins-noncomply.aspx

    Thx Jim, but I doubt even the State of Ohio can get blood from a stone.  Someone who drives without insurance will likely simply drive without a license if they suspend.  I will look into it but seriously doubt there's anything to recover from her.

  2. Welp, after 57+ years of riding....

    in Daily Ride

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    2 hours ago, Pauly said:

    Jesus.. I am sorry to read this, but am absolutely happy to know you're well enough to have typed it. I can't do much from Akron, but if you need anything.. say the word. 

    Thx Pauly!  Not much to be done 'cept for figuring out what to do with the Beemer.  A bud picked it up from the tow lot to save storage fees and it's sitting around the corner of the house.  Haven't been outside to peek at what's left under the tarp but pics my bud took don't look promising.  Don't think even Racer's Edge is gonna be interested in this pile of junk. 😔

  3. Welp, after 57+ years of riding....

    in Daily Ride

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    ....I officially became a statistic Tuesday night. Heading home from visiting a friend's house on my "new-to-me" BMW R1200RS, a mouth-breather pulled out in front of me. I had the first street-related crash in my street history. Headed west on a 4-lane suburban road in the curb lane, crested a small rise and saw a parked car in my lane. Moved to the center lane and as I passed the parked car, I caught a flash of back-up lights from a driveway on the right. Moved to left wheel track and suddenly realized that Lashondra was backing out into the street at what I can only describe as warp speed, prolly 15-20 MPH--no clue what she was thinking.  Must have thought the 'R' stood for race!!!

    I did an emergency swerve but she never even slowed down or looked, backing across 2 lanes of traffic and caught me right behind the engine. Bike kicked sideways and I did my best Superman impression, just as if the bike had high-sided me. Both me and the bike ended up in the oncoming lane. Luckily, I didn't get run over by opposing traffic but the bike is a total loss and I spent 1 day in the trauma unit of UC Hospital. 6 busted ribs and a shattered collarbone and lots of soft tissue trauma, mostly right lung and liver. Did dodge the bullet of having a chest tube inserted but in so much pain today that the Oxy doesn't even help much.

    Home now but moving like an old, mostly dead guy. To top it off, she is uninsured (of course) and I don't carry collision on my toys so I'm likely gonna eat an $8000 loss which will prolly be inconsequential compared to the medical. The thing I'm most pissed at is that, even though I'd only spent a little less than a year with Beemer, I was beginning to believe that after 55 years of searching for THE ONE BIKE THAT DOES IT ALL WELL, I thought this might be the Holy Grail.

    Be off the streets for at least a month to 6 weeks, maybe longer depending on how much time it takes for the soft tissue injuries to resolve. The other good thing is that I could be the poster boy for ATGATT, as other than the torso injuries, I don't have another scratch or bruise on me. Legs, knees, arms, hands, head are 100% unscathed, which is truly amazing given how hard the hit was. I'll need a new helmet (was due for one anyway!) the pants and jacket are a bit ratty but overall, a good outcome.

    Stay safe, keep the shiny side up, and be mindful of the idiots.
     

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  5. Cruise-A-Palooza 2022

    in Pics and Vids

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    I'm totally in agreement with your disillusionment.  Never understood what the big deal was entering your brand new Vette or Ferrari or high-end Eurobox in a show, merely proving your wallet is bigger than most folks.  A vehicle that is the result of putting in sweat equity and thoughtful design is what should be shown.  I'd certainly be proud if I owned a premium sports car but the enjoyment would come from driving it, not parading it in front of others.

  6. Gap Trip?

    in Daily Ride

    Posted

    5 hours ago, Tonik said:

    So glad that place went out of business. It sucked.

    Hey!  There's Mr Happy chiming in....bluebird of happiness still sitting on your shoulder, I see. 🤣 

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  8. Post Memorial Day Gap Trip

    in Daily Ride

    Posted

    2 hours ago, Tonik said:

    Years ago I went across that on a 750 Honda Shadow by accident. It was quite the adventure.

    I haven't been on it in years either, but from the article, it says they did some grade improvement with a fresh topping of crushed gravel.  Prolly be pretty good for just about anything until they get a gully-washer in the area and the stream bed crossings get washed out.  It's a pretty ride and worth a visit.

     

  15. Logo Contest

    in Website Info

    Posted

    16 hours ago, Bad324 said:

    Burnout tracks mean power? But for real I honestly don't know what the fuck i meant haha

    As a bonafide sensate, I assumed your description of the logo as "powerful" meant that we all felt an immediate unity with the blending of OR and CR...

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  21. Shop Demo Suppressors sale

    in Dumpster

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    18 hours ago, Tonik said:

    Several of you have reported the above post. Yes it is odd. First post on a really old thread, it is certainly odd.

    But there is no spam here or any rule violation that I can see.

     

    I just figgered the Metaverse had randomly puked up a stray byte of code that somehow landed on the OR forum page.  Another sign of the end of times.... 😬

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  24. New Member

    in Introductions

    Posted

    Presume you don't understand that:

    1)  you're posting a hunting question on a motorcycle forum.  You are seriously lost, son.

    2)  your location is listed as CA and this is an OH-based forum.  Hunting laws and opening/closing dates for different critter seasons are state-controlled and vary by state.  WTF would you think that there would be any useful information to be gleaned by posting on an out-of-state forum?  You are seriously lost, son.

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