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Old Sep 4, 2020 | 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by vuuduu21
Finally got her the way I want her

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could i ask which fairing you have. Im torn as to getting one...but i like the look of yours...not to much there.
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Old Sep 5, 2020 | 09:51 PM
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Just got the FXFBS. Thanks for all the info on here.

 
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Old Sep 7, 2020 | 05:04 PM
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Well.. gravel a mountain pass near Helton and Baxter, KY took me out. My fault for coming in too hot.
My body will heal, my pride will take longer lol.
Mostly cosmetic with possible fork/ frame damage since I hit a 6” concrete lip from an old gas station. Thankful I wasn’t near a cliffside. We’ll see what the dealer has to say to insurance once I get it back home. Beautiful trip and views up until then.


 
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Old Sep 7, 2020 | 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 14LowLow
Well.. gravel a mountain pass near Helton and Baxter, KY took me out. My fault for coming in too hot.
My body will heal, my pride will take longer lol.
Mostly cosmetic with possible fork/ frame damage since I hit a 6” concrete lip from an old gas station. Thankful I wasn’t near a cliffside. We’ll see what the dealer has to say to insurance once I get it back home. Beautiful trip and views up until then.
Sorry to hear that...how bad are you hurt?
 
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Old Sep 7, 2020 | 05:15 PM
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Torn ligaments in my left shoulder, torn left pec, bruised left rotator and clavicle bones, both wrists are severely sprained, right knee is the size of a baseball and multiple lacerations. I was fully geared so no broken bones! Between bike repairs and healing I doubt I’ll be riding again this season.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2020 | 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 14LowLow
Torn ligaments in my left shoulder, torn left pec, bruised left rotator and clavicle bones, both wrists are severely sprained, right knee is the size of a baseball and multiple lacerations. I was fully geared so no broken bones! Between bike repairs and healing I doubt I’ll be riding again this season.
Oh no!! All that despite gear... But you are right - nothing broken is a huge plus. Hope you have a speedy recovery.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2020 | 08:38 PM
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Did the same thing in Arkansas last August. I think it was about $5k in damages. Cashed the check, fixed the damage myself... Good to go.

Glad you're not too bad off.

 
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Old Sep 11, 2020 | 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by 14LowLow
Torn ligaments in my left shoulder, torn left pec, bruised left rotator and clavicle bones, both wrists are severely sprained, right knee is the size of a baseball and multiple lacerations. I was fully geared so no broken bones! Between bike repairs and healing I doubt I’ll be riding again this season.
Sorry to hear about your wreck. I hope you heal up and am glad you are still here to tell us about it. Get well soon.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2020 | 09:57 AM
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Dan D. - that’s my plan too, winter is just around the corner so I’ll have plenty of time to get it ready.

Thank you all for the well wishes. Recovery sucks but is going well so far.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2020 | 11:46 AM
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Sup All....
anyone put on 90 degree stem valve on there Fat Bob? Im looking to get some but Id like to know what size to get as I cant find it after some searching.
 
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