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Old 04-27-2009, 03:21 AM   #1
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Thumbs down ATV + Freezing temps= Bassplayer Flying through Air

Uh yea...
So im out camping with fam and neighbor, my neighbor brought his ATVs.
So i take em out for a bit, all is well and fun...

Until,...

(Temps have been dancing around 30's, my hands are numb with gloves on)
I over estimate a turn, going too fast, lock the brakes, and slam the left rear into the cement curb-like thingy. I get launched twenty feet away from the Atv. Landing hard on my knees and wrists. Then sliding on the dirt covered concrete. So, Damage=

Heavy Bone Bruising on both knees, (locking up)
Jammed Wrist
Road rash up left leg
and back all outta wack
Strained Hamstring




ATV=No Damage

But i was wearing full gear, so Im okay, and things obviously could be sooo much worse...


But, I can hardly walk and my back is killin me...BAH!
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Old 04-27-2009, 04:22 AM   #2
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Damn.


glad to hear you weren't more seriously hurt.....
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Old 04-27-2009, 02:19 PM   #3
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im going to dr. today lol just to make sure.. i woke up not able to get to my feet
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Old 04-27-2009, 02:22 PM   #4
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damn dude...ATVs have always scared me. I just don't like the feel of them. People seems to be less scared of them because they have 4 wheels over the 2 of a motorcycle. Seems a lot of bad shit from people wrecking them with no gear on.
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Old 04-27-2009, 11:55 PM   #5
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damn dude...ATVs have always scared me. I just don't like the feel of them. People seems to be less scared of them because they have 4 wheels over the 2 of a motorcycle. Seems a lot of bad shit from people wrecking them with no gear on.
Most all the ATV's I've ever been on only had 3 wheels?
Started riding when i was 5... yeah, never wore shit for gear.

I'd like a utility quad. Another thing on the list for when I get back.


Glad you are somewhat ok though man!
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Old 04-28-2009, 12:10 AM   #6
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damn dude...ATVs have always scared me. I just don't like the feel of them. People seems to be less scared of them because they have 4 wheels over the 2 of a motorcycle. Seems a lot of bad shit from people wrecking them with no gear on.
I don't have a lot of quad exprience, and maybe that's my problem. Still, I have ridden some (and lots of 3-wheelers), and I always felt more stable on two wheels than three or four.

ETA: Good luck on the recovery, man. Sometimes you don't know how bad you screwed up until a day or two after it happens.
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Old 04-28-2009, 01:38 AM   #7
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yup, today I can hardly walk...
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yeah get to the DR... you could have fucked up your knee cap's like OSP did his... next time just lead with your face... cushon the fall


glad your alright bro... getting closer to the SV?
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Most all the ATV's I've ever been on only had 3 wheels?
Started riding when i was 5... yeah, never wore shit for gear.

I'd like a utility quad. Another thing on the list for when I get back.


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I don't have a lot of quad exprience, and maybe that's my problem. Still, I have ridden some (and lots of 3-wheelers), and I always felt more stable on two wheels than three or four.

ETA: Good luck on the recovery, man. Sometimes you don't know how bad you screwed up until a day or two after it happens.
Yeah, 3-wheelers are old school. Do they even still make em? We had one, those things were dangerous as shit. Could do a barrel roll easy. That's why I always shake my head at the people who bring trikes to the gap and try to ride it fast.
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Old 04-30-2009, 12:16 AM   #10
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Yeah, 3-wheelers are old school. Do they even still make em? We had one, those things were dangerous as shit. Could do a barrel roll easy. That's why I always shake my head at the people who bring trikes to the gap and try to ride it fast.
It's been illegal to produce a off road 3-wheeler since 1986.
The were only as dangerous as the person controlling them, just like anything else. I flipped our 125cc 4 wheeler far more times than our 200cc 3-wheeler, and I was far more reckless on the 3-wheeler.

And why are trikes still legal on street, but 3-wheel ATC's were outlawed. I just don't get it.

If ya can't tell, I'm a 3 wheeler advocate. I'd love to get my hands on a Honda 350X in decent shape.
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