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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 03:34 PM
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I could feel it slipping a bit on hard acceleration. Plus I figured the guy that had it before abused it a bit (like I said, liked to clutch up wheelies and other hooligan stuff) so, I just thought it was a good idea. Trying to go to VIR next month for the first time and wanted the bike to be in top shape.
Old Jun 13, 2010 | 03:34 PM
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Figured id post some pics of my bike.

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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by j4k3
What law? Because I'm pretty sure that's why just the tread blows off?
Originally Posted by 2wheel`tone
Every day on the interstate I see treads laying somewhere. Against the law for VA truck drivers or all truck drivers?
Originally Posted by Neo Xian Wu
They probably just do it either way. As long as they don't get caught.
it is against the law to have them. When I got my class A. That is what i had to learn. I was pretty sure that they dont even sell retreaded tires for trucks.
Old Jun 14, 2010 | 07:53 AM
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Just had a 20 Year Old Male lay his bike down this morning...

2006-2009 R6

Speed was a factor.. He was Dead on Arrival....

RIDE SAFE GOD DAMN IT! and RIDE WITH SENSE.. We should'nt be scrapping these kid's off the road..

Its bad enough when I ride and have to see this..
Old Jun 14, 2010 | 08:14 AM
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How bad?
Old Jun 14, 2010 | 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by j4k3
How bad?
Originally Posted by eXploited
Just had a 20 Year Old Male lay his bike down this morning...

2006-2009 R6

Speed was a factor.. He was Dead on Arrival....

RIDE SAFE GOD DAMN IT! and RIDE WITH SENSE.. We should'nt be scrapping these kid's off the road..

Its bad enough when I ride and have to see this..
I dont know man, seems kinda bad to me. . . . .
Old Jun 14, 2010 | 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by j4k3
How bad?
Fast Enough to hit a Chevy 1500 Pick-up and spin the truck 360degree's and tear the rear axle off...
Old Jun 14, 2010 | 08:22 AM
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holy shat!

Dude was probably pegged in 6th gear. Top speed is what? 160? To move a 4k lbs truck 360 degrees, thats some serious force.
Old Jun 14, 2010 | 08:28 AM
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Crazy. I'm guessing he wasn't geared? (not that it really matters at that speed and impact)
Old Jun 14, 2010 | 08:30 AM
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Crazy. I'm guessing he wasn't geared? (not that it really matters at that speed and impact)
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