Ducati pushing 3/4 ton Chevy

Discussion in 'Ride Reports - Day Trippin'' started by Motoman_AZ, Jul 18, 2013.

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  1. Motoman_AZ, Jul 18, 2013
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    Motoman_AZ

    Motoman_AZ Long time lurker....

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    I was coming home from work yesterday when I saw a guy get out of his truck in front of me and started pushing.... all the vehicles behind him just went around him... I was riding my Ducati....so I eased up behind him, extended my leg and pushed on his bumper, while feathering the clutch so I didn't break my leg and proceeded to push him all the way to the gas station... when he realized I was back there he jumped in and steered the rest of the way.

    My leg is sore today but I cannot believe how many people wont help someone pushing in 100+ temps! Clutch got a little hot but I was able to let it cool down and it was fine.

    Enjoy!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBjY_8sGg_0&feature=c4-overview&list=UUPbyNDvMmRcO1ugz0r2t8QA
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  2. 2 SPOT, Jul 18, 2013
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    2 SPOT bring the rape whistle

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  3. Scubalong, Jul 18, 2013
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    Good job by laying a leg to help:lol3
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  4. grandelatte, Jul 18, 2013
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    grandelatte

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    kudos to you.

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  5. Psycho18th, Jul 18, 2013
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    That was awesome!!
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  6. Meff, Jul 18, 2013
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    That should prove to be positive karma

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  7. bbenn75820, Jul 19, 2013
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    I agree, good Karma.... nicely done- Sir !
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  8. Ghostie, Jul 19, 2013
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    Well I wouldn't want to get pushed by a 3/4 ton Chevy while on my Ducati...lol

    Good on you OP
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  9. Slowred, Jul 19, 2013
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    Slowred Been here awhile

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    Nice work Motoman! I agree, that it always amazes me when no one will jump out and help in those situations. Always a good idea to keep good Karma headed in your direction. :clap
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  10. JerryH, Jul 19, 2013
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    While I would certainly have gotten off and helped push, I would not have used my motorcycle, both for safety reasons, and to avoid damage to the motorcycle.
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  11. FMFDOC, Jul 19, 2013
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    Good on you for "lightening your brother's load."
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  12. Nightstalker, Jul 19, 2013
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  13. hennikerjd, Jul 19, 2013
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    Nice job! good karma for sure!
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  14. FBR, Jul 19, 2013
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  15. ggoytia, Jul 20, 2013
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  16. 4play, Jul 20, 2013
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    4play Next?

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  17. Bowhunter, Jul 20, 2013
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  18. tkent02, Jul 20, 2013
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    Did he offer to replace your burnt up clutch?
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  19. Motoman_AZ, Jul 20, 2013
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    Motoman_AZ

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    HAHA.... he did try to give me money but there is NO WAY I would ever take money to help someone out!
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  20. woofer2609, Jul 21, 2013
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    Tee hee hee, that made my day! +1:D
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