Post your best "bad idea" pictures - Page 4

brad21 · 10-20-2006, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 2 SPOT

was this pic taken mid crash? or did he ride out of the frame break???

I believe I read wherever I got this pic from that he finished the race with the bike in that condition.

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Robert is remembered as one of the most naturally talented motocross riders in history. In one of the most physically demanding disciplines in sports, he was notorious for his lack of training as well as his cigarette smoking. He even put his cigarette out on Sylvain Geboers's crossbar once on the start line at a series finale, which Joël ended up winning[1].

sandiegoland · 10-20-2006, 03:01 PM

In sweltering heat and 80/20 tires, a very BAD idea...

======

An hour later and no tires... a very GOOD idea!!

Master of Disaster · 10-20-2006, 04:51 PM

All I can say is 'DANG!'

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Originally Posted by lefty15

The surgery to repair the torn intestine. Now that hurt.

jonz · 10-20-2006, 08:33 PM

Missing shift from 1st to 2nd at critical moment results in this

Close up taken by helpful riding partner

Should I take the little side trail?

Nah, last time I tried it, I lost the bike to the downhill side. I have a "better" idea. I'll just push it straight over the drop off.

Uh oh!!! Bad idea!!!!

Too late now!!!! Second "good" idea - throw yourself under the bike
to protect it.

Will your faithful riding partner run to your rescue????

Not just yet. Need another photo or two.

I'm conveniently trapped in position until ample photos are taken. If you're
a skilled lip reader, you can perhaps read my lips under the full face helmet.

curbjumper · 10-20-2006, 08:55 PM

11 points out of 10 for that story, jonz!

Gummee! · 10-20-2006, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonz

Missing shift from 1st to 2nd at critical moment results in this

Close up taken by helpful riding partner

Should I take the little side trail?

Nah, last time I tried it, I lost the bike to the downhill side. I have a "better" idea. I'll just push it straight over the drop off.

Uh oh!!! Bad idea!!!!

Too late now!!!! Second "good" idea - throw yourself under the bike
to protect it.

Will your faithful riding partner run to your rescue????

Not just yet. Need another photo or two.

I'm conveniently trapped in position until ample photos are taken. If you're
a skilled lip reader, you can perhaps read my lips under the full face helmet.

Make the bike a 640ADV, add a few trees, put me upside down UNDER the bike, with no one else around and you have my little 'oops.' Took me a good 90min to get the beast out of that farging ditch! Killed the battery and had to kick her many, many times.

...and now I want ANOTHER DS bike?!

M

Disquisitive Dave · 10-21-2006, 07:47 AM

Hint #1: This trail does not go through

Hint#2: This is the end.

"What are you talking about? Turn around! I think not. The road is right there... across the ravine..."

Night retrieval for you!

The rest of the story

dirty dave · 10-21-2006, 08:48 AM

i got this funny feeling when i saw your first pic, that i've been there before.

blackbirdzach · 10-21-2006, 08:50 AM

This is what happens when you show off and take a picture of yourself standing on the pegs.

Sure I can make it!

Desert Dave · 10-22-2006, 08:41 AM

When the swingarm is holding the rear tire spinning in the air.....it's a little to deep. Softer snow would've been alright, but this suff was just icy enough to hold up the bike, yet let the rear wheel dig.

I figured with enough speed I could make it. Wrong again.

RedBull · 10-23-2006, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by brad21

I was tt'ing up this road while my wife and 6 month old were waiting for me up on the rocks towards the top. Needless to say I didn't make it up as scheduled.

And here's where the rear tire stepped off the pavement, lowsiding me at about 70-80mph.

Walked away though, thankfully!

Brad21...that looks like the road up to Donner Summit above Donner lake...is that right? What a fantastic road!

brad21 · 10-23-2006, 07:39 AM

Indeed it is Redbull. They used to have a little gathering called "The Old Hwy. 40 Motorcycle Days" and close that road for the weekend for TT's. The picture above was my ninth and final run of the weekend. Managed third place with a previous run in Open Twins despite the get-off.

Really a neat event. They had Supermoto races, hill climbing and some MX too. All kinds of bikes, a few karts and some midget cars did the TT.

RedBull · 10-23-2006, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by brad21

Indeed it is Redbull. They used to have a little gathering called "The Old Hwy. 40 Motorcycle Days" and close that road for the weekend for TT's. The picture above was my ninth and final run of the weekend. Managed third place with a previous run in Open Twins despite the get-off.

Really a neat event. They had Supermoto races, hill climbing and some MX too. All kinds of bikes, a few karts and some midget cars did the TT.

I remembering hearing about this event during the two years I lived in Truckee, but was unable to to attend. Now that I live all the way across the country, I really miss all the great places to ride in the west. I also lived in Portland Oregon and would make weekend trips out to the Bend/Sunriver area. What a great place to call your home! I am guessing from your post that they no longer run this event? BTW, congrats on your placing.

brad21 · 11-03-2006, 07:25 AM

"Could I have more please?"

Mr. Cob · 11-03-2006, 09:56 PM

Howdy All,

Sometimes a feller should just stay home where it's warm and dry.

My riding partner was warm and dry.

I didn't learn much

10-20-2006, 08:33 PM	#49
jonz Miles are my mantra Joined: Aug 2004 Location: California Desert (it's a dry heat) Oddometer: 1,698	Bad idea sequence Missing shift from 1st to 2nd at critical moment results in this Close up taken by helpful riding partner Should I take the little side trail? Nah, last time I tried it, I lost the bike to the downhill side. I have a "better" idea. I'll just push it straight over the drop off. Uh oh!!! Bad idea!!!! Too late now!!!! Second "good" idea - throw yourself under the bike to protect it. Will your faithful riding partner run to your rescue???? Not just yet. Need another photo or two. I'm conveniently trapped in position until ample photos are taken. If you're a skilled lip reader, you can perhaps read my lips under the full face helmet. __________________ JONZ KTM 950 SE, KTM640 ADV ( Hibachi, risen from the ashes) KTM520EXC (broken), KTM 400XC (the replacement) Honda ST1300 ABS (newest addition to the stable) STOC #326 IBA #217

10-21-2006, 08:48 AM	#53
dirty dave Banned Joined: Sep 2005 Location: milwaukee wi Oddometer: 1,086	i got this funny feeling when i saw your first pic, that i've been there before. Attached Images

10-22-2006, 08:41 AM	#55
Desert Dave Enjoying the moment Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Tracy, CA Oddometer: 2,448	When the swingarm is holding the rear tire spinning in the air.....it's a little to deep. Softer snow would've been alright, but this suff was just icy enough to hold up the bike, yet let the rear wheel dig. I figured with enough speed I could make it. Wrong again. __________________ See what I've been up to! Ongoing Ride Report

10-23-2006, 07:39 AM	#57
brad21 ^OP Farting in a Fan Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Gardnerville, NV Oddometer: 3,470	Indeed it is Redbull. They used to have a little gathering called "The Old Hwy. 40 Motorcycle Days" and close that road for the weekend for TT's. The picture above was my ninth and final run of the weekend. Managed third place with a previous run in Open Twins despite the get-off. Really a neat event. They had Supermoto races, hill climbing and some MX too. All kinds of bikes, a few karts and some midget cars did the TT. __________________ Use this code when opening a Smugmug account and get $5 off! HkVR4XuSGKW46 BRC Member #49252 JOIN TODAY! https://www.sharetrails.org/support/join-or-contribute

11-03-2006, 07:25 AM	#59
brad21 ^OP Farting in a Fan Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Gardnerville, NV Oddometer: 3,470	"Could I have more please?" __________________ Use this code when opening a Smugmug account and get $5 off! HkVR4XuSGKW46 BRC Member #49252 JOIN TODAY! https://www.sharetrails.org/support/join-or-contribute

10-20-2006, 03:01 PM	#47
sandiegoland Adventure Boy® Joined: Oct 2005 Location: 4 8 15 16 23 42 Oddometer: 1,742	In sweltering heat and 80/20 tires, a very BAD idea... ====== An hour later and no tires... a very GOOD idea!!

10-20-2006, 08:55 PM	#50
curbjumper Just curbjumper Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Upper Canuckistan Oddometer: 5,182	11 points out of 10 for that story, jonz!

10-21-2006, 07:47 AM	#52
Disquisitive Dave Not so wise fool Joined: Sep 2005 Location: Denver, Colorado Oddometer: 448	Hint #1: This trail does not go through Hint#2: This is the end. "What are you talking about? Turn around! I think not. The road is right there... across the ravine..." Night retrieval for you! The rest of the story

10-21-2006, 08:50 AM	#54
blackbirdzach Daily Adventurer Joined: Jun 2006 Location: 15 mintues West of Atlanta Oddometer: 3,430	This is what happens when you show off and take a picture of yourself standing on the pegs. Sure I can make it!

11-03-2006, 09:56 PM	#60
Mr. Cob Howling "Mad", Adventurer Joined: Aug 2001 Location: Granite Falls, Washington State, USA Oddometer: 8,780	Howdy All, Sometimes a feller should just stay home where it's warm and dry. My riding partner was warm and dry. I didn't learn much __________________ Dave, aka "Mr. Cob" Want a STEEL SKID PLATE for your Ural, contact me for details. My photos, http://mr-cob.smugmug.com/ Help a CHEAP bastard keep his Smugmug, use this coupon ( geyYbNZwLLrl6 ) thank you.

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