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**Clint** · 06-08-2008, 01:50 PM

Yeah, I whimpered through it twice the same day of my crash. I had regular flashbacks in the tight left-handers and could smell my own terror sweat.

**Trapper** · 06-08-2008, 02:05 PM

Did miss the crash story or are you still penning it?

**Clint** · 06-08-2008, 02:09 PM

I'm in summer mode (kids, parks, beer in the hammock). I'm not sure when I'll get it put together. I have plans of a two-crash compilation including my 1994 newbie crash.

stp1971 · 06-08-2008, 03:41 PM

Well I still have the flashbacks of flying over the handlebars and watching the headlight of the Harley as I went by.

I have cooled my jets some after that. I have a real and profound fear of pain after almost popping the collarbone through the skin. I don't ride as aggressive up there as I used too.

But it is a fun road to run. Even at a snails pace on the Intruder it is still fun.
Although I will tell you there are times when I am draggin everything I have I wonder what the heck I'm doing.

Look forward to hearing the write up.

Did both of you bite it on the Little Dragon or where?

**Clint** · 06-08-2008, 04:01 PM

I was on the actual Dragon. I think the corner is called "Beginner's End".

stp1971 · 06-08-2008, 04:28 PM

I have almost bit it a couple of times on Gravity Cavity.

Thundurburd · 06-08-2008, 05:21 PM

Nice pictures Clint. So that's our bunch. Wish I would have been there.

**Clint** · 06-08-2008, 06:27 PM

Thanks. Maybe next time, eh?

tricker · 06-08-2008, 08:17 PM

clint bit it about 100 yards across the state border.. vinnie bit it i believe the beginning of the mini dragon

frostbitevinnie · 06-08-2008, 08:59 PM

If I recall it was turn #2 of the mini dragon. Trying to adjust from counter lean to more of a sport bike stance. Guess a parking lot would have been more appropriate.

stp1971 · 06-08-2008, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thundurburd

Nice pictures Clint. So that's our bunch. Wish I would have been there.

And I might say a damn fine bunch at that!!!

Thundurburd · 06-08-2008, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stp1971

And I might say a damn fine bunch at that!!!

Yeah, I didn't know what to expect. I'll have to say though that you guys look fairly,... well,... normal. Who would have thought.

Rickster · 06-09-2008, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thundurburd

Yeah, I didn't know what to expect. I'll have to say though that you guys look fairly,... well,... normal. Who would have thought.

Don't let the pictures fool ya, I'm sure Clint air-brushed everything.

We are a motley crew, not to be messed with.

Nice pictures Clint, I was looking for them in the other thread, and hadn't been checking for new threads, so I found them just now.

It sure has been boring riding the Strom around the cities after having all those fun roads to ride last week, I did take the HD out tonight for a short ride to cool off after cutting my grass, and I was reminded of how nice it can be to just sit back on a big ol cruiser & just relax, I guess that's why I get so many more miles on it than the other bikes.

Atlas68 · 06-09-2008, 01:54 AM

I enjoyed the pics Clint.
Good to put some faces to the names.
Blackie1491 and I have been out on a few rides last season. Would be nice if more on MJ lived closer together to get a MJ ride organized.
Even though we can't be there, pictures like these help in sharing the experience. It can sometimes be a hassle to stop and take a few shots, but the end result is appreciated.

stp1971 · 06-09-2008, 08:56 AM

Yep,, looking forward to seeing them all. Man I wish I could've stayed the whole time.

Well I told "J" that I might just get up one day and say the heck with it,, walk downstairs and fire thebike up and not comeback for a week. I told her I might just earn my Ironbutt about 5 times in that week.

Of course her reponse was,, "Better make sure you have someone to watch little "P" and Thea cause I am going too.

Gotta love these biker chicks. RideZilla is what we have nicknamed her.

**Clint** · 06-09-2008, 09:21 AM

Rick, Adam, and Shon, did you guys get my PM? You all have the complete photo set at your fingertips. You should turn on email and popup PM notification in your options if you haven't. Sean, I'll send it to you, too.

BTW, I'm sill waiting for any photos you guys took. Return the favor, please!

tricker · 06-09-2008, 09:33 AM

clint.... no pm here. i'll get my act together tonight and send them to you.

KD57 · 06-09-2008, 09:42 AM

Thanks for the pics, looks like ya'll had fun. Everything is so "green" unlike here, where it's all brown. I would love to ride that country, but it's a little far to go for me.

stp1971 · 06-09-2008, 10:58 AM

Throw it in the truck bed and just do it.

tricker · 06-09-2008, 11:03 AM

I've done the cross country ride now... for trips over 600 miles i will now trailer my bike.

06-08-2008, 01:50 PM	#21 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,121	Yeah, I whimpered through it twice the same day of my crash. I had regular flashbacks in the tight left-handers and could smell my own terror sweat. __________________ 'Busa shock, Racetech forks, Holeshot stage 1 & pipe, Hella headlights, CBRXX clipons, Givi bags, Zumo 550, Conti Road Attacks \| Symtec grip heat Arai Signet GTR \| Joe Rocket Meteor boots, Alter Ego pants, jacket \| Alpinestars SP-1 gloves \| Hanes boxer-briefs Gems for motorcyclists

06-08-2008, 02:05 PM	#22 (permalink)
Trapper Dogs Best Friend(admin) Join Date: Jul 2004 Bike: SOLD Location: Moncton NB Canada Posts: 9,772	Did miss the crash story or are you still penning it? __________________ Motorcycle-Journal.com Blog

06-08-2008, 02:09 PM	#23 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,121	I'm in summer mode (kids, parks, beer in the hammock). I'm not sure when I'll get it put together. I have plans of a two-crash compilation including my 1994 newbie crash. __________________ 'Busa shock, Racetech forks, Holeshot stage 1 & pipe, Hella headlights, CBRXX clipons, Givi bags, Zumo 550, Conti Road Attacks \| Symtec grip heat Arai Signet GTR \| Joe Rocket Meteor boots, Alter Ego pants, jacket \| Alpinestars SP-1 gloves \| Hanes boxer-briefs Gems for motorcyclists

06-08-2008, 03:41 PM	#24 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Join Date: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,966	Well I still have the flashbacks of flying over the handlebars and watching the headlight of the Harley as I went by. I have cooled my jets some after that. I have a real and profound fear of pain after almost popping the collarbone through the skin. I don't ride as aggressive up there as I used too. But it is a fun road to run. Even at a snails pace on the Intruder it is still fun. Although I will tell you there are times when I am draggin everything I have I wonder what the heck I'm doing. Look forward to hearing the write up. Did both of you bite it on the Little Dragon or where? __________________ No Signature needed.

06-08-2008, 04:01 PM	#25 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,121	I was on the actual Dragon. I think the corner is called "Beginner's End". __________________ 'Busa shock, Racetech forks, Holeshot stage 1 & pipe, Hella headlights, CBRXX clipons, Givi bags, Zumo 550, Conti Road Attacks \| Symtec grip heat Arai Signet GTR \| Joe Rocket Meteor boots, Alter Ego pants, jacket \| Alpinestars SP-1 gloves \| Hanes boxer-briefs Gems for motorcyclists

06-08-2008, 04:28 PM	#26 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Join Date: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,966	I have almost bit it a couple of times on Gravity Cavity. __________________ No Signature needed.

06-08-2008, 05:21 PM	#27 (permalink)
Thundurburd Sit speling cheker Join Date: Jul 2007 Bike: 2007 Black S50 Location: Waukesha WI Posts: 1,820	Nice pictures Clint. So that's our bunch. Wish I would have been there. __________________ Mike

06-08-2008, 06:27 PM	#28 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,121	Thanks. Maybe next time, eh? __________________ 'Busa shock, Racetech forks, Holeshot stage 1 & pipe, Hella headlights, CBRXX clipons, Givi bags, Zumo 550, Conti Road Attacks \| Symtec grip heat Arai Signet GTR \| Joe Rocket Meteor boots, Alter Ego pants, jacket \| Alpinestars SP-1 gloves \| Hanes boxer-briefs Gems for motorcyclists

06-08-2008, 08:17 PM	#29 (permalink)
tricker M-J Lifetime Achievement Award Join Date: May 2007 Bike: 2004 kawasaki zzr 600 Location: rochester, minnesota Posts: 7,074	clint bit it about 100 yards across the state border.. vinnie bit it i believe the beginning of the mini dragon __________________ I feel left out since Tim and Pete are doing it too.. song of the whatever timeframe I decide? Godsmack - Awake http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypkG-mIfvy4

06-08-2008, 08:59 PM	#30 (permalink)
frostbitevinnie Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Join Date: Jul 2007 Bike: '07 C90T, '76 MT250, smashed up '91 GSX1100g Location: St. Cloud, MN 3rd house NW of the Depot Posts: 4,161	If I recall it was turn #2 of the mini dragon. Trying to adjust from counter lean to more of a sport bike stance. Guess a parking lot would have been more appropriate. __________________ Sam 3/7/09 Rest in peace my good friend.

06-09-2008, 01:54 AM	#34 (permalink)
Atlas68 Sit speling cheker Join Date: Jan 2006 Bike: '05 Anniversary Edition VMax #1878/ 2000 Location: Vancouver B.C. Canada Posts: 1,788	I enjoyed the pics Clint. Good to put some faces to the names. Blackie1491 and I have been out on a few rides last season. Would be nice if more on MJ lived closer together to get a MJ ride organized. Even though we can't be there, pictures like these help in sharing the experience. It can sometimes be a hassle to stop and take a few shots, but the end result is appreciated. __________________ Rudeness is a weak man's imitation of strength. SuperTrapp Exhaust

06-09-2008, 08:56 AM	#35 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Join Date: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,966	Yep,, looking forward to seeing them all. Man I wish I could've stayed the whole time. Well I told "J" that I might just get up one day and say the heck with it,, walk downstairs and fire thebike up and not comeback for a week. I told her I might just earn my Ironbutt about 5 times in that week. Of course her reponse was,, "Better make sure you have someone to watch little "P" and Thea cause I am going too. Gotta love these biker chicks. RideZilla is what we have nicknamed her. __________________ No Signature needed.

06-09-2008, 09:21 AM	#36 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,121	Rick, Adam, and Shon, did you guys get my PM? You all have the complete photo set at your fingertips. You should turn on email and popup PM notification in your options if you haven't. Sean, I'll send it to you, too. BTW, I'm sill waiting for any photos you guys took. Return the favor, please! __________________ 'Busa shock, Racetech forks, Holeshot stage 1 & pipe, Hella headlights, CBRXX clipons, Givi bags, Zumo 550, Conti Road Attacks \| Symtec grip heat Arai Signet GTR \| Joe Rocket Meteor boots, Alter Ego pants, jacket \| Alpinestars SP-1 gloves \| Hanes boxer-briefs Gems for motorcyclists

06-09-2008, 09:33 AM	#37 (permalink)
tricker M-J Lifetime Achievement Award Join Date: May 2007 Bike: 2004 kawasaki zzr 600 Location: rochester, minnesota Posts: 7,074	clint.... no pm here. i'll get my act together tonight and send them to you. __________________ I feel left out since Tim and Pete are doing it too.. song of the whatever timeframe I decide? Godsmack - Awake http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypkG-mIfvy4

06-09-2008, 09:42 AM	#38 (permalink)
KD57 In The Zone Join Date: Oct 2007 Bike: 2008 ZZR600 Location: Under a rock in Texas Posts: 2,758	Thanks for the pics, looks like ya'll had fun. Everything is so "green" unlike here, where it's all brown. I would love to ride that country, but it's a little far to go for me. __________________ The "other" ZZR rider.

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06-09-2008, 10:58 AM	#39 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Join Date: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,966	Throw it in the truck bed and just do it. __________________ No Signature needed.

06-09-2008, 11:03 AM	#40 (permalink)
tricker M-J Lifetime Achievement Award Join Date: May 2007 Bike: 2004 kawasaki zzr 600 Location: rochester, minnesota Posts: 7,074	I've done the cross country ride now... for trips over 600 miles i will now trailer my bike. __________________ I feel left out since Tim and Pete are doing it too.. song of the whatever timeframe I decide? Godsmack - Awake http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypkG-mIfvy4

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