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Bill Hilly 05-02-2024 10:57 PM

KPX went for an unexpected dip in the creek, and so did I.
 
I went to mow my place out in the county, and decided to take a " long cut" home. I hit a rock so slick that I don't think any kind of tire would have made a difference. I normally wear boots, but today I just had tennis shoes, and no sock, because I was wearing shorts under my long pants, so I could be comfortable mowing. I can't believe the bike is not damaged.https://youtu.be/jOdoA8i0I3I?si=H9Qafaci4fkTZYbg

jsumd 05-02-2024 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Hilly (Post 407875)
I went to mow my place out in the county, and decided to take a " long cut" home. I hit a rock so slick that I don't think any kind of tire would have made a difference. I normally wear boots, but today I just had tennis shoes, and no sock, because I was wearing shorts under my long pants, so I could be comfortable mowing. I can't believe the bike is not damaged.https://youtu.be/jOdoA8i0I3I?si=H9Qafaci4fkTZYbg

That was a pretty hard hit! Glad you and the bike came away ok!

JerryHawk250 05-03-2024 07:32 AM

Ouch! Glad you okay. My question is, Did you get the grass mowed?

Thumper 05-03-2024 08:04 AM

The KPX sounds nice! Smooth runner. :tup:

Aren't you glad it's not a 400+ lb bike!?

That would have been an "adventure", especially in that slippery stuff :ohno:
And the extra weight would have broken a mirror, or lever, and bent the handlebar.

It happened quickly, but it always does. Good recovery. :)

Bill Hilly 05-03-2024 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250 (Post 407877)
Ouch! Glad you okay. My question is, Did you get the grass mowed?

Yeah, I was on my way back home. I don't know why I dread mowing so much, but enjoy riding a motorcycle.

JerryHawk250 05-03-2024 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill Hilly (Post 407882)
Yeah, I was on my way back home. I don't know why I dread mowing so much, but enjoy riding a motorcycle.

That's because riding is more fun. lol

Bill Hilly 05-03-2024 10:32 AM

This is the same creek ( Steer Lick) from the other direction. I was on the Hawk. The water was higher , so I didn't try to take the creek any further than necessary, which is what I should have did yesterday on the KPX .LOL
https://youtu.be/gEXZ5_UZ8XA?si=YyP9PB1xb8ho_Glq

Phane 05-04-2024 11:32 AM

I have to admit those KPXs are way better than what I had read about online from those Chinese bike haters! I have become a believer!

Bill Hilly 05-04-2024 11:42 AM

I looked it over really good yesterday, and the only damage I saw was the ball end of the front brake lever has a little bit ground off. I looked at the video again, and it's visible in the video as well. I got lucky in that regard, because that whole creek bed is hard smooth rock.

Zapkin 05-13-2024 04:41 PM

glad you and the bike are okay!!!

Bill Hilly 05-13-2024 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Zapkin (Post 408383)
glad you and the bike are okay!!!

Thanks !!! I appreciate it.


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