04-03-2023, 10:59 AM | #1 |
Join Date: Feb 2021
Location: Kansas City
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Freak Accident
Our local off road area has dried out and most of the muddy spots are gone. No fleas or ticks yet and warm but not so hot yet- it is perfect riding season!
We ran the circuit twice since it is perfect right now, and so my son could go through a tricky area a second time. On the way out near the road, I stopped to wait for him to catch up. When I started going, I lost balance and dropped the bike on the right side. My right foot was trapped in the rear wheel well, and seconds later, I noticed FLAMES coming up through the frame where the carb is Holy crap! I yanked my foot loose and saw that it was the dried GRASS on fire, NOT my carb. So I dragged it away from the fire and stomped it out- PHEW! The exhaust pipe had cooled sufficiently and it didn't start another fire. After inspecting the bike, I saw no melted plastic at all. Close call! Once we were certain that the fire was really out, we headed home, bullet dodged
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06-01-2023, 01:52 AM | #3 |
Join Date: May 2023
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Wow, good thing you got your foot loose!
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06-21-2023, 06:49 AM | #4 |
Join Date: Apr 2023
Location: Birmingham
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Lucky you! Drive carefully, man
Last edited by BlazingWheel; 06-30-2023 at 05:59 AM. |
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