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Old 05-02-2024, 10:57 PM   #1
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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.


 
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Old 05-02-2024, 11:44 PM   #2
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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.
That was a pretty hard hit! Glad you and the bike came away ok!
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Old 05-03-2024, 07:32 AM   #3
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Ouch! Glad you okay. My question is, Did you get the grass mowed?
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Old 05-03-2024, 08:04 AM   #4
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The KPX sounds nice! Smooth runner.

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

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

It happened quickly, but it always does. Good recovery.
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Old 05-03-2024, 08:55 AM   #5
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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.


 
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Old 05-03-2024, 08:58 AM   #6
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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
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Old 05-03-2024, 10:32 AM   #7
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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


 
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Old 05-04-2024, 11:32 AM   #8
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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!


 
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Old 05-04-2024, 11:42 AM   #9
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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.


 
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Old 05-13-2024, 04:41 PM   #10
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glad you and the bike are okay!!!
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Old 05-13-2024, 10:05 PM   #11
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glad you and the bike are okay!!!
Thanks !!! I appreciate it.


 
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