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Offline Green Fiend

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Note to self
« on: June 18, 2011, 08:34:17 AM »
Note to self: when riding 3rd gear wheelies on new 500af remember it has WAY more horsepower than YZ450F.
Note to self: when riding 3rd gear wheelies on new 500af remember it has a shorter wheelbase and better response than 2004 kx500.
What this lesson cost $650.00
What is it worth to have that moment back. Priceless
2011 Service KX500AF, 2005 KX250, 2004 KX500, 2011 YZF450, 2011 KTMSX50 Mini, 2009 ZX10R

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Re: Note to self
« Reply #1 on: June 18, 2011, 11:55:23 AM »
Well, First ride report: Bike is unbelivably powefull, nice smooth power, handles well at speeds (I was a little worried about that) front end pushes in corners. I was too anxious to set sag, so thats probably whats up with that. Flies well, feels lite in the air. The bike will definitally make you think twice about pulling the trigger out of the corners. This bike will eat my 2011 YZ450F for breakfast. No doubt, no contest. The bike is definatly going to be a handfull on a tight track, thares no doubt about that. It is a beast. My wife was at the track and asked me later if that was me yelling and hooting every once and a while. I couldnt contain myself. wheelies easily. Too easily as I was to find out later. Heres the damage. looped it in third gear. Ripped rear fender off. landed on the left side. Of course thats the side with the vounerable pipe and custom fabbed radiator:(  Its allways something! One hour on the bike two weeks in the garage repairing it. I need my head examined, or maybe not!
2011 Service KX500AF, 2005 KX250, 2004 KX500, 2011 YZF450, 2011 KTMSX50 Mini, 2009 ZX10R

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Re: Note to self
« Reply #2 on: June 18, 2011, 12:19:20 PM »
Oh Man...
  Soory Dude, I hope you are all-right.   
    Like you said, you can fix the bike.
        Tuck\o/
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Re: Note to self
« Reply #3 on: June 18, 2011, 12:35:45 PM »
Yeah Tuck, I'm alright. Serious road-rash, happened on some hard pack. Just on my arm. Been lucky last few years up till this morning. Unfortunate part of the sport. Parts are on order. Everything that got damaged is bolt on stuff. Pipe, pipe guard, left radiator, left side plate, rear fender. Expensive but replaceable.
2011 Service KX500AF, 2005 KX250, 2004 KX500, 2011 YZF450, 2011 KTMSX50 Mini, 2009 ZX10R

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Re: Note to self
« Reply #4 on: June 18, 2011, 03:36:40 PM »
I see a lot of myself in you! :-D I've had more than a few moments on my AF! Glad your alright!
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"05" RMZ450, "08" KX500AF "11" KTM 450SX-F "12" KTM 250SX "15" KTM450SX-F