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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 02:12 AM
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So I was riding my 02 ZX6R. I was at a stop light about to make a right turn. I guess there was a lot of oil in the road where I was stopped. I pulled out to make my right turn as I would usually do and the back tire just spun like it was on ICE. I fell off the bike on the right side and landed on my back. I just got a small bruise. The frame sliders saved the fairings. I don't think I was doing anything wrong except for noticing the oil on the road. There was a car in front of me, so I wasn't really able to spot it. When the bike was losing the rear end my body fell off to the right side, causing my right hand to actually pull back on the throttle even more. Am I a complete moron or did I just have bad luck?
 
Old Jan 9, 2008 | 02:34 AM
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been there done that, bad luck bud and glad your alright tho
 
Old Jan 9, 2008 | 02:36 AM
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Sorry man, glad your ok.
 
Old Jan 9, 2008 | 02:44 AM
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It is crazy how just a little bit of oil literally took away ALL the traction.
 
Old Jan 9, 2008 | 03:04 AM
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newb...
 
Old Jan 9, 2008 | 03:11 AM
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Yes I am a newb but getting better one experience at a time.
 
Old Jan 9, 2008 | 03:17 AM
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Sorry to hear you went down. At least you OK.
 
Old Jan 9, 2008 | 03:32 AM
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We're all noobs compared to someone.
 
Old Jan 9, 2008 | 04:16 AM
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glad that you are ok. At least you did not armor-all your tires and seat! lol
 
Old Jan 9, 2008 | 06:10 AM
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glad that you are ok. At least you did not armor-all your tires and seat! lol
What the heck is that supposed to mean?
 



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