This is one lucky mofo!
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when the gods are smiling on you
- kiwikrasher
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- C00kiemonster
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Re: when the gods are smiling on you
Feck me - he could have so easily been jam!
New underwear and a lottery ticket needed.....
New underwear and a lottery ticket needed.....
- StMarks
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Re: when the gods are smiling on you
I wonder what happened that created the oscillation he was caught in, that caused the loss of control..
Also, did the bike end up under the lorry's wheels
Very, very lucky escape indeed.
Also, did the bike end up under the lorry's wheels
Very, very lucky escape indeed.
- D41
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Re: when the gods are smiling on you
In his remarks, he writes that he was accelerating very hard with his weight towards the back of the bike, shifted to second gear (!!!!!?) and the front of the bike went light when it hit a bump (or maybe an expansion joint??) and that's when the wobbles kicked in.
Got away with cuts & bruises. Result!!!!
Got away with cuts & bruises. Result!!!!