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A little target fixation for your morning
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A little target fixation for your morning 3 Years, 11 Months ago  
Fast forward to about 2:05 or so to see it. Had to hurt

 
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Re:A little target fixation for your morning 3 Years, 11 Months ago  
You know that sh!t hurt! Idiots!
 
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Re:A little target fixation for your morning 3 Years, 11 Months ago  
Wish there would have been a good shot of his bike after the wreck. He should have looked into the camera there at the end and said "Dont be a dumbass"
 
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Re:A little target fixation for your morning 3 Years, 11 Months ago  
Stupid is, as stupid does!!!
 
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Re:A little target fixation for your morning 3 Years, 11 Months ago  
Coming from sportbikes I found myself pushing way too hard on public roads, they are flat out too powerful (up high) and handle too well to make any sense for public streets. I used to look for winding / curviest roads when I'd plan a ride for myself, now I look for the most miles I can cover in the least amount of time (with two young kids at home, I rarely get any "me" time)
 
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Re:A little target fixation for your morning 3 Years, 11 Months ago  
Looked to me like he could have held his lane with no problem, but he committed to a wide exit under power. I ride pretty spirited sometimes, but never beyond my lane unless I can see the exit of the turn and beyond. I don't like crossing stripes while leaned over anyway.
 
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Re:A little target fixation for your morning 3 Years, 11 Months ago  
I notice just before lift off it says on the road in big letters TWICE ....Slow Slow! Yup.

Frankly he is very fortunate he didn't end up a hood ornament.
 
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Re:A little target fixation for your morning 3 Years, 11 Months ago  
jd750ace wrote:
Looked to me like he could have held his lane with no problem, but he committed to a wide exit under power. I ride pretty spirited sometimes, but never beyond my lane unless I can see the exit of the turn and beyond. I don't like crossing stripes while leaned over anyway.

Ya but why in the hell would you commit to that wide of an exit on a blind curve My thoughts were that he was accelerating a little faster than his skill level allowed for but probably would have been able to maintain his own lane (barely) if the car coming the other way hadn't surprised him.

Either way, he's one lucky dude
 
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Re:A little target fixation for your morning 3 Years, 11 Months ago  
That was one hell of a camera. Must have been made by Timex.
 
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Re:A little target fixation for your morning 3 Years, 11 Months ago  
Would have liked to see his bike,and I bet his suit will have to cleaned by a pro.
 
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