What the hell is the TTTTT?

**Oscar** · 2nd October 2008, 11:27

Originally Posted by Kokopelli

It pays to keep an eye on surface. That guy was obviously not a morning person and didn't see the loose seal on time. I am pleased that pink blanket was not on him for this rather embarrassing shot.

As I recall, the broken bones saved {that guy} from bruises.
I wanted to kick his arse for scaring me so badly.

I was sitting on my bike with a dead engine when that Beemer started sliding toward me. It was only the fact that it hung up on a cylinder head and changed direction that saved my from damage to anywhere but my underpants.

**Kokopelli** · 2nd October 2008, 19:26

Originally Posted by Oscar

As I recall, the broken bones saved {that guy} from bruises.
I wanted to kick his arse for scaring me so badly.

I was sitting on my bike with a dead engine when that Beemer started sliding toward me. It was only the fact that it hung up on a cylinder head and changed direction that saved my from damage to anywhere but my underpants.

I can assure you that there where plenty of bruises. Did think you'd scare that easily, Oscar.

**Aslan** · 2nd October 2008, 19:48

Originally Posted by Kokopelli

Ouch, I am glad you're alright. The tank will buff out. Reminds me of a guy who, just over four years ago, did something similar on the turn off to Marakopa road. Only he managed to keep his shiny black R1150GS almost blemish free, by throwing his leg under it.

I am pretty sure it was Phil and Dawn who came to visit at Taranaki Base Hospital.

So don't sweat the scratches, they don't matter.

Four of us are off to do the 42nd Traverse. Is allowing two hours for it realistic?

Cheers for your post Alex - tank repairs are pretty expensive - but yes I was lucky to walk away without a scratch.

As to the 42nd - I don't know how long it would take perhaps others who went through last Friday could respond to Alex aka Koko please.

Koko hope you guys have fun on the 42nd this weekend. Cheers S

**Oscar** · 3rd October 2008, 09:17

Originally Posted by Kokopelli

I can assure you that there where plenty of bruises. Did think you'd scare that easily, Oscar.

I assure you I do.

My instinct for self preservation kept me firmly in the ranks of the B Grade Enduro class and at the back of the field in Hare Scrambles. It wasn't that I couldn't ride the Expert Tracks (hell, I marked out enough of them), it was just that I never had the nerve to maintain the blazing speed required.

On consideration I don't think it's about physical courage (I never shied away from fast bowlers or big Samoan forwards playing cricket or rugby). I think I just..um...think too much - whereas guys like Johnny or Stretch just did it - jumped that ditch or the big log, I was always concerned about what was on the other side or how steep the drop was, and in that split second, failed.

The best criticism I ever got about riding was that I wasn't looking far enough ahead - it's the corner/jump/rut after this one that's usually the problem...

**Kokopelli** · 3rd October 2008, 09:24

Originally Posted by Oscar

I assure you I do.

My instinct for self preservation kept me firmly in the ranks of the B Grade Enduro class and at the back of the field in Hare Scrambles. It wasn't that I couldn't ride the Expert Tracks (hell, I marked out enough of them), it was just that I never had the nerve to maintain the blazing speed required.

On consideration I don't think it's about physical courage (I never shied away from fast bowlers or big Samoan forwards playing cricket or rugby). I think I just..um...think too much - whereas guys like Johnny or Stretch just did it - jumped that ditch or the big log, I was always concerned about what was on the other side or how steep the drop was, and in that split second, failed.

The best criticism I ever got about riding was that I wasn't looking far enough ahead - it's the corner/jump/rut after this one that's usually the problem...

This approach makes perfect sense to me. Every time I thought the 'laws of physics' didn't apply to me, I paid dearly for it. To ride another day, is more important than short sighted heroics.

I do try to improve my skills, but I like to have a reasonably sized safety net, to back me up when things go wrong.

**NordieBoy** · 3rd October 2008, 15:15

Originally Posted by Oscar

I think I just..um...think too much - whereas guys like Johnny or Stretch just did it - jumped that ditch or the big log, I was always concerned about what was on the other side or how steep the drop was, and in that split second, failed.

That's me too dammit.

Too much thinking.