Almost Died this weekend!
@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
West Haven, Connecticut
January 30, 2018 1:34pm CST
Seems like the Grimm continues to follow me around waiting for me to slip up to take me away smh. This last weekend was a long weekend and I decided to take my Viking Yamaha Boogie up to the mountains for some mud sport.
I arrived well but I as soon as I unloaded my boogie off the trailer I noticed it wasnt braking enough so to make sure I took it for a quick spin and and surely enough the brake lines werent functioning and I almost flipped over on a curve. Luckily I had the hand brake and I just slid into some grass but it could have been worst. Luckily I didnt take it offroad into the mountains.
I left it at the Yamaha dealer for them to check the braking lines and fluids just in case.
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@RasmaSandra (79892)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
30 Jan 18
Well glad you are alright. Stay safe and be careful. Besides why in the world did you get on the bike if you noticed the brakes weren't good. Your guardian angels will become angry if you make them work overtimes. Wishing you all the best.
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
30 Jan 18
I mean they were working but I wouldnt have been able to tell without taking it for a spin. It wouldof been worst if I was in the mountains riding through mud and hills with no brakes
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@mezvinsky (406)
• Abuja, Nigeria
3 Feb 18
Funny you meanh, meaning he's giving his guardian angel over work. Nice one. I really thank God for his life.
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@taciaelisepeace (1809)
• United States
30 Jan 18
That is good that you didn't discover that in the mountains. Hopefully it gets fixed soon so you can enjoy the mountains again.
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
31 Jan 18
Yeah that would of sucked to be going uphill and not being abke to break when racing down the mountains etc
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@taciaelisepeace (1809)
• United States
31 Jan 18
@BACONSTRIPSXXX I know. It would be thrilling! But dangerous.
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@mezvinsky (406)
• Abuja, Nigeria
3 Feb 18
The devil is a liar, thank God is not that serious.
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@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
2 Feb 18
oh no so glad to hear your ok and it didn't get much worse then it could have. I hope they fix it for you and it doesn't cost much.
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@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
2 Feb 18
@BACONSTRIPSXXX That is good. You do not need another close episode like you had. I'm sure your wife and kids are glad your ok also.
@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
2 Feb 18
Yeah they were able to replace the brake pump free of charge, either way taking a break from offroad activities and sports
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@mezvinsky (406)
• Abuja, Nigeria
3 Feb 18
It can be replace, thank God that he's alive.
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
30 Jan 18
That was scary.I agree with your wife.Time to be careful.
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
30 Jan 18
Yeah il be taking a break from the offroad activities
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@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
30 Jan 18
@BACONSTRIPSXXX you wereso really lkuckyt
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
30 Jan 18
Holy Smokies, that could have turned out really bad @BACONSTRIPSXXX .
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
31 Jan 18
yeah I could of broke my neck or back if I would of flipped over
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
31 Jan 18
@nanette64 omg thats scary, My left leg has a muffler burn as well but im used to those. My Even have a ant burn cover on my dirtbike
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
31 Jan 18
@BACONSTRIPSXXX My worst one was when I was 11. I was riding a 650 BSA Triumph when I hit some soft sand. Laid the bike down on my leg; of course the side with the burning pipe. 3rd degree burns. Dad waited a week to take me to the ER because the leg was pussing 'green'. I almost lost the leg.
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@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
30 Jan 18
Close call. You are a lucky man.
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@mezvinsky (406)
• Abuja, Nigeria
3 Feb 18
Exactly, and the grace of God at work in his life.
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
2 Feb 18
Good thing that you had not taken it out further and were injured even worse where no one would have been able to find you. Take Care of yourself, and be Thankful
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
31 Jan 18
Yeah im just glad I didnt take up the mountain to the offroad trail
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@dodo19 (47317)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
30 Jan 18
@BACONSTRIPSXXX Thankfully it wasn't.
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
30 Jan 18
Yeah It could have been worst
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
31 Jan 18
Yeah I always check brakes and power steering before going offroad
@LadyDuck (471421)
• Switzerland
31 Jan 18
@BACONSTRIPSXXX If you had the need to block the car quickly it would have been a serious problem.
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
31 Jan 18
Yeah the brake fluid tank was empty so the brake pads where hard as a rock
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@mezvinsky (406)
• Abuja, Nigeria
3 Feb 18
Yes ooooo, it can even lead to brake in failure in cars.
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@sallypup (61155)
• Centralia, Washington
30 Jan 18
@BACONSTRIPSXXX Years ago when I didn't have a ton of money I had a know it all mechanic put brakes on my car. He said they were fixed. I got onto the highway and no way were those brakes fixed. Freaky. I managed to get the car back to him and get them fixed properly.
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
31 Jan 18
@sallypup Thats scary, I think most mecanics are know it alls so its good to use a reliable one
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
30 Jan 18
Yeah im just glad I didnt go offroad with faulty brakes, could of got hurt or messed up my yamaha viking
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@Courtlynn (67085)
• United States
30 Jan 18
That's scary. Glad you didn't get injured
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
31 Jan 18
Thanks, my heart was racing
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@Theresaaiza (10487)
• Australia
31 Jan 18
I'm glad it wasn't your time yet, my friend.
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
31 Jan 18
Thanks same here im not ready to go just yet
@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
31 Jan 18
Yeah I was scared luckily I reacted fast and grabbed the hand brake and drifted into tall grass instead
@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
31 Jan 18
Wow that was too close for comfort!! You were very lucky.
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
31 Jan 18
Tell me about it just thinking about it makes my hair stand up
@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
31 Jan 18
Yeah thank god, thanks for the feedback
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
31 Jan 18
Yeah im taking a break from all of that for now
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
31 Jan 18
Seriously, not being able to stop is scary
