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tskfreak · 02-06-2012, 02:56 AM

just wondering how many of u guys have wrecked, i know that comes with the territory, but maybe i can get some tips how to be safer.... i wrecked on my third time out, dislocated my elbow..... im a very athletic guy and my buddies tell me im very good for a newbie, but any tips would be greatly appreciated..... thanks guys

robert carter · 02-06-2012, 03:12 AM

I've fallen or jumped off my bike on a few occasions in deep mud holes. Wrecked 1 time on a rancher 2x4 350 I was doing 50 drifting around a curve on a dirt road and hit a piece of angle iron sticking up out the road it ripped the front right tire completely off I slid up an embankment hit a pine tree stump and flew thru the air 20 ft or so I got lucky I'm very athletic as well but i had a 20% tear of the mcl ligament in my right knee it took 6 months before I could walk with out a limp. Wear a helmet.try to keep safety in mind. Only go as fast as you want to crash lol. Im married and have a little girl so Im the responsible one now

tskfreak · 02-06-2012, 03:28 AM

wow man u did get lucky, i have a 2 year old girl as well, im layed up right now and am chomping at the bit to get back on my bike..... i wear a helmet, but i just wish i knew exactly what i did wrong u know.... i guess it's all a learning experience out there....

SwamperDave · 02-06-2012, 07:38 AM

Just take it slow, don't get out of your comfort zone. Learn how to read your terrain before you get to it so you have a plan when you get there. Most importantly, dont let anyone talk you into doing something you arent confident with.

It's all about how much fun you can have safely. Keep at it!

maine_rider15 · 02-06-2012, 07:44 AM

goodness i was riding on the lake this past weekend and i heard some cracking so my first instint was to get off the lake so i jetted off was doing like 35 mph and the was a foot bump that come outta the ground i think i cleared 25 feet with my wheeler like distance not height i hit on my front tires and got trow over a little bit and last weekend i flipped it down a snowy inbankment shes going to the shop today for a one year service it sure doesnt feel like i have it a year already march 9th will be her year mark and shes got just over 1700 miles and going strong

PsychoBoB · 02-06-2012, 08:51 AM

http://www.hondaforeman.com/147-rubicon-500/73677-wrecked-my-rubicon.html

My last wreck

Relheok · 02-06-2012, 09:12 AM

Go easy, don't drive beyond your abilities and sometimes **** happens

maine_rider15 · 02-06-2012, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Relheok

Go easy, don't drive beyond your abilities and sometimes **** happens

yup and if your gunna be stupid you better be tuff

Desert Hawk · 02-06-2012, 09:44 AM

I'd suggest you find a local chapter of the ATV Safety Institute

ATV Safety Institute

I started out with a Honda Trail 70 in the late 60's then moved up
to 125's then Snowmobiles and Quads in the late 80's

In 2000 I bought a Suzuki Quadrunner 500 at that time Suzuki paid
me to take a four hour class in ATV Safety taught by my local chapter.

WOW is all I can say ! I'll admit I went in with the attitude of pretty
much knowing everything, what a mistake that was

After putting my pride aside I learned a ton and much of it I still apply
today especially now that I ride out west

ATV's are so different then bikes & sleds, it's well worth your time and check with your insurance companey as I also got a small discount
for taking an accredited course

utterchaos · 02-06-2012, 10:01 AM

Hope ya feelin better tsk. Sorry to hear about the wreck bud

02-06-2012, 02:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
tskfreak Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: parsippany, new jersey Posts: 1,358	wrecks!!!! just wondering how many of u guys have wrecked, i know that comes with the territory, but maybe i can get some tips how to be safer.... i wrecked on my third time out, dislocated my elbow..... im a very athletic guy and my buddies tell me im very good for a newbie, but any tips would be greatly appreciated..... thanks guys __________________ 2012 FOREMAN 500 ES 27 INCH ZILLA'S ITP SS212'S ALL BLACK WHEELS 1.5 INCH STI ALUMINUM WHEEL SPACERS BIG GUN EXHAUST ALUMINUM PRODUCTS SKID PLATE POWERMADD STAR SERIES HANDGUARDS MOOSE OZARK REAR BAG 4 INCH PVC STORAGE COMPARTMENT

02-06-2012, 03:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
robert carter Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: south east tx Posts: 658	I've fallen or jumped off my bike on a few occasions in deep mud holes. Wrecked 1 time on a rancher 2x4 350 I was doing 50 drifting around a curve on a dirt road and hit a piece of angle iron sticking up out the road it ripped the front right tire completely off I slid up an embankment hit a pine tree stump and flew thru the air 20 ft or so I got lucky I'm very athletic as well but i had a 20% tear of the mcl ligament in my right knee it took 6 months before I could walk with out a limp. Wear a helmet.try to keep safety in mind. Only go as fast as you want to crash lol. Im married and have a little girl so Im the responsible one now __________________ The Beast Camo 2011 foreman s 500 35% Extreme Gear Reduction 29.5 Outlaws s/w combo Hmf utility K&N performance filter Viper Max 3500 winch 2 in custom snorkel 2 inch ssatv lift Jetted Extended and snorked vent lines Rich450es pvc storage tube custom camo Rear storage pack camo Carb overflow catch can mod 2inch spacers Hids Sspeckerwood 3rd headlight mod Audiopipe custom camo Robertcarterknives.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/76334310@N07/

02-06-2012, 03:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
tskfreak Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: parsippany, new jersey Posts: 1,358	wow man u did get lucky, i have a 2 year old girl as well, im layed up right now and am chomping at the bit to get back on my bike..... i wear a helmet, but i just wish i knew exactly what i did wrong u know.... i guess it's all a learning experience out there.... __________________ 2012 FOREMAN 500 ES 27 INCH ZILLA'S ITP SS212'S ALL BLACK WHEELS 1.5 INCH STI ALUMINUM WHEEL SPACERS BIG GUN EXHAUST ALUMINUM PRODUCTS SKID PLATE POWERMADD STAR SERIES HANDGUARDS MOOSE OZARK REAR BAG 4 INCH PVC STORAGE COMPARTMENT

02-06-2012, 07:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
maine_rider15 Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: bangor maine Posts: 545	goodness i was riding on the lake this past weekend and i heard some cracking so my first instint was to get off the lake so i jetted off was doing like 35 mph and the was a foot bump that come outta the ground i think i cleared 25 feet with my wheeler like distance not height i hit on my front tires and got trow over a little bit and last weekend i flipped it down a snowy inbankment shes going to the shop today for a one year service it sure doesnt feel like i have it a year already march 9th will be her year mark and shes got just over 1700 miles and going strong __________________ 2011 Honda foreman 500 : 1,700 miles and counting : K&N air filter : warn 1700lbs winch and bracket : 25x10x12 ITP mudlites : epoxy painted rims black : epoxy painted front bumper and bash plate black : survival kit : heated hand grips : attached ammo box : mini shovel + tow strap http://www.youtube.com/user/TheHondaforeman500/videos

02-06-2012, 08:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
PsychoBoB Honda Lover Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 304	http://www.hondaforeman.com/147-rubicon-500/73677-wrecked-my-rubicon.html My last wreck __________________ Lets eat Grandma / Let's eat, Grandma. --- Punctuation saves lives...

02-06-2012, 07:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
SwamperDave Honda Rider Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania Posts: 16	Just take it slow, don't get out of your comfort zone. Learn how to read your terrain before you get to it so you have a plan when you get there. Most importantly, dont let anyone talk you into doing something you arent confident with. It's all about how much fun you can have safely. Keep at it!

02-06-2012, 09:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
Relheok Honda Lover Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northeast Kingdom, VT Posts: 266	Go easy, don't drive beyond your abilities and sometimes **** happens __________________ 2002 Foreman 450ES - 2" HL Lift - 27" Dirt Devil XT - LT2000 Superwinch - Moose Utility Seat - K&N Air Filter - 5233 Miles and counting! 2003 Recon 250ES

02-06-2012, 09:44 AM	#9 (permalink)
Desert Hawk Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Phoenix,Arizona.U.S.A. Posts: 2,046	I'd suggest you find a local chapter of the ATV Safety Institute ATV Safety Institute I started out with a Honda Trail 70 in the late 60's then moved up to 125's then Snowmobiles and Quads in the late 80's In 2000 I bought a Suzuki Quadrunner 500 at that time Suzuki paid me to take a four hour class in ATV Safety taught by my local chapter. WOW is all I can say ! I'll admit I went in with the attitude of pretty much knowing everything, what a mistake that was After putting my pride aside I learned a ton and much of it I still apply today especially now that I ride out west ATV's are so different then bikes & sleds, it's well worth your time and check with your insurance companey as I also got a small discount for taking an accredited course __________________ "I've always been Crazy but it's kept me from going Insane" Desert Hawk Adventures®#408999AZ Proud and Supporting Member of; ARRA,NOHVCC,ASI,BRC,NRA(lifetime),Ducks Unlimited(lifetime)

02-06-2012, 10:01 AM	#10 (permalink)
utterchaos Honda Addict Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: North Mississippi Posts: 217	Hope ya feelin better tsk. Sorry to hear about the wreck bud __________________ 2012 foreman 500 red (310 miles) Big gun exhaust moose back rest audiopipe tube ITP 14" 212 rims 28" zillas http://www.youtube.com/user/clintbwell83 (Lots of fun mud and riding vids on my tube) 2006 rancher 350 yellow (wifes bike) audiopipe tube itp106's w/ 26" mudlites --soon to trade for a 420 rancher-- “It is your attitude, not your aptitude, that determines your altitude.”

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