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Do it or not

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I am supersticious, don't do it 1 2.63%
What the hell, go for it 37 97.37%
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Old 07-30-2006, 9:39 PM
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Do it or not
Seen on another board where Curve Chasers has dropped their price for a Track day this saturday 8-6-06. And I want to go but, that is the exact same track and the exact same date of my wreck last year.
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Old 07-30-2006, 9:45 PM
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Seen on another board where Curve Chasers has dropped their price for a Track day this saturday 8-6-06. And I want to go but, that is the exact same track and the exact same date of my wreck last year.
Buy a box of garlic and smear it on your bike the night before and then go
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Old 07-30-2006, 9:51 PM
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Re: Do it or not
I can't think of a direct Yoda quote, but I'm sure he would say, "Conquer your fears you must!" or something... Go for it.
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Old 07-30-2006, 9:52 PM
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go!!
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Old 07-30-2006, 9:54 PM
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I sent a PM to Depo trying to get him to go and keep me out of trouble.

Anybody else going?
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Old 07-30-2006, 10:03 PM
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Go, "hair of the dog that bit you".

Just focus on the moment and the upcoming turn.
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Old 07-30-2006, 10:04 PM
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Re: Do it or not
I am not scared of the track, I rode it earlier this year but just the same date and all. Kind of earie.

Looking more and more like I am going though.
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Old 07-30-2006, 10:07 PM
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you know what they say about getting back on the horse...
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Old 07-30-2006, 10:29 PM
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What better way to spank that monkey? Uh...........um.....................I mean the monkey on your back.
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Old 07-30-2006, 10:44 PM
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look at the poll results. theres your answer
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Old 07-30-2006, 10:58 PM
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Go for it. Ride smart, and overcome.
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Old 07-30-2006, 11:18 PM
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What better way to spank that monkey? Uh...........um.....................I mean the monkey on your back.
He's got to spank a monkey on his back?


Go. Ride hard. Tell the story afterwards.
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Old 07-31-2006, 12:17 AM
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Re: Do it or not
You called DEPO to keep you out of trouble?




Screw it. Go anyway - Kick Murphy in the balls for me.
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Old 07-31-2006, 12:58 AM
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You didn't start riding because you were cautious, now did you? GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 07-31-2006, 2:14 AM
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You know I will be there again to help cheer you on or pick up the bike and help you limp home...
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Old 07-31-2006, 6:44 AM
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Be one with the bike, grasshopper, and ride!
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Old 07-31-2006, 7:05 AM
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You know I will be there again to help cheer you on or pick up the bike and help you limp home...
It's on.
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Old 07-31-2006, 8:15 AM
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Look on the bright side...at least Baketech won't be able to steal parts from you this time.
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Old 07-31-2006, 8:23 AM
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Just a suggestion...don't follow DEPO too closely on the first lap!
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Seen on another board where Curve Chasers has dropped their price for a Track day this saturday 8-6-06. And I want to go but, that is the exact same track and the exact same date of my wreck last year.
Isn't Saturday the 5th? Just making sure, you might not be facing the superstitious date after all.




Oh, and what track?
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Old 07-31-2006, 9:36 AM
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Re: Do it or not
Oh, I didn't see what the poll referred to before I voted. I just always say "DO IT!"
However, in light of this new information - Go for it!
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Old 07-31-2006, 12:53 PM
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maybe because it does not really matter...........
 
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Fuxk it, go for it!
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Old 07-31-2006, 1:05 PM
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Re: Do it or not
"Do or do not... there is no try.”
“Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering.”
“Named must your fear be before banish it you can.”
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Old 07-31-2006, 4:12 PM
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Isn't Saturday the 5th? Just making sure, you might not be facing the superstitious date after all.




Oh, and what track?
It is actually on Sunday the 6th at Putnam.

Sorry had my days mixed up.
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